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March 24 1st LA Mayor debate, USC cancels CA Gov debate, UCLA women advance to Sweet 16— Morning Edition
Candidates attack Mayor Bass's signature homelessness program in the first debate of election season. USC cancels tonight's gubernatorial debate after growing calls of a boycott. LA's homeless services agency is on the verge of blowing a key deadline. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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March 24 CA sues over offshore drilling restart, Speed cameras return to LA, Metro weighs K Line options — Evening Edition
California sues the Trump administration over an offshore oil pipeline. Speed cameras are coming back to Los Angeles. Metro leaders consider a rail extension into West Hollywood. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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March 23 Push to adopt pets in LA, Cheap gas guide, Why more lizards are popping up — Afternoon Edition
L.A. County's calling on the public to step up and adopt pets following a major animal rescue. Some tips for finding cheap gas in SoCal. And why you might be seeing more lizards crawling around lately.

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March 23 LAX responds to concerns of ICE agents at airport, 1st LA Mayor debate, Riverside Co Sheriff seizes ballots— Morning Edition
ICE agents are not yet working at LAX, but some SoCal travelers are still concerned. Candidates in the LA Mayor race get set for their first debate. Parents demand the firing of El Monte Union High's superintendent after a damning state investigation on student sexual abuse. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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March 22 LBC Grand Prix CEO dies, Rattlesnake bites in Thousand Oaks, Dodgers season preview — Sunday Edition
Jim Michaelian, a man synonymous with the Long Beach Grand Prix, died Saturday at the age of 83. A teen girl was rushed to the hospital on Friday after being bitten by a rattlesnake in Thousand Oaks, the second such case in about a week in Ventura County. LAist baseball experts preview the Dodgers season ahead of their first game Thursday. Plus, more.

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March 21 El Monte school district sex abuse, Death of Beutner's daughter, Gibbons in Santa Clairita — Saturday Edition
The California Department of Justice has announced sweeping reforms to how the El Monte Union High School District will handle future sexual abuse allegations after years of misconduct. The cause of death for Emily Beutner, the daughter of former LAUSD superintendent Austin Beutner has been released. Exploring a gibbons sanctuary in Santa Clarita. Plus, more.

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March 21 LA County CEO steps down, This weekend cools down, Tomatomania hits LA — Evening Edition
L.A. County’s chief executive announces her resignation. The end of a record-breaking heatwave is finally in sight. Gardeners, get ready: L.A.'s annual celebration of your favorite nightshade, Tomatomania, is happening this weekend. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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March 20 Paramount letter addresses concerns over WB merger, Heatwave brings out the lizards, Where to eat in Mar Vista — Afternoon Edition
Paramount Skydance pledges to keep industry jobs local if a merger with Warner Bros is approved. How this heat wave is affecting the local lizard population. For Food Friday, we ask a Mar Vista local where to grub around town.

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March 20 Dolores Huerta speaks out, LA Unified reacts to strike threats, LeBron makes history twice— Morning Edition
Activist Dolores Huerta's breaking her silence after allegations of sexual assault against labor leader Cesar Chavez. The leader of LA Unified says keeping schools open could be nearly impossible if staff walk out next month. And it's a new era of transparency for LA County, when it comes to executive payouts.

Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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March 20 LAUSD debates Cesar Chavez name changes, South Pas cancels Flock contract, Avoiding heat exhaustion — Evening Edition
L.A. Unified board members push to rename schools named after Cesar Chavez. South Pasadena cancels a contract with a controversial surveillance company. How to avoid heat exhaustion in this week's record-breaking heat. Plus, more from 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.