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A police surge is coming to Downtown LA. LA City Council signs the check on a $107 million contract, despite the City Attorney's wishes. The embattled LA Unified superintendent claims his innocence in the face of FBI raids.Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAi…

Community Solidarity Project looks to extend their 'Free 99' operation
The mutual aid group put in long hours to provide a way for people impacted by immigration raids and the L.A. fires to shop for the items they need. Now, they're ready to scale out the operation.

CA lawmakers revisit Medi-Cal cuts, New LAX Uber fee approved, 'Unprecedented' heatwave expected — Evening Edition
California lawmakers want to reverse cuts to Medi-Cal for undocumented people. It'll soon get even more expensive to call an Uber from LAX. The National Weather Service says this week's heatwave could be "unprecedented." Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist…

LA City Council votes to award $107M tenant aid contract despite city attorney opposition
The legal aid organization that was denied a tenant aid contract last year by the Los Angeles city attorney now appears set to receive the contract after all.

A stretch of Agoura Road will be closed all day Wednesday. Here’s how to get around it
Agoura Road in Agoura Hills will be closed March 11 for continued construction of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing.

Californians using more paid family leave, Pi day in Griffith Park, USPS Lowrider stamp— Afternoon Edition
Why more Californians filed for paid family leave than ever before. How you can eat pie to your hearts content this weekend in honor of Pi day. And the U.S. Postal Service is debuting a new stamp that celebrates lowriders. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting http…

Temperatures could approach 100 this week
Forecasters say highs will be 30 degrees above normal.

Deaths among unhoused LA County residents fell in 2024, marking first decline on record
For the first time since Los Angeles County began tracking the data, fewer unhoused residents died on the streets in 2024, according to a report released Tuesday.

Unhoused deaths decline, LAX Uber fees could increase, Deaf and mute man deportation controversy— Morning Edition
Homeless deaths have dropped for the first time in LA County. It may get more expensive to take an Uber from LAX. The family of a deaf and mute man accuses the feds of lying about his deportation.Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting…

Some Newport Beach residents may be 'hopping mad' over new police station plans
The coastal city is weighing plans to raze part of popular sculpture park for its new police station. Jill Replogle explains why some want to reject those plans.