The Mayor of Arcadia is stepping down after pleading guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China. This week's debate in the LA Mayor's race is off after all the leading candidates bailed. Mayor Bass is fighting back against claims that homelessness is largely a drug problem. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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The Mayor of Arcadia is stepping down after pleading guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China. This week's debate in the LA Mayor's race is off after all the leading candidates bailed. Mayor Bass is fighting back against claims that homelessness is largely a drug problem. Plus, more from Morning 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.
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