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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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    LAPD has booked the man accused of driving into a protest yesterday for reckless driving. The state bar moves to discipline a powerful L.A. eviction attorney. The Trevor Project is celebrates a multi-million dollar gift after federal funding cuts last year. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    LAPD books U-Haul protest driver, LA eviction attorney faces discipline, Trevor Project celebrates $45 million gift — Evening Edition
    LAPD has booked the man accused of driving into a protest yesterday for reckless driving. The state bar moves to discipline a powerful L.A. eviction attorney. The Trevor Project is celebrates a multi-million dollar gift after federal funding cuts last year. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    How you can register for the 2028 L-A Olympics this week. The preservationists fighting for the burnt down Hollywood Center Motel. And for Climate Monday, we talk with LAist science reporter Jacob Margolis on what it means that California is drought free for the first time in 25 years.

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    LA Olympics tickets registration opens, Advocates fight for destroyed Hollywood motel, CA is drought free for the first time in decades — Afternoon Edition
    How you can register for the 2028 L-A Olympics this week. The preservationists fighting for the burnt down Hollywood Center Motel. And for Climate Monday, we talk with LAist science reporter Jacob Margolis on what it means that California is drought free for the first time in 25 years.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Over 500 janitors who worked at Cheesecake Factory restaurants between 2014 and 2017 are owed back wages, but the state can't find them. A new UC Davis study finds that 2020's wildfires led to a smaller crop of one of California's biggest exports: nuts. And a celebration of a different nut, one of the staples of Southern California Cuisine: donuts. Plus, more.

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    Officials trying to locate janitors for wage theft case; Study says wildfires hurt California agriculture; A love letter to LA's donut shops — The Sunday Edition
    Over 500 janitors who worked at Cheesecake Factory restaurants between 2014 and 2017 are owed back wages, but the state can't find them. A new UC Davis study finds that 2020's wildfires led to a smaller crop of one of California's biggest exports: nuts. And a celebration of a different nut, one of the staples of Southern California Cuisine: donuts. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    What does the appointment of LAPD chief Jim McDonnell mean for the city? UCLA has offered a proposal the school hopes will allow it to continue leasing their baseball stadium on the West LA Veterans' Affairs campus. A judge ordered them to vacate last month. And we bring you the story of one Dodger do-gooder who hands out the balls he catches to kids - find out the personal reason he does that. Plus, more.

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    About LAPD's new chief; UCLA offers proposal to stay in baseball stadium on VA campus; Why one Dodger fan gives the balls he catches to kids
    What does the appointment of LAPD chief Jim McDonnell mean for the city? UCLA has offered a proposal the school hopes will allow it to continue leasing their baseball stadium on the West LA Veterans' Affairs campus. A judge ordered them to vacate last month. And we bring you the story of one Dodger do-gooder who hands out the balls he catches to kids - find out the personal reason he does that. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Correspondent Frank Stoltze explains what Jim McDonnell's appointment may mean for policing in Los Angeles. We explore why so many races on the November ballot are unopposed. Food editor Gab Chabrán tells us about his favorite L.A. hotdog. Plus, more.

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    Mayor Bass names new LAPD chief; Many LA County candidates are running unopposed; Why Oki Dog is a classic LA hot dog— The P.M. Edition
    Correspondent Frank Stoltze explains what Jim McDonnell's appointment may mean for policing in Los Angeles. We explore why so many races on the November ballot are unopposed. Food editor Gab Chabrán tells us about his favorite L.A. hotdog. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Governor Newsom is cracking down on Norwalk over the city's ban on homeless shelters. L.A. prosecutors are reviewing new evidence in the case of the Menendez brothers. The "King of Soul" gets some respect today. Plus more. 

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    Gov. Newsom cracks down on Norwalk, Menendez Brothers case update, Ottis Redding gets a star— The A.M. Edition
    Governor Newsom is cracking down on Norwalk over the city's ban on homeless shelters. L.A. prosecutors are reviewing new evidence in the case of the Menendez brothers. The "King of Soul" gets some respect today. Plus more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Gov. Newsom escalates the battle with the city of Norwalk over its ban on new homeless shelters. Thousands of Kaiser mental health care workers say they're overworked. Californians will see a credit on their electric bills this month. Plus, more.

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    Newsom takes away Norwalk's right to ban housing projects; Kaiser mental health workers threaten to strike; State "climate credit" coming your way— The P.M. Edition
    Gov. Newsom escalates the battle with the city of Norwalk over its ban on new homeless shelters. Thousands of Kaiser mental health care workers say they're overworked. Californians will see a credit on their electric bills this month. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L-A is spending millions homelessness and not all of it is being properly accounted for according to auditors. Broadcaster Fernando Valenzuela steps away from the booth to focus on his health. “Climate credits” are here to make your October energy bill a little lighter. Plus, more.


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    Audit shows where unhoused funding is directed, Valenzuela steps away, Climate credits for your energy bill — The A.M. Edition
    L-A is spending millions homelessness and not all of it is being properly accounted for according to auditors. Broadcaster Fernando Valenzuela steps away from the booth to focus on his health. “Climate credits” are here to make your October energy bill a little lighter. Plus, more.


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  • The L.A. Report
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    An auditor says the millions the city is spending isn't trickling down to all those living on the streets. Land movement under Rancho Palos Verdes is still moving 80 times faster than in 2022. A new trash collection aquatic robot in Long Beach needs a name. Plus, more.

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    Auditors raise questions about LA homeless services; Land movement slowing slightly in Rancho Palos Verdes; How a "Jellyfishbot" is cleaning the Long Beach marina— The P.M. Edition
    An auditor says the millions the city is spending isn't trickling down to all those living on the streets. Land movement under Rancho Palos Verdes is still moving 80 times faster than in 2022. A new trash collection aquatic robot in Long Beach needs a name. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Guess who's turning in some of those kids who have allegedly taken part in all those 7-11 robberies? It's Clean Air day which could mean free rides on several people movers. We'll check in on the boys in blue as they head to the playoffs. Plus more.

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    Flash mob 7-11 robberies update, Clean Air day means free public transit, Dodgers check-in — The A.M. Edition
    Guess who's turning in some of those kids who have allegedly taken part in all those 7-11 robberies? It's Clean Air day which could mean free rides on several people movers. We'll check in on the boys in blue as they head to the playoffs. Plus more.

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