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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 family of an L.A. man killed by an off-duty ICE agent demands answers. A new subway project between Westwood and the Valley takes a step forward. Highway 1 in Big Sur is finally open again, and we share the details. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Keith Porter's family demands answers on ICE shooting, Metro moves forward with new subway plan, Hwy 1 fully reopens in Big Sur — Evening Edition
    The family of an L.A. man killed by an off-duty ICE agent demands answers. A new subway project between Westwood and the Valley takes a step forward. Highway 1 in Big Sur is finally open again, and we share the details. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. is in for a winter heat wave. LAist transportation correspondent Kavish Harjai talks about how the first ever L.A. Metro chief of police is navigating officer recruitment. Plus, the new Long Beach professional basketball team is going by two names.

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    Winter heat wave, LA Metro police chief navigates recruitment, Long Beach's basketball team new names — Afternoon Edition
    L.A. is in for a winter heat wave. LAist transportation correspondent Kavish Harjai talks about how the first ever L.A. Metro chief of police is navigating officer recruitment. Plus, the new Long Beach professional basketball team is going by two names.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Academic workers at the University of California might strike over university response to Gaza protests. A judge says Huntington Beach has violated a law meant to bring more new housing to California. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass heightens security on Metro. Plus, more.

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    UC Workers Authorize Strike Over Campus Protests, Judge Says Huntington Beach Broke Housing Law, Bass Responds to Metro Violence — The P.M. Edition
    Academic workers at the University of California might strike over university response to Gaza protests. A judge says Huntington Beach has violated a law meant to bring more new housing to California. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass heightens security on Metro. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Police clear out UC Irvine protestors after encampment expands. LA street vendors and advocates are postponing a trial again in hopes of reaching a settlement with the city. Metro is offering free rides in recognition of National Bike to Work Day.

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    UC Irvine Clears Protest, LA's 'no-vending' Zone Trial Postponed Again & Free Rides On National Bike To Work Day — The A.M. Edition
    Police clear out UC Irvine protestors after encampment expands. LA street vendors and advocates are postponing a trial again in hopes of reaching a settlement with the city. Metro is offering free rides in recognition of National Bike to Work Day.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Community college students can renew their DACA permits for free despite looming state budget cuts. L.A. Unified leaders say the school district financial outlook remains bright. Clifton's Republic, the downtown bar and cafeteria, will reopen soon. Plus, more.

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    Free DACA Renewal For Community College Students, LAUSD Budget Outlook Improves, & Clifton's Set To Reopen Next Month — The P.M. Edition
    Community college students can renew their DACA permits for free despite looming state budget cuts. L.A. Unified leaders say the school district financial outlook remains bright. Clifton's Republic, the downtown bar and cafeteria, will reopen soon. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    More than $3 billion to be distributed this summer for mental health housing in CA. The governor's revised state budget maintains cuts to state-funded services benefiting immigrants. A repaired stretch of Highway 1 in Big Sur is reopening sooner than expected.

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    Newsom Announces Prop 1 Funding Rollout, Immigrant Legal Services Face Cuts & Highway 1 In Big Sur To Reopen Early — The A.M. Edition
    More than $3 billion to be distributed this summer for mental health housing in CA. The governor's revised state budget maintains cuts to state-funded services benefiting immigrants. A repaired stretch of Highway 1 in Big Sur is reopening sooner than expected.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The L.A. City Council voted to place a several ethics reforms on the November ballot. Ippei Mizuhara pleads guilty as part of a formality on bank fraud and false tax return charges. L.A. County to open rent relief program for smaller landlords. Plus, more

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    LA City Ethics Reforms Head To November Ballot, Ohtani’s Ex-Interpreter Enters Plea, & Rent Relief Coming For LA Landlords— The P.M. Edition
    The L.A. City Council voted to place a several ethics reforms on the November ballot. Ippei Mizuhara pleads guilty as part of a formality on bank fraud and false tax return charges. L.A. County to open rent relief program for smaller landlords. Plus, more

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  • The L.A. Report
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    CA lawmakers are urged to exempt new urban housing from environmental reviews. LA County's Rent Relief Program application reopens Monday for landlords. The region's oldest independent bookstore closes its Hastings Ranch location.

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    A Proposed End To Urban Housing CEQA Reviews, LA County Rent Relief Program To Reopen & A Vroman's Location Says Farewell — The A.M. Edition
    CA lawmakers are urged to exempt new urban housing from environmental reviews. LA County's Rent Relief Program application reopens Monday for landlords. The region's oldest independent bookstore closes its Hastings Ranch location.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Governor Newsom is trying to close a big budget hole by slashing agency spending. Wayfarers Chapel is racing against the clock as the ground continues to move. Petersen Automotive Museum devotes exhibition to lowrider cars. Plus, more.

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    CA Budget Woes Could Cut More State Programs, Crews Disassemble Wayfarers Chapel, & Lowrider Exhibit Debuts — The P.M. Edition
    Governor Newsom is trying to close a big budget hole by slashing agency spending. Wayfarers Chapel is racing against the clock as the ground continues to move. Petersen Automotive Museum devotes exhibition to lowrider cars. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Pomona College's relocated graduation ceremony disrupted by pro-Palestinian demonstration. Why we get 'May Gray' in Southern California. Tips on how to recycle correctly.

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    Pomona College Commencement Disrupted By Protests, 'May Gray' Returns & A Guide To Recycling — The A.M. Edition
    Pomona College's relocated graduation ceremony disrupted by pro-Palestinian demonstration. Why we get 'May Gray' in Southern California. Tips on how to recycle correctly.

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