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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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    Weather forecasters now say the storm hitting L.A. and Ventura counties this week will bring major rainfall. Why Californians may need to get more supermarket tote bags. We take you to the Norton Simon, Pasadena's art gem. And did you know that the city of L.A. owns thousands of pieces of Hollywood memorabilia? Plus, more.

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    Major storm this week, A tour of Norton Simon, Hollywood artifacts owned by L.A. — Sunday Edition
    Weather forecasters now say the storm hitting L.A. and Ventura counties this week will bring major rainfall. Why Californians may need to get more supermarket tote bags. We take you to the Norton Simon, Pasadena's art gem. And did you know that the city of L.A. owns thousands of pieces of Hollywood memorabilia? Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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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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    A judge is ordering the Trump Administration to restore hundreds of UCLA's frozen science grants. An LA City Councilmember is hit with new public corruption charges. Orange County's Board of Supervisors revises its ethics code in the wake of the Andrew Do scandal. Plus, more.

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    UCLA funding ruling, LA City Councilmember corruption charges, OC ethics changes— The A.M. Edition
    A judge is ordering the Trump Administration to restore hundreds of UCLA's frozen science grants. An LA City Councilmember is hit with new public corruption charges. Orange County's Board of Supervisors revises its ethics code in the wake of the Andrew Do scandal. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Community and labor groups are rallying across Southern California today to protest immigration enforcement. We have an update on the mountain lion that injured a child in Malibu this week. Orange County Pride says they need more donations after sponsors pulled back. Plus, more.

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    "Day of Action" protests held across LA, Malibu mountain lion identified, OC Pride asks for support — The P.M. Edition
    Community and labor groups are rallying across Southern California today to protest immigration enforcement. We have an update on the mountain lion that injured a child in Malibu this week. Orange County Pride says they need more donations after sponsors pulled back. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    An immigrant rights coalition has started a 24-hour boycott. Federal agents detain a disabled teenage boy outside of an LA public school. Hundreds of OC nurses hit the picket line. Plus, more.

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    Day of "community stoppage," Feds detain disabled teen, West Anaheim Medical nurses strike— The A.M. Edition
    An immigrant rights coalition has started a 24-hour boycott. Federal agents detain a disabled teenage boy outside of an LA public school. Hundreds of OC nurses hit the picket line. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do was ordered to pay $878,230.80 in restitution today. The union Child Care Providers United has reached a tentative deal with the state. A beloved Malibu winery closed after January's fires has now reopened. Plus, more.

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    Do ordered to pay over $800k back to OC, Child care union reaches agreement with state, Malibu winery reopens — The P.M. Edition
    Former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do was ordered to pay $878,230.80 in restitution today. The union Child Care Providers United has reached a tentative deal with the state. A beloved Malibu winery closed after January's fires has now reopened. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    It's Gavin Newsom versus Donald Trump, round 2, in the legal fight over the National Guard deployment in LA. Disgraced former OC supervisor Andrew Do may finally get the bill for his crimes. Water has returned to Porter Ranch and Granada Hills, but it's still not safe to drink. Plus, more.

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    Newsom vs Trump round 2, Andrew Do learns what he should pay, Water service returns to San Fernando Valley— The A.M. Edition
    It's Gavin Newsom versus Donald Trump, round 2, in the legal fight over the National Guard deployment in LA. Disgraced former OC supervisor Andrew Do may finally get the bill for his crimes. Water has returned to Porter Ranch and Granada Hills, but it's still not safe to drink. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    It's been 6 days already, and residents of Granada Hills and Porter Ranch are going to have to wait just a bit longer for water services to come back. Community activist who was arrested Friday on Terminal Island over ICE activities has been released. And a photographer who takes pictures of wildfires ponders rebuilding -- and the idea of hope -- after losing his home in the Eaton Fire. Plus more.

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    SFV & water services, Arrested ICE activist released, Loss & hope after Eaton Fire —  Sunday Edition
    It's been 6 days already, and residents of Granada Hills and Porter Ranch are going to have to wait just a bit longer for water services to come back. Community activist who was arrested Friday on Terminal Island over ICE activities has been released. And a photographer who takes pictures of wildfires ponders rebuilding -- and the idea of hope -- after losing his home in the Eaton Fire. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A demonstration that the LAPD deemed an "unlawful" assembly unfolded last night over the arrest of a community immigration activist. Professional soccer in Los Angeles has its newest superstar in Son Heung-min -- and K-town is hyped up. The lengths one human in South Pasadena went to get his doggo to use the bathroom. And, more.

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    ICE citizen patrol detained, K-town & LAFC's new star, My dog can't pee! —  Saturday Edition
    A demonstration that the LAPD deemed an "unlawful" assembly unfolded last night over the arrest of a community immigration activist. Professional soccer in Los Angeles has its newest superstar in Son Heung-min -- and K-town is hyped up. The lengths one human in South Pasadena went to get his doggo to use the bathroom. And, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Trump administration wants UCLA to pay $1 billion to settle antisemitism claims. The costs for L.A.'s legal representation in a major lawsuit have been ballooning. There's a new way to get to SoFi stadium via public transit. Plus, more.

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    Trump asks UCLA for $1b settlement, Law firm bills $1.8M to represent LA, Bus to SoFi stadium debuts — The P.M. Edition
    The Trump administration wants UCLA to pay $1 billion to settle antisemitism claims. The costs for L.A.'s legal representation in a major lawsuit have been ballooning. There's a new way to get to SoFi stadium via public transit. Plus, more.

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