The new deal between State Farm and California that keeps a controversial rate hike from the LA fires in place. It's Climate Monday, reporter Jacob Margolis explains why maggots might be the answer to your backyard composting woes. And Tom Brady's flag-football classic comes to L.A.

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The new deal between State Farm and California that keeps a controversial rate hike from the LA fires in place.&nbsp;It's Climate Monday, reporter Jacob Margolis explains why maggots might be the answer to your backyard composting woes. And&nbsp;Tom Brady's flag-football classic comes to L.A.
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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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