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

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:58
    Today is the last day for California counties to certify the election results of Prop 50. LAist wants your help in creating the ultimate holiday guide of things to do in SoCal. Plus, we'll get a sneak peak into the Sid the Cat Auditorium.

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    Prop 50 voter turnout, LAist guide to the ultimate holiday season, Sid the Cat Auditorium— Afternoon Edition
    Today is the last day for California counties to certify the election results of Prop 50. LAist wants your help in creating the ultimate holiday guide of things to do in SoCal. Plus, we'll get a sneak peak into the Sid the Cat Auditorium.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:28
    California has launched a website where the public can report federal agents who are breaking the law. The head of LA's Olympic committee is facing calls to resign over Trump allies joining the board. Transitional Kindergarten is coming to California but at the expense of pre-schools. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    CA launches site to track federal agent crimes, Head of LA28 facing calls to resign, Pre-school struggles in the wake of TK— Morning Edition
    California has launched a website where the public can report federal agents who are breaking the law. The head of LA's Olympic committee is facing calls to resign over Trump allies joining the board. Transitional Kindergarten is coming to California but at the expense of pre-schools. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:59
    A local doctor linked to Matthew Perry's death was sentenced today. L.A. County Sheriff deputies are wearing body cameras in prisons for the first time. Big Bear is officially opening for the ski season this week. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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    Doctor linked to Matthew Perry's death sentenced, Body cameras on LASD prison deputies, Big Bear ski season starts — Evening Edition
    A local doctor linked to Matthew Perry's death was sentenced today. L.A. County Sheriff deputies are wearing body cameras in prisons for the first time. Big Bear is officially opening for the ski season this week. 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 4:57
    A new report says affluent families are driving enrollment in California's free preschools. How an LA  faked an ICE investigation to scam a client out of thousands of dollars. Plus, parents -- mark your calendars for mid January. Kids Disney tickets are going on sale. 

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    A look at whose kids are enrolled in TK, LA lawyer fakes ICE scam, Disney's kids tix to go on sale— Afternoon Edition
    A new report says affluent families are driving enrollment in California's free preschools. How an LA  faked an ICE investigation to scam a client out of thousands of dollars. Plus, parents -- mark your calendars for mid January. Kids Disney tickets are going on sale. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:19
    LA's top cop is arguing against a potential ban on the use of foam rounds and tear gas. A big decision on LA rent increases has been put on pause. A Koreatown man is accused of attacking a downtown federal building with Molotov cocktails. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    LA City Council allows LAPD's use of military gear, LA rent increase decision delayed, DTLA Molotov cocktail attack— Morning Edition
    LA's top cop is arguing against a potential ban on the use of foam rounds and tear gas. A big decision on LA rent increases has been put on pause. A Koreatown man is accused of attacking a downtown federal building with Molotov cocktails. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:37
    L.A. County moves ahead with a ban on officers wearing masks on duty. Thousands of L.A. County residents are getting their medical debt erased. A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from Huntington Beach challenging the state’s sanctuary law. 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

    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!  

    LA County advances mask ban motion, Thousands in LA get medical debt wiped, Huntington Beach sanctuary lawsuit thrown out — Evening Edition
    L.A. County moves ahead with a ban on officers wearing masks on duty. Thousands of L.A. County residents are getting their medical debt erased. A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from Huntington Beach challenging the state’s sanctuary law. 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 4:39
    Pasadena is calling on volunteers for its annual homeless count. Potential changes coming to the L.A. Charter Reform Commission. Plus, details on the upcoming Foo Fighters benefit show.

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    Pasadena homeless count, LA Charter Reform meetings, Foo Fighters benefit concert — Afternoon Edition
    Pasadena is calling on volunteers for its annual homeless count. Potential changes coming to the L.A. Charter Reform Commission. Plus, details on the upcoming Foo Fighters benefit show.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:19
    LA County is set to vote on a mask ban for law enforcement. LA City Council is facing a big decision on rent increases. San Bernardino marks 10 years since its deadly terrorist attack. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    LA County mask ban vote, LA City Council considers small landlord rent increases, 10 years since San Bernardino terrorist attack — Morning Edition
    LA County is set to vote on a mask ban for law enforcement. LA City Council is facing a big decision on rent increases. San Bernardino marks 10 years since its deadly terrorist attack. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:41
    An LA lawyer faked an immigration operation; how to protect yourself from similar scams. The city of LA is planning changes to its charter, affecting many local agencies - we tell you how you can weigh in early in the process. Before you take a trip out to Joshua Tree this week, we have some closures to tell you about. 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

    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!  

    LA lawyer impersonates ICE and gets suspended, How to weigh in on LA's pivotal charter reform, Upcoming Joshua Tree closures — Evening Edition
    An LA lawyer faked an immigration operation; how to protect yourself from similar scams. The city of LA is planning changes to its charter, affecting many local agencies - we tell you how you can weigh in early in the process. Before you take a trip out to Joshua Tree this week, we have some closures to tell you about. 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 4:58
    L.A. County launched a holiday gift card program to support businesses affected by January's fires. For Climate Monday, checking in on where drought conditions stand and how the fire recovery process is going. Plus, the grace period for solo carpool lane access for EV drivers is over.

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    LA County holiday gift card program, Post fires recovery check-in, Solo carpool access for EV drivers ends— Afternoon Edition
    L.A. County launched a holiday gift card program to support businesses affected by January's fires. For Climate Monday, checking in on where drought conditions stand and how the fire recovery process is going. Plus, the grace period for solo carpool lane access for EV drivers is over.

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