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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 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 4:38
    L.A. County is considering a sales tax to counteract federal funding cuts. It hasn't felt like winter in SoCal lately, but that'll change for a few days this week. We have the scoop on this year's local wildflower season. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    LA County weighs sales tax, Rain in this week's forecast, Is a superbloom in store? — Evening Edition
    L.A. County is considering a sales tax to counteract federal funding cuts. It hasn't felt like winter in SoCal lately, but that'll change for a few days this week. We have the scoop on this year's local wildflower season. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:59
    We'll break down L.A. County's plan to tackle longer, deadlier heatwaves. A beloved L.A. taco stand made a surprise cameo at the Superbowl halftime show. And Los Angeles is officially on the clock for Superbowl LXI.


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    LA County plan to tackle deadly heatwaves, About that Villa's Taco cameo in the Superbowl, Countdown begins for LA Superbowl LXI— Afternoon Edition
    We'll break down L.A. County's plan to tackle longer, deadlier heatwaves. A beloved L.A. taco stand made a surprise cameo at the Superbowl halftime show. And Los Angeles is officially on the clock for Superbowl LXI.


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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:00
    New evidence suggests that power lines operated by SoCal Edison were live and sparking new fires in Altadena days after the Eaton fire started. L.A. city leaders vote today on extending eviction protections to people who lost income during the wildfires. Emmy-nominated actress-producer Mindy Kaling gets her star Hollywood Star. Plus, more.

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    NPR investigation suggests SoCal Edison lines sparked new fires after Eaton fire, LA eviction protections, Mindy Kaling gets Hollywood Star— The A.M. Edition
    New evidence suggests that power lines operated by SoCal Edison were live and sparking new fires in Altadena days after the Eaton fire started. L.A. city leaders vote today on extending eviction protections to people who lost income during the wildfires. Emmy-nominated actress-producer Mindy Kaling gets her star Hollywood Star. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:50
    The Pasadena neighborhood Hastings Ranch hosted a block party today for survivors of the Eaton Fires. You can now get a ticket of up to $300 for parking in some L.A. bus lanes. And Shohei Ohtani is once again pitching, or at least practicing for the next season. Plus, more.

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    Hastings Ranch holds block party; Bus lane enforcement begins; Ohtani practices his pitch — The P.M. Edition
    The Pasadena neighborhood Hastings Ranch hosted a block party today for survivors of the Eaton Fires. You can now get a ticket of up to $300 for parking in some L.A. bus lanes. And Shohei Ohtani is once again pitching, or at least practicing for the next season. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:00
    Hundreds of dump trucks will carry debris through Altadena to kick off phase two of the Eaton fire cleanup. The postponed Los Angeles Homeless count finally begins this week. A new mural pays tribute to Kobe Bryant and Lakers newcomer Luka Doncic. Plus, more.

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    The second phase of Eaton fire cleanup starts today, Los Angeles homeless count takes place this week, A new Luka Dončić mural in mid-city  — The A.M. Edition
    Hundreds of dump trucks will carry debris through Altadena to kick off phase two of the Eaton fire cleanup. The postponed Los Angeles Homeless count finally begins this week. A new mural pays tribute to Kobe Bryant and Lakers newcomer Luka Doncic. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 12:21
    The homeless count starts this week, after it was delayed by the LA fires. We hear from an Altadena resident on rebuilding community through running. And a Chinese stand-up comedy scene blossoms in L.A. 

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    Homeless count starts, Parking tickets for bus lane violations, Chinese stand-up comedy in the SGV
    The homeless count starts this week, after it was delayed by the LA fires. We hear from an Altadena resident on rebuilding community through running. And a Chinese stand-up comedy scene blossoms in L.A. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 12:55
    Two quakes struck the Malibu area, no damage or injury reported. The long journey to bring a seminal play about a Khmer Rouge refugee to Los Angeles stage. Volunteers race against time to save pieces of Altadena's architectural history after the Eaton Fire, and more.

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    Quakes struck near Malibu, Altadena volunteers race against time to 'save the tiles,' and more
    Two quakes struck the Malibu area, no damage or injury reported. The long journey to bring a seminal play about a Khmer Rouge refugee to Los Angeles stage. Volunteers race against time to save pieces of Altadena's architectural history after the Eaton Fire, and more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:15
    Most evacuation orders for yesterday's rainstorms have now been lifted. Rancho Palos Verdes' investment to slow land movement appears to have worked. And we have a last-minute Valentine's Day idea from an expert chocolate maker. Plus, more.

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    Evacuation orders lifted; RPV land movement success; Last-minute Valentine's Day ideas — The P.M. Edition
    Most evacuation orders for yesterday's rainstorms have now been lifted. Rancho Palos Verdes' investment to slow land movement appears to have worked. And we have a last-minute Valentine's Day idea from an expert chocolate maker. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:18
    The SoCal's storm moved through -- we'll take a look at the damage. Evacuation warnings are still in place for all recent burn scar areas in the city of L.A. until this afternoon. Looking for last minute V-day dinner? How about a food truck? Plus more. 

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    Mud slides and debris flow: aftermath of LA storm, Last minute V-Day dinner ideas — The A.M. Edition
    The SoCal's storm moved through -- we'll take a look at the damage. Evacuation warnings are still in place for all recent burn scar areas in the city of L.A. until this afternoon. Looking for last minute V-day dinner? How about a food truck? Plus more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:46
    Officials across L.A. and Orange Counties are bracing for mud and debris flows. Runner's groups in Altadena are taking steps to rebuild community. UCLA has suspended two pro-Palestinian groups due to alleged vandalism and harassment. Plus, more.

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    Evacuation orders near SoCal burn scars; Runners rebound in Altadena; UCLA suspends pro-Palestinian groups — The P.M. Edition
    Officials across L.A. and Orange Counties are bracing for mud and debris flows. Runner's groups in Altadena are taking steps to rebuild community. UCLA has suspended two pro-Palestinian groups due to alleged vandalism and harassment. Plus, more.

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