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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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    Federal officials say they've thwarted a bomb plot in Southern California. Regulators are proposing big changes to slash utility companies' profits. We have more details on how and when to register for Olympics tickets.  Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Federal officials arrest 4 for NYE bomb plot, State proposes private utility profit cuts, Getting Olympic tickets — Evening Edition
    Federal officials say they've thwarted a bomb plot in Southern California. Regulators are proposing big changes to slash utility companies' profits. We have more details on how and when to register for Olympics tickets.  Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    We remember filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife who were found dead Sunday in their L.A. home. California could lower profits for utility companies in an upcoming vote. Plus, trash can inspections are coming to the city of Brea.

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    Remembering filmmaker Rob Reiner, Vote to lower utility profits, Trash can inspections in Brea— Afternoon Edition
    We remember filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife who were found dead Sunday in their L.A. home. California could lower profits for utility companies in an upcoming vote. Plus, trash can inspections are coming to the city of Brea.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    BREAKING NEWS: Rob Reiner's son has been booked, following the deaths of his parents. The FBI announces a thwarted SoCal terror plot. 

    This is a breaking news update to The L.A. Report Morning Edition. We'll have additional developments and details on LAist.com and LAist 89.3. And listen to the rest of today’s L.A. Report for more of today’s top stories.

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    BREAKING: Rob Reiner's son booked, FBI says SoCal terror plot thwarted— Morning Edition
    BREAKING NEWS: Rob Reiner's son has been booked, following the deaths of his parents. The FBI announces a thwarted SoCal terror plot. 

    This is a breaking news update to The L.A. Report Morning Edition. We'll have additional developments and details on LAist.com and LAist 89.3. And listen to the rest of today’s L.A. Report for more of today’s top stories.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Hollywood mourns the death of director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. The efforts to stop California's new Congressional maps head to a federal court. A storied music venue that hosted a number of bands before they were stars is closing its doors. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Rob Reiner and wife found dead, Court hearing to stop Prop 50 maps, OC music venue to close— Morning Edition
    Hollywood mourns the death of director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. The efforts to stop California's new Congressional maps head to a federal court. A storied music venue that hosted a number of bands before they were stars is closing its doors. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass launches her 2026 re-election campaign. A street artist’s Pershing Square installation is overtaken by its subjects, pigeons. One man’s story of salvaging a destroyed watch from the ruins of the Palisades Fire. Plus, more.

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    Bass re-election bid, A cafe for birds, Fixing a watch from the Palisades Fire — Sunday Edition
    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass launches her 2026 re-election campaign. A street artist’s Pershing Square installation is overtaken by its subjects, pigeons. One man’s story of salvaging a destroyed watch from the ruins of the Palisades Fire. Plus, more.

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    Application window starts next week for rent relief tied to the January fires and recent ICE raids. The year's brightest meteor showers happen this weekend. We'll hear from an Altadena musician who lost his home in the Eaton Fire about why he's working to get vinyl records back in the hands of survivors. Plus, more.

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    LA County rent relief, The Geminids are here, Benefit gig for lost vinyl records — Saturday Edition
    Application window starts next week for rent relief tied to the January fires and recent ICE raids. The year's brightest meteor showers happen this weekend. We'll hear from an Altadena musician who lost his home in the Eaton Fire about why he's working to get vinyl records back in the hands of survivors. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The L.A. City council approves funding to hire more police officers. California sues the Trump administration over a $100,000 fee on some immigration visas. We have an update on a stubborn black bear living in an Altadena crawlspace, and the media member who accidentally triggered a trap meant for it. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    LAPD funding increase approved, CA sues Trump over massive H-1B fee, Altadena bear trap triggered by member of press — Evening Edition
    The L.A. City council approves funding to hire more police officers. California sues the Trump administration over a $100,000 fee on some immigration visas. We have an update on a stubborn black bear living in an Altadena crawlspace, and the media member who accidentally triggered a trap meant for it. 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

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A nursery in Altadena is giving out trees this weekend. The L.A.F.D. is getting a star from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, adjacent to the Walk of Fame. Plus, new and old comings to the L.A. food scene. 

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    Altadena tree giveaway, LAFD gets Hollywood Star, Hermon's newest sit-down restaurant— Afternoon Edition
    A nursery in Altadena is giving out trees this weekend. The L.A.F.D. is getting a star from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, adjacent to the Walk of Fame. Plus, new and old comings to the L.A. food scene. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Trump Administration puts a number on the immigration crackdown in L-A, so far. LA County goes after unlicensed contractors accused of targeting Eaton Fire survivors. The feds say dozens of LA's drinking water reservoirs haven't been cleaned in a decade. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    DHS says 10k undocumented immigrant arrests in LA, Felony charges against Eaton Fire unlicensed contractors, LA reservoirs need cleaned— Morning Edition
    The Trump Administration puts a number on the immigration crackdown in L-A, so far. LA County goes after unlicensed contractors accused of targeting Eaton Fire survivors. The feds say dozens of LA's drinking water reservoirs haven't been cleaned in a decade. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is urging city council to allocate $4.4 million dollars in funding to hire more LAPD officers. A local high schooler who was arrested by immigration agents while walking his dog is back home with his family. City Terrace is getting an open street festival this weekend. 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!  

    LA mayor calls for more police funding, LA high schooler released from immigration detention, City Terrace open street festival — Evening Edition
    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is urging city council to allocate $4.4 million dollars in funding to hire more LAPD officers. A local high schooler who was arrested by immigration agents while walking his dog is back home with his family. City Terrace is getting an open street festival this weekend. 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!