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The LA Report

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
    Listen 4:43
    L-A County looks to make a big reduction in homeless programs. SoCal Gas plans to shut down brick-and-mortar locations. How entertainment industry workers get financial and mental health services.Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    LA County may reduce homeless programs, SoCal Gas shuts down locations, Wild mushroom poisoning — Evening Edition
    L-A County looks to make a big reduction in homeless programs. SoCal Gas plans to shut down brick-and-mortar locations. How entertainment industry workers get financial and mental health services.Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:59
    Why are school district budgets so tight after Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed record levels of public funding for K-12 schools? LAist producer Monica Bushman talks about the new nonprofit, Entertainment Community Fund helping the entertainment community after the LA fires. Plus, an L.A. landlord who ask renters for their star signs.

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    Record level funding for public schools, Entertainment worker community fund, Apartments and astrology — Afternoon Edition
    Why are school district budgets so tight after Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed record levels of public funding for K-12 schools? LAist producer Monica Bushman talks about the new nonprofit, Entertainment Community Fund helping the entertainment community after the LA fires. Plus, an L.A. landlord who ask renters for their star signs.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:00
    We give the latest on the lengthy storm approaching Southern California - and the risks that come with back to back rainfall. Artifacts stolen from the Asante kingdom that had been in UCLA's collection have returned to Ghana. And when hikers get stuck in dangerous spots like snowy Mount Baldy, rescuers are also put in harm's way.

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    Another Storm To Hit Southern California, UCLA Returns Artifacts To Ghana, And Mount Baldy Rescuers Urge Caution — The Sunday Edition
    We give the latest on the lengthy storm approaching Southern California - and the risks that come with back to back rainfall. Artifacts stolen from the Asante kingdom that had been in UCLA's collection have returned to Ghana. And when hikers get stuck in dangerous spots like snowy Mount Baldy, rescuers are also put in harm's way.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 11:23
    Orange County officials say millions of dollars in taxpayer money directed to OC Supervisor Andrew Do's daughter's nonprofit are unaccounted for. As another storm approaches, landslides are more likely if the soil gets too saturated. And a love letter to The New Beverly from How To LA's series on vintage cinema houses. 

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    OC Missing $4 Million In Funds, Landslide Risk With Coming Storms, And A Love Letter To The New Beverly — The Saturday Edition
    Orange County officials say millions of dollars in taxpayer money directed to OC Supervisor Andrew Do's daughter's nonprofit are unaccounted for. As another storm approaches, landslides are more likely if the soil gets too saturated. And a love letter to The New Beverly from How To LA's series on vintage cinema houses. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:14
    OC officials say millions of dollars meant to feed vulnerable residents are unaccounted for. The LA hotline for unhoused Angelenos says it can't handle all the calls for help, as another storm approaches. The LA County library can help you with your computer. Plus, more.

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    Millions of OC Funds Unaccounted For, LA Hotline For Unhoused Angelenos Overwhelmed, & Get Computer Help At The Library — The P.M. Edition
    OC officials say millions of dollars meant to feed vulnerable residents are unaccounted for. The LA hotline for unhoused Angelenos says it can't handle all the calls for help, as another storm approaches. The LA County library can help you with your computer. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:22
    Forecasters say more flooding is possible from incoming storm. Need help using the internet? LA County Library wants to help. State regulators fins a Downey Juvenile Hall to be unsuitable.

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    Another Big Storm Headed To SoCal, Free Digital Support In LA County & LA County Must Fix or Close Juvenile Hall— The A.M. Edition
    Forecasters say more flooding is possible from incoming storm. Need help using the internet? LA County Library wants to help. State regulators fins a Downey Juvenile Hall to be unsuitable.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:37
    LA's Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall is ordered to shut down less than a year after L.A. county transferred hundreds there. A truck explosion in Wilmington injures 9 LA firefighters. The L.A. library doesn't just have books; it has instruments and seeds too! Plus, more. 

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    Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall Ordered to Shut Down, Explosion Injures 9 LA Firefighters, & Hidden Gems at LA's Libraries — The P.M. Edition
    LA's Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall is ordered to shut down less than a year after L.A. county transferred hundreds there. A truck explosion in Wilmington injures 9 LA firefighters. The L.A. library doesn't just have books; it has instruments and seeds too! Plus, more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:23
    A Downey juvenile detention facility faces state scrutiny. A stretch of PCH in Malibu is needs overnight emergency work. Some indie theaters in LA have rebounded post-pandemic.

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    LA County Juvenile Facility Under Scrutiny, Overnight Closures On PCH In Malibu & Indie Movie Houses In LA Making A Comeback — The A.M. Edition
    A Downey juvenile detention facility faces state scrutiny. A stretch of PCH in Malibu is needs overnight emergency work. Some indie theaters in LA have rebounded post-pandemic.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:58
    Valley fever - a combo of fever, cough, and fatigue - is on the rise in CA. LA City Council approves new steps to stop copper wire thefts that have blacked out lots of city streetlights. How did you celebrate Valentine’s Day? We speak to some newlyweds. Plus, more.

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    Valley Fever Cases on the Rise, New Steps To Stop Copper Wire Thefts, & Valentines Day Nuptials — The P.M. Edition
    Valley fever - a combo of fever, cough, and fatigue - is on the rise in CA. LA City Council approves new steps to stop copper wire thefts that have blacked out lots of city streetlights. How did you celebrate Valentine’s Day? We speak to some newlyweds. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:20
    LA County Board of Supervisors votes to limit vacation rentals to a primary residence. A technical glitch is hindering some children of immigrants applying for financial aid. How LA County plans to use art to engage with unhoused people.

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    LA County Leaders Vote To Restrict Short-Term Rentals, FAFSA Glitch Causes Problems For Immigrants' Kids & LA County Seeks Artists To Work With The Unhoused — The A.M. Edition
    LA County Board of Supervisors votes to limit vacation rentals to a primary residence. A technical glitch is hindering some children of immigrants applying for financial aid. How LA County plans to use art to engage with unhoused people.

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