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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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    Downtown Disney Starbucks workers go on strike, with potentially more locations to follow. High heat and rain is expected in the region this week. Mammoth Mountain sets opening day. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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    Starbucks workers go on strike, Rain expected to hit Los Angeles this week, Mammoth Mountain announces opening day — Evening Edition
    Downtown Disney Starbucks workers go on strike, with potentially more locations to follow. High heat and rain is expected in the region this week. Mammoth Mountain sets opening day. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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    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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    FEMA insiders sound the alarm over the future of federal emergency funding for California. A new LAist guide for Eaton Fire survivors trying to navigate Edison's compensation program. A public art campaign condemning ICE activity in Southern California...with some celebrity help.

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    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!

    Concerns over future of CA's federal emergency funding, Guide to Eaton Fire compensation program, Celebs support public art campaign against ICE activity — Afternoon Edition
    FEMA insiders sound the alarm over the future of federal emergency funding for California. A new LAist guide for Eaton Fire survivors trying to navigate Edison's compensation program. A public art campaign condemning ICE activity in Southern California...with some celebrity help.

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    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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    In California, insurers have been dropping coverage for homeowners in wildfire areas, but new state rules are trying to turn the tide. AI is a sticking point for animators, who are voting on a new contract this month. It's normal to see film crews turn the city into somewhere else in the country. Today we shout out recent productions where L.A. gets to shine as itself. Plus, more.

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    Updated insurance rules hope to win back insurers; Animators debate use of AI in proposed contract; Looking back at L.A. on screen this year — The Saturday Edition
    In California, insurers have been dropping coverage for homeowners in wildfire areas, but new state rules are trying to turn the tide. AI is a sticking point for animators, who are voting on a new contract this month. It's normal to see film crews turn the city into somewhere else in the country. Today we shout out recent productions where L.A. gets to shine as itself. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Harmful chemicals are showing up more in people who live in certain L.A. neighborhoods. Kaiser workers say some mental health services are getting cancelled. We try LA's eggnog offerings so you don't have to. Plus, more.

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    There are more 'forever chemicals' in certain LA neighborhoods; Kaiser mental health strike nears 2 months; Where to drink eggnog in LA– The P.M. Edition
    Harmful chemicals are showing up more in people who live in certain L.A. neighborhoods. Kaiser workers say some mental health services are getting cancelled. We try LA's eggnog offerings so you don't have to. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. County's probation department says it will keep Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall open, blowing past a deadline to vacate hundreds of young people. CA DMV is recalling a set of license plates mocking the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. A motorized, musical favorite from the 1960s could soon get a remake. Plus, more.

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    Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall will stay open despite state order, DMV responds to license plates mocking Oct. 7th attack, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang could get a remake– The A.M. Edition
    L.A. County's probation department says it will keep Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall open, blowing past a deadline to vacate hundreds of young people. CA DMV is recalling a set of license plates mocking the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. A motorized, musical favorite from the 1960s could soon get a remake. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey blew a deadline to move youths from the facility. The Franklin Fire in Malibu has taken a turn for the better with the help of the community. LA held its annual Burial of the Unclaimed Dead ceremony today. Plus, more.

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    LA juvenile hall stays open despite order; Franklin Fire is 20% contained; L.A. honors people who were unclaimed after death – The P.M. Edition
    Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey blew a deadline to move youths from the facility. The Franklin Fire in Malibu has taken a turn for the better with the help of the community. LA held its annual Burial of the Unclaimed Dead ceremony today. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:47
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    Hate crimes rose 45% from 2022 to 2023, with most motivated by race or religion. The Franklin Fire burning in Malibu is now 7%  contained and has torn through more than 4,000 acres. It’s been days since the fall of the Assad regime and Syrians in Southern California are continuing to celebrate. Plus, more.

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    Hate crimes up in LA, a check in on the Franklin Fire, SoCal's Syrian community reflects days after fall of the Assad regime– The A.M. Edition
    Hate crimes rose 45% from 2022 to 2023, with most motivated by race or religion. The Franklin Fire burning in Malibu is now 7%  contained and has torn through more than 4,000 acres. It’s been days since the fall of the Assad regime and Syrians in Southern California are continuing to celebrate. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The fire in Malibu has grown to 4,000 acres. A new report says L.A. has overspent by $300 million in the first 4 months of the fiscal year. LA Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney is already preparing for next season after winning the MLS Championship. Plus, more.

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    Franklin Fire containment grows; The City of LA is overspending; LA Galaxy coach looks ahead after championship win, – The P.M. Edition
    The fire in Malibu has grown to 4,000 acres. A new report says L.A. has overspent by $300 million in the first 4 months of the fiscal year. LA Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney is already preparing for next season after winning the MLS Championship. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:28
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    We check in on the Franklin Fire in Malibu. A quarter of LA city's shelter beds go unused, and it's costing Angelenos about a quarter billion dollars. Google released it's top trending searches for 2024. Plus, more.

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    Franklin fire grows in acreage and containment, a quarter of LA city's shelter beds go unused, Google trends of 2024 – The A.M. Edition
    We check in on the Franklin Fire in Malibu. A quarter of LA city's shelter beds go unused, and it's costing Angelenos about a quarter billion dollars. Google released it's top trending searches for 2024. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Thousands under evacuation orders in Malibu as the Franklin Fire spreads. New report shows Latinas earn 44% of what white men are paid. Recommendations for gifts that also give back. Plus, more.

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    Malibu fire forces evacuations; CA Latina wage gap is nation’s worst; A holiday gift guide from Julia Paskin – The P.M. Edition
    Thousands under evacuation orders in Malibu as the Franklin Fire spreads. New report shows Latinas earn 44% of what white men are paid. Recommendations for gifts that also give back. Plus, more.

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