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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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    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.

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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.

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  • 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.

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    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.

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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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  • The L.A. Report
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    There's a new milestone in the rebuilding of Pacific Palisades. Non-tenured faculty at Loyola Marymount University are voting on whether to strike. Rancho Palos Verdes is hit with new landslides. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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    Palisades fire recovery milestone, LMU strike vote, New Rancho Palos Verdes landslide — Morning Edition
    There's a new milestone in the rebuilding of Pacific Palisades. Non-tenured faculty at Loyola Marymount University are voting on whether to strike. Rancho Palos Verdes is hit with new landslides. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The California State University system becomes the latest target in the Trump administration's investigation into alleged antisemitism on college campuses. Two different electric vehicle tax credits are expiring Tuesday under a new Trump administration policy. Yue Wa Market, a Chinatown anchor, closes this week due to economic strain. Plus, more.

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    Trump opens probe into CalState system, EV tax credits expiring, Chinatown market closes — Sunday Edition
    The California State University system becomes the latest target in the Trump administration's investigation into alleged antisemitism on college campuses. Two different electric vehicle tax credits are expiring Tuesday under a new Trump administration policy. Yue Wa Market, a Chinatown anchor, closes this week due to economic strain. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills to protect abortion rights. The L.A region’s homeless services agency has adopted its first formal conflict of interest policy. And a preview of the sold-out Cake Picnic in Santa Monica. Plus, more.

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    New CA abortion laws, Indigenous plant names, Cake Picnic LA — Saturday Edition
    Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills to protect abortion rights. The L.A region’s homeless services agency has adopted its first formal conflict of interest policy. And a preview of the sold-out Cake Picnic in Santa Monica. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A.'s homeless services agency adopts its first formal conflict of interest policy. Immigration agents arrested three day laborers outside of the Pomona Day Labor center yesterday. Your electric bill might be lower next month - find out why. Plus, more.

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    LAHSA adopts conflict of interest policy, Immigration arrests in Pomona, Your electric bill could go down next month — The P.M. Edition
    L.A.'s homeless services agency adopts its first formal conflict of interest policy. Immigration agents arrested three day laborers outside of the Pomona Day Labor center yesterday. Your electric bill might be lower next month - find out why. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    New promises, and frustrations, in the wake of a key report on the response to January's fire. The Justice Department sues California to get its hands on the state's voter rolls. The bill on Governor Newsom's desk that could transform areas typically reserved for more expensive homes. Plus, more.

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    Reactions to January wildfire report, Justice Dept sues CA over voter rolls, How SB79 could transform LA— The A.M. Edition
    New promises, and frustrations, in the wake of a key report on the response to January's fire. The Justice Department sues California to get its hands on the state's voter rolls. The bill on Governor Newsom's desk that could transform areas typically reserved for more expensive homes. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A report out today details major failures in L.A. County’s response to the January firestorms. The owners of the long-abandoned Hawthorne Plaza mall have been given an ultimatum. We're taking a look at what L.A.'s indie movie houses have to offer this fall. Plus, more.

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    Report shows LA County's shortcomings in fire response, Hawthorne Plaza mall could be torn down, Indie movie house recs this fall — The P.M. Edition
    A report out today details major failures in L.A. County’s response to the January firestorms. The owners of the long-abandoned Hawthorne Plaza mall have been given an ultimatum. We're taking a look at what L.A.'s indie movie houses have to offer this fall. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    California gets a win in federal court in its fight over FEMA funds. A local congressman introduces a bill to protect veterans from deportation. One of the main routes to Big Bear is closed and business owners fear for the future. Plus, more.

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    CA wins ruling on FEMA funds, Rep Takano bill on veteran deportations, Main route to Big Bear closed— The A.M. Edition
    California gets a win in federal court in its fight over FEMA funds. A local congressman introduces a bill to protect veterans from deportation. One of the main routes to Big Bear is closed and business owners fear for the future. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Anaheim hotel workers could get affordable housing help after city leaders green lit a proposal Tuesday evening. The state is offering to help retrofit some houses for earthquakes. The L.A. Sparks will have a new training facility, which it said is the largest investment to date for a women's sports team. Plus, more.

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    Anaheim hotel workers could get housing help, CA offers retrofitting help, LA Sparks' new muti-million training facility — The P.M. Edition
    Anaheim hotel workers could get affordable housing help after city leaders green lit a proposal Tuesday evening. The state is offering to help retrofit some houses for earthquakes. The L.A. Sparks will have a new training facility, which it said is the largest investment to date for a women's sports team. Plus, more.

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