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The LA Report

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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    How FIFA is cracking down on political protests ahead of the World Cup. The city of Coachella is taking a major step torward banning data centers. Fire survivors share photos of their rebuilding process more than a year after the L.A. fires.

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    FIFA's free speech limits for World Cup, Coachella data center moratorium, Rebuilding after LA fires— Afternoon Edition
    How FIFA is cracking down on political protests ahead of the World Cup. The city of Coachella is taking a major step torward banning data centers. Fire survivors share photos of their rebuilding process more than a year after the L.A. fires.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:14
    There's been a shakeup in the L-A Mayor race as ballots continue to be counted in last week's primary. President Trump storms off "Meet The Press" after doubling down on claims that California's elections are rigged. The man investigating California's elections says it's a matter of how much, not "if" there's been voter fraud. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    Raman surpasses Pratt in vote count, Trump tantrum on CA elections, Rinderknecht jury selection— Morning Edition
    There's been a shakeup in the L-A Mayor race as ballots continue to be counted in last week's primary. President Trump storms off "Meet The Press" after doubling down on claims that California's elections are rigged. The man investigating California's elections says it's a matter of how much, not "if" there's been voter fraud. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt are nearly neck and neck for second place in the L.A. mayor’s race with another ballot update expected this afternoon. Feds allege L.A. gang leader was a city “peace ambassador.” An A-to-Z guide to navigating the World Cup kicking off this week. Plus, more.

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    Race for second place in L.A. mayoral contest tightens, Alleged gang leader was peace ambassador, World Cup guides — Sunday Edition
    Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt are nearly neck and neck for second place in the L.A. mayor’s race with another ballot update expected this afternoon. Feds allege L.A. gang leader was a city “peace ambassador.” An A-to-Z guide to navigating the World Cup kicking off this week. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The union representing SoFi stadium workers authorizes a strike and could walk off the job anytime, including during World Cup matches. Today marks one year since ICE sweeps began in Los Angeles, separating families and dampening local business. And soundpedro, a festival in San Pedro, showcases sound art installations. Plus more.

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    SoFi workers authorize strike, One year since L.A. ICE sweeps, Sound art show in San Pedro — Saturday Edition
    The union representing SoFi stadium workers authorizes a strike and could walk off the job anytime, including during World Cup matches. Today marks one year since ICE sweeps began in Los Angeles, separating families and dampening local business. And soundpedro, a festival in San Pedro, showcases sound art installations. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The hunger strike at Adelanto ICE facility is now two weeks in. The scheduled removal of the chemical methyl methacrylate at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove has been postponed. FIFA is banning bringing reusable water bottles to the World Cup games. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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    Hunger strike at Adelanto ICE facility, O.C tank clean up postponed, FIFA bans reusable water bottles— Evening Edition
    The hunger strike at Adelanto ICE facility is now two weeks in. The scheduled removal of the chemical methyl methacrylate at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove has been postponed. FIFA is banning bringing reusable water bottles to the World Cup games. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:59
    We'll hear from high school seniors who voted for the first time in the June primary election. Singer songwriter Stevie Nicks is making a generous donation to USC. And our food and culture writer Gab Chabrán shares where you can eat in Little Saigon for under $15 bucks.

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    High school graduates vote for the first time, Stevie Nicks donates to USC, Cheap Fast Eats in Little Saigon— Afternoon Edition
    We'll hear from high school seniors who voted for the first time in the June primary election. Singer songwriter Stevie Nicks is making a generous donation to USC. And our food and culture writer Gab Chabrán shares where you can eat in Little Saigon for under $15 bucks.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:38
    Nithya Raman is gaining on Spencer Pratt for the second spot in the Mayor's race. California's Secretary of State is preaching patience as votes counts continue. The feds and LAPD team up to sweep MacArthur Park. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    Raman gaining ground on Pratt, Calls for patience with CA vote count, MacArthur Park police raid— Morning Edition
    Nithya Raman is gaining on Spencer Pratt for the second spot in the Mayor's race. California's Secretary of State is preaching patience as votes counts continue. The feds and LAPD team up to sweep MacArthur Park. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:57
    A heavy metal and known carcinogen may have traveled miles downwind from the Eaton and Palisades burn zones during debris clean up. The food delivery robots Serve Robotics expands services in LA to laundry. Officials warn of World Cup scams. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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    Carcinogens from January 2025, Laundry robots in LA, World Cup scams— Evening Edition
    A heavy metal and known carcinogen may have traveled miles downwind from the Eaton and Palisades burn zones during debris clean up. The food delivery robots Serve Robotics expands services in LA to laundry. Officials warn of World Cup scams. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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