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    In addition to all the heat, some new weather may enter the chat today... thunderstorms. The homelessness non-profit that took millions and may not have done a thing. A pair of states ask the Supreme Court to step in over California's suit against Paramount. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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    Thunderstorm possibility during heat wave, Homeless nonprofit scandal, How to watch tonight's eclipse — Morning Edition
    In addition to all the heat, some new weather may enter the chat today... thunderstorms. The homelessness non-profit that took millions and may not have done a thing. A pair of states ask the Supreme Court to step in over California's suit against Paramount. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The impact of heatwaves on unhoused Southern Californians. Responses to the Lineage warehouse fire move through the L.A. city council. Get your best country glam outfit ready - an iconic L-A iconic roller rink is paying tribute to Dolly Parton. Plus, more on the Evening Edition.

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    Heat waves and unhoused SoCal residents, Lineage city council motions advance, Dolly Parton roller rink tribute — Evening Edition
    The impact of heatwaves on unhoused Southern Californians. Responses to the Lineage warehouse fire move through the L.A. city council. Get your best country glam outfit ready - an iconic L-A iconic roller rink is paying tribute to Dolly Parton. Plus, more on the Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A new LAist investigation reveals L.A.'s homeless services agency sent millions of tax dollars to an embattled non-profit. The Dodgers are partnering with controversial prediction site Kalshi. And the Magic Castle is teaming up with Knott's Scary Farms this spooky season.

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    LAHSA sent millions to high risk non-profit, Dodgers partner with Kalshi, Magic Castle joins Knotts Scary Farm — Afternoon Edition
    A new LAist investigation reveals L.A.'s homeless services agency sent millions of tax dollars to an embattled non-profit. The Dodgers are partnering with controversial prediction site Kalshi. And the Magic Castle is teaming up with Knott's Scary Farms this spooky season.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The SoCal legacy of Dolly Parton. CA Attorney General Rob Bonta says he's willing to sit down with Paramount, but the leaks and games have to stop. Homelessness is on the rise among California students. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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    SoCal legacy of Dolly Parton, Bonta willing to resume Paramount talks, Homelessness on the rise for CA students — Morning Edition
    The SoCal legacy of Dolly Parton. CA Attorney General Rob Bonta says he's willing to sit down with Paramount, but the leaks and games have to stop. Homelessness is on the rise among California students. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A contaminated industrial site in southeast L.A. is getting cleaned up. Two local councilmembers are sentenced to prison for bribery charges. Pershing Square may be renamed after Biddy Mason, a Black L.A. trailblazer. Plus, more on the Evening Edition.

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    South Gate superfund cleanup, Ex-councilmembers sentenced, Pershing Square renaming — Evening Edition
    A contaminated industrial site in southeast L.A. is getting cleaned up. Two local councilmembers are sentenced to prison for bribery charges. Pershing Square may be renamed after Biddy Mason, a Black L.A. trailblazer. Plus, more on the Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Why this week's heatwave is likely the hottest so far this summer. An update on the Hawk fire in Reno Nevada. And the demand for after school care for kids is rising. 

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    The science behind SoCal's hottest heatwave, Hawk fire updates, Navigating after school care in LAUSD— Afternoon Edition
    Why this week's heatwave is likely the hottest so far this summer. An update on the Hawk fire in Reno Nevada. And the demand for after school care for kids is rising. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The hottest week of the summer is here with triple digit temperatures expected all across SoCal. Governor Newsom is promising a court fight over the latest Supreme Court ruling that could ultimately limit mail-in voting. California's highest court takes up the case of Chad Bianco's seized ballots. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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    Extreme Heat Warnings go in effect, Newsom promises suit over Supreme Court mail-in ballot ruling, CA Supreme Court takes up Bianco's seized ballots — Morning Edition
    The hottest week of the summer is here with triple digit temperatures expected all across SoCal. Governor Newsom is promising a court fight over the latest Supreme Court ruling that could ultimately limit mail-in voting. California's highest court takes up the case of Chad Bianco's seized ballots. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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    We have reactions to the state’s strict rules for fire-safe landscaping. Talks between California and Paramount have been called off - we have background on the merger and legal case. How you can help mark the opening of the Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. Plus, more on the Evening Edition.

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    Reactions to fire landscaping rules, Paramount talks stall, How to mark Annenberg Wildlife Crossing's opening — Evening Edition
    We have reactions to the state’s strict rules for fire-safe landscaping. Talks between California and Paramount have been called off - we have background on the merger and legal case. How you can help mark the opening of the Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. Plus, more on the Evening Edition.

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