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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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Listen 6:25Evacuation orders have been lifted in Malibu as crews make steady progress on the Franklin Fire. Disney will have to fork over $233 million dollars to settle a wage theft lawsuit. A famous jacket from Grease exceeds expectations at a Hollywood auction this weekend. Plus, more.
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Firefighters make progress on the Franklin Fire in Malibu, Disney to settle a $233 million wage theft lawsuit, famous jacket from Grease sold at Hollywood auction — The A.M. EditionEvacuation orders have been lifted in Malibu as crews make steady progress on the Franklin Fire. Disney will have to fork over $233 million dollars to settle a wage theft lawsuit. A famous jacket from Grease exceeds expectations at a Hollywood auction this weekend. Plus, more.
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Listen 9:23As President-elect Trump prepares to take office again, some programs for the unhoused that use Medi-Cal dollars could be in jeopardy. One L.A. County company thinks converting diesel trucks to electric could help bring in the future of clean fleets in California. And no gatekeeping over here: We share the secret of where in Southern California you can get a perfect sunset shot (and it's a new spot). Plus, more.
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Future of some unhoused services in question; Converting diesel to electric; SoCal's perfect sunset spot — The Sunday EditionAs President-elect Trump prepares to take office again, some programs for the unhoused that use Medi-Cal dollars could be in jeopardy. One L.A. County company thinks converting diesel trucks to electric could help bring in the future of clean fleets in California. And no gatekeeping over here: We share the secret of where in Southern California you can get a perfect sunset shot (and it's a new spot). Plus, more.
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Listen 8:30In California, insurers have been dropping coverage for homeowners in wildfire areas, but new state rules are trying to turn the tide. AI is a sticking point for animators, who are voting on a new contract this month. It's normal to see film crews turn the city into somewhere else in the country. Today we shout out recent productions where L.A. gets to shine as itself. Plus, more.
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Updated insurance rules hope to win back insurers; Animators debate use of AI in proposed contract; Looking back at L.A. on screen this year — The Saturday EditionIn California, insurers have been dropping coverage for homeowners in wildfire areas, but new state rules are trying to turn the tide. AI is a sticking point for animators, who are voting on a new contract this month. It's normal to see film crews turn the city into somewhere else in the country. Today we shout out recent productions where L.A. gets to shine as itself. Plus, more.
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Listen 7:34Harmful chemicals are showing up more in people who live in certain L.A. neighborhoods. Kaiser workers say some mental health services are getting cancelled. We try LA's eggnog offerings so you don't have to. Plus, more.
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There are more 'forever chemicals' in certain LA neighborhoods; Kaiser mental health strike nears 2 months; Where to drink eggnog in LA– The P.M. EditionHarmful chemicals are showing up more in people who live in certain L.A. neighborhoods. Kaiser workers say some mental health services are getting cancelled. We try LA's eggnog offerings so you don't have to. Plus, more.
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Listen 6:50L.A. County's probation department says it will keep Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall open, blowing past a deadline to vacate hundreds of young people. CA DMV is recalling a set of license plates mocking the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. A motorized, musical favorite from the 1960s could soon get a remake. Plus, more.
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Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall will stay open despite state order, DMV responds to license plates mocking Oct. 7th attack, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang could get a remake– The A.M. EditionL.A. County's probation department says it will keep Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall open, blowing past a deadline to vacate hundreds of young people. CA DMV is recalling a set of license plates mocking the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. A motorized, musical favorite from the 1960s could soon get a remake. Plus, more.
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Listen 7:17Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey blew a deadline to move youths from the facility. The Franklin Fire in Malibu has taken a turn for the better with the help of the community. LA held its annual Burial of the Unclaimed Dead ceremony today. Plus, more.
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LA juvenile hall stays open despite order; Franklin Fire is 20% contained; L.A. honors people who were unclaimed after death – The P.M. EditionLos Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey blew a deadline to move youths from the facility. The Franklin Fire in Malibu has taken a turn for the better with the help of the community. LA held its annual Burial of the Unclaimed Dead ceremony today. Plus, more.
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Listen 6:47Hate crimes rose 45% from 2022 to 2023, with most motivated by race or religion. The Franklin Fire burning in Malibu is now 7% contained and has torn through more than 4,000 acres. It’s been days since the fall of the Assad regime and Syrians in Southern California are continuing to celebrate. Plus, more.
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Hate crimes up in LA, a check in on the Franklin Fire, SoCal's Syrian community reflects days after fall of the Assad regime– The A.M. EditionHate crimes rose 45% from 2022 to 2023, with most motivated by race or religion. The Franklin Fire burning in Malibu is now 7% contained and has torn through more than 4,000 acres. It’s been days since the fall of the Assad regime and Syrians in Southern California are continuing to celebrate. Plus, more.
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Listen 6:58The fire in Malibu has grown to 4,000 acres. A new report says L.A. has overspent by $300 million in the first 4 months of the fiscal year. LA Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney is already preparing for next season after winning the MLS Championship. Plus, more.
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Franklin Fire containment grows; The City of LA is overspending; LA Galaxy coach looks ahead after championship win, – The P.M. EditionThe fire in Malibu has grown to 4,000 acres. A new report says L.A. has overspent by $300 million in the first 4 months of the fiscal year. LA Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney is already preparing for next season after winning the MLS Championship. Plus, more.
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