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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. County is considering a sales tax to counteract federal funding cuts. It hasn't felt like winter in SoCal lately, but that'll change for a few days this week. We have the scoop on this year's local wildflower season. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    LA County weighs sales tax, Rain in this week's forecast, Is a superbloom in store? — Evening Edition
    L.A. County is considering a sales tax to counteract federal funding cuts. It hasn't felt like winter in SoCal lately, but that'll change for a few days this week. We have the scoop on this year's local wildflower season. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    We'll break down L.A. County's plan to tackle longer, deadlier heatwaves. A beloved L.A. taco stand made a surprise cameo at the Superbowl halftime show. And Los Angeles is officially on the clock for Superbowl LXI.

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    LA County plan to tackle deadly heatwaves, About that Villa's Taco cameo in the Superbowl, Countdown begins for LA Superbowl LXI— Afternoon Edition
    We'll break down L.A. County's plan to tackle longer, deadlier heatwaves. A beloved L.A. taco stand made a surprise cameo at the Superbowl halftime show. And Los Angeles is officially on the clock for Superbowl LXI.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA County's newest budget has everyone tightening their belts. The DMV is allowing dangerous drivers to stay on the road. Some sobering statistics that cast shadows on the state of Hollywood. Plus, more.

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    LA County's tight new budget, Dangerous drivers still on the road, TV & movie productions decline — The A.M. Edition
    LA County's newest budget has everyone tightening their belts. The DMV is allowing dangerous drivers to stay on the road. Some sobering statistics that cast shadows on the state of Hollywood. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A magnitude 5.2 earthquake rattled Southern California this morning. We look at the hot topics at play in Irvine's latest city council election this week. Most of the clothes people donated after the L.A. Fires won't be going to fire victims. Plus, more.

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    Earthquake shakes SoCal, Irvine City Council election, LA fires clothing donations — The P.M. Edition
    A magnitude 5.2 earthquake rattled Southern California this morning. We look at the hot topics at play in Irvine's latest city council election this week. Most of the clothes people donated after the L.A. Fires won't be going to fire victims. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A new tragedy for the Menendez family, and they're pointing fingers at LA's district attorney. The DMV is trying to make it a little easier for you to get a Real ID. And the animal kingdom returns to wildfire zones. Plus, more.

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    Tragic Menendez twist, DMV expands hours, Wildlife returns to fire zones — The A.M. Edition
    A new tragedy for the Menendez family, and they're pointing fingers at LA's district attorney. The DMV is trying to make it a little easier for you to get a Real ID. And the animal kingdom returns to wildfire zones. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Governor Gavin Newsom announces a plan to reopen PCH burn areas before the Summer. Tariffs on China increase the cost of goods in the Port of L.A.. The story of one family’s decision to leave or stay in Altadena. Plus more.

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    Pacific Coast Highway to reopen in May, Tariffs hit the Port of L.A., Altadenans navigate rebuilding or leaving — Sunday Edition
    Governor Gavin Newsom announces a plan to reopen PCH burn areas before the Summer. Tariffs on China increase the cost of goods in the Port of L.A.. The story of one family’s decision to leave or stay in Altadena. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. County Board of Supervisors expedite permitting for rebuilding in Altadena. Tonight’s full moon will be the farthest away from earth this year. Keystone species begin repopulating burn areas months after L.A.'s firestorms. Plus more.

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    Permits for rebuilding in Altadena, The smallest full moon of the year, Mountain Lions return to burn areas — Saturday Edition
    L.A. County Board of Supervisors expedite permitting for rebuilding in Altadena. Tonight’s full moon will be the farthest away from earth this year. Keystone species begin repopulating burn areas months after L.A.'s firestorms. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The county's soil testing found heavy metals like lead in soil downwind of the Eaton Fire. The L.A. City Council is moving forward with a plan to raise trash fees. Why is there a local freeway with a 40-mile gap? We bring you the story of the 90 freeway. Plus, more.

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    Eaton Fire soil testing, LA trash fees, The story behind the 90 freeway's gap — The P.M. Edition
    The county's soil testing found heavy metals like lead in soil downwind of the Eaton Fire. The L.A. City Council is moving forward with a plan to raise trash fees. Why is there a local freeway with a 40-mile gap? We bring you the story of the 90 freeway. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    It's the most important hearing yet for the Menendez Brothers. A Los Angeles dream team is coming together to rebuild a key part of the Pacific Palisades. The best French fries in LA, according to our listeners. Plus, more.

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    Key hearing for Menendez Bros, A Bass/Caruso/Redick rebuilding collab, Best fries in LA — The A.M. Edition
    It's the most important hearing yet for the Menendez Brothers. A Los Angeles dream team is coming together to rebuild a key part of the Pacific Palisades. The best French fries in LA, according to our listeners. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LAUSD confirms that federal agents were denied entry to two elementary schools this week — we bring you the details. LA is facing its first lawsuit over a voter-approved transportation safety initiative. The Academy's adding a new category. Plus, more.

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    DHS visits LAUSD schools, Measure HLA lawsuit, New Oscars category — The P.M. Edition
    LAUSD confirms that federal agents were denied entry to two elementary schools this week — we bring you the details. LA is facing its first lawsuit over a voter-approved transportation safety initiative. The Academy's adding a new category. Plus, more.

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