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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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    The Supreme Court upholds California's new congressional maps. L.A. County moves to clean up drinking water in its jails. Experts have weighed in on whether California can achieve universal childcare.

    . Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    SCOTUS upholds redrawn CA districts, LA County assesses water quality in jails, How likely is universal childcare in CA? — Evening Edition
    The Supreme Court upholds California's new congressional maps. L.A. County moves to clean up drinking water in its jails. Experts have weighed in on whether California can achieve universal childcare.

    . Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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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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    Starbucks workers launch strike across some SoCal locations on Red Cup Day. We'll bring you the latest on the storm to hit SoCal. An L.A. based artist turns 40 years of wrongful imprisonment into powerful textiles. Plus, more from Afternoon Edition.
    Starbucks workers on strike, Atmospheric river to hit SoCal, Textiles from wrongful imprisonment — Afternoon Edition
    Starbucks workers launch strike across some SoCal locations on Red Cup Day. We'll bring you the latest on the storm to hit SoCal. An L.A. based artist turns 40 years of wrongful imprisonment into powerful textiles. Plus, more from Afternoon Edition.
  • The L.A. Report
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    A major storm comes to SoCal tonight, sparking evacuation warnings. The LA Mayor's pick to lead the fire department wants a full investigation into the Lachman Fire response. A former chief of staff to Governor Gavin Newsom is facing federal fraud charges. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 
    Major rainstorm arrives tonight, LAFD Chief nominee wants Lachman investigation, Fmr Newsom chief of staff charged— Morning Edition
    A major storm comes to SoCal tonight, sparking evacuation warnings. The LA Mayor's pick to lead the fire department wants a full investigation into the Lachman Fire response. A former chief of staff to Governor Gavin Newsom is facing federal fraud charges. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 
  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. City Council caps annual rent hikes for most of the city's residents. How you can have a say in the L.A. city government as part of a civic assembly. The NBA unveils a new format for the All-Star Game at Inglewood's Intuit Dome in February. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

    LA reforms rent control, Local civic assemblies, NBA's new All Star game format — Evening Edition
    L.A. City Council caps annual rent hikes for most of the city's residents. How you can have a say in the L.A. city government as part of a civic assembly. The NBA unveils a new format for the All-Star Game at Inglewood's Intuit Dome in February. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

  • The L.A. Report
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    A federal judge gets an update on whether the city of L.A. is meeting its obligations when it comes to unhoused residents. Who's paying for the 2028 Olympics and why L.A. taxpayers may be on the hook. The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art announces its opening date. Plus, more from Afternoon Edition.
    Hearing on LA homelessness, 2028 Olympic finances and schedule, Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opening date — Afternoon Edition
    A federal judge gets an update on whether the city of L.A. is meeting its obligations when it comes to unhoused residents. Who's paying for the 2028 Olympics and why L.A. taxpayers may be on the hook. The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art announces its opening date. Plus, more from Afternoon Edition.
  • The L.A. Report
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    LA City Council considers major changes to rent-controlled properties that could lead to big savings for renters. Homeowners in the Palisades and Eaton Fire burn areas say 'no thanks' to wood and are rebuilding with blocks. Governor Newsom says any plans to drill off the California coast are dead on arrival. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 
    LA City Council considers rent-control changes, Fire survivors rebuilding with cement, Gov Newsom responds to oil drilling reports— Morning Edition
    LA City Council considers major changes to rent-controlled properties that could lead to big savings for renters. Homeowners in the Palisades and Eaton Fire burn areas say 'no thanks' to wood and are rebuilding with blocks. Governor Newsom says any plans to drill off the California coast are dead on arrival. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 
  • The L.A. Report
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    Fullerton police say an ICE agent pulled a gun on someone in Santa Ana. This Veterans Day, an update on a Vietnam veterans memorial linked to a disgraced former O.C. supervisor. Meet Porkchop, the sea turtle inspiring conservation at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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    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

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    ICE agent pulls gun in Santa Ana, Funds for OC memorial allegedly stolen, Porkchop the sea turtle inspires conservation — Evening Edition
    Fullerton police say an ICE agent pulled a gun on someone in Santa Ana. This Veterans Day, an update on a Vietnam veterans memorial linked to a disgraced former O.C. supervisor. Meet Porkchop, the sea turtle inspiring conservation at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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    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

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Metro's TAP-to-Exit program is back for some stations. We take a look at California's newest grade: transitional kindergarten. The Hollywood Bowl honors legendary composer John Williams.

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    Metro resumes TAP-to-Exit program, California's newest grade TK, Hollywood Bowl stage renamed after John Williams — Afternoon Edition
    Metro's TAP-to-Exit program is back for some stations. We take a look at California's newest grade: transitional kindergarten. The Hollywood Bowl honors legendary composer John Williams.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Fullerton police department responds to video of an encounter involving one of their officers and an ICE agent. Some OC residents will soon be getting help to make up for their lost CalFresh benefits. Free transitional kindergarten comes to California. We'll look into what kids are learning there. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Fullerton PD ICE encounter, OC grocery cards, CA transitional kindergarten — Morning Edition
    The Fullerton police department responds to video of an encounter involving one of their officers and an ICE agent. Some OC residents will soon be getting help to make up for their lost CalFresh benefits. Free transitional kindergarten comes to California. We'll look into what kids are learning there. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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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!