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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 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
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    Hundreds come to Chatsworth to mourn the five victims of Tuesday's deadly accidents. The woman behind the wheel of the SUV that slammed into a Metro bus is set to answer to murder charges. Orange County declares a state of emergency over coastal erosion. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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    Chatsworth tragedy vigil, Metro crash suspect arraignment, Dodgers clinch division— Morning Edition
    Hundreds come to Chatsworth to mourn the five victims of Tuesday's deadly accidents. The woman behind the wheel of the SUV that slammed into a Metro bus is set to answer to murder charges. Orange County declares a state of emergency over coastal erosion. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:43
    L.A.'s district attorney speaks out against impaired drivers after a deadly crash in Chatsworth. U-C regents get feedback about the university system's approach to AI. The L.A. Kings have chosen a new captain. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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    LA DA speaks out against DUIs, UCs hear feedback on AI, LA Kings chose next captain — Evening Edition
    L.A.'s district attorney speaks out against impaired drivers after a deadly crash in Chatsworth. U-C regents get feedback about the university system's approach to AI. The L.A. Kings have chosen a new captain. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:00
    Metro leaders are worried federal funding won't come in ahead of the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics. L.A city council is blocking Lineage from rebuilding after its Boyle Heights warehouse fire. Plus more on the latest efforts to keep film and TV production in the US.

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    Metro says no new LA28 buses without federal funds, LA City Council blocks Lineage from rebuilding warehouse, Push for film and TV tax incentives— Afternoon Edition
    Metro leaders are worried federal funding won't come in ahead of the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics. L.A city council is blocking Lineage from rebuilding after its Boyle Heights warehouse fire. Plus more on the latest efforts to keep film and TV production in the US.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:53
    The woman accused of sparking a tragic day in Chatsworth heads to court as witnesses speak out. The key clue in the Chatsworth chopper crash may be among the most heart-breaking. The feds accuse three of defrauding LA homelessness services but say it's really the system that's broken. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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    Chatworth metro crash suspect in court, Key clue in chopper crash, Pasadena's Nazi art theft suit— Morning Edition
    The woman accused of sparking a tragic day in Chatsworth heads to court as witnesses speak out. The key clue in the Chatsworth chopper crash may be among the most heart-breaking. The feds accuse three of defrauding LA homelessness services but say it's really the system that's broken. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:54
    The feds take over investigation of the fatal helicopter crash in Chatsworth. Why LA's lead homelessness agency won't be doing the region's homeless count anymore. Details on a new law named after car enthusiast Jay Leno. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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    Chatsworth crash investigation, Changes to who does the LA homeless count, the new 'Leno's Law' — Evening Edition
    The feds take over investigation of the fatal helicopter crash in Chatsworth. Why LA's lead homelessness agency won't be doing the region's homeless count anymore. Details on a new law named after car enthusiast Jay Leno. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The driver of the SUV that slammed into the Metro bus has been arrested on suspicion of murder. L.A. Unified leaders are looking into potentially closing some schools. How the L.A. mayor's race is exposing absences from both candidates on important meetings

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    SUV driver arrested for fatal Metro bus crash, LAUSD weighs school closures, Absences in mayors race— Afternoon Edition
    The driver of the SUV that slammed into the Metro bus has been arrested on suspicion of murder. L.A. Unified leaders are looking into potentially closing some schools. How the L.A. mayor's race is exposing absences from both candidates on important meetings

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:41
    Chatsworth is hit with a pair of deadly tragedies: a fiery news chopper crash and a gruesome Metro bus accident. Plus, advocates demand a state of emergency over traffic deaths. And, more on Morning Edition.

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    Back-to-back Chatsworth tragedies, Demands for LA traffic emergency, Palisades rec center groundbreaking— Morning Edition
    Chatsworth is hit with a pair of deadly tragedies: a fiery news chopper crash and a gruesome Metro bus accident. Plus, advocates demand a state of emergency over traffic deaths. And, more on Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:36
    LA takes center stage at a congressional hearing about fraud in homelessness funding. Gov. Newsom signs bills requiring insurance to cover smoke damage. Concerns about bus funding for the 2028 Olympics. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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    Recapping Congress hearing on homelessness spending, Smoke damage bills signed, A snag in bus plans for 2028 Olympics — Evening Edition
    LA takes center stage at a congressional hearing about fraud in homelessness funding. Gov. Newsom signs bills requiring insurance to cover smoke damage. Concerns about bus funding for the 2028 Olympics. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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