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The Leonard Files: After The Flames Ep. 14 – L.A. burns through fire relief money

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March 26, 2025 10:08 am

The Leonard Files: After The Flames Ep. 14 – L.A. burns through fire relief money

How will the City of Los Angeles stay afloat in 2025? It’s facing a massive budget deficit and considering layoffs, spending millions on fire recovery, and is planning to spend even more money rebuilding the Fire Department after years of under-funding its infrastructure.
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In this NBCLA original podcast “The Leonard Files,” Investigative Reporter Eric Leonard takes a closer look at critical issues following the devastating Los Angeles wildfires as well as other important stories affecting Southern California. Send us news tips regarding the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire. http://4.nbcla.com/GATH7PD

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