Find out why sewers are creating a sticky situation for some Altadenans. Some homes in Vernon are still testing with unsafe levels of lead 10 years after a lead battery plant closed. A big local investment has been unveiled to help students study mental health. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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Find out why sewers are creating a sticky situation for some Altadenans. Some homes in Vernon are still testing with unsafe levels of lead 10 years after a lead battery plant closed.&nbsp;A big local investment has been unveiled to help students study mental health.&nbsp;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 &ndash; 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.
This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

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