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  • The L.A. Report
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    More on L.A. Mayor Karen Bass State of the City address and how LA is ramping up for the World Cup that's just a few months away. The new LAist newsletter course that teaches you how to push for housing solutions in your neighborhood. And we'll tell you which SoCal athletes are representing Team USA in the Winter Olympics. 

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    LA Mayor Bass State of the City and FIFA, Building your block, SoCal athletes in the Winter Olympic — Afternoon Edition
    More on L.A. Mayor Karen Bass State of the City address and how LA is ramping up for the World Cup that's just a few months away. The new LAist newsletter course that teaches you how to push for housing solutions in your neighborhood. And we'll tell you which SoCal athletes are representing Team USA in the Winter Olympics. 

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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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    LAFD's fire chief weighs on balancing accountability for the LA fires with moving forward from them. L.A.'s city council wants clarity on the federal government's role in the 2028 Olympics. Lady Gaga's playing a surprise concert in LA tomorrow night. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    New LAFD chief on 'catchup' during LA fires, City council wants clarity on LA28 games, Lady Gaga's intimate LA show — Evening Edition
    LAFD's fire chief weighs on balancing accountability for the LA fires with moving forward from them. L.A.'s city council wants clarity on the federal government's role in the 2028 Olympics. Lady Gaga's playing a surprise concert in LA tomorrow night. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Orange County judge Israel Claustro pleads guilty to mail fraud. How the implementation of universal transitional kindergarten is changing schools in SoCal. Plus, K-pop sensation BTS announces world tour dates in L.A.

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    OC judge resigns, California preschool program's impact, BTS coming back to LA — Afternoon Edition
    Orange County judge Israel Claustro pleads guilty to mail fraud. How the implementation of universal transitional kindergarten is changing schools in SoCal. Plus, K-pop sensation BTS announces world tour dates in L.A.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA County considers taking the first steps towards creating an "ICE-free" zones. Family members of the man who was killed by an off-duty ICE agent take their case to the LA Police Commission. The feds reverse course on Eaton Fire soil testing. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    LA County considers "ICE-free" zones, Keith Porter family wants answers from LA Police Commission, FEMA reversal on soil tests— Morning Edition
    LA County considers taking the first steps towards creating an "ICE-free" zones. Family members of the man who was killed by an off-duty ICE agent take their case to the LA Police Commission. The feds reverse course on Eaton Fire soil testing. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LAPD has booked the man accused of driving into a protest yesterday for reckless driving. The state bar moves to discipline a powerful L.A. eviction attorney. The Trevor Project is celebrates a multi-million dollar gift after federal funding cuts last year. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    LAPD books U-Haul protest driver, LA eviction attorney faces discipline, Trevor Project celebrates $45 million gift — Evening Edition
    LAPD has booked the man accused of driving into a protest yesterday for reckless driving. The state bar moves to discipline a powerful L.A. eviction attorney. The Trevor Project is celebrates a multi-million dollar gift after federal funding cuts last year. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    How you can register for the 2028 L-A Olympics this week. The preservationists fighting for the burnt down Hollywood Center Motel. And for Climate Monday, we talk with LAist science reporter Jacob Margolis on what it means that California is drought free for the first time in 25 years.

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    LA Olympics tickets registration opens, Advocates fight for destroyed Hollywood motel, CA is drought free for the first time in decades — Afternoon Edition
    How you can register for the 2028 L-A Olympics this week. The preservationists fighting for the burnt down Hollywood Center Motel. And for Climate Monday, we talk with LAist science reporter Jacob Margolis on what it means that California is drought free for the first time in 25 years.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A rally against the Iranian government erupts in chaos, when someone drives a U-Haul into a crowd. LA Unified students return to school while the district and union return to the bargaining table. "Hamnet" pulls off a surprise Best Drama win at the Golden Globes. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Iranian protest chaos in Westwood, LA Unified union negotiations, Golden Globes surprise— Morning Edition
    A rally against the Iranian government erupts in chaos, when someone drives a U-Haul into a crowd. LA Unified students return to school while the district and union return to the bargaining table. "Hamnet" pulls off a surprise Best Drama win at the Golden Globes. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    We hear from protesters at yesterday’s “ICE Out For Good” protests that took place across Los Angeles -- more are planned today. A beloved Long Beach bookstore needs a new home -- or risks closing. The story of a cafe opened by the Downtown Women's Center, which helps women to transition out of homelessness. Plus, more.

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    Voices from ICE protests, LBC bookstore needs new home, Skid Row cafe helps women in need — Sunday Edition
    We hear from protesters at yesterday’s “ICE Out For Good” protests that took place across Los Angeles -- more are planned today. A beloved Long Beach bookstore needs a new home -- or risks closing. The story of a cafe opened by the Downtown Women's Center, which helps women to transition out of homelessness. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Strong Santa Ana winds are expected to hit their peak today, but will stick around until early next week. Protests against the fatal ICE shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Good are planned across Southern California this weekend. The history of the Hollywood Center Motel, which largely burned down in a fire this week. Plus, more.

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    The Santa Anas are staying, ICE shooting protests, Hollywood Center Motel history — Saturday Edition
    Strong Santa Ana winds are expected to hit their peak today, but will stick around until early next week. Protests against the fatal ICE shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Good are planned across Southern California this weekend. The history of the Hollywood Center Motel, which largely burned down in a fire this week. 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!