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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 impact of this weekend's weather on our coast. Some questionable contractor billing in California's High Speed Rail project. L.A. eyes plans for Olympics and Paralympics watch parties in 2028. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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    Weekend weather recap, Billing red flags in CA's high speed rail project, Pacific Center reopens— Evening Edition
    The impact of this weekend's weather on our coast. Some questionable contractor billing in California's High Speed Rail project. L.A. eyes plans for Olympics and Paralympics watch parties in 2028. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman will face off Tuesday night in the next mayoral debate. Why electric vehicle drivers should watch out for fire related risks when coastal flooding hits. L.A. is gearing up to host watch parties for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics.

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    LA mayoral debate preview, EV fire risks during coastal flooding, Olympic watch parties— Afternoon Edition
    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman will face off Tuesday night in the next mayoral debate. Why electric vehicle drivers should watch out for fire related risks when coastal flooding hits. L.A. is gearing up to host watch parties for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Latest updates on the Norte Fire in South Orange County, and the Bryson Fire in Malibu. LA28, the Olympics organizing committee, has been subpoenaed by LA city controller over its financial dealings. And the No King protests are back today, weeks ahead of the November midterms.

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    South OC and Malibu fires, LA28 subpoena, No King protests — Saturday Edition
    Latest updates on the Norte Fire in South Orange County, and the Bryson Fire in Malibu. LA28, the Olympics organizing committee, has been subpoenaed by LA city controller over its financial dealings. And the No King protests are back today, weeks ahead of the November midterms.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    We talk with Long Beach Post reporter Kate Raphael on the state of Long Beach Peninsula after the latest storm. The Dodgers are back on the field against the Milwaukee Brewers for the first game of the NLCS. Billed by organizers as Southern California's "largest street festival," Taste of Soulreturns to Crenshaw Boulevard Oct. 17. Plus, more.

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    Damage on Long Beach Peninsula, Dodgers playoffs, Taste of Soul festival — Sunday Edition
    We talk with Long Beach Post reporter Kate Raphael on the state of Long Beach Peninsula after the latest storm. The Dodgers are back on the field against the Milwaukee Brewers for the first game of the NLCS. Billed by organizers as Southern California's "largest street festival," Taste of Soulreturns to Crenshaw Boulevard Oct. 17. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The National Weather Service has issued costal flood warnings across Malibu and L.A. County until tomorrow. The City of Long Beach has issued mandatory evacuations for some residents on the Peninsula. For Explore LA, a family whose Bunker Hill house was destroyed in the 60's sees paintings of their home from artist from Leo Politi for the first time. Plus, more.

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    Coastal flood warnings, Long Beach & Newport slammed, Children of Bunker Hill — Saturday Edition
    The National Weather Service has issued costal flood warnings across Malibu and L.A. County until tomorrow. The City of Long Beach has issued mandatory evacuations for some residents on the Peninsula. For Explore LA, a family whose Bunker Hill house was destroyed in the 60's sees paintings of their home from artist from Leo Politi for the first time. Plus, more.

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    Metrolink is set to make major train service cuts soon. Waves caused by Tropical Storm Rachel batter parts of the SoCal coast. We remember former L.A. Sparks center Heidi Burge Horton. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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    Metrolink plans service cuts, High surf along coast, LA Sparks' Heidi Burge Horton dies — Evening Edition
    Metrolink is set to make major train service cuts soon. Waves caused by Tropical Storm Rachel batter parts of the SoCal coast. We remember former L.A. Sparks center Heidi Burge Horton. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Darth Vader's iconic lightsaber is going up for sale. CicLAvia is back this weekend, taking over the streets from Echo Park to Boyle Heights. And an acclaimed Japanese restaurant on the westside is celebrating 15 years serving its own version of kaiseki cuisine.

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    Darth Vader lightsaber up for sale, CicLAvia Heart of LA, n/naka turns 15— Afternoon Edition
    Darth Vader's iconic lightsaber is going up for sale. CicLAvia is back this weekend, taking over the streets from Echo Park to Boyle Heights. And an acclaimed Japanese restaurant on the westside is celebrating 15 years serving its own version of kaiseki cuisine.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Long Beach is getting hammered by massive waves fueled by Tropical Storm Rachel. Crews get the upper hand on a fire that forced the 5 to shut down. Community groups say ICE raids in California are on the rise. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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    Monster waves hit Long Beach, ICE raids on the rise in CA, Taylor Swift's private LA concert— Morning Edition
    Long Beach is getting hammered by massive waves fueled by Tropical Storm Rachel. Crews get the upper hand on a fire that forced the 5 to shut down. Community groups say ICE raids in California are on the rise. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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