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    An LA program is helping wipe away medical debt. A new buyer has stepped in for the graffiti covered skyscrapers in downtown LA. And sand dunes are making a comeback on Santa Monica beaches to prevent erosion. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Medical debt erased, Downtown LA graffiti towers get a new buyer, Sand dunes make a comeback— Evening Edition
    An LA program is helping wipe away medical debt. A new buyer has stepped in for the graffiti covered skyscrapers in downtown LA. And sand dunes are making a comeback on Santa Monica beaches to prevent erosion. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    California's billion dollar investment into TK is not being evaluated by the state -- we'll tell you why. Olympic Gold medalist Alysa Liu has a surprising L.A. connection. Plus, how a SoCal congressmember is lobbying to protect pets during disasters.

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    Transitional Kindergarten accountability, Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu's connection to Lakewood, Protecting pets from disasters— Afternoon Edition
    California's billion dollar investment into TK is not being evaluated by the state -- we'll tell you why. Olympic Gold medalist Alysa Liu has a surprising L.A. connection. Plus, how a SoCal congressmember is lobbying to protect pets during disasters.

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    Kaiser nurses return to work after a month long strike. California spends billions on transitional kindergarten, but hasn't set aside money to see if it's working. The "Dream for All" program relaunches to help first-time homebuyers with their down payments. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    Kaiser strike ends, Lack of studying transitional kindergarten, First-time homeowner loans— Morning Edition
    Kaiser nurses return to work after a month long strike. California spends billions on transitional kindergarten, but hasn't set aside money to see if it's working. The "Dream for All" program relaunches to help first-time homebuyers with their down payments. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    What the partial government shutdown could mean for funding for LA Fire survivors. LA Unified approves millions in bonds to pay victims of abuse. Legendary coach Pat Riley honored with new statue from the Lakers.

    Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    How the partial government shutdown could affect LA Fire survivors, Millions in bond payouts to LA Unified abuse victims, New Pat Riley Statue — Evening Edition
    What the partial government shutdown could mean for funding for LA Fire survivors. LA Unified approves millions in bonds to pay victims of abuse. Legendary coach Pat Riley honored with new statue from the Lakers.

    Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Why L.A County's lead homelessness agency is behind on payments to homeless service providers. The Democratic lawmakers planning to boycott President Trump's State of the Union address. And how you can share photos of your rebuilding journey after last year's fires.

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    LAHSA late on payments to contractors, Dem. lawmakers boycott Prez. Trump's State of the Union address, Rebuilding in LA — Afternoon Edition
    Why L.A County's lead homelessness agency is behind on payments to homeless service providers. The Democratic lawmakers planning to boycott President Trump's State of the Union address. And how you can share photos of your rebuilding journey after last year's fires.

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    American tourists are being told to shelter-in-place in parts of Mexico after violence erupted across the country yesterday following the killing of a powerful cartel leader. President Trump is threatening Netflix to fire an outspoken board member. Nick Reiner is set to enter a plea in the murder of his parents. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    Americans sheltering-in-place in Mexico, President Trump threatens Netflix, Nick Reiner set to enter plea— Morning Edition
    American tourists are being told to shelter-in-place in parts of Mexico after violence erupted across the country yesterday following the killing of a powerful cartel leader. President Trump is threatening Netflix to fire an outspoken board member. Nick Reiner is set to enter a plea in the murder of his parents. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    California Senator Adam Schiff joins other democrats in saying they’ll boycott Tuesday’s State of the Union address by attending an alternative “People’s State of the Union.” UCLA Football home games will remain at the Rose Bowl for the 2026 season despite a legal dispute between the two. One L.A. local's mission to bring the sound of marimbas to the masses. Plus, more.

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    Schiff skips SOTU, Bruins stick to Rose Bowl, Marimba salons — Sunday Edition
    California Senator Adam Schiff joins other democrats in saying they’ll boycott Tuesday’s State of the Union address by attending an alternative “People’s State of the Union.” UCLA Football home games will remain at the Rose Bowl for the 2026 season despite a legal dispute between the two. One L.A. local's mission to bring the sound of marimbas to the masses. Plus, more.

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    The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority says a “leadership vacuum” and other factors are to blame for the tens of millions of outstanding bills it owes contractors. California Democrats discuss mid-term strategies at their state convention in San Francisco this weekend. Exploring a new Studio Ghibli exhibition at the Academy Museum with a superfan. Plus, more.

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    LAHSA IOUs, CA Dem convention, A new Studio Ghibli exhibition — Saturday Edition
    The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority says a “leadership vacuum” and other factors are to blame for the tens of millions of outstanding bills it owes contractors. California Democrats discuss mid-term strategies at their state convention in San Francisco this weekend. Exploring a new Studio Ghibli exhibition at the Academy Museum with a superfan. Plus, more.

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    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!