Officials say city spending and federal cuts are both to blame for LA's nearly $1 billion deficit. A new bill in Congress aims to improve forecasting for atmospheric rivers. We get in on Tomatomania with science reporter (and gardener) Jacob Margolis. Plus, more.

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Officials say city spending and federal cuts are both to blame for LA's nearly $1 billion deficit. A new bill in Congress aims to improve forecasting for atmospheric rivers. We get in on Tomatomania with science reporter (and gardener) Jacob Margolis. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://laist.com/" data-cms-ai="0">https://laist.com</a>

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.

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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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Inside LA's nearly $1 billion deficit, Bill aims to improve rain forecasts, Tomatomania in SoCal — The P.M. Edition

Jim Michaelian, a man synonymous with the Long Beach Grand Prix, died Saturday at the age of 83. A teen girl was rushed to the hospital on Friday after being bitten by a rattlesnake in Thousand Oaks, the second such case in about a week in Ventura County. LAist baseball experts preview the Dodgers season ahead of their first game Thursday. Plus, more.

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Jim Michaelian, a man synonymous with the Long Beach Grand Prix, died Saturday at the age of 83. A teen girl was rushed to the hospital on Friday after being bitten by a rattlesnake in Thousand Oaks, the second such case in about a week in Ventura County. LAist baseball experts preview the Dodgers season ahead of their first game Thursday. Plus, more.
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LBC Grand Prix CEO dies, Rattlesnake bites in Thousand Oaks, Dodgers season preview — Sunday Edition

The California Department of Justice has announced sweeping reforms to how the El Monte Union High School District will handle future sexual abuse allegations after years of misconduct. The cause of death for Emily Beutner, the daughter of former LAUSD superintendent Austin Beutner has been released. Exploring a gibbons sanctuary in Santa Clarita. Plus, more.

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The California Department of Justice has announced sweeping reforms to how the El Monte Union High School District will handle future sexual abuse allegations after years of misconduct. The cause of death for Emily Beutner, the daughter of former LAUSD superintendent Austin Beutner has been released. Exploring a gibbons sanctuary in Santa Clarita. Plus, more.
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El Monte school district sex abuse, Death of Beutner's daughter, Gibbons in Santa Clairita — Saturday Edition

L.A. County’s chief executive announces her resignation. The end of a record-breaking heatwave is finally in sight. Gardeners, get ready: L.A.'s annual celebration of your favorite nightshade, Tomatomania, is happening this weekend. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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L.A. County&rsquo;s chief executive announces her resignation.&nbsp;The end of a record-breaking heatwave is finally in sight.&nbsp;Gardeners, get ready: L.A.'s annual celebration of your favorite nightshade, Tomatomania, is happening this weekend.&nbsp;Plus, more from Evening Edition.
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Inside LA's nearly $1 billion deficit, Bill aims to improve rain forecasts, Tomatomania in SoCal — The P.M. Edition

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