Candidates in the Governor's race hit the debate stage to face off on issues like gas prices and homelessness. LA Mayor Bass goes to the White House to plead for wildfire recovery funds. The future of LA's so-called "Mansion Tax" returns to the ballot this fall and opponents are trying to overturn it.Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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Candidates in the Governor's race hit the debate stage to face off on issues like gas prices and homelessness. LA Mayor Bass goes to the White House to plead for wildfire recovery funds. The future of LA's so-called "Mansion Tax" returns to the ballot this fall and opponents are trying to overturn it. 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.
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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