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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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    LA County is joining the fight against the feds over personal data of SNAP recipients. Orange County Republicans want to make sure there are no more DOGS casting votes. A housing project moves forward at Big Bear Lake despite concerns from bald eagle watchers. Plus, more.

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    LA County taking on feds over SNAP data, Dog on OC voter rolls, Controversial Big Bear housing advances— The A.M. Edition
    LA County is joining the fight against the feds over personal data of SNAP recipients. Orange County Republicans want to make sure there are no more DOGS casting votes. A housing project moves forward at Big Bear Lake despite concerns from bald eagle watchers. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    An LAist investigation finds Santa Ana police's use of less-lethal munitions ran afoul of a state law designed to protect protesters. We check in one year after the Airport Fire was accidentally started by an Orange County public works crew. Over 60 shipping containers fell off a cargo ship in Long Beach today. Plus, more.

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    LAist finds Santa Ana police's use of force broke law, Airport Fire 1-year anniversary, Containers at Port of Long Beach fall into sea — The P.M. Edition
    An LAist investigation finds Santa Ana police's use of less-lethal munitions ran afoul of a state law designed to protect protesters. We check in one year after the Airport Fire was accidentally started by an Orange County public works crew. Over 60 shipping containers fell off a cargo ship in Long Beach today. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Immigrant rights groups are denouncing the Supreme Court decision that lifts restrictions on federal raids. Industrial waste is changing the chemistry of SoCal's sea floor. Santa Monica may be on the verge of declaring a fiscal emergency. Plus, more.

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    Activists denounce Supreme Court raid ruling, Industrial waste off SoCal coast, Santa Monica considers fiscal emergency— The A.M. Edition
    Immigrant rights groups are denouncing the Supreme Court decision that lifts restrictions on federal raids. Industrial waste is changing the chemistry of SoCal's sea floor. Santa Monica may be on the verge of declaring a fiscal emergency. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Supreme Court allows 'roving' immigration sweeps to resume in L.A. The state sues L.A. County and the sheriff's department over jail conditions. We highlight some local businesses (with deals!) in honor of 908 day in Long Beach. Plus, more.

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    SCOTUS makes 'roving' sweeps legal for now, State of CA sues L.A. County, Deals in honor of Long Beach's 908 Day — The P.M. Edition
    The Supreme Court allows 'roving' immigration sweeps to resume in L.A. The state sues L.A. County and the sheriff's department over jail conditions. We highlight some local businesses (with deals!) in honor of 908 day in Long Beach. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    California Republicans are circling the wagons to defeat the state's redistricting election. The LAPD pulls its security detail for former Vice President Kamala Harris. LA County wildfire crews get some essential tools from Canada. Plus, more.

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    CA GOP coordinates against Prop 50, LAPD pulls Harris detail, LA County gets wildfire-fighting planes— The A.M. Edition
    California Republicans are circling the wagons to defeat the state's redistricting election. The LAPD pulls its security detail for former Vice President Kamala Harris. LA County wildfire crews get some essential tools from Canada. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Yoshinobu Yamamoto nearly pitched a no-hitter before Dodgers suffered a fifth straight loss. California Republicans hold their state convention in Garden Grove. Remembering Vicky Tafoya, a pivotal figure in the rockabilly revival of the 1990s. Plus, more.

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    Dodgers meltdown, CA GOP convention, remembering Vicky Tafoya — Sunday Edition
    Yoshinobu Yamamoto nearly pitched a no-hitter before Dodgers suffered a fifth straight loss. California Republicans hold their state convention in Garden Grove. Remembering Vicky Tafoya, a pivotal figure in the rockabilly revival of the 1990s. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A Trump White House policy denying bond hearings to people who entered the country illegally has been upheld. Queen Mary’s journey from Scotland to Long Beach across the 20th Century. Evacuation orders have been lifted for the Pyrite Fire in Jurupa Valley. Plus, more.

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    Immigration detainees & bond hearings, History of Queen Mary, Jurupa Valley fire — Saturday Edition
    A Trump White House policy denying bond hearings to people who entered the country illegally has been upheld. Queen Mary’s journey from Scotland to Long Beach across the 20th Century. Evacuation orders have been lifted for the Pyrite Fire in Jurupa Valley. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A court has rejected Huntington Beach's efforts to control what minors can read at its libraries. The city of Norwalk will repeal its ban on new homeless shelters. An update on downtown Los Angeles federal buildings' fencing that raised accessibility concerns. Plus, more.

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    Huntington Beach must comply with state's Freedom to Read Act, Norwalk will repeal its homeless shelter ban, An update on DTLA federal buildings' fencing that raised accessibility concerns — The P.M. Edition
    A court has rejected Huntington Beach's efforts to control what minors can read at its libraries. The city of Norwalk will repeal its ban on new homeless shelters. An update on downtown Los Angeles federal buildings' fencing that raised accessibility concerns. Plus, more.

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