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  • The L.A. Report
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    An inspector found bug-filled water and moldy rooms in an LA County jail, we'll look at how the County is responding. Several LA lawmakers are calling for LA 28 chair Casey Wasserman to resign. And why tonight's Clippers-Cavaliers game could be a little awkward.

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    Brown, bug filled water in LA County jails, Calls for LA28 chair to resign, Clippers reportedly trade James Harden— Afternoon Edition
    An inspector found bug-filled water and moldy rooms in an LA County jail, we'll look at how the County is responding. Several LA lawmakers are calling for LA 28 chair Casey Wasserman to resign. And why tonight's Clippers-Cavaliers game could be a little awkward.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    President Trump sends a team to Pacific Palisades, and the future of who controls rebuilding permits for fire survivors could be at stake. LA County approves a new homelessness budget, but not before making some major cuts. Renters affected by federal immigration raids are getting some help from LA County. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    Trump team to Palisades, LA County's new homelessness budget, Inaugural LA Jazz Festival— Morning Edition
    President Trump sends a team to Pacific Palisades, and the future of who controls rebuilding permits for fire survivors could be at stake. LA County approves a new homelessness budget, but not before making some major cuts. Renters affected by federal immigration raids are getting some help from LA County. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says a member of his staff was “wrongfully detained” by federal agents Friday. The 2026 Los Angeles homeless count starts Tuesday and is looking for volunteers. Backyard Party is a brand new Pasadena music venue and gives teens recovering from last January’s fires a place to jam. Plus, more.

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    DA employee detained by ICE, Homeless count, A music venue for Eaton Fire teens  — Sunday Edition
    Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says a member of his staff was “wrongfully detained” by federal agents Friday. The 2026 Los Angeles homeless count starts Tuesday and is looking for volunteers. Backyard Party is a brand new Pasadena music venue and gives teens recovering from last January’s fires a place to jam. Plus, more.

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    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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    SoCal files suits against SoCalGas and LA County over responsibility for the Eaton Fire. Local billionaire and real-estate developer Rick Caruso says he will not be running for public office at this time. Making public benches to fight hostile architecture. Plus, more.

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    Edison sues over Eaton Fire, Caruso's not running, DIY public benches — Saturday Edition
    SoCal files suits against SoCalGas and LA County over responsibility for the Eaton Fire. Local billionaire and real-estate developer Rick Caruso says he will not be running for public office at this time. Making public benches to fight hostile architecture. Plus, more.

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    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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    The Greater Los Angeles Homelessness survey count commences. LA County union leaders and workers shocked over county CEO's $2 million payout. Filmmaking in LA may see an increase this year. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    SoCal homeless count begins, Outrage over LA County CEO $2M payout, LA film production may see increase — Evening Edition
    The Greater Los Angeles Homelessness survey count commences. LA County union leaders and workers shocked over county CEO's $2 million payout. Filmmaking in LA may see an increase this year. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Why so few landlords use “fair return” programs that allow them to bypass rent control? On-location filming in L.A. has increased over the last three months, but it still lags behind earlier years. Plus, for Food Friday we try some bagels Miopane, the new Taiwanese Bakery in Pasadena.

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    Landlords lack of using 'fair returns' programs, FilmLA research report, Taiwanese bagels bakery— Afternoon Edition
    Why so few landlords use “fair return” programs that allow them to bypass rent control? On-location filming in L.A. has increased over the last three months, but it still lags behind earlier years. Plus, for Food Friday we try some bagels Miopane, the new Taiwanese Bakery in Pasadena.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A judge rules the feds have no right to California voter's sensitive data. Flu cases are on the rise and officials say protect yourself. The Dodgers sign former Cub outfielder Kyle Tucker. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    Judge rules feds have no right to CA voter data, Rising flu cases, Kyle Tucker signs on to LA Dodgers— Morning Edition
    A judge rules the feds have no right to California voter's sensitive data. Flu cases are on the rise and officials say protect yourself. The Dodgers sign former Cub outfielder Kyle Tucker. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L-A County looks to make a big reduction in homeless programs. SoCal Gas plans to shut down brick-and-mortar locations. How entertainment industry workers get financial and mental health services.Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    LA County may reduce homeless programs, SoCal Gas shuts down locations, Wild mushroom poisoning — Evening Edition
    L-A County looks to make a big reduction in homeless programs. SoCal Gas plans to shut down brick-and-mortar locations. How entertainment industry workers get financial and mental health services.Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Why are school district budgets so tight after Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed record levels of public funding for K-12 schools? LAist producer Monica Bushman talks about the nonprofit Entertainment Community Fund helping the entertainment community after the LA fires. Plus, an L.A. landlord who ask renters for their star signs.

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    Record level funding for public schools, Entertainment worker community fund, Apartments and astrology — Afternoon Edition
    Why are school district budgets so tight after Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed record levels of public funding for K-12 schools? LAist producer Monica Bushman talks about the nonprofit Entertainment Community Fund helping the entertainment community after the LA fires. Plus, an L.A. landlord who ask renters for their star signs.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    California's new congressional maps clear a major hurdle in federal court. A judge is ordering the city of L.A. to pump the brakes on the rollout of a new RV law. Long Beach breaks ground on a new waterfront amphitheater. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    Courts rule in favor of Prop 50, Judge orders LA to halt RV law, Long Beach Amphitheater breaks ground — Morning Edition
    California's new congressional maps clear a major hurdle in federal court. A judge is ordering the city of L.A. to pump the brakes on the rollout of a new RV law. Long Beach breaks ground on a new waterfront amphitheater. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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