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August 18 Heat wave arrives, Phony LA Mayor poll, Missing jet skier rescued alive— Morning Edition
Another heat wave arrives in SoCal with experts keeping an eye out for fires. A poll showing a big lead for LA Mayor Bass is completely phony. A missing jet-skier is rescued after hours adrift at sea. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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August 18 Waitlist for public housing opens, OC street medicine, Buss family selling Lakers stake— Evening Edition
The L.A County Development Authority opened its waitlist for public housing today. CalOptima Health’s street medicine program is expanding to four more cities in Orange County. The Buss family has voted to sell its minority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. Plus, more on the Evening Edition.

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August 17 Air quality testing in Boyle Heights, What's next for Big Bear's Shadow, Irvine bridge opens over 5 fwy— Afternoon Edition
What we know about air quality testing in the wake of the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. We'll look at what's next for Jackie's longtime partner Shadow and their Big Bear nest. Irvine's newest bridge lets you skate, scoot and walk across the 5 freeway.

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August 17 Hayden Panettiere dies, Tupac trial opening statements, Demands for answers over Monrovia day laborer death— Morning Edition
Golden Globe-nominated actress Hayden Panettiere has died. Opening statements are set to start in the Tupac trial. A community demands answers one year after a day laborer is killed while fleeing the feds. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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August 16 Tomorrowland overhaul, AutoZone burglaries, Philip K. Dick and the OC — Sunday Edition
A major overhaul of Tomorrowland at Disneyland was announced yesterday at D23 Expo. The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department has released photos of people suspected in burgling the same East L.A. AutoZone on back-to-back nights. A look at Philip K. Dick’s legacy in Orange County ahead of Fullerton’s PKDFest this week. Plus, more.

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August 15 Andrew Do 1 year recap, Tar Pits makeover funding, Fingerboarding at LA River — Saturday Edition
It’s been one year since former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do began his prison sentence for taking bribes. Nearly $240 million in bond funding has been secured for the La Brea Tar Pits renovation, expected to be completed before the LA28 Olympics. Fingerboarders create their own skatepark by the Los Angeles River. Plus, more.

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August 15 Audit raises questions on more Andrew Do contracts, Eaton Fire rebuilding nonprofit needs capital, CA gov race poll — Evening Edition
Former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do may be responsible for more questionable contracts. A nonprofits struggles to help Eaton Fire survivors rebuild. The latest poll on the California governor's race. Plus, more on the Evening Edition.

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August 14 SoCal gets cooler weather, KCON in LA, LA dinner event covers all 32 states of Mexico— Afternoon Edition
Enjoy it while it lasts, cooler weather takes over SoCal for the next few days. K-pop fans are taking over the L.A. Convention Center this weekend for KCON. For Food Friday we'll tell you about Disciples of the Corn, a 32 course dinner covering all 32 states of Mexico.

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August 14 Bass says Lineage misses deadline, Sexual abuse at CA women prisons, Dodger stadium's new homerun king— Morning Edition
LA Mayor Karen Bass says Lineage has missed its cleanup deadline, and it's time to get lawyers involved. The feds are cracking down on abuse at California women's prisons. Dodger stadium has a new home run king. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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August 14 Judge set to block warrantless immigration arrests, LAHSA can apply for federal grants, Stingray lashings are up — Evening Edition
A tentative ruling would stop immigration officers from arresting people without a warrant. A separate judge blocks federal officials' attempt to cut off local homelessness funding. Stingray lashings are up across SoCal's beaches. Plus, more on the Evening Edition.

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The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day's top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist 89.3 FM – L.A.'s number one NPR station. Hosted by Austin Cross in the morning and Julia Paskin in the afternoon, it's the smart way to start and end your day.