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Today on the L.A. Report Morning Edition.

This week's heat wave is becoming increasingly dangerous and it's shattering records across the Southland.

L.A. Unified's largest teacher and staff unions plan a major rally downtown this afternoon and they could name a strike date.

Teachers in school support staff say negotiations over pay and other benefits have stalled.

And there's a lot of red at the top of the latest poll in the California Governor Race.

Good morning, it's Wednesday, March 18th.

I'm Austin Cross and this is the L.A. Report from LAS News.

It's day two of extreme heat warnings across SoCal with temps expected to hit the 90s to over 100 degrees in some areas.

The National Weather Service says heat risks are really compounded this week making today one of the most dangerous days yet.

Now a reminder, never leave your pets or kids in a hot car.

Temperatures could rise 20 degrees in just 10 minutes.

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is also warning that heavy AC use could strain the electrical grid.

She's advising everyone to set thermostats to 78 and shut off the AC when you leave home.

More than a dozen locations broke high temperature records yesterday, including downtown L.A., which hit 98 degrees.

The previous record for March 17th was 94 set back in 1914.

Woodland Hills hit 101 matching its all-time record for the entire month of March.

L.A. Unified's largest teacher and staff unions are planning a major rally downtown this afternoon.

The L.A. Times is reporting they're expected to announce a strike date.

Mariana Dale tells us what's at stake.

Teachers in school support staff say negotiations over pay and other benefits have stalled.

Members of United Teachers Los Angeles and SEIU Local 99 voted to give their leaders the power to call a strike.

Thousands of administrators, including principals, are also seeking a new contract.

L.A. notices we're sent to more than 650 L.A. U.S.D. employees this month, including hundreds of support staff.

L.A. Unified says it values employees, but it needs to make tough financial decisions to reduce an ongoing budget deficit.

The latest poll in the governor's race has two Republicans leading the pack.

The Berkeley and L.A. Times poll puts former Fox News host Steve Hilton on top with 17%.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is next at 16%.

Democrats Eric Swalwell and Katie Porter are tied at 13 nearly one out of six registered voters is still undecided.

The top two vote getters in the June primary will face off in November.

Coming up for a step is registering for the drawing to get a slot to buy tickets.

If you're running out of time to sign up for 2028 Olympic tickets, I'll tell you how to register.

Plus, there's another ticket sign up today that could create an even higher demand.

Stick around.

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Back now with the L.A. Report, I'm Austin Cross. Today's the final day to register for the 2028 Olympics ticket lottery. Adolfo Guzman Lopez has details.

That first step is registering for the drawing to get a slot to buy tickets. People will be notified between March 31st and April 7th if they've been picked.

Then ticket sales open days later with a pre-sale for L.A. area residents. There's a 12 ticket limit. Kids and babies will love the Olympics, but they need a ticket too.

Olympics organizers have no problem if you resell your tickets. Adolfo Guzman Lopez, L.A.S. News.

One last thing, Sir Paul McCartney has announced two intimate shows at the fond of theater. They're happening on March 27th and 28th, but you have to register for a chance to buy tickets. Signups end tonight at 10.

Fans will get an email Tuesday or next Wednesday if they're chosen to buy the tickets. Oh, hopefully you're one of those lucky feed.

Hey, thanks for listening to the L.A. reports morning edition hosted by me Austin Cross and produced by Kyle Christ.

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