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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.

This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

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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Illegal trash dumping in desert, PUSD finds lead & other chemicals, Heatwave incoming — The P.M. Edition

California pays tribute to the wildlife activist who launched Big Bear's famous eagle nest live cam. We'll look at how LA plans to protect fans from the heat during the World Cup this summer. And a historic win at the Oscar's last night.

 

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California pays tribute to the wildlife activist who launched Big Bear's famous eagle nest live cam. We'll look at how LA plans to protect fans from the heat during the World Cup this summer. And&nbsp;a historic win at the Oscar's last night.
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Tribute to Big Bear Bald eagles nest cam founder, Heat plans for the World Cup, Autumn Durald Arkapaw makes Oscar history— Afternoon Edition

Another winter heatwave arrives in SoCal and LA is taking action to keep people cool. Governor Newsom is promising to sue President Trump for opening up California's coast to new offshore drilling. "One Battle After Another" was the big winner at the Oscars.Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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Another winter heatwave arrives in SoCal and LA is taking action to keep people cool. Governor Newsom is promising to sue President Trump for opening up California's coast to new offshore drilling. "One Battle After Another" was the big winner at the Oscars. Plus, more from Morning Edition.
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Weeklong heatwave hits SoCal, Newsom vows lawsuit over CA offshore drilling, Oscar winners— Morning Edition

California officials say they’ll sue after President Trump signed an executive order to restart drilling at a Santa Barbara oil pipeline that’s been shut down since a 2015 spill. Los Angeles Unified labor groups will rally in downtown L.A. Wednesday to push the school district for new contracts as negotiations continue to stall. South Pasadena residents fight “flock” surveillance cameras installed around the city. Plus, more.

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California officials say they&rsquo;ll sue after President Trump signed an executive order to restart drilling at a Santa Barbara oil pipeline that&rsquo;s been shut down since a 2015 spill. Los Angeles Unified labor groups will rally in downtown L.A. Wednesday to push the school district for new contracts as negotiations continue to stall. South Pasadena residents fight &ldquo;flock&rdquo; surveillance cameras installed around the city. Plus, more.
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