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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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    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
    Listen 4:18
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    L.A. County has a new action plan for extreme heat. While it's not quite extreme, we also tell you what this week's hot weather means for fire risk. LACMA can officially start selling alcohol later this year. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    LA County extreme heat action plan, This week's heat wave and fire risk, LACMA to sell alcohol — Evening Edition
    L.A. County has a new action plan for extreme heat. While it's not quite extreme, we also tell you what this week's hot weather means for fire risk. LACMA can officially start selling alcohol later this year. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. is moving forward with a plan to include water taxis for the 2028 Olympics. Estimates are in for about how much revenue the Olympics could bring to L.A. Plus, for Food Friday, we'll talk about tamales that are pushing the boundaries.

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    Water taxis for 2028 Olympics, LA28 revenue estimates, $27 tamales— Afternoon Edition
    L.A. is moving forward with a plan to include water taxis for the 2028 Olympics. Estimates are in for about how much revenue the Olympics could bring to L.A. Plus, for Food Friday, we'll talk about tamales that are pushing the boundaries.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Netflix is the winner of the bidding war for Warner Brothers-Discovery. SoCal Edison's compensation plan for Eaton Fire survivors may come with a big tax bill. CalFire is suing Orange County over the Airport Fire. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Netflix to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, Eaton survivor compensation tax concerns, CalFire sues Orange County— Morning Edition
    Netflix is the winner of the bidding war for Warner Brothers-Discovery. SoCal Edison's compensation plan for Eaton Fire survivors may come with a big tax bill. CalFire is suing Orange County over the Airport Fire. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A federal judge considers whether to make California hand over sensitive voter data to the federal government. Tomorrow we'll learn which teams are playing at SoFi Stadium for the World Cup. Tonight's supermoon could also bring king tides to our shores. 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!  

    Judge weighs turning over CA voting data, World Cup announcement tomorrow, Tonight's supermoon and king tides — Evening Edition
    A federal judge considers whether to make California hand over sensitive voter data to the federal government. Tomorrow we'll learn which teams are playing at SoFi Stadium for the World Cup. Tonight's supermoon could also bring king tides to our shores. 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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    Today is the last day for California counties to certify the election results of Prop 50. LAist wants your help in creating the ultimate holiday guide of things to do in SoCal. Plus, we'll get a sneak peak into the Sid the Cat Auditorium.

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    Prop 50 voter turnout, LAist guide to the ultimate holiday season, Sid the Cat Auditorium— Afternoon Edition
    Today is the last day for California counties to certify the election results of Prop 50. LAist wants your help in creating the ultimate holiday guide of things to do in SoCal. Plus, we'll get a sneak peak into the Sid the Cat Auditorium.

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

    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
    Listen 4:28
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    California has launched a website where the public can report federal agents who are breaking the law. The head of LA's Olympic committee is facing calls to resign over Trump allies joining the board. Transitional Kindergarten is coming to California but at the expense of pre-schools. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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

    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!

    CA launches site to track federal agent crimes, Head of LA28 facing calls to resign, Pre-school struggles in the wake of TK— Morning Edition
    California has launched a website where the public can report federal agents who are breaking the law. The head of LA's Olympic committee is facing calls to resign over Trump allies joining the board. Transitional Kindergarten is coming to California but at the expense of pre-schools. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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

    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
    Listen 4:59
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    A local doctor linked to Matthew Perry's death was sentenced today. L.A. County Sheriff deputies are wearing body cameras in prisons for the first time. Big Bear is officially opening for the ski season this week. 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!  

    Doctor linked to Matthew Perry's death sentenced, Body cameras on LASD prison deputies, Big Bear ski season starts — Evening Edition
    A local doctor linked to Matthew Perry's death was sentenced today. L.A. County Sheriff deputies are wearing body cameras in prisons for the first time. Big Bear is officially opening for the ski season this week. 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
    Listen 4:57
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    A new report says affluent families are driving enrollment in California's free preschools. How an LA  faked an ICE investigation to scam a client out of thousands of dollars. Plus, parents -- mark your calendars for mid January. Kids Disney tickets are going on sale. 

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

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    A look at whose kids are enrolled in TK, LA lawyer fakes ICE scam, Disney's kids tix to go on sale— Afternoon Edition
    A new report says affluent families are driving enrollment in California's free preschools. How an LA  faked an ICE investigation to scam a client out of thousands of dollars. Plus, parents -- mark your calendars for mid January. Kids Disney tickets are going on sale. 

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

    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
    Listen 4:19
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    LA's top cop is arguing against a potential ban on the use of foam rounds and tear gas. A big decision on LA rent increases has been put on pause. A Koreatown man is accused of attacking a downtown federal building with Molotov cocktails. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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

    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!

    LA City Council allows LAPD's use of military gear, LA rent increase decision delayed, DTLA Molotov cocktail attack— Morning Edition
    LA's top cop is arguing against a potential ban on the use of foam rounds and tear gas. A big decision on LA rent increases has been put on pause. A Koreatown man is accused of attacking a downtown federal building with Molotov cocktails. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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

    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!