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Aug 2024
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As the Olympic flag makes its way to LA, Mayor Karen bass announces plans for 'no car' Olympics in 2028. Today is the first day of school for LAUSD students -- how you as a parent can get involved this school year.  And scientists say the Park fire in northern California is creating a strange natural phenomenon, fire tornados. Plus more. 

 

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