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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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    We hear from protesters at yesterday’s “ICE Out For Good” protests that took place across Los Angeles -- more are planned today. A beloved Long Beach bookstore needs a new home -- or risks closing. The story of a cafe opened by the Downtown Women's Center, which helps women to transition out of homelessness. Plus, more.

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    Voices from ICE protests, LBC bookstore needs new home, Skid Row cafe helps women in need — Sunday Edition
    We hear from protesters at yesterday’s “ICE Out For Good” protests that took place across Los Angeles -- more are planned today. A beloved Long Beach bookstore needs a new home -- or risks closing. The story of a cafe opened by the Downtown Women's Center, which helps women to transition out of homelessness. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Strong Santa Ana winds are expected to hit their peak today, but will stick around until early next week. Protests against the fatal ICE shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Good are planned across Southern California this weekend. The history of the Hollywood Center Motel, which largely burned down in a fire this week. Plus, more.

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    The Santa Anas are staying, ICE shooting protests, Hollywood Center Motel history — Saturday Edition
    Strong Santa Ana winds are expected to hit their peak today, but will stick around until early next week. Protests against the fatal ICE shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Good are planned across Southern California this weekend. The history of the Hollywood Center Motel, which largely burned down in a fire this week. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A federal judge is demanding L.A. officials find housing for unhoused veterans before winter. Newly sworn-in LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell is promising the department will not cooperate with President-elect Donald Trump's plan to use local police for mass deportations. Star Trek fans spent $3.6 million dollars on props and costumes at an auction this weekend. Plus, more.

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    Federal judge demands LA to move unhoused veterans off the streets, LA's new police chief says his officers won't aid Trump's deportation plans, Star Trek fans bid millions at weekend auction— The A.M. Edition
    A federal judge is demanding L.A. officials find housing for unhoused veterans before winter. Newly sworn-in LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell is promising the department will not cooperate with President-elect Donald Trump's plan to use local police for mass deportations. Star Trek fans spent $3.6 million dollars on props and costumes at an auction this weekend. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Bomb threats have been made over the last couple days to ballot counting operations in Orange County, Riverside County and Los Angeles County. In Southern California, some Kaiser patients are showing their support for striking mental health workers. We stop by a program that’s teaching kids on the southeast side of LA County how to build a radio for free. Plus, more.

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    Bomb threats affect vote counting; Kaiser strike enters fourth week; Inside a free SELA radio workshop for kids — The Sunday Edition
    Bomb threats have been made over the last couple days to ballot counting operations in Orange County, Riverside County and Los Angeles County. In Southern California, some Kaiser patients are showing their support for striking mental health workers. We stop by a program that’s teaching kids on the southeast side of LA County how to build a radio for free. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Kevin de Leon will be replaced on the city council by Ysabel Jurado, a progressive tenants rights attorney. The California Air Resources Board voted to tighten its carbon emissions standards for oil producers yesterday, a move that is likely to raise gas prices statewide. And a protest downtown aims to codify protections in law to make L.A. a sanctuary city. Plus, more.

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    Kevin de Leon concedes to Ysabel Jurado; New environmental rules could affect gas prices; Protest in DTLA for immigrants' rights — The Saturday Edition
    Kevin de Leon will be replaced on the city council by Ysabel Jurado, a progressive tenants rights attorney. The California Air Resources Board voted to tighten its carbon emissions standards for oil producers yesterday, a move that is likely to raise gas prices statewide. And a protest downtown aims to codify protections in law to make L.A. a sanctuary city. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. housing leaders want to change the formula on how to calculate rent increases. David Wagner reports. Crews battling the Mountain Fire take advantage of calmer winds. New details emerge about last month's deadly Catalina plane crash. Plus, more.

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    L.A. City Housing leaders recommend rent control changes; Slow and steady progress on the Mountain Fire; Catalina plane crash — The P.M. Edition
    L.A. housing leaders want to change the formula on how to calculate rent increases. David Wagner reports. Crews battling the Mountain Fire take advantage of calmer winds. New details emerge about last month's deadly Catalina plane crash. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The damaging mountain fire has burned more than 20,000 acres, is about seven percent contained now. Today is the last day that residents whose homes have been affected by land movement in Rancho Palos Verdes can apply for a buyout. Highland park has an excellent sandwich scene -- we check it out. Plus more.

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    Destructive Mountain Fire continues to burn in Ventura County, deadline day for RPV landowners hoping to get a buyout, Food Friday: sandwich crawl through Highland Park— The A.M. Edition
    The damaging mountain fire has burned more than 20,000 acres, is about seven percent contained now. Today is the last day that residents whose homes have been affected by land movement in Rancho Palos Verdes can apply for a buyout. Highland park has an excellent sandwich scene -- we check it out. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Mountain Fire in Ventura County grows to 20,000 acres as dangerous winds batter the region. Jill Replogle updates us on the asbestos clean-up as Tustin marks one year since the hangar fire. The clock is ticking on home buyouts in RPV. Plus, more.

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    Mountain Fire burns over 20,000 acres; Tustin hangar fire clean up continues; Rancho Palos Verdes buyout deadline approaches — The P.M. Edition
    The Mountain Fire in Ventura County grows to 20,000 acres as dangerous winds batter the region. Jill Replogle updates us on the asbestos clean-up as Tustin marks one year since the hangar fire. The clock is ticking on home buyouts in RPV. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Mountain Fire is roaring through Ventura County, with more than 14,000 acres burned and zero percent containment. Voters in O.C. weighed in on key ballot measures this election. Hundreds gathered for a funeral mass at the Cathedral in downtown L.A. to pay their respects to Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela. Plus, more.

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    Mountain fire burns homes in Ventura County, checking controversial ballot measures in the OC, Dodgers fans say goodbye to a legend — The A.M. Edition
    The Mountain Fire is roaring through Ventura County, with more than 14,000 acres burned and zero percent containment. Voters in O.C. weighed in on key ballot measures this election. Hundreds gathered for a funeral mass at the Cathedral in downtown L.A. to pay their respects to Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A fast moving wildfire near Moorpark in Ventura County has caused injuries and forced  evacuations. LA voters oust DA George Gascon and approve tough-on-crime Prop 36. Looking ahead to a second Trump administration. Plus, more.

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    Fueled by Santa Anas, Mountain Fire threatens Ventura County; SoCal election results continue to roll in; What a second Trump term means for immigrant communities — The P.M. Edition
    A fast moving wildfire near Moorpark in Ventura County has caused injuries and forced  evacuations. LA voters oust DA George Gascon and approve tough-on-crime Prop 36. Looking ahead to a second Trump administration. Plus, more.

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