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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 6:52
    LA City Council has voted to extend a controversial camping ban. Federal cuts to special education could have big effects here in California. Signs that say they're anti-"porn" are causing controversy in Huntington Beach, but maybe not for the reason you think. Plus, more.

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    LA votes to expand camping ban, Special ed cuts, Huntington Beach's anti-"porn" signs — The P.M. Edition
    LA City Council has voted to extend a controversial camping ban. Federal cuts to special education could have big effects here in California. Signs that say they're anti-"porn" are causing controversy in Huntington Beach, but maybe not for the reason you think. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:34
    It's a return to the classroom for some students whose campus was destroyed by wildfires. A plan to prevent the next disaster means going underground. SoFi Stadium's quest to host the largest comedy show in history. Plus, more.

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    Palisades Charter High returns, Underground powerline plans, SoFi's historic comedy show — The A.M. Edition
    It's a return to the classroom for some students whose campus was destroyed by wildfires. A plan to prevent the next disaster means going underground. SoFi Stadium's quest to host the largest comedy show in history. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:07
    Today L.A. Mayor Karen Bass announced a proposal to lay off 5% of city workers due to a budget shortfall. L.A. Catholics react to the death of Pope Francis. Federal cuts are hitting Southern California museums and historic societies hard. Plus, more.

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    Bass announces layoff plan, Angelenos remember Pope Francis, Budget cuts at SoCal museums — The P.M. Edition
    Today L.A. Mayor Karen Bass announced a proposal to lay off 5% of city workers due to a budget shortfall. L.A. Catholics react to the death of Pope Francis. Federal cuts are hitting Southern California museums and historic societies hard. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 8:07
    LA Mayor Karen Bass faces tough decisions as she unveils the city's budget. Some tree-cutting vandals have left folks downtown perplexed. Why community colleges are against a new bill that would let students sleep in their cars. Plus, more.

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    Mayor Bass unveils budget, Tree vandals strike downtown, Students sleeping in cars — The A.M. Edition
    LA Mayor Karen Bass faces tough decisions as she unveils the city's budget. Some tree-cutting vandals have left folks downtown perplexed. Why community colleges are against a new bill that would let students sleep in their cars. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 11:22
    L.A. County says all property owners in Altadena have responded to debris clean up offers from the Army Corps of Engineers. The “50501” movement continues rolling protests in Los Angeles. Kai Ryssdal sits down with Josie Huang to talk about tariffs. Plus more.

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    Massive cleanups of fire areas in L.A. County, Protests against the Trump administration, Kai Ryssdal explains the latest on tariffs — Sunday Edition
    L.A. County says all property owners in Altadena have responded to debris clean up offers from the Army Corps of Engineers. The “50501” movement continues rolling protests in Los Angeles. Kai Ryssdal sits down with Josie Huang to talk about tariffs. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 12:08
    Altadena and Pasadena residents want State Farm to make good on insurance claims. Two Pasadena fields close after lead is found in the soil. A dispatch from the only place to eat on the top of Mount Wilson, the Cosmic Cafe. Plus, more.

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    Eaton fire survivors demand insurance payouts, Pasadena fields have lead in soil, The best bite on top of Mount Wilson — Saturday Edition
    Altadena and Pasadena residents want State Farm to make good on insurance claims. Two Pasadena fields close after lead is found in the soil. A dispatch from the only place to eat on the top of Mount Wilson, the Cosmic Cafe. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 12:08
    A judge has ordered L-A County to move hundreds of youths out of the Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. L.A.’s food banks are struggling to feed Angelenos. The San Gabriel Valley's Garvey Avenue is home to some of the region's best Vietnamese food. Plus, more.

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    Los Padrinos judge order, L.A. food banks struggle, Vietnamese food recs in SGV — The P.M. Edition
    A judge has ordered L-A County to move hundreds of youths out of the Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. L.A.’s food banks are struggling to feed Angelenos. The San Gabriel Valley's Garvey Avenue is home to some of the region's best Vietnamese food. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:33
    UCLA students are up in arms, when one of their own was detained at the border. Eaton Fire survivors say they have video proof of the real cause of the tragedy. The landlords who are illegally ignoring fair housing laws. The best food near Dodger Stadium. Plus, more.

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    UCLA student detained at border, Eaton Fire video bombshell, Best food near Dodger Stadium — The A.M. Edition
    UCLA students are up in arms, when one of their own was detained at the border. Eaton Fire survivors say they have video proof of the real cause of the tragedy. The landlords who are illegally ignoring fair housing laws. The best food near Dodger Stadium. Plus, more.

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