Quickie heat wave, Eaton fire soil, Stumbling onto LA's art history — Saturday Edition
The heat is on, but our mini heatwave will crash into chillier weather starting tomorrow. We vibe check a hot new bakery burning up TikTok. The joy and surprise of discovering your local doctor's office was once an artists' haven, and more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com
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Altadena lifts final water advisory, SoCal heatwave, Topanga Beach Bus returns — The P.M. Edition
Altadena's last fire related drinking water advisory was lifted today. A heatwave has landed in Southern California. The Topanga Beach Bus is back and open for business. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! Support the show: https://laist.com
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Eaton Fire soil still unsafe, Palisades brush concerns, CHP's new sleek fleet — The A.M. Edition
Soil in the Eaton fire area still isn't completely safe despite cleanup efforts. In Pacific Palisades, a number of people aren't clearing their brush. The new fleet of cars that will be catching reckless drivers on the downlow. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com
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Kaiser strike ends, Burn zone fruit safety, LA Catholics celebrate new pope — The P.M. Edition
Kaiser mental health workers have ratified a new contract, ending a six month strike. Can you eat the fruit from a tree in a burn zone? L.A. Catholics celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com
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$8 gas warning, Eaton fire tower removed, CA takes on Trump over EVs — The A.M. Edition
Warnings that $8 dollar gas prices could be in our future. Investigators get a closer look at the central piece of evidence in the Eaton Fire. California takes on President Trump over electric vehicles and their infrastructure. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com
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