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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 Fullerton police department responds to video of an encounter involving one of their officers and an ICE agent. Some OC residents will soon be getting help to make up for their lost CalFresh benefits. Free transitional kindergarten comes to California. We'll look into what kids are learning there. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Fullerton PD ICE encounter, OC grocery cards, CA transitional kindergarten — Morning Edition
    The Fullerton police department responds to video of an encounter involving one of their officers and an ICE agent. Some OC residents will soon be getting help to make up for their lost CalFresh benefits. Free transitional kindergarten comes to California. We'll look into what kids are learning there. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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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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    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

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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

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Why L.A. County leaders might lessen the responsibilities of the agency that manages homeless services. A new LAist investigation reveals missteps that led to the Airport Fire in Orange County. AirTalk's Larry Mantle offers holiday gift recommendations. Plus, more.

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    L.A. County consider taking funding away from LAHSA; LAist investigation into the Airport Fire; & Holiday gifts for Dodger fans— The P.M. Edition
    Why L.A. County leaders might lessen the responsibilities of the agency that manages homeless services. A new LAist investigation reveals missteps that led to the Airport Fire in Orange County. AirTalk's Larry Mantle offers holiday gift recommendations. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A weekend burglary at an Elementary School in South LA has caused more than 100 thousand dollars in damages. Big changes are being suggested to homeless services in both L.A. City and County. Governor Newsom says California’s Electric Vehicle Rebate could come back. Plus, more.

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    Over 100 thousand in damages to an LAUSD school, LA City and County reconsider their relationship with homeless services, Electric Vehicles Rebate could come back — The A.M. Edition
    A weekend burglary at an Elementary School in South LA has caused more than 100 thousand dollars in damages. Big changes are being suggested to homeless services in both L.A. City and County. Governor Newsom says California’s Electric Vehicle Rebate could come back. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    City leaders want to exit L.A.’s Homeless Services Authority after an unflattering audit. California explores offering its own tax rebates to buy electric vehicles. A Superior Court judge sets a hearing date for the Menendez brothers early next year. Plus, more.

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    More LA leaders want to remove funds from homeless services agency; Gov. Newsom promises EV action under Trump; Menendez hearing scheduled — The P.M. Edition
    City leaders want to exit L.A.’s Homeless Services Authority after an unflattering audit. California explores offering its own tax rebates to buy electric vehicles. A Superior Court judge sets a hearing date for the Menendez brothers early next year. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Erik and Lyle Menendez will appear virtually in court today to ask for reconsideration of their life parole convictions. Orange County Correspondent Jill Replogle reports on an increasingly purple OC. Up to half an inch of rain is possible this week across Southern California. Plus. more.

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    The Menendez brothers get their day in court, Orange County turns nearly purple, rain in the early half of the week for Southern California — The A.M. Edition
    Erik and Lyle Menendez will appear virtually in court today to ask for reconsideration of their life parole convictions. Orange County Correspondent Jill Replogle reports on an increasingly purple OC. Up to half an inch of rain is possible this week across Southern California. Plus. more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Santa Monica College launches a first-in-the-state program training front line workers for the homelessness crisis. Some more wet weather is in our forecast Monday and Tuesday. L.A. puts its own spin on the trend of lookalike contests. Plus, more.

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    Santa Monica College creates program for unhoused services training; Wet weather continues into early this week; Peso Pluma lookalike contest (allegedly) takes place today — The Sunday Edition
    Santa Monica College launches a first-in-the-state program training front line workers for the homelessness crisis. Some more wet weather is in our forecast Monday and Tuesday. L.A. puts its own spin on the trend of lookalike contests. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    An update on the race between Republican Representative Michelle Steel and Democratic challenger Derek Tran, who's still leading with a razor-thin margin. More than 1200 people in Pacoima and Sun Valley will split a nearly $60 million settlement from the LADWP. And we pay tribute to the celebrated LA drag performer Sir Lady Java, who took on the LAPD in the 60s when it tried to shut down her shows. Plus, more.

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    Tran still leads Steel; LADWP settles with 1200 customers; L.A. drag pioneer Sir Lady Java dies at 82 — The Saturday Edition
    An update on the race between Republican Representative Michelle Steel and Democratic challenger Derek Tran, who's still leading with a razor-thin margin. More than 1200 people in Pacoima and Sun Valley will split a nearly $60 million settlement from the LADWP. And we pay tribute to the celebrated LA drag performer Sir Lady Java, who took on the LAPD in the 60s when it tried to shut down her shows. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A 3.5 earthquake shook Malibu but was felt beyond. People in parts of the San Fernando Valley will get a payout following a years-long natural gas leak. The LA Zoo is getting hands-on to help out a few baby snakes. Plus, more.

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    An earthquake rattles Malibu; LADWP settles gas leak lawsuit with San Fernando Valley residents; The L.A. Zoo works to save protected rattlesnakes — The P.M. Edition
    A 3.5 earthquake shook Malibu but was felt beyond. People in parts of the San Fernando Valley will get a payout following a years-long natural gas leak. The LA Zoo is getting hands-on to help out a few baby snakes. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. county officials call for changes after a scathing audit of L.A.'s homeless services services. A close House race spanning L.A. and the O.C. is getting some national attention from supporters of President-elect Trump. We sit down with L.A. council-member elect Ysabel Jurado, who recently defeated incumbent Kevin de León in CD14.  Plus, more.

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    LA officials call for changes to LAHSA, 45th House race gets national attention, what L.A. councilmember-elect Ysabel Jurado has her sights set on for CD14— The A.M. Edition
    L.A. county officials call for changes after a scathing audit of L.A.'s homeless services services. A close House race spanning L.A. and the O.C. is getting some national attention from supporters of President-elect Trump. We sit down with L.A. council-member elect Ysabel Jurado, who recently defeated incumbent Kevin de León in CD14.  Plus, more.

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