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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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    California and the Trump Administration get set to square off in court over law enforcement mask bans. ICE agents are accused of blinding a protester in Santa Ana. Ticket registration opens for the 2028 Olympics in LA. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    CA vs Trump Admin over law enforcement mask bans, ICE agent accused of blinding Santa Ana protester, 2028 Olympics ticket draw opens— Morning Edition
    California and the Trump Administration get set to square off in court over law enforcement mask bans. ICE agents are accused of blinding a protester in Santa Ana. Ticket registration opens for the 2028 Olympics in LA. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LAFD's fire chief weighs on balancing accountability for the LA fires with moving forward from them. L.A.'s city council wants clarity on the federal government's role in the 2028 Olympics. Lady Gaga's playing a surprise concert in LA tomorrow night. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    New LAFD on 'catchup' during LA fires, City council wants clarity on LA28 games, Lady Gaga's intimate LA show — Evening Edition
    LAFD's fire chief weighs on balancing accountability for the LA fires with moving forward from them. L.A.'s city council wants clarity on the federal government's role in the 2028 Olympics. Lady Gaga's playing a surprise concert in LA tomorrow night. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Inland SoCal expected to swelter in triple digit temperatures. LA leaders today consider a proposal to renovate the Convention Center before the Summer Olympics. A first look at some of the exhibits at Endeavour's new home in Exposition Park.

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    SoCal heatwave intensifies; LA Convention Center expansion; Endeavour’s new home more than halfway done — The A.M. Edition
    Inland SoCal expected to swelter in triple digit temperatures. LA leaders today consider a proposal to renovate the Convention Center before the Summer Olympics. A first look at some of the exhibits at Endeavour's new home in Exposition Park.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. says it housed more people last year than ever before, but homelessness numbers remain flat. UC Irvine scientists are studying what we'll face in a prolonged drought. A black bear in La Canada-Flintridge was euthanized after repeatedly visiting homes. Plus, more.

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    Why LA isn't making a dent in homelessness; How scientists are preparing for future droughts; Wildlife officials euthanize "Sugar" the bear — The P.M. Edition
    L.A. says it housed more people last year than ever before, but homelessness numbers remain flat. UC Irvine scientists are studying what we'll face in a prolonged drought. A black bear in La Canada-Flintridge was euthanized after repeatedly visiting homes. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Forecasters are eyeing fire weather conditions amid a week-long heatwave. LA program that partnered fire and mental health responders for some 911 calls ends. Overnight camping is available at five LA County parks through August. 

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    SoCal faces triple-digit heatwave this week; LA mental health pilot program ends; Summer sleepovers in LA County's parks — The A.M. Edition
    Forecasters are eyeing fire weather conditions amid a week-long heatwave. LA program that partnered fire and mental health responders for some 911 calls ends. Overnight camping is available at five LA County parks through August. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Huntington Beach city leaders debate whether to fight state law which demands more housing be built. Some LA County parks open up to overnight camping this summer. And the author of the book Sand Rush tells the history of how LA’s beaches physically came to be, from moving the sand itself to the shore to the political influencers advocating for their preservation. Plus, more.

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    Huntington Beach debates housing law challenge, camping in LA County parks, and the "Sand Rush" to LA's beaches — The Sunday Edition
    Huntington Beach city leaders debate whether to fight state law which demands more housing be built. Some LA County parks open up to overnight camping this summer. And the author of the book Sand Rush tells the history of how LA’s beaches physically came to be, from moving the sand itself to the shore to the political influencers advocating for their preservation. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Ventura Pier reopens to the public after a year and a half. A famous New York Jewish deli imports its famous pastrami sandwiches to West Hollywood today -- and today only. A local beach camp for siblings of children with special needs and chronic illness facilitates fun in the sun paired with deep conversations with one another. Plus, more.

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    Ventura Pier reopens, New York pastrami in West Hollywood, and surf camps for siblings of people with disabilities — The Saturday Edition
    The Ventura Pier reopens to the public after a year and a half. A famous New York Jewish deli imports its famous pastrami sandwiches to West Hollywood today -- and today only. A local beach camp for siblings of children with special needs and chronic illness facilitates fun in the sun paired with deep conversations with one another. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The numbers from LA County’s tally of unhoused Angelenos show progress. A U.S. Supreme Court decision clears a path to make it legal to criminalize homelessness. Federal funding for home internet service for L.A. Unified students ends soon. Plus, more.

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    The number of people living on LA's streets has declined, SCOTUS says its legal to ban sleeping outside, Funding that gives LA students internet is running out — The P.M. Edition
    The numbers from LA County’s tally of unhoused Angelenos show progress. A U.S. Supreme Court decision clears a path to make it legal to criminalize homelessness. Federal funding for home internet service for L.A. Unified students ends soon. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA Metro to establish an in-house police department for its buses and trains. LAist found major errors in LA's tracking of homeless housing placements. The Lakers draft Bronny James, bringing a father-son duo with LeBron closer to becoming an NBA first.

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    Metro to create own police force; Unhoused data errors; Father-son duo could make NBA history — The A.M. Edition
    LA Metro to establish an in-house police department for its buses and trains. LAist found major errors in LA's tracking of homeless housing placements. The Lakers draft Bronny James, bringing a father-son duo with LeBron closer to becoming an NBA first.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. tracks how many unhoused people have been moved into shelter, but a lot of its numbers are wrong. A November ballot measure wants to end forced labor in state prisons. The UC academic workers strike has ended, but the dispute isn’t over. Plus, more.

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    Investigation finds errors in LA's homelessness data, CA voters to decide on ending forced prison labor, & The UC strike is over— The P.M. Edition
    L.A. tracks how many unhoused people have been moved into shelter, but a lot of its numbers are wrong. A November ballot measure wants to end forced labor in state prisons. The UC academic workers strike has ended, but the dispute isn’t over. Plus, more.

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