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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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    Santa Ana winds arrive tonight in Southern California putting trees in wet soil from last week’s storm at risk of falling. The 5 freeway is open and shelter in place orders are lifted after a gas pipe ruptured in the Castaic area yesterday. Bandfest gives Angelenos a preview of the Rose Parade’s world renowned marching bands. Plus, more.

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    Santa Ana wind hazards, Castaic gas leak, Bandfest comes to Pasadena  — Sunday Edition
    Santa Ana winds arrive tonight in Southern California putting trees in wet soil from last week’s storm at risk of falling. The 5 freeway is open and shelter in place orders are lifted after a gas pipe ruptured in the Castaic area yesterday. Bandfest gives Angelenos a preview of the Rose Parade’s world renowned marching bands. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    RV residents in LA are demanding the City hit the brakes on removing abandoned RVs. Santa Ana winds hit Sunday with more rain in store for New Year's Eve. The Western Monarch Butterfly count begins today and scientists are on the hunt for a rare butterfly. Plus, more.

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    RV disposal legal dispute, A wet New Year, The Monarch Butterfly count kicks off — Saturday Edition
    RV residents in LA are demanding the City hit the brakes on removing abandoned RVs. Santa Ana winds hit Sunday with more rain in store for New Year's Eve. The Western Monarch Butterfly count begins today and scientists are on the hunt for a rare butterfly. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Big Bear's famous bald eagle couple are getting ready to nest. For Thanksgiving, animal advocates want you to consider cuddling a turkey. We'll talk about the magic behind Stranger Things Season five.

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    Big Bear bald eagles ready to nest, Cuddle a turkey this Thanksgiving, Behind the magic of 'Stranger Things'— Afternoon Edition
    Big Bear's famous bald eagle couple are getting ready to nest. For Thanksgiving, animal advocates want you to consider cuddling a turkey. We'll talk about the magic behind Stranger Things Season five.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A Boyle Heights hospital is making some changes after reports that ICE is interfering with patient care. A Pasadena couple has become the first Eaton Fire survivors to move into their rebuilt home, and they're already welcoming visitors. LA.’s old residential hotels are on the frontlines of the fight against homelessness, and they're operating at a loss. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Anti-ICE outcry causes changes at Boyle Heights hospital, 1st Eaton Fire survivors to move into rebuilt home, Residential hotels' bleak financial outlook— Morning Edition
    A Boyle Heights hospital is making some changes after reports that ICE is interfering with patient care. A Pasadena couple has become the first Eaton Fire survivors to move into their rebuilt home, and they're already welcoming visitors. LA.’s old residential hotels are on the frontlines of the fight against homelessness, and they're operating at a loss. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Inside the financial peril at the residential hotels that offer L.A.'s housing of last resort. L.A. County supervisor Janice Hahn is criticizing the handling of emergency alerts during the fire at the Port of L.A. A U.S. citizen shot in Ontario by federal agents pleaded not guilty in court yesterday. 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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    Financial peril at LA housing of last resort, Port of LA emergency alerts slammed, US citizen shot by federal agents pleads not guilty — Evening Edition
    Inside the financial peril at the residential hotels that offer L.A.'s housing of last resort. L.A. County supervisor Janice Hahn is criticizing the handling of emergency alerts during the fire at the Port of L.A. A U.S. citizen shot in Ontario by federal agents pleaded not guilty in court yesterday. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    How you can include your kids in Thanksgiving meal prep. Plus, federal investigators are probing a multi-million dollar property deal paid for by L.A. taxpayers. 

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    Tips to include your kids in Thanksgiving meal prep, Feds investigate multi-million property deal in LA— Afternoon Edition
    How you can include your kids in Thanksgiving meal prep. Plus, federal investigators are probing a multi-million dollar property deal paid for by L.A. taxpayers. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    There's a secretive property deal - paid for by LA taxpayers - that's now under federal investigation. There's a water emergency in one Ventura neighborhood, because gasoline is in the tap. Angelinos push for mandated mobility upgrades. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Investigation into secret LA property deal, Water emergency in Ventura, Mobility upgrade hearings— Morning Edition
    There's a secretive property deal - paid for by LA taxpayers - that's now under federal investigation. There's a water emergency in one Ventura neighborhood, because gasoline is in the tap. Angelinos push for mandated mobility upgrades. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Newport Beach voters will decide whether or not to allow for far fewer homes to be built. SEIU California president David Huerta has been arraigned on charges of obstructing an ICE operation. Where you can soon find fast and affordable internet in L.A. County. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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    Newport Beach to vote on building fewer homes, Labor leader arraigned for obstructing ICE, Fast and affordable internet comes to more of LA — Evening Edition
    Newport Beach voters will decide whether or not to allow for far fewer homes to be built. SEIU California president David Huerta has been arraigned on charges of obstructing an ICE operation. Where you can soon find fast and affordable internet in L.A. County. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Officials are still counting ballots for Prop 50. Also on Prop 50, how one SoCal district is changing under the state's new Congressional maps. And Santa is coming to town. 

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    Latest on Prop 50, Race for District 41, Santa's coming to town — Afternoon Edition
    Officials are still counting ballots for Prop 50. Also on Prop 50, how one SoCal district is changing under the state's new Congressional maps. And Santa is coming to town. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Thanksgiving travel season is here, and one route could take four hours! A new tracking system will document claims of misconduct by federal immigration agents. The leader of California's largest union heads to court over his role protesting ICE. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Thanksgiving travel, Immigration agent misconduct tracker, CA union leader in court— Morning Edition
    The Thanksgiving travel season is here, and one route could take four hours! A new tracking system will document claims of misconduct by federal immigration agents. The leader of California's largest union heads to court over his role protesting ICE. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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