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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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.&nbsp;Plus, more from Morning Edition.
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