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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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    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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    California lawmakers approve a 300 billion dollar state budget for the new fiscal year. A new report about CA's water systems shows many are not compliant. More than 200 free activities for kids in LA County are being offered during July.

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    CA's budget approved; Failing water systems; LA County offers free fun for kids — The A.M. Edition
    California lawmakers approve a 300 billion dollar state budget for the new fiscal year. A new report about CA's water systems shows many are not compliant. More than 200 free activities for kids in LA County are being offered during July.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The third of the three big unions in Hollywood has a tentative agreement with the studios and streamers. L.A. County plans to turn $5 million into half a billion dollars of medical debt relief. Police seize 75 tons of illegal fireworks in Gardena. Plus, more.

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    IATSE makes tentative deal with studios, How LA plans to eliminate millions of medical debt, CA’s largest illegal fireworks bust in Gardena— The P.M. Edition
    The third of the three big unions in Hollywood has a tentative agreement with the studios and streamers. L.A. County plans to turn $5 million into half a billion dollars of medical debt relief. Police seize 75 tons of illegal fireworks in Gardena. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A local supermarket strike averted. LAUSD's budget for next fiscal year allows for teacher raises and smaller class sizes. A mission to save the towering neon 10-gallon hat sign in Hollywood from being scrapped.

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    Food 4 Less workers announce tentative agreement, LAUSD approves budget & The push to preserve the iconic Hollywood Arby's sign — The A.M. Edition
    A local supermarket strike averted. LAUSD's budget for next fiscal year allows for teacher raises and smaller class sizes. A mission to save the towering neon 10-gallon hat sign in Hollywood from being scrapped.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Californian voters will decide whether to raise minimum wage to $18 this November. LA Mayor Bass says she will consider restricting masks at protests. FEMA doesn't include extreme heat in its definition of a major disaster. Plus, more.

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    Voters to decide on CA minimum wage hike, Mayor Karen Bass says she will consider mask ban at protests, Will FEMA add extreme heat to 'major disaster' list? — The P.M. Edition
    Californian voters will decide whether to raise minimum wage to $18 this November. LA Mayor Bass says she will consider restricting masks at protests. FEMA doesn't include extreme heat in its definition of a major disaster. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Governor Newsom's pre-recorded state of the state address to be posted on social media at 10 a.m. Voters will get to weigh in on California’s minimum wage this fall. LA County leaders will consider placing permanent half-cent sales tax on November ballot. 

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    Newsom to deliver state of the state address; CA minimum wage could rise again; LA County considers homelessness-related tax hike — The A.M. Edition
    Governor Newsom's pre-recorded state of the state address to be posted on social media at 10 a.m. Voters will get to weigh in on California’s minimum wage this fall. LA County leaders will consider placing permanent half-cent sales tax on November ballot. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. County's new budget includes new spending for mental health care and pretrial services. Warehouse development in unincorporated San Bernardino County is dividing a community. New Lakers head coach, JJ Redick, speaks out for the first time. Plus, more. 

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    L.A. County approves $45.6 billion budget; Inland Empire warehouse development divides town; The Lakers introduce new team head coach — The P.M. Edition
    L.A. County's new budget includes new spending for mental health care and pretrial services. Warehouse development in unincorporated San Bernardino County is dividing a community. New Lakers head coach, JJ Redick, speaks out for the first time. Plus, more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LAUSD board votes on 2024-2025 budget tomorrow. Waymo's ability to operate its driverless taxi service in Los Angeles reaffirmed. Fans celebrate bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow in Big Bear.

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    LAUSD Board To Vote On New Budget, State Board Backs Waymo Rules & Jackie And Shadow Eagle Fan Party — The A.M. Edition
    LAUSD board votes on 2024-2025 budget tomorrow. Waymo's ability to operate its driverless taxi service in Los Angeles reaffirmed. Fans celebrate bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow in Big Bear.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Governor Newsom has released details on his proposed $300 billion state budget deal. Local researchers are recruiting Asian Americans to participate in a national cancer study. And comedian Amber Ruffin on why she wrote "Bigfoot! The Musical," now running in the Hollywood Fringe Festival.

    Newsom Unveils Budget Deal, Researchers Recruiting For AAPI Cancer Study, And Inside "Bigfoot! The Musical" — The Sunday Edition
    Governor Newsom has released details on his proposed $300 billion state budget deal. Local researchers are recruiting Asian Americans to participate in a national cancer study. And comedian Amber Ruffin on why she wrote "Bigfoot! The Musical," now running in the Hollywood Fringe Festival.