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  • The L.A. Report
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    A new report says L.A. hosting the Olympics may not be worth the cost. Why Santa Ana citizens are concerned about their city council approving police drones. Pasadena Humane is opening a pair of short-term fostering programs for non committal pet lovers. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Is hosting the Olympics worth it?, Santa Ana police drones, Pasadena Humane's short term foster program — Evening Edition
    A new report says L.A. hosting the Olympics may not be worth the cost. Why Santa Ana citizens are concerned about their city council approving police drones. Pasadena Humane is opening a pair of short-term fostering programs for non committal pet lovers. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:58
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    How the city of L.A. is cracking down on illegal price gouging in the wake of the L.A. fires. Why thousands of students walked out class yesterday to protest downtown. And a producer on the film 'Sinners' is making history at this year's Oscars. We'll tell you about his Glendale roots. 

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    LA lawsuit targets price gouging after January fires, LA student walkout, 'Sinners' producer with Glendale roots makes history — Afternoon Edition
    How the city of L.A. is cracking down on illegal price gouging in the wake of the L.A. fires. Why thousands of students walked out class yesterday to protest downtown. And a producer on the film 'Sinners' is making history at this year's Oscars. We'll tell you about his Glendale roots. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Thanksgiving travel season is here, and one route could take four hours! A new tracking system will document claims of misconduct by federal immigration agents. The leader of California's largest union heads to court over his role protesting ICE. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Thanksgiving travel, Immigration agent misconduct tracker, CA union leader in court— Morning Edition
    The Thanksgiving travel season is here, and one route could take four hours! A new tracking system will document claims of misconduct by federal immigration agents. The leader of California's largest union heads to court over his role protesting ICE. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    California's corrections department is running a nearly billion-dollar deficit, even after cuts to prisons. We have details on a CalFresh produce program that's restarting. The high profile life of the Valley Plaza before it was slated for demolition. 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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    Inside CA's prison budget deficit, CalFresh program restarts, The Valley Plaza's heyday — Evening Edition
    California's corrections department is running a nearly billion-dollar deficit, even after cuts to prisons. We have details on a CalFresh produce program that's restarting. The high profile life of the Valley Plaza before it was slated for demolition. 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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    We hear from one L.A. resident who has been shut out from shelters as the county proposes more cuts to homeless services next year. We'll check-in on where fire season stands after the rain. Wicked: For Gooddefies gravity at the box office. 

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    Unhoused in LA, SoCal fire season all but done, 'Wicked: For Good' sets new box office record — Afternoon Edition
    We hear from one L.A. resident who has been shut out from shelters as the county proposes more cuts to homeless services next year. We'll check-in on where fire season stands after the rain. Wicked: For Gooddefies gravity at the box office. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A congressional hearing on alleged ICE and Border Patrol abuses comes to LA. Plus, two OC men die in ICE custody, and California lawmakers are demanding answers. The newest tactic to protest the immigration crackdown... is waiting in line at Home Depot. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Congressional hearing in LA on immigration enforcement, ICE detention center deaths, "Ice scraper protest" in Monrovia — Morning Edition
    A congressional hearing on alleged ICE and Border Patrol abuses comes to LA. Plus, two OC men die in ICE custody, and California lawmakers are demanding answers. The newest tactic to protest the immigration crackdown... is waiting in line at Home Depot. 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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    The latest on the massive fire that stated Friday on a cargo ship at Port of L.A. Remembering our first Thanksgiving. The Explore L.A. team has gift recommendations for you -- IYKYK. Plus, more.

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    LA port fully operational post-fire,' Your 1st Thanksgiving, We've got gift recs — Saturday Edition
    The latest on the massive fire that stated Friday on a cargo ship at Port of L.A. Remembering our first Thanksgiving. The Explore L.A. team has gift recommendations for you -- IYKYK. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A cargo fire that broke out in the Port of L.A. last night is substantially contained. Five businesses in Mariposa Junction reopen after being shut down by the Eaton Fire. Santee Alley vendors in the fashion district host a street festival to jumpstart business after ICE raids. Plus, more.

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    Cargo fire 'substantially contained,' Santee Alley street festival, Pioneering SoCal mall — Saturday Edition
    A cargo fire that broke out in the Port of L.A. last night is substantially contained. Five businesses in Mariposa Junction reopen after being shut down by the Eaton Fire. Santee Alley vendors in the fashion district host a street festival to jumpstart business after ICE raids. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:44
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    Southern California has gotten enough rain over the past month that it’s time to call an early end to fire season. LAist looks into the history of the 1984 Olympic Games and how L.A. taxpayers avoided paying for it the last time. Food banks and pantry organizers say demand is still high even after SNAP benefits resume. 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!  

    Fire season all but done, LA Olympic history, Food pantry demand remains high — Evening Edition
    Southern California has gotten enough rain over the past month that it’s time to call an early end to fire season. LAist looks into the history of the 1984 Olympic Games and how L.A. taxpayers avoided paying for it the last time. Food banks and pantry organizers say demand is still high even after SNAP benefits resume. 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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    L.A. County leaders are calling for clear ID of agents as ICE sweeps ramp up. An old blue and white Volkswagen bus that survived the Palisades fire gets an upgrade. And for Food Friday, we'll talk about non-traditional Thanksgiving meals. 

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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!

    LA County leaders call for clear ID of ICE agents, Palisades 'Magic Bus' gets an upgrade, LA eateries reimagining Thanksgiving— Afternoon Edition
    L.A. County leaders are calling for clear ID of agents as ICE sweeps ramp up. An old blue and white Volkswagen bus that survived the Palisades fire gets an upgrade. And for Food Friday, we'll talk about non-traditional Thanksgiving meals. 

    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!