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July 12 Dangerous heat on the horizon, Big waves at SoCal beaches, The origins of Ascot Hills park — Sunday Edition
Dangerously hot conditions are forecasted for SoCal this week, with an extreme heat watch going into effect Tuesday morning. There’s a risk of big waves and dangerous rip tides at SoCal beaches today. We learn how a group of Angelenos came together to build a nature park for their community in El Sereno. Plus, more.

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July 11 Latest on the Summit Fire, Comedy fundraiser for Altadena school, Caltech's cool marine lab. — Saturday Edition
The latest on the Summit Fire burning in the Antelope Valley. Rosebud Academy, a charter school in Altadena that was lost to the Eaton Fire, hosts a big comedy fundraise to help rebuild. Did you know that Caltech has a marine lab in Orange County -- and it's open to the public? Plus more.

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July 11 LAUSD's budget woes, LA homelessness count results slower, Pasadena trees become hot topic — Evening Edition
L.A. County warns it may take over LAUSD's budget. Why results from L.A.'s homelessness count are much slower this year. And Pasadena city officials fight the city's school district — over trees. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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July 10 Extreme heat alerts explained, Corpse flower at The Huntington ready to bloom, Spanish drinks in SoCal — Afternoon Edition
We'll break down what the latest heat warnings mean as temperatures rise. The countdown is on as a stinky, rare flower gets ready to bloom in the San Gabriel Valley. Plus food and culture writer Gab Chabrán shares how you can drink like a Spaniard without leaving SoCal.

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July 10 Raucous Boyle Heights community meeting, Housing voucher solution, Carlsson's record contract— Morning Edition
Folks in Boyle Heights set their sights on Lineage and local leaders during a community meeting that was full of promises and apologies. Plus, the deal that will save thousands of families who were at risk of homelessness. And The Ducks make history with Leo Carlsson's new contract. All on Morning Edition.

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July 10 Realtor sentenced for post-fire rent hikes, Culver City weighs drive thru ban, Altadena historic district declared — Evening Edition
A local realtor is sentenced for rent price hikes after the L.A. fires, the first conviction of its kind. Culver City considers a ban on new drive-thru's - find out what chain made them consider it. L.A. County declares its first historic district. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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July 09 State of video game industry, LA Norwegians welcome new World Cup fans, How to get tickets to The Lucas Museum— Afternoon Edition
We'll talk about the state of the video game industry. How Norway's presence in the World Cup has brought together L.A.'s small but mighty Nordic community. And neighbors of the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art are getting a special perk.

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July 09 Boyle Heights community meeting, ICE activity up during World Cup, Palisades Village reopening— Morning Edition
Folks in Boyle Heights are looking for answers from Lineage tonight... including what they're doing about the smell of rotting food. Advocates say ICE activity has been up during the World Cup. The man accused of being one of MacArthur Park's main drug suppliers is changing his plea to guilty. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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July 09 Voters to decide Santa Ana sale tax, Boyle Heights small business aid, Satellite for wildfires — Evening Edition
Santa Ana voters will be asked in November whether to keep a 1.5% sales tax from sunsetting in 2029. Small businesses in Boyle Heights affected by the Lineage fire can apply for financial aid. Governor Gavin Newsom is celebrating a group of satellites that will detect wildfires in California from space. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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July 08 Heat wave hits SoCal, Feds accuse LAHSA of mismanaging funds, Emmy nominees are out— Afternoon Edition
As SoCal residents brace for this week's heatwave forecasters say another one is coming. The federal government is accusing L.A.'s lead homelessness agency of mismanaging funds, we'll dig into the claims. Plus this year's Emmy nominees have been announced.

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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.