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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 L.A. Report
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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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    More rain is on the way for SoCal. The family of an Eaton fire victim says evacuation software drew warning zones arbitrarily. Now, they're suing. The feds say there's no way the man accused of starting the Palisades Fire should be released on bail. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    More rain in forecast, Eaton Fire alert lawsuit, Palisades Fire suspect bail hearing— Morning Edition
    More rain is on the way for SoCal. The family of an Eaton fire victim says evacuation software drew warning zones arbitrarily. Now, they're suing. The feds say there's no way the man accused of starting the Palisades Fire should be released on bail. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    This might be the rainiest November on record, as LAist science reporter Jacob Margolis explains. We take you into the battle over control of the USA surfing team. A plan to exempt Pacific Palisades homeowners from the city's "mansion tax." 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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    This week's rain could break records, USA Surfing's Olympics turf war, Mansion tax fire relief — Evening Edition
    This might be the rainiest November on record, as LAist science reporter Jacob Margolis explains. We take you into the battle over control of the USA surfing team. A plan to exempt Pacific Palisades homeowners from the city's "mansion tax." 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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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Union Station Homeless Services says its facing a turkey shortage ahead of Thanksgiving. A new park in South Gate has become a model for water conservation and green space in SoCal. A social club dedicated to appreciating local diners. 

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    Turkey shortage for local homeless services org, Urban Orchard: South Gate's newest park, Diner Preservation Society— Afternoon Edition
    The Union Station Homeless Services says its facing a turkey shortage ahead of Thanksgiving. A new park in South Gate has become a model for water conservation and green space in SoCal. A social club dedicated to appreciating local diners. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The weekend barrage is over, but more rain is on the way. Thousands of UC employees are hitting the picket lines. A Temecula man is arrested for pointing a gun at a teen, and neighbors say he's an ICE agent. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    More SoCal rain on the way, UC employee strike, Suspected ICE agent arrested in Temecula— Morning Edition
    The weekend barrage is over, but more rain is on the way. Thousands of UC employees are hitting the picket lines. A Temecula man is arrested for pointing a gun at a teen, and neighbors say he's an ICE agent. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The weekend storm ends today, but a new round of storms are on their way to L.A. The beloved house from The Brady Bunch could soon become an official L.A. monument. UCSB and a record company team up to release thousands of historical recordings to the public. Plus, more.

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    More rain entire week, The Brady Bunch house, Free vintage American songs — Sunday Edition
    The weekend storm ends today, but a new round of storms are on their way to L.A. The beloved house from The Brady Bunch could soon become an official L.A. monument. UCSB and a record company team up to release thousands of historical recordings to the public. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Half an inch to an inch and half of rain fell in Los Angeles yesterday, but the worst of this weekend's storm hits today. There's a club for preserving Southern California’s beloved diners and classic eateries. The quest to find a beloved Chinese street snack in Southern California. Plus, more.

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    Heavy rain continues, Preserving diners in SoCal, Chinese crepes in SGV — Saturday Edition
    Half an inch to an inch and half of rain fell in Los Angeles yesterday, but the worst of this weekend's storm hits today. There's a club for preserving Southern California’s beloved diners and classic eateries. The quest to find a beloved Chinese street snack in Southern California. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A federal judge finds an LA homelessness program was fraudulently funded. Tonight's storm prompts evacuation orders in high risk burn scars. Forecasters use a lot of official terms when there's a flood risk, we're explaining exactly what they mean. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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    Evacuation orders amid rainstorm, Nonprofit fraudulently funded, New urban park in LA — Evening Edition
    A federal judge finds an LA homelessness program was fraudulently funded. Tonight's storm prompts evacuation orders in high risk burn scars. Forecasters use a lot of official terms when there's a flood risk, we're explaining exactly what they mean. 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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  • The L.A. Report
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    Why LA County's winding down its free laptop loan program. For Food Friday we'll dig into a rare mushroom being served in LA's Koreatown.  And Bad Bunny takes home the biggest prize at the Latin Grammys.

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    Free county laptop loan program to end, Korean mushrooms, Bad Bunny wins big at the Latin Grammys— Afternoon Edition
    Why LA County's winding down its free laptop loan program. For Food Friday we'll dig into a rare mushroom being served in LA's Koreatown.  And Bad Bunny takes home the biggest prize at the Latin Grammys.

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