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The LA Report

The LA Report is your daily update on the top news stories in the Los Angeles region, brought to you by LAist 89.3. Hosted by Austin Cross, Nereida Moreno and Julia Paskin.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:21
    A major storm comes to SoCal tonight, sparking evacuation warnings. The LA Mayor's pick to lead the fire department wants a full investigation into the Lachman Fire response. A former chief of staff to Governor Gavin Newsom is facing federal fraud charges. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Major rainstorm arrives tonight, LAFD Chief nominee wants Lachman investigation, Fmr Newsom chief of staff charged— Morning Edition
    A major storm comes to SoCal tonight, sparking evacuation warnings. The LA Mayor's pick to lead the fire department wants a full investigation into the Lachman Fire response. A former chief of staff to Governor Gavin Newsom is facing federal fraud charges. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:41
    L.A. City Council caps annual rent hikes for most of the city's residents. How you can have a say in the L.A. city government as part of a civic assembly. The NBA unveils a new format for the All-Star Game at Inglewood's Intuit Dome in February. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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    LA reforms rent control, Local civic assemblies, NBA's new All Star game format — Evening Edition
    L.A. City Council caps annual rent hikes for most of the city's residents. How you can have a say in the L.A. city government as part of a civic assembly. The NBA unveils a new format for the All-Star Game at Inglewood's Intuit Dome in February. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place.  Amazon.com/autos

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:54
    A federal judge gets an update on whether the city of L.A. is meeting its obligations when it comes to unhoused residents. We'll look at who's paying for the 2028 Olympics and why L.A. taxpayers may be on the hook. The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art announces its opening date. 

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    Hearing on LA homelessness, 2028 Olympic finances and schedule, Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opening date — Afternoon Edition
    A federal judge gets an update on whether the city of L.A. is meeting its obligations when it comes to unhoused residents. We'll look at who's paying for the 2028 Olympics and why L.A. taxpayers may be on the hook. The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art announces its opening date. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:07
    LA City Council is considering major changes to rent-controlled properties that could lead to big savings for renters. Homeowners in the Palisades and Eaton Fire burn areas are saying 'no thanks' to wood and are rebuilding with blocks. Governor Newsom says any plans to drill off the California coast are dead on arrival. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    LA City Council considers rent-control changes, Fire survivors rebuilding with cement, Gov Newsom responds to oil drilling reports— Morning Edition
    LA City Council is considering major changes to rent-controlled properties that could lead to big savings for renters. Homeowners in the Palisades and Eaton Fire burn areas are saying 'no thanks' to wood and are rebuilding with blocks. Governor Newsom says any plans to drill off the California coast are dead on arrival. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:41
    Fullerton police say an ICE agent pulled a gun on someone in Santa Ana. This Veterans Day, an update on a Vietnam veterans memorial linked to a disgraced former O.C. supervisor. Meet Porkchop, the sea turtle inspiring conservation at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place.  Amazon.com/autos

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    ICE agent pulls gun in Santa Ana, Funds for OC memorial allegedly stolen, Porkchop the sea turtle inspires conservation — Evening Edition
    Fullerton police say an ICE agent pulled a gun on someone in Santa Ana. This Veterans Day, an update on a Vietnam veterans memorial linked to a disgraced former O.C. supervisor. Meet Porkchop, the sea turtle inspiring conservation at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com

    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place.  Amazon.com/autos

    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!  

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:51
    Metro's TAP-to-Exit program is back for some stations. We take a look at California's newest grade: transitional kindergarten. The Hollywood Bowl honors legendary composer John Williams.

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    Metro resumes TAP-to-Exit program, California's newest grade TK, Hollywood Bowl stage renamed after John Williams — Afternoon Edition
    Metro's TAP-to-Exit program is back for some stations. We take a look at California's newest grade: transitional kindergarten. The Hollywood Bowl honors legendary composer John Williams.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:39
    The Fullerton police department responds to video of an encounter involving one of their officers and an ICE agent. Some OC residents will soon be getting help to make up for their lost CalFresh benefits. Free transitional kindergarten comes to California. We'll look into what kids are learning there. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Fullerton PD ICE encounter, OC grocery cards, CA transitional kindergarten — Morning Edition
    The Fullerton police department responds to video of an encounter involving one of their officers and an ICE agent. Some OC residents will soon be getting help to make up for their lost CalFresh benefits. Free transitional kindergarten comes to California. We'll look into what kids are learning there. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:39
    Downtown Disney Starbucks workers go on strike, with potentially more locations to follow. High heat and rain is expected in the region this week. Mammoth Mountain sets opening day. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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    Starbucks workers go on strike, Rain expected to hit Los Angeles this week, Mammoth Mountain announces opening day — Evening Edition
    Downtown Disney Starbucks workers go on strike, with potentially more locations to follow. High heat and rain is expected in the region this week. Mammoth Mountain sets opening day. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com

    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    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!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:59
    FEMA insiders sound the alarm over the future of federal emergency funding for California. A new LAist guide for Eaton Fire survivors trying to navigate Edison's compensation program. A public art campaign condemning ICE activity in Southern California...with some celebrity help.

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    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!

    Concerns over future of CA's federal emergency funding, Guide to Eaton Fire compensation program, Celebs support public art campaign against ICE activity — Afternoon Edition
    FEMA insiders sound the alarm over the future of federal emergency funding for California. A new LAist guide for Eaton Fire survivors trying to navigate Edison's compensation program. A public art campaign condemning ICE activity in Southern California...with some celebrity help.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com

    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    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!

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:39
    A baby nutrition company is recalling batches of infant formula, after more than a dozen infants, including one in L.A. County, were sickened. A popular and controversial figure from Huntington Beach is leaving the White House. Details on a storm coming to SoCal Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Instant formula recall sickens L.A. County baby, Huntington Beach figure leaves the White House, Storm coming to SoCal— Morning Edition
    A baby nutrition company is recalling batches of infant formula, after more than a dozen infants, including one in L.A. County, were sickened. A popular and controversial figure from Huntington Beach is leaving the White House. Details on a storm coming to SoCal Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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