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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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    We'll bring you the latest on the investigation into the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. An LA nursing home is still open despite three citations for deaths of its residents. Plus changes are coming to parking rates in Santa Monica.

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    Nick Reiner misses court for medical reasons, LA nursing home nearly loses license after patient deaths, Santa Monica parking rate changes— Afternoon Edition
    We'll bring you the latest on the investigation into the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. An LA nursing home is still open despite three citations for deaths of its residents. Plus changes are coming to parking rates in Santa Monica.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The case against Rob Reiner's son is presented to the District Attorney. The LAPD comes clean about its use of crowd-control weapons. A nursing home is still open despite a preventable death. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Nick Reiner's case to D.A., LAPD's use of crowd control weapons, East Hollywood nursing home scrutinized— Morning Edition
    The case against Rob Reiner's son is presented to the District Attorney. The LAPD comes clean about its use of crowd-control weapons. A nursing home is still open despite a preventable death. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A state investigation finds an Altadena care facility left behind two residents during Eaton fire evacuations. New report shows Trump's immigration policies are harming student attendance. Local animal shelters call for help. 

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    Residents left behind during Eaton fire evacs, ICE activity affects schools, Pet shelters ask for help— Afternoon Edition
    A state investigation finds an Altadena care facility left behind two residents during Eaton fire evacuations. New report shows Trump's immigration policies are harming student attendance. Local animal shelters call for help. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    An Altadena care facility left two residents behind as they fled the Eaton Fire. LA County is set to vote on a mask ban for all law enforcement, despite legal threats. Malibu is one step closer to splitting from Santa Monica and getting its own school district. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Eaton Fire survivors left behind, LA County mask ban vote, Malibu approves school district split— Morning Edition
    An Altadena care facility left two residents behind as they fled the Eaton Fire. LA County is set to vote on a mask ban for all law enforcement, despite legal threats. Malibu is one step closer to splitting from Santa Monica and getting its own school district. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    As Paramount floats another plan to buy Warner Bros, we hear from the congressmember representing where many of the studios are located. Experts weigh in on how to bring down electric bills. L.A. County is celebrating its first all-women graduating class of firefighters. 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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    Rep. Friedman on Warner Bros deal, Bringing down electric bills, LA County's first all-women firefighting class — Evening Edition
    As Paramount floats another plan to buy Warner Bros, we hear from the congressmember representing where many of the studios are located. Experts weigh in on how to bring down electric bills. L.A. County is celebrating its first all-women graduating class of firefighters. 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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    UCLA research shows little evidence that cannabis treats anxiety and other health issues. Fire survivors say that some mortgage lenders are not following state law to delay payments. Plus, it's a Christmas miracle in one Altadena neighborhood.

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    New UCLA research on cannabis, Fire survivors call for better mortgage relief protections, Altadena's Christmas Tree Lane — Afternoon Edition
    UCLA research shows little evidence that cannabis treats anxiety and other health issues. Fire survivors say that some mortgage lenders are not following state law to delay payments. Plus, it's a Christmas miracle in one Altadena neighborhood.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Paramount makes a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, plus President Trump weighs in on Netflix's deal. State mortgage relief is about to expire for wildfire survivors, and they need more. LA City Councilmembers want to know what role President Trump will have in planning the 2028 Olympics. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Paramount makes hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery, Fire survivors want more mortgage relief, Motion over feds' role in 2028 Olympics— Morning Edition
    Paramount makes a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, plus President Trump weighs in on Netflix's deal. State mortgage relief is about to expire for wildfire survivors, and they need more. LA City Councilmembers want to know what role President Trump will have in planning the 2028 Olympics. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Angelenos gathered last night for the 105th annual lighting of Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena, the first lighting since the Eaton Fire. L.A. County Supervisors will take up a final vote this week on a mask ban for law enforcement in unincorporated areas. Exploring which LA pubs to visit for the 2026 World Cup. Plus, more.

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    Altadena celebrates Christmas Tree Lane, LA County mask ban, Exploring LA pubs — Sunday Edition
    Angelenos gathered last night for the 105th annual lighting of Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena, the first lighting since the Eaton Fire. L.A. County Supervisors will take up a final vote this week on a mask ban for law enforcement in unincorporated areas. Exploring which LA pubs to visit for the 2026 World Cup. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Eleven additional L.A. County workers have been charged with felony grand theft for claiming unemployment benefits during the pandemic. FIFA announced the inaugural 2026 World Cup game between Los Angeles and Paraguay will start at 6 p.m. Altadena’s Christmas Tree Lane is lighting up, a year after the Eaton Fire. Plus, more.

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    Unemployment fraud, LA World Cup kick off times, Christmas Tree Lane lights up — Saturday Edition
    Eleven additional L.A. County workers have been charged with felony grand theft for claiming unemployment benefits during the pandemic. FIFA announced the inaugural 2026 World Cup game between Los Angeles and Paraguay will start at 6 p.m. Altadena’s Christmas Tree Lane is lighting up, a year after the Eaton Fire. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:37
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    What we learned today about Which 2026 World Cup matches will happen in LA. There's a new way to track pollution in your neighborhood. State officials try to lure a 500 pound bear from under a home in Altadena.

     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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    LA World Cup venue announced, How to track pollution in your neighborhood, Luring a 500-pound Altadena bear — Evening Edition
    What we learned today about Which 2026 World Cup matches will happen in LA. There's a new way to track pollution in your neighborhood. State officials try to lure a 500 pound bear from under a home in Altadena.

     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!