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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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    L.A. students are walking out of their schools today to protest ICE. State lawmakers are looking to ban immigration enforcement agents from working in local law enforcement. California's biggest children's hospital system is ending gender-affirming care today. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Students walk out to protest ICE, Bill would ban immigration agents from joining police, CHOC ends gender-affirming care today — Evening Edition
    L.A. students are walking out of their schools today to protest ICE. State lawmakers are looking to ban immigration enforcement agents from working in local law enforcement. California's biggest children's hospital system is ending gender-affirming care today. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Meet the tiny but mighty peanut butter scented amphibian that could get endangered status in California. The surprising San Fernando Valley connection to the Superbowl's celebratory confetti. For Food Friday, the Santa Monica chefs you should check out who are bringing their A-game to the westside.

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    Saving Western spadefoot, Superbowl confetti LA roots, Santa Monica rising chefs— Afternoon Edition
    Meet the tiny but mighty peanut butter scented amphibian that could get endangered status in California. The surprising San Fernando Valley connection to the Superbowl's celebratory confetti. For Food Friday, the Santa Monica chefs you should check out who are bringing their A-game to the westside.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Thousands of Kaiser nurses plan to go on strike tomorrow. If you have a flight coming up soon, what happens if there's an air traffic controller shortage? The Huntington has joined a coalition to combat illegal plant trade. 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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    Kaiser nurses to strike tomorrow, FAA staffing shortages explained, Huntington fights illegal plant trade — Evening Edition
    Thousands of Kaiser nurses plan to go on strike tomorrow. If you have a flight coming up soon, what happens if there's an air traffic controller shortage? The Huntington has joined a coalition to combat illegal plant trade. 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

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A one-time political ally of L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is now her most high-profile opponent in next year's election. We'll break down a new Palisades Fire after-action report. Comedian Marc Maron says goodbye to his podcast.  Plus, more, from the Afternoon 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

    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!  

    A former LAUSD superintendent announces run for L.A. mayor, Check-in on Palisades fire aftermath, Comedian Marc Maron ends podcast— Afternoon Edition
    A one-time political ally of L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is now her most high-profile opponent in next year's election. We'll break down a new Palisades Fire after-action report. Comedian Marc Maron says goodbye to his podcast.  Plus, more, from the Afternoon 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!  

  • The L.A. Report
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    A flood watch goes into effect later today. The Getty Villa has been added to the biggest lawsuit over the Palisades Fire. Orange County wants to know if disgraced former Supervisor Andrew Do has done anything else that's illegal. Plus, more from Morning 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

    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!  

    Rain today brings Flood Watch, Getty Villa added to Palisades Fire lawsuit, Future Andrew Do investigations— Morning Edition
    A flood watch goes into effect later today. The Getty Villa has been added to the biggest lawsuit over the Palisades Fire. Orange County wants to know if disgraced former Supervisor Andrew Do has done anything else that's illegal. Plus, more from Morning 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!  

  • The L.A. Report
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    Billy Idol has been making music for more than five decades, starting with the British punk band Generation X. The legendary rock has released a new album, and is on tour. He sits down with LAist Josie Huang for this special edition of L.A. Report.

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    Billy Idol on punk, his world tour, and why he isn't... 'dead' — Special Edition
    Billy Idol has been making music for more than five decades, starting with the British punk band Generation X. The legendary rock has released a new album, and is on tour. He sits down with LAist Josie Huang for this special edition of L.A. Report.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The L.A. mayoral race has its first high-profile candidate: Austin Beutner. A helicopter lost control on Saturday and crashed into a set of palm trees in Huntington Beach, injuring several people. LAist's Orange County reporter on why she thinks food from that county is better.

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    2026 LA mayoral race, Helicopter crash in HB, Why OC food is better — Sunday Edition
    The L.A. mayoral race has its first high-profile candidate: Austin Beutner. A helicopter lost control on Saturday and crashed into a set of palm trees in Huntington Beach, injuring several people. LAist's Orange County reporter on why she thinks food from that county is better.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A judge has temporarily denied Attorney General Rob Bonta’s request to put L.A. County’s juvenile jails into a state receivership. Los Angeles County CEO Fesia Davenport abruptly announced she’d be going on leave until next year. Using oyster scraps to protect the Orange County coastline. Plus, more.

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    Embattled LA County juvenile halls, West Nile virus case in Pasadena, Oyster scraps for the coast — Saturday Edition
    A judge has temporarily denied Attorney General Rob Bonta’s request to put L.A. County’s juvenile jails into a state receivership. Los Angeles County CEO Fesia Davenport abruptly announced she’d be going on leave until next year. Using oyster scraps to protect the Orange County coastline. Plus, more.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A new law signed today allows more apartment buildings near transit hubs. Long Beach fix-it clinics will give your old stuff new life. We have details on bills Newsom signed meant to protect pets. 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

    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!  

    Newsom signs SB79 into law, Long Beach fix-it clinics this weekend, New state laws aim to protect pets — Evening Edition
    A new law signed today allows more apartment buildings near transit hubs. Long Beach fix-it clinics will give your old stuff new life. We have details on bills Newsom signed meant to protect pets. 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!  

  • The L.A. Report
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    California has announced two new state symbols, a snake and a shrub. We'll bring you a roundup of weekend events in SoCal. For Food Friday, we'll tell you why the Orange County food scene trumps L.A. 

    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!  

    New CA state symbols: snake and shrub, Weekend events roundup, Why OC food scene is better than LA — Afternoon Edition
    California has announced two new state symbols, a snake and a shrub. We'll bring you a roundup of weekend events in SoCal. For Food Friday, we'll tell you why the Orange County food scene trumps L.A. 

    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!