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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 89.3. Hosted by Austin Cross, Nereida Moreno and Julia Paskin.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The FAA is reducing flights -- what to expect in SoCal. Rescuers treat nearly a hundred oiled sea birds in San Pedro. Shohei Ohtani's "moonshot ball" is up for bid. Plus more, from Evening Edition. 

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    FAA reduces flights, Rescuers treat nearly a hundred oiled sea birds, Shohei Ohtani's "moonshot" ball up for bid — Evening Edition
    The FAA is reducing flights -- what to expect in SoCal. Rescuers treat nearly a hundred oiled sea birds in San Pedro. Shohei Ohtani's "moonshot ball" is up for bid. 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

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  • The L.A. Report
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    King Tides have returned to Southern California and the Coastal Commission wants your help documenting them. LA 2028 organizers have unveiled a community volunteer program with opportunities to help with things like wildfire recovery and hunger relief ahead of the Games. An L.A. film festival circuit staple returns after a brief hiatus with an all new look.

    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!  

    King Tides are back and you can help document them, volunteer opportunities ahead of 2028 Olympics, the return of Outfest — Afternoon Edition
    King Tides have returned to Southern California and the Coastal Commission wants your help documenting them. LA 2028 organizers have unveiled a community volunteer program with opportunities to help with things like wildfire recovery and hunger relief ahead of the Games. An L.A. film festival circuit staple returns after a brief hiatus with an all new look.

    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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    An LAist investigation finds illegal dumping of trash in the desert has become such a problem that officials are calling it an emergency. Harmful substances like lead are showing up on soil tests at Pasadena schools. A heatwave's on its way this week. Plus, more.

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    Illegal trash dumping in desert, PUSD finds lead & other chemicals, Heatwave incoming — The P.M. Edition
    An LAist investigation finds illegal dumping of trash in the desert has become such a problem that officials are calling it an emergency. Harmful substances like lead are showing up on soil tests at Pasadena schools. A heatwave's on its way this week. Plus, more.

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

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  • The L.A. Report
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    It's reopening day in Palm Springs for the clinic at the center of Saturday's terrorist attack. The father of the suspected bomber speaks out. LA City Council tries to save hundreds of jobs from budget-cutting layoffs. Plus more.

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    Bombed Palm Springs clinic reopens, Suspected bomber's father speaks, LA City Council wants less layoffs— The A.M. Edition
    It's reopening day in Palm Springs for the clinic at the center of Saturday's terrorist attack. The father of the suspected bomber speaks out. LA City Council tries to save hundreds of jobs from budget-cutting layoffs. 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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    Authorities have identified the alleged bomber in yesterday's bombing attack of a fertility clinic in Palm Springs. And, one man's two-decade long obsession with the lilac is ending in Idyllwild.

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    Alleged bomber in Palm Springs identified, Lilac garden in Idyllwild bids farewell — Sunday Edition
    Authorities have identified the alleged bomber in yesterday's bombing attack of a fertility clinic in Palm Springs. And, one man's two-decade long obsession with the lilac is ending in Idyllwild.

    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
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    Parents weigh in after a soil test shows elevated levels of toxic substances at Pasadena Unified schools. Today in Glendale, a memorial for one of the last surviving "comfort women." When you’re driving or walking in L.A. this month, make sure to look up every once in a while. There’s a good chance you could catch some public art on billboards. 

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    Pasadena Unified soil tests, 'Comfort woman' memorial, Billboard public art — Saturday Edition
    Parents weigh in after a soil test shows elevated levels of toxic substances at Pasadena Unified schools. Today in Glendale, a memorial for one of the last surviving "comfort women." When you’re driving or walking in L.A. this month, make sure to look up every once in a while. There’s a good chance you could catch some public art on billboards. 

    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
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    A judge approved a plan to move kids out of the troubled Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. A first-of-its-kind "community solar" project is now online in the San Gabriel Valley. The city of Irvine is giving out free life jackets, and you don't have to live there to get one. Plus, more.

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    Los Padrinos plan approved, "Community solar" in SGV, Irvine giving out free life jackets — The P.M. Edition
    A judge approved a plan to move kids out of the troubled Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. A first-of-its-kind "community solar" project is now online in the San Gabriel Valley. The city of Irvine is giving out free life jackets, and you don't have to live there to get one. Plus, more.

    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
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    Wildfire survivors want help to stop gentrification. You may be paying more for groceries than you should be. Metro D line will be closed for 70 days.Plus more.

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    Altadena residents rally against gentrification, The grocery chain overcharging consumers, Metro D closure— The A.M. Edition
    Wildfire survivors want help to stop gentrification. You may be paying more for groceries than you should be. Metro D line will be closed for 70 days.Plus more.

    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
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    A federal judge is weighing whether to pull control of homelessness funds from the city of L.A. In South L.A., two people were arrested for trying to block immigration agents. Learn about L.A. County's new guide to rebuilding after the fires. Plus, more.

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    Judge explores pulling homelessness funds, Immigration obstruction arrests, LA County fire recovery guide — The P.M. Edition
    A federal judge is weighing whether to pull control of homelessness funds from the city of L.A. In South L.A., two people were arrested for trying to block immigration agents. Learn about L.A. County's new guide to rebuilding after the fires. Plus, more.

    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 8:25
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    The future of LA's homelessness spending is in the hands of a federal judge. Governor Newsom puts the breaks on an LA bailout. And the plan to provide prefab homes, for free, to wildfire survivors. Plus more.

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    The future of LA's homelessness spending, Gov Newsom says no to LA bailout, Free homes for wildfire survivors— The A.M. Edition
    The future of LA's homelessness spending is in the hands of a federal judge. Governor Newsom puts the breaks on an LA bailout. And the plan to provide prefab homes, for free, to wildfire survivors. Plus more.

    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!