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L.A. County warns it may take over LAUSD's budget. Why results from L.A.'s homelessness count are much slower this year. And Pasadena city officials fight the city's school district — over trees. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

We'll break down what the latest heat warnings mean as temperatures rise. The countdown is on as a stinky, rare flower gets ready to bloom in the San Gabriel Valley. Plus food and culture writer Gab Chabrán shares how you can drink like a Spaniard without leaving SoCal Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the s...

Folks in Boyle Heights set their sights on Lineage and local leaders during a community meeting that was full of promises and apologies. Plus, the deal that will save thousands of families who were at risk of homelessness. And The Ducks make history with Leo Carlsson's new contract. All on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://la...

A local realtor is sentenced for rent price hikes after the L.A. fires, the first conviction of its kind. Culver City considers a ban on new drive-thru's - find out what chain made them consider it. L.A. County declares its first historic district. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support...

We'll talk about the state of the video game industry. How Norway's presence in the World Cup has brought together L.A.'s small but mighty Nordic community. And neighbors of the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art are getting a special perk. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

Folks in Boyle Heights are looking for answers from Lineage tonight... including what they're doing about the smell of rotting food. Advocates say ICE activity has been up during the World Cup. The man accused of being one of MacArthur Park's main drug suppliers is changing his plea to guilty. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by...

Santa Ana voters will be asked in November whether to keep a 1.5% sales tax from sunsetting in 2029. Small businesses in Boyle Heights affected by the Lineage fire can apply for financial aid. Governor Gavin Newsom is celebrating a group of satellites that will detect wildfires in California from space. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join &n...

As SoCal residents brace for this week's heatwave forecasters say another one is coming. The federal government is accusing L.A.'s lead homelessness agency of mismanaging funds, we'll dig into the claims. Plus this year's Emmy nominees have been announced. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

Nearly all evacuation orders are lifted in Riverside County where crews are battling the Volcano Fire. Plus, inside details of the closed-door meeting between Boyle Heights residents and Lineage, including the promise the company couldn't keep. And time is running out for LA Unified families affected by the Boyle Heights fire to get financial help. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A....

Private prison company CoreCivic is selling two of it's largest ICE detention centers in California to the Department of Homeland Security. Boyle Heights families of school age children affected by the warehouse fire have until tomorrow afternoon to apply for $200 cash assistance payments. Russian athletes might be able to represent their country in the L.A. 2028 Olympics. Plus, more from Evening...

We'll talk about why proposals to reform L.A.'s mansion tax failed and what comes next. California lawmakers are considering new math testing requirements for kindergarteners . And how Mexico's run in the World Cup gave fans hope. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

Boyle Heights leaders say the company at the center of last month's warehouse fire can't give them concrete commitments. LA County firefighters get a hero's welcome after returning from rescue efforts in Venezuela. The LA County plan to let non-profits get the first shot when an apartment building hits the market. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at&nb...

City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto will sign long-withheld contract with Legal Aid Foundation of L.A. A new proposal considers giving the powerful coastal commission more oversight over homes destroyed by natural disasters. Gustavo Dudamel last show with the L.A Philharmonic will be benefit concert for Venezuela. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LA...

Why a proposal to clean water from the Arroyo Seco has sparked controversy among three cities. An Altadena school destroyed in the Eaton fire is hoping comedy can help fund its recovery. And how mahjong is making its way to L.A. County parks. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

LA Mayor Karen Bass has new demands for the company at the center of the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. Governor Newsom is promising a "declaration of election independence" to fight back against President Trump's claims of California voter fraud. Hundreds are arrested in Newport Beach after TikTok fuels a July 4th takeover. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating...

A particle advisory is in effect until 3 p.m. today after 4th of July fireworks. Under the state’s new budget California’s next governor will have more control over the Department of Education. Mexico faces England in the World Cup today; we hear from Angelenos who are fired up about ‘El Tri.’ Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting...

We have a handy guide for July 4th events across Southern California. Tips on how to properly dispose of fireworks. A look at how Independence Day is viewed from across the pond. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

LAX is expecting more than two million travelers to pass through their terminals this week. Air quality officials are warning of bad air quality this weekend from fireworks. What California put in a 250th anniversary time capsule. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the show: https://lais...

Why Big Bear's 4th of July celebration is raising safety concerns for the town's famous bald eagles. What California looked like 250 years ago. And for Food Friday we asked a Glendale resident to share their hidden food gems. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

The Trump Administration's plans to freeze homelessness funding in LA has been paused...at least temporarily. Some vendors say the World Cup has been a bust for business. A Hawthorne man pleads guilty to harassing Savannah Guthrie's family. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the show: ht...

A new federal review threatens California's power to protect its coastline from oil and gas exploration. LA City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez celebrates a project to reunite the north and south side of MacArthur Park. Several airports in SoCal are receiving federal funding for needed improvements. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join...

Why Comcast says it's splitting into two and what we know about the Taylor Swift Travis Kelce wedding. Mexican jerseys are hot commodities as the team advances in the World Cup. And the Anime Expo kicks off today in L.A. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

Boyle Heights residents demand the permanent closures of the Lineage warehouse. Murders in California are at their lowest levels in recorded history. The plan to ask voters to reform LA's "Mansion Tax" has been left on the cutting room floor. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the show:...

Hundreds of millions in L.A. County homelessness tax dollars are now under new management. L.A City Council pulled a ballot proposal that would have given the council more control over LAPD. A new state fund will give $26 million to gender-affirming care clinics. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://la...

How Orange County's grand jury is trying to hold elected officials accountable for misconduct. An embattled airport in Pacoima will soon get safety upgrades. And singer Miley Cyrus is getting her own Barbie. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com