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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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    A federal judge restores hundreds of research grants to UCLA. The DOJ's Civil Rights Division is suing LASD over Second Amendment concerns. Kamasi Washington talks about his residency at the Blue Note L.A., which starts tonight. Plus, more in this Evening Edition of The LA Report. 

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    UCLA research funding restored, DOJ sues LASD over concealed carry, Kamasi Washington Blue Note residency — Evening Edition
    A federal judge restores hundreds of research grants to UCLA. The DOJ's Civil Rights Division is suing LASD over Second Amendment concerns. Kamasi Washington talks about his residency at the Blue Note L.A., which starts tonight. Plus, more in this Evening Edition of The LA Report. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Starting tomorrow, EV drivers can't drive in the carpool lane solo anymore. Why Metro's TAP to Exit program is back in North Hollywood. And if you've wondered how to talk to your kids about immigration enforcement, we've got some tips. Plus, more in this Afternoon Edition of The L.A. Report.

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    Carpool lane rule changes for EV drivers, Metro brings TAP to Exit back to NoHo, how to talk to your kids about ICE — Afternoon Edition
    Starting tomorrow, EV drivers can't drive in the carpool lane solo anymore. Why Metro's TAP to Exit program is back in North Hollywood. And if you've wondered how to talk to your kids about immigration enforcement, we've got some tips. Plus, more in this Afternoon Edition of The L.A. Report.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. County leaders consider recommendations from a new report on the January fires. A Santa Ana councilmember is calling for an investigation into the city's police union over their use of public funds. And Paul McCartney kicked off the 2025 leg of the Got Back Tour in Palm Desert. Plus more from the Morning Edition of the L.A. Report. 

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    LA County to discuss after action report, Santa Ana councilmember calls for investigation over police union, Paul McCartney is back — Morning Edition
    L.A. County leaders consider recommendations from a new report on the January fires. A Santa Ana councilmember is calling for an investigation into the city's police union over their use of public funds. And Paul McCartney kicked off the 2025 leg of the Got Back Tour in Palm Desert. Plus more from the Morning Edition of the L.A. Report. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    As we face a potential government shutdown, we look at one way California may feel the pinch. We bring you the results of a poll on how Latino voters are looking at November's special election on redistricting. L.A. County is giving cash help to businesses affected by immigration raids. Plus, more in this Evening Edition of The LA Report.

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    How CA might feel the federal shutdown, Poll on Latino voters and redistricting, LA County immigration business relief — Evening Edition
    As we face a potential government shutdown, we look at one way California may feel the pinch. We bring you the results of a poll on how Latino voters are looking at November's special election on redistricting. L.A. County is giving cash help to businesses affected by immigration raids. Plus, more in this Evening Edition of The LA Report.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Los Angeles moves toward its goal of a car-free Olympics in 2028. A long awaited report into the January fires is making waves. And it's Blue October as the Dodgers prepare to kick off their post-season run. Plus, more in this Afternoon Edition of The L.A. Report.

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    LA28 Olympics to use electric school buses, January fires after action report, "Blue October" is here — Afternoon Edition
    Los Angeles moves toward its goal of a car-free Olympics in 2028. A long awaited report into the January fires is making waves. And it's Blue October as the Dodgers prepare to kick off their post-season run. Plus, more in this Afternoon Edition of The L.A. Report.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    There's a new milestone in the rebuilding of Pacific Palisades. Non-tenured faculty at Loyola Marymount University are voting on whether to strike. Rancho Palos Verdes is hit with new landslides. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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    Palisades fire recovery milestone, LMU strike vote, New Rancho Palos Verdes landslide — Morning Edition
    There's a new milestone in the rebuilding of Pacific Palisades. Non-tenured faculty at Loyola Marymount University are voting on whether to strike. Rancho Palos Verdes is hit with new landslides. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The California State University system becomes the latest target in the Trump administration's investigation into alleged antisemitism on college campuses. Two different electric vehicle tax credits are expiring Tuesday under a new Trump administration policy. Yue Wa Market, a Chinatown anchor, closes this week due to economic strain. Plus, more.

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    Trump opens probe into CalState system, EV tax credits expiring, Chinatown market closes — Sunday Edition
    The California State University system becomes the latest target in the Trump administration's investigation into alleged antisemitism on college campuses. Two different electric vehicle tax credits are expiring Tuesday under a new Trump administration policy. Yue Wa Market, a Chinatown anchor, closes this week due to economic strain. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills to protect abortion rights. The L.A region’s homeless services agency has adopted its first formal conflict of interest policy. And a preview of the sold-out Cake Picnic in Santa Monica. Plus, more.

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    New CA abortion laws, Indigenous plant names, Cake Picnic LA — Saturday Edition
    Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills to protect abortion rights. The L.A region’s homeless services agency has adopted its first formal conflict of interest policy. And a preview of the sold-out Cake Picnic in Santa Monica. Plus, more.

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