Half an inch to an inch and half of rain fell in Los Angeles yesterday, but the worst of this weekend's storm hits today. There's a club for preserving Southern California’s beloved diners and classic eateries. The quest to find a beloved Chinese street snack in Southern California. Plus, more.

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A federal judge finds an LA homelessness program was fraudulently funded. Tonight's storm prompts evacuation orders in high risk burn scars. Forecasters use a lot of official terms when there's a flood risk, we're explaining exactly what they mean. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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Why LA County's winding down its free laptop loan program. For Food Friday we'll dig into a rare mushroom being served in LA's Koreatown.  And Bad Bunny takes home the biggest prize at the Latin Grammys.

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Southern California is getting hit with some major rain, and mountain communities are bracing for possible mudslides. Eaton Fire survivors say SoCal Edison is purposely playing the delay game. New roads into L-A-X get the thumbs up, but not without controversy. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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A rainstorm is coming in tonight, and record rainfall could be ahead of us. L.A. County is investigating State Farm for its handling of claims linked to January's fires. The city of Westminster voted to name a street after Charlie Kirk. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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Starbucks workers launch strike across some SoCal locations on Red Cup Day. We'll bring you the latest on the storm to hit SoCal. An L.A. based artist turns 40 years of wrongful imprisonment into powerful textiles. 

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A major storm comes to SoCal tonight, sparking evacuation warnings. The LA Mayor's pick to lead the fire department wants a full investigation into the Lachman Fire response. A former chief of staff to Governor Gavin Newsom is facing federal fraud charges. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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L.A. City Council caps annual rent hikes for most of the city's residents. How you can have a say in the L.A. city government as part of a civic assembly. The NBA unveils a new format for the All-Star Game at Inglewood's Intuit Dome in February. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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A federal judge gets an update on whether the city of L.A. is meeting its obligations when it comes to unhoused residents. We'll look at who's paying for the 2028 Olympics and why L.A. taxpayers may be on the hook. The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art announces its opening date. 

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LA City Council is considering major changes to rent-controlled properties that could lead to big savings for renters. Homeowners in the Palisades and Eaton Fire burn areas are saying 'no thanks' to wood and are rebuilding with blocks. Governor Newsom says any plans to drill off the California coast are dead on arrival. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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