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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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    The Greater Los Angeles Homelessness survey count commences. LA County union leaders and workers shocked over county CEO's $2 million payout. Filmmaking in LA may see an increase this year. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    SoCal homeless count begins, Outrage over LA County CEO $2M payout, LA film production may see increase — Evening Edition
    The Greater Los Angeles Homelessness survey count commences. LA County union leaders and workers shocked over county CEO's $2 million payout. Filmmaking in LA may see an increase this year. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Why so few landlords use “fair return” programs that allow them to bypass rent control? On-location filming in L.A. has increased over the last three months, but it still lags behind earlier years. Plus, for Food Friday we try some bagels Miopane, the new Taiwanese Bakery in Pasadena.

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    Landlords lack of using 'fair returns' programs, FilmLA research report, Taiwanese bagels bakery— Afternoon Edition
    Why so few landlords use “fair return” programs that allow them to bypass rent control? On-location filming in L.A. has increased over the last three months, but it still lags behind earlier years. Plus, for Food Friday we try some bagels Miopane, the new Taiwanese Bakery in Pasadena.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LAPD Chief Michel Moore says he will step down as the city's top cop. The US Supreme Court will review lower-court rulings that make it harder for cities in the West to enforce laws against sleeping on the street when there's not enough shelter space. And LA Metro is looking at proposed fare hike to Metro Micro, its rideshare service. 

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    LAPD Chief Michel Moore Resigns, Supreme Court To Rule On Unhoused Sweeps, And Metro Micro Proposes Fare Hikes — The Saturday Edition
    LAPD Chief Michel Moore says he will step down as the city's top cop. The US Supreme Court will review lower-court rulings that make it harder for cities in the West to enforce laws against sleeping on the street when there's not enough shelter space. And LA Metro is looking at proposed fare hike to Metro Micro, its rideshare service. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva calls other officials liars under oath during his 4-hour testimony over deputy gangs. Monterey Park plans memorials to mark first anniversary of the deadliest shooting in L.A. County. COVID sends Californians to the hospital. Plus, more.

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    Former Sheriff Villanueva Under Oath On Deputy Gangs, Monterey Park Shooting Anniversary Plans, & COVID Cases Rise Post-Holidays — The P.M. Edition
    Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva calls other officials liars under oath during his 4-hour testimony over deputy gangs. Monterey Park plans memorials to mark first anniversary of the deadliest shooting in L.A. County. COVID sends Californians to the hospital. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Alex Villanueva testifies under oath today about deputy gangs within the LA County Sheriff's Department. More than 700,000 undocumented people in CA now have access to free health care. Santa Monica first responders are now assisted by mental health teams.

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    Former LA County Sheriff To Testify On Deputy Gangs, CA Expands Medi-Cal Coverage, Mental Health Resource Comes To Santa Monica — The A.M. Edition
    Alex Villanueva testifies under oath today about deputy gangs within the LA County Sheriff's Department. More than 700,000 undocumented people in CA now have access to free health care. Santa Monica first responders are now assisted by mental health teams.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Eight LA County probation officers are on leave after a “significant” incident at a juvenile hall. Red Cross declares an emergency blood shortage. Many Taiwanese Americans in SoCal are returning to the island to vote in a high-stakes presidential election. Plus, more.

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    Probation Officers On Leave Over "Significant" Event, Emergency Blood Shortage, & Taiwanese Americans To Vote In High-Stakes Election — The P.M. Edition
    Eight LA County probation officers are on leave after a “significant” incident at a juvenile hall. Red Cross declares an emergency blood shortage. Many Taiwanese Americans in SoCal are returning to the island to vote in a high-stakes presidential election. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Tomorrow is the deadline for LA County landlords to apply for pandemic rent relief. Stem cell donor for LA man not allowed into US. What Governor Gavin Newsom's budget proposal could mean for local education.

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    Last Chance for LA Landlord Pandemic Rent Relief, Overseas Stem-Cell Donation Disrupted For LA Man & Digging Into CA Governor's Spending Plan — The A.M. Edition
    Tomorrow is the deadline for LA County landlords to apply for pandemic rent relief. Stem cell donor for LA man not allowed into US. What Governor Gavin Newsom's budget proposal could mean for local education.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Governor Newsom unveils CA's budget that includes ways to offset the $38 billion deficit; there will be cuts. One person is killed, another injured in an avalanche at Palisades Tahoe ski resort. Anaheim puts up road signs to direct drivers to visit "Little Arabia." Plus, more.

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    Newsom's Budget To Tackle $38B Deficit, Deadly Tahoe Avalanche, & Anaheim's "Little Arabia" Road Signs — The P.M. Edition
    Governor Newsom unveils CA's budget that includes ways to offset the $38 billion deficit; there will be cuts. One person is killed, another injured in an avalanche at Palisades Tahoe ski resort. Anaheim puts up road signs to direct drivers to visit "Little Arabia." Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA faces a lawsuit for stalling affordable housing near single-family homes. The city of Tustin awaits an emergency declaration response from Governor Newsom. Space shuttle Endeavor moves a step closer to going vertical.

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    Housing Advocates Sue Los Angeles, Tustin Hangar Fire Update & What's Next For Space Shuttle Endeavor? — The A.M. Edition
    LA faces a lawsuit for stalling affordable housing near single-family homes. The city of Tustin awaits an emergency declaration response from Governor Newsom. Space shuttle Endeavor moves a step closer to going vertical.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Hate crime numbers are up in the nation's largest cities, including LA. The number of mountain lions in CA is lower than previously thought. Little Tokyo says goodbye to a iconic restaurant that's been there for 50 years. Plus, more.

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    Hate Crimes on Rise, Mountain Lion Count, & Iconic Little Tokyo Cafe Closes — The P.M. Edition
    Hate crime numbers are up in the nation's largest cities, including LA. The number of mountain lions in CA is lower than previously thought. Little Tokyo says goodbye to a iconic restaurant that's been there for 50 years. Plus, more.

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