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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 driver of the SUV that slammed into the Metro bus has been arrested on suspicion of murder. L.A. Unified leaders are looking into potentially closing some schools. How the L.A. mayor's race is exposing absences from both candidates on important meetings

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    SUV driver arrested for fatal Metro bus crash, LAUSD weighs school closures, Absences in mayors race— Afternoon Edition
    The driver of the SUV that slammed into the Metro bus has been arrested on suspicion of murder. L.A. Unified leaders are looking into potentially closing some schools. How the L.A. mayor's race is exposing absences from both candidates on important meetings

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    Chatsworth is hit with a pair of deadly tragedies: a fiery news chopper crash and a gruesome Metro bus accident. Plus, advocates demand a state of emergency over traffic deaths. And, more on Morning Edition.

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    Back-to-back Chatsworth tragedies, Demands for LA traffic emergency, Palisades rec center groundbreaking— Morning Edition
    Chatsworth is hit with a pair of deadly tragedies: a fiery news chopper crash and a gruesome Metro bus accident. Plus, advocates demand a state of emergency over traffic deaths. And, more on Morning Edition.

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    LA takes center stage at a congressional hearing about fraud in homelessness funding. Gov. Newsom signs bills requiring insurance to cover smoke damage. Concerns about bus funding for the 2028 Olympics. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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    Recapping Congress hearing on homelessness spending, Smoke damage bills signed, A snag in bus plans for 2028 Olympics — Evening Edition
    LA takes center stage at a congressional hearing about fraud in homelessness funding. Gov. Newsom signs bills requiring insurance to cover smoke damage. Concerns about bus funding for the 2028 Olympics. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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    Prosecutors will not seek the death penalty in the case against Nick Reiner who is accused of murdering his parents Rob and Michele Reiner. New research shows a federal film and TV tax credit could boost the US economy. Scientists are sounding the alarm about this winter's El Niño.

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    No death penalty in Nick Reiner case, Research projects federal film and TV tax credit to boost US economy, El Niño and other forces could lead to more coastal erosion —Afternoon Edition
    Prosecutors will not seek the death penalty in the case against Nick Reiner who is accused of murdering his parents Rob and Michele Reiner. New research shows a federal film and TV tax credit could boost the US economy. Scientists are sounding the alarm about this winter's El Niño.

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    It was a record-setting night at the Emmys. Homes in La Habra Heights are destroyed by a fast-moving brush fire. More houses are red tagged in Dana Point, and people trying to save their homes are frustrated with red tape. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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    History made at Emmys, Evacuations lifted in La Habra Heights, Dodgers clinch playoffs— Morning Edition
    It was a record-setting night at the Emmys. Homes in La Habra Heights are destroyed by a fast-moving brush fire. More houses are red tagged in Dana Point, and people trying to save their homes are frustrated with red tape. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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    A Congressional hearing tomorrow will focus on L-A's homelessness spending. Why Torrance schools wont' get A-C anytime soon. The Rams' new superstar needs knee surgery. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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    Congress hearing on LA homelessness $, AC in Torrance schools, Rams' new superstar surgery — Evening Edition
    A Congressional hearing tomorrow will focus on L-A's homelessness spending. Why Torrance schools wont' get A-C anytime soon. The Rams' new superstar needs knee surgery. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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    How the LAist newsroom is gearing up to cover the 2028 Olympics. A new oral history project captures stories in and around Koreatown. And the lineup for Stagecoach 2027 is out, we'll bring you a preview.

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    Countdown to 2028 Olympics, K-town digital archive, Stagecoach 2027 lineup— Afternoon Edition
    How the LAist newsroom is gearing up to cover the 2028 Olympics. A new oral history project captures stories in and around Koreatown. And the lineup for Stagecoach 2027 is out, we'll bring you a preview.

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    LA County warns that a Paramount exodus from California would cripple the state. SoCal Congressmen demand an emergency House session to pass A.I. safeguards. The owner of the Clippers apologizes and says he'll accept his fate in the NBA salary cap scandal. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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    Paramount exodus warning, SoCal lawmakers demand A.I. safeguards, Steve Ballmer apologizes— Morning Edition
    LA County warns that a Paramount exodus from California would cripple the state. SoCal Congressmen demand an emergency House session to pass A.I. safeguards. The owner of the Clippers apologizes and says he'll accept his fate in the NBA salary cap scandal. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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