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  • The L.A. Report
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    Disney has a new CEO. The LAPD is using a weapon on protesters that's even more dangerous than the banned ones. A USC study shows Latinos are still underrepresented on broadcast TV. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    Disney's new CEO, LAPD's 5-projectile launcher, Latinos on broadcast TV— Morning Edition
    Disney has a new CEO. The LAPD is using a weapon on protesters that's even more dangerous than the banned ones. A USC study shows Latinos are still underrepresented on broadcast TV. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Immigration was a big topic in L.A. Mayor Karen Bass' State of the City address. Why the state is lagging years behind on after-action reports from major disasters. The state is suing Children Hospital of Orange County's parent company over stopping trans healthcare. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Mayor Bass' State of the City addresses immigration, CA years late on mandated disaster reports, CA AG Bonta's latest gender-affirming care lawsuit — Evening Edition
    Immigration was a big topic in L.A. Mayor Karen Bass' State of the City address. Why the state is lagging years behind on after-action reports from major disasters. The state is suing Children Hospital of Orange County's parent company over stopping trans healthcare. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Thousands of Angelinos hit the streets for one of the area's most crucial homelessness effort. Anaheim sees a spike in federal immigration activity. Former Dodgers slugger Yasiel Puig's trial begins. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    LA Homeless Count begins, Anaheim sees spike in immigration raids, Puig trial begins— Morning Edition
    Thousands of Angelinos hit the streets for one of the area's most crucial homelessness effort. Anaheim sees a spike in federal immigration activity. Former Dodgers slugger Yasiel Puig's trial begins. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA County Superior Court Judge finds city of LA in violation of public open records laws. A one time billionaire tax is proposed. California Medicaid limits coverage for weight loss. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    A judge finds LA in violation of public open records laws, One-time billionaire tax in CA, New program may help struggling landlords— Evening Edition
    LA County Superior Court Judge finds city of LA in violation of public open records laws. A one time billionaire tax is proposed. California Medicaid limits coverage for weight loss. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A.'s annual homeless count kicks off this week. How SoCal is honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. today. Plus, we'll look at how landscapes are bouncing back one year after the L.A. fires.

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    LA homeless count, How to celebrate MLK Day across SoCal, Nature bounces back one year after L.A. fires— Afternoon Edition
    L.A.'s annual homeless count kicks off this week. How SoCal is honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. today. Plus, we'll look at how landscapes are bouncing back one year after the L.A. fires.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Thousands march in Downtown LA to protest Iran. California quietly cuts disaster funding for people with disabilities. Trump's top prosecutor in LA is trying to stop people from tracking ICE agents by asking the public to lie. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    Thousands attend DTLA Iran protests, Trump's LA prosecutor wants public to thwart ICE trackers, Rams OT thriller— Morning Edition
    Thousands march in Downtown LA to protest Iran. California quietly cuts disaster funding for people with disabilities. Trump's top prosecutor in LA is trying to stop people from tracking ICE agents by asking the public to lie. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says a member of his staff was “wrongfully detained” by federal agents Friday. The 2026 Los Angeles homeless count starts Tuesday and is looking for volunteers. Backyard Party is a brand new Pasadena music venue and gives teens recovering from last January’s fires a place to jam. Plus, more.

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    DA employee detained by ICE, Homeless count, A music venue for Eaton Fire teens  — Sunday Edition
    Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says a member of his staff was “wrongfully detained” by federal agents Friday. The 2026 Los Angeles homeless count starts Tuesday and is looking for volunteers. Backyard Party is a brand new Pasadena music venue and gives teens recovering from last January’s fires a place to jam. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    SoCal files suits against SoCalGas and LA County over responsibility for the Eaton Fire. Local billionaire and real-estate developer Rick Caruso says he will not be running for public office at this time. Making public benches to fight hostile architecture. 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!

    Edison sues over Eaton Fire, Caruso's not running, DIY public benches — Saturday Edition
    SoCal files suits against SoCalGas and LA County over responsibility for the Eaton Fire. Local billionaire and real-estate developer Rick Caruso says he will not be running for public office at this time. Making public benches to fight hostile architecture. 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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    The Greater Los Angeles Homelessness survey count commences. LA County union leaders and workers shocked over county CEO's $2 million payout. Filmmaking in LA may see an increase this year. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    SoCal homeless count begins, Outrage over LA County CEO $2M payout, LA film production may see increase — Evening Edition
    The Greater Los Angeles Homelessness survey count commences. LA County union leaders and workers shocked over county CEO's $2 million payout. Filmmaking in LA may see an increase this year. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Why so few landlords use “fair return” programs that allow them to bypass rent control? On-location filming in L.A. has increased over the last three months, but it still lags behind earlier years. Plus, for Food Friday we try some bagels Miopane, the new Taiwanese Bakery in Pasadena.

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    Landlords lack of using 'fair returns' programs, FilmLA research report, Taiwanese bagels bakery— Afternoon Edition
    Why so few landlords use “fair return” programs that allow them to bypass rent control? On-location filming in L.A. has increased over the last three months, but it still lags behind earlier years. Plus, for Food Friday we try some bagels Miopane, the new Taiwanese Bakery in Pasadena.

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