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The LA Report

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
    Listen 10:12
    Orange County Health officials say another person with measles visited Disneyland last month. A gray wolf has entered LA County for the first time in a century. Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show marks a particularly important cultural — and political moment. Plus, more.

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    Second case of measles in OC, First wolf enters LA County in 100 years, Benito Bowl— Sunday Edition
    Orange County Health officials say another person with measles visited Disneyland last month. A gray wolf has entered LA County for the first time in a century. Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show marks a particularly important cultural — and political moment. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 10:21
    L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman has entered the mayoral race just hours before the deadline. Thousands of students joined walkouts Friday to protest the Trump administration’s militarized crackdown on immigrants. Singer-songwriter Dwight Yoakam talks about coming up in the clubs of L.A. and the San Fernando Valley and benefit concert for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Plus, more

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    LA mayoral race shakeup, Students protest ICE, Dwight Yoakam's LA roots — Saturday Edition
    L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman has entered the mayoral race just hours before the deadline. Thousands of students joined walkouts Friday to protest the Trump administration’s militarized crackdown on immigrants. Singer-songwriter Dwight Yoakam talks about coming up in the clubs of L.A. and the San Fernando Valley and benefit concert for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Plus, more

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 11:14
    Another milestone in the city's endeavor to connect our trains to LAX is one step closer to reality. Santa Monica is considering to allow public alcohol consumption in portions of 3rd Street Promenade. We all love succulents, right?  But did you know there are clubs around SoCal dedicated to the plants? And more.

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    Conservative rally in WeHo, SaMo public drinking zone, Succulent clubs — Sunday Edition
    Another milestone in the city's endeavor to connect our trains to LAX is one step closer to reality. Santa Monica is considering to allow public alcohol consumption in portions of 3rd Street Promenade. We all love succulents, right?  But did you know there are clubs around SoCal dedicated to the plants? And more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 10:11
    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is proposing sizable layoffs to address a nearly $1 billion budget shortfall. Five people have been arrested for allegedly making false FEMA claims after the L.A. fires. We look under the hood of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system. And more.

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    Angelenos blast proposed city cuts, FEMA fraud after fires, Behind the ShakeAlert system — Saturday Edition
    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is proposing sizable layoffs to address a nearly $1 billion budget shortfall. Five people have been arrested for allegedly making false FEMA claims after the L.A. fires. We look under the hood of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system. And more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:17
    Details on LA Mayor Bass' recent executive orders that aim to speed up wildfire recovery. What displaced LA County residents can do about their voter registration. And ten years of teaching the art and science of the microbrew at Cal Poly Pomona. Plus, more.

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    LA Mayor wildfires executive orders, Voter registration for displaced residents, Cal Poly celebrates microbrew program — The P.M. Edition
    Details on LA Mayor Bass' recent executive orders that aim to speed up wildfire recovery. What displaced LA County residents can do about their voter registration. And ten years of teaching the art and science of the microbrew at Cal Poly Pomona. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:22
    LA budget cuts are putting animal services in the crosshairs. President Trump's tariffs are sparking a dire warning from our ports. An LA memorial for the Pope. The best brunch spots for Mother's Day. Plus, more.

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    Budget cuts come for Animal Services, A dire warning from LA ports, The best brunch spots for Mother's Day — The A.M. Edition
    LA budget cuts are putting animal services in the crosshairs. President Trump's tariffs are sparking a dire warning from our ports. An LA memorial for the Pope. The best brunch spots for Mother's Day. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:03
    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is proposing to eliminate the city’s landmark climate action office. LAist's budget calculator can help you break down what you're paying for in the city budget. Former councilmember Kevin de León has been fined for violating city law. Plus, more.

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    Proposal would cut LA climate office, LAist's budget calculator, Kevin de León fined — The P.M. Edition
    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is proposing to eliminate the city’s landmark climate action office. LAist's budget calculator can help you break down what you're paying for in the city budget. Former councilmember Kevin de León has been fined for violating city law. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:21
    Angelinos are among those getting emails demanding that they leave the country. Thousands are wondering when they'll get the Metro money they were promised. The fate of the L-A Zoo's last two Asian elephants is now in doubt. Plus, more.

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    Citizens receive deportation notices, Metro assistance delays, Elephants' fate in doubt — The A.M. Edition
    Angelinos are among those getting emails demanding that they leave the country. Thousands are wondering when they'll get the Metro money they were promised. The fate of the L-A Zoo's last two Asian elephants is now in doubt. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:13
    Federal agents arrested a group of people at a Home Depot in Pomona - we bring you an eyewitness account. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is in Sacramento today to ask the state for budget help. Irvine could be the first city in the U.S. to use gondolas for public transit. Plus, more.

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    Federal agents arrest Pomona laborers, Bass asks for budget assist, Irvine's gondola proposal — The P.M. Edition
    Federal agents arrested a group of people at a Home Depot in Pomona - we bring you an eyewitness account. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is in Sacramento today to ask the state for budget help. Irvine could be the first city in the U.S. to use gondolas for public transit. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:47
    Ther's outrage in Pomona, after federal agents target day laborers at a Home Depot. The new LA city budget puts affordable housing under the knife. The LA Zoo is saying goodbye to its last two Asian elephants. Plus, more.

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    Feds target Pomona Home Depot, Affordable housing budget cuts, Asian elephants leaving LA — The A.M. Edition
    Ther's outrage in Pomona, after federal agents target day laborers at a Home Depot. The new LA city budget puts affordable housing under the knife. The LA Zoo is saying goodbye to its last two Asian elephants. Plus, more.

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