Updates on several fires that broke out across Southern California amidst extreme heat in the region. An after-action report shows that the City of L.A. spent more than $17 million dollars to pay LAPD officers during last summer’s ICE protests. How the L.A. fires catalyzed a composer to create a musical tribute to firefighters. Plus, more.

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Updates on several fires that broke out across Southern California amidst extreme heat in the region. An after-action report shows that the City of L.A. spent more than $17 million dollars to pay LAPD officers during last summer&rsquo;s ICE protests. How the L.A. fires catalyzed a composer to create a musical tribute to firefighters. Plus, more.
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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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