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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
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    The Supreme Court upholds California's new congressional maps. L.A. County moves to clean up drinking water in its jails. Experts have weighed in on whether California can achieve universal childcare.

    . Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    SCOTUS upholds redrawn CA districts, LA County assesses water quality in jails, How likely is universal childcare in CA? — Evening Edition
    The Supreme Court upholds California's new congressional maps. L.A. County moves to clean up drinking water in its jails. Experts have weighed in on whether California can achieve universal childcare.

    . Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    An inspector found bug-filled water and moldy rooms in an LA County jail, we'll look at how the County is responding. Several LA lawmakers are calling for LA 28 chair Casey Wasserman to resign. And why tonight's Clippers-Cavaliers game could be a little awkward.

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    Brown, bug filled water in LA County jails, Calls for LA28 chair to resign, Clippers reportedly trade James Harden— Afternoon Edition
    An inspector found bug-filled water and moldy rooms in an LA County jail, we'll look at how the County is responding. Several LA lawmakers are calling for LA 28 chair Casey Wasserman to resign. And why tonight's Clippers-Cavaliers game could be a little awkward.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    SoCal is bracing for major rainfall to hit the area later tonight. LAUSD is expanding its winter break learning program. Plus, LAist early childhood reporter shares her top stories of 2025. 

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    Incoming storm details, LAUSD Winter Academy expands, Year in review from early childhood education reporter — Afternoon Edition
    SoCal is bracing for major rainfall to hit the area later tonight. LAUSD is expanding its winter break learning program. Plus, LAist early childhood reporter shares her top stories of 2025. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A major storm is heading for SoCal sparking evacuation warnings near recent burn areas. Plus, roads are closing down, and sandbags are being handed out. We'll tell you how to prepare for the worst. And police are struggling to take on street racing and takeovers. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Major storm arrives tonight, Police street takeover struggles, Fees for gift returns— Morning Edition
    A major storm is heading for SoCal sparking evacuation warnings near recent burn areas. Plus, roads are closing down, and sandbags are being handed out. We'll tell you how to prepare for the worst. And police are struggling to take on street racing and takeovers. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Evacuation orders go out ahead of holiday storm. Southern Californians are expected to travel in record numbers this year. Santa Monica gets a new music festival. 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 go out to burn scar areas, Southern Californians travelling by the millions, New music festival comes to Santa Monica — Evening Edition
    Evacuation orders go out ahead of holiday storm. Southern Californians are expected to travel in record numbers this year. Santa Monica gets a new music festival. 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
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    Why a high stakes deal between the city of L.A and the 2028 Olympic organizers is almost three months late. For Climate Monday, we'll take a look back at LAist's coverage of the January fires. And a legendary Latino animator is getting his flowers.

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    Overdue deal between LA28 and city of L.A, Eaton Fire look back, Animator Phil Roman gets LA honor—Afternoon Edition
    Why a high stakes deal between the city of L.A and the 2028 Olympic organizers is almost three months late. For Climate Monday, we'll take a look back at LAist's coverage of the January fires. And a legendary Latino animator is getting his flowers.

    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
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    A major storm is coming, and holiday travel will be affected. The verdict is in for an LA tow truck driver accused of stealing a federal car during an immigration raid. New housing laws are about to take effect, and they could hit your wallet. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Flood watch announcement, New LA housing laws, 101 mountain lion excitement— Morning Edition
    A major storm is coming, and holiday travel will be affected. The verdict is in for an LA tow truck driver accused of stealing a federal car during an immigration raid. New housing laws are about to take effect, and they could hit your wallet. 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
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    Weather forecasters now say the storm hitting L.A. and Ventura counties this week will bring major rainfall. Why Californians may need to get more supermarket tote bags. We take you to the Norton Simon, Pasadena's art gem. And did you know that the city of L.A. owns thousands of pieces of Hollywood memorabilia? Plus, more.

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    Major storm this week, A tour of Norton Simon, Hollywood artifacts owned by L.A. — Sunday Edition
    Weather forecasters now say the storm hitting L.A. and Ventura counties this week will bring major rainfall. Why Californians may need to get more supermarket tote bags. We take you to the Norton Simon, Pasadena's art gem. And did you know that the city of L.A. owns thousands of pieces of Hollywood memorabilia? Plus, more.

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

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A big housing ruling against the city of Huntington Beach. A local nonprofit got additional funding to provide mental health services to fire survivors. We take you to Cafe Hotel, a beloved small music venue in Hollywood that is expanding in 2026.

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

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    HB's big legal loss, Mental health service for fire survivors, Ode to Hotel Cafe — Saturday Edition
    A big housing ruling against the city of Huntington Beach. A local nonprofit got additional funding to provide mental health services to fire survivors. We take you to Cafe Hotel, a beloved small music venue in Hollywood that is expanding in 2026.

    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
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    The latest on a leaking oil well in Newport Beach. The Los Angeles Angels settle a lawsuit with the family of Tyler Skaggs. The 405 is slated to be partially closed. 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!  

    Leaking oil well in Newport Beach, LA Angels settle with Tyler Skaggs family, The 405 freeway partially closes — Evening Edition
    The latest on a leaking oil well in Newport Beach. The Los Angeles Angels settle a lawsuit with the family of Tyler Skaggs. The 405 is slated to be partially closed. 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!