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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
    Listen 4:59
    LAist has discovered that the City of Anaheim has been using credit cards for purchases... a lot. Homeland Security defends the deportation of an army vet from the San Fernando Valley. California regulators are cutting utility company profits, but just by a wee bit. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Anaheim credit card purchases, DHS defends deportation of army vet, Rams OT thriller— Morning Edition
    LAist has discovered that the City of Anaheim has been using credit cards for purchases... a lot. Homeland Security defends the deportation of an army vet from the San Fernando Valley. California regulators are cutting utility company profits, but just by a wee bit. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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

    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
    We'll look at what it's like to serve as the family translator, when you're a kid. A preview of the films: Avatar: Fire and Ashand The Housemaid. Plus, the house in Home Alone is coming to Hollywood, gingerbread style. 

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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!

    Kids books on translating for parents, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' and 'The Housemaid' previews, 'Home Alone' gingerbread house comes to LA— Afternoon Edition
    We'll look at what it's like to serve as the family translator, when you're a kid. A preview of the films: Avatar: Fire and Ashand The Housemaid. Plus, the house in Home Alone is coming to Hollywood, gingerbread style. 

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

    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 8:34
    Half an inch to an inch and half of rain fell in Los Angeles yesterday, but the worst of this weekend's storm hits today. There's a club for preserving Southern California’s beloved diners and classic eateries. The quest to find a beloved Chinese street snack in Southern California. Plus, more.

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    Heavy rain continues, Preserving diners in SoCal, Chinese crepes in SGV — Saturday Edition
    Half an inch to an inch and half of rain fell in Los Angeles yesterday, but the worst of this weekend's storm hits today. There's a club for preserving Southern California’s beloved diners and classic eateries. The quest to find a beloved Chinese street snack in Southern California. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:55
    A federal judge finds an LA homelessness program was fraudulently funded. Tonight's storm prompts evacuation orders in high risk burn scars. Forecasters use a lot of official terms when there's a flood risk, we're explaining exactly what they mean. 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!  

    Evacuation orders amid rainstorm, Nonprofit fraudulently funded, New urban park in LA — Evening Edition
    A federal judge finds an LA homelessness program was fraudulently funded. Tonight's storm prompts evacuation orders in high risk burn scars. Forecasters use a lot of official terms when there's a flood risk, we're explaining exactly what they mean. 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 4:45
    Why LA County's winding down its free laptop loan program. For Food Friday we'll dig into a rare mushroom being served in LA's Koreatown.  And Bad Bunny takes home the biggest prize at the Latin Grammys.

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    Free county laptop loan program to end, Korean mushrooms, Bad Bunny wins big at the Latin Grammys— Afternoon Edition
    Why LA County's winding down its free laptop loan program. For Food Friday we'll dig into a rare mushroom being served in LA's Koreatown.  And Bad Bunny takes home the biggest prize at the Latin Grammys.

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

    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 4:52
    Southern California is getting hit with some major rain, and mountain communities are bracing for possible mudslides. Eaton Fire survivors say SoCal Edison is purposely playing the delay game. New roads into L-A-X get the thumbs up, but not without controversy. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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

    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!

    1st wave of storm arrives, Eaton Fire survivors accuse SoCal Edison of delays, New roads into LAX— Morning Edition
    Southern California is getting hit with some major rain, and mountain communities are bracing for possible mudslides. Eaton Fire survivors say SoCal Edison is purposely playing the delay game. New roads into L-A-X get the thumbs up, but not without controversy. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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

    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 4:47
    A rainstorm is coming in tonight, and record rainfall could be ahead of us. L.A. County is investigating State Farm for its handling of claims linked to January's fires. The city of Westminster voted to name a street after Charlie Kirk. 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!  

    Rainstorm moves into LA, LA County investigates State Farm, Westminster sparks controversy by honoring Charlie Kirk — Evening Edition
    A rainstorm is coming in tonight, and record rainfall could be ahead of us. L.A. County is investigating State Farm for its handling of claims linked to January's fires. The city of Westminster voted to name a street after Charlie Kirk. 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 4:57
    Starbucks workers launch strike across some SoCal locations on Red Cup Day. We'll bring you the latest on the storm to hit SoCal. An L.A. based artist turns 40 years of wrongful imprisonment into powerful textiles. Plus, more from Afternoon Edition.
    Starbucks workers on strike, Atmospheric river to hit SoCal, Textiles from wrongful imprisonment — Afternoon Edition
    Starbucks workers launch strike across some SoCal locations on Red Cup Day. We'll bring you the latest on the storm to hit SoCal. An L.A. based artist turns 40 years of wrongful imprisonment into powerful textiles. Plus, more from Afternoon Edition.
  • 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. 

    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. 

  • 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.

    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.