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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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    Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says a member of his staff was “wrongfully detained” by federal agents Friday. The 2026 Los Angeles homeless count starts Tuesday and is looking for volunteers. Backyard Party is a brand new Pasadena music venue and gives teens recovering from last January’s fires a place to jam. Plus, more.

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    DA employee detained by ICE, Homeless count, A music venue for Eaton Fire teens  — Sunday Edition
    Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says a member of his staff was “wrongfully detained” by federal agents Friday. The 2026 Los Angeles homeless count starts Tuesday and is looking for volunteers. Backyard Party is a brand new Pasadena music venue and gives teens recovering from last January’s fires a place to jam. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    SoCal files suits against SoCalGas and LA County over responsibility for the Eaton Fire. Local billionaire and real-estate developer Rick Caruso says he will not be running for public office at this time. Making public benches to fight hostile architecture. Plus, more.

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    Edison sues over Eaton Fire, Caruso's not running, DIY public benches — Saturday Edition
    SoCal files suits against SoCalGas and LA County over responsibility for the Eaton Fire. Local billionaire and real-estate developer Rick Caruso says he will not be running for public office at this time. Making public benches to fight hostile architecture. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Coastal storm brings heavy rain across SoCal today. LA County attorney released by Venezuelan government, after wrongful imprisonment. LAUSD Board votes to draft a policy that would limit where charters can be located in the district.

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    Flood Threat Continues Across SoCal, LA County Public Defender Returns To US After Wrongful Arrest & Changes Proposed For LAUSD Charter Schools — The A.M. Edition
    Coastal storm brings heavy rain across SoCal today. LA County attorney released by Venezuelan government, after wrongful imprisonment. LAUSD Board votes to draft a policy that would limit where charters can be located in the district.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    SoCal is under a flood watch through early Friday from a forecasted mega El Niño winter. LA County delays rollout of a new law that expands criteria for involuntary mental health treatment. Tustin students take home dangerous debris from blimp hanger fire. Plus, more. 

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    SoCal Flood Watch From El Niño Forecast, LA Delays Mental Health Law Rollout, & Kids Take Home Debris From Tustin Hangar Fire — The P.M. Edition
    SoCal is under a flood watch through early Friday from a forecasted mega El Niño winter. LA County delays rollout of a new law that expands criteria for involuntary mental health treatment. Tustin students take home dangerous debris from blimp hanger fire. Plus, more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Forecasters warn of wet roads, mud and debris flows, as a strong storm moves over SoCal. A developer is selected for General Hospital revamp. New CA law removes zoning hurdles for religious groups and nonprofit colleges wanting to build affordable housing.

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    Most Of SoCal Remains Under Flood Watch, Historic General Hospital To Be Turned Into Housing, CA's "Yes, in God's Backyard" Law To Take Effect — The A.M. Edition
    Forecasters warn of wet roads, mud and debris flows, as a strong storm moves over SoCal. A developer is selected for General Hospital revamp. New CA law removes zoning hurdles for religious groups and nonprofit colleges wanting to build affordable housing.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    New state regulations will allow recycled sewage water to be returned to the tap. OC supervisors delay a vote on a policy change prompted by an LAist investigation. The LA City Council quietly changes its procedures regarding public comment. Plus, more.

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    How CA Plans to Turn Sewage Into Drinking Water, OC Supes Delay Vote on Disclosure Policy, LA City Council Changes Public Comment Procedure— The P.M. Edition
    New state regulations will allow recycled sewage water to be returned to the tap. OC supervisors delay a vote on a policy change prompted by an LAist investigation. The LA City Council quietly changes its procedures regarding public comment. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Parts of the Southland are at risk of flooding, with heavy rain moving in. New funding announced for safety improvements along PCH, following the death of four Pepperdine students. A pod of Orcas has been spotted off the Orange County Coast.

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    Flood Watch Issued For Parts Of SoCal, Safety Upgrades Coming To PCH, & Rare Orca Sighting Along OC Coast — The A.M. Edition
    Parts of the Southland are at risk of flooding, with heavy rain moving in. New funding announced for safety improvements along PCH, following the death of four Pepperdine students. A pod of Orcas has been spotted off the Orange County Coast.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Local reactions to Pope Francis' new Vatican policy that allows priests to bless same-sex couples. LA school district begins first "Winter Academy." CA kids sue the federal government and Environmental Protection Agency over climate change. Plus, more. 

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    SoCal Reacts to Pope Same-Sex Marriage Blessings, LA Launches Winter Academy, & CA Kids Sue Feds Over Climate Change — The P.M. Edition
    Local reactions to Pope Francis' new Vatican policy that allows priests to bless same-sex couples. LA school district begins first "Winter Academy." CA kids sue the federal government and Environmental Protection Agency over climate change. Plus, more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Two approaching storm systems are bringing rain to the Southland this week. Pomona church cancels services and holiday festivities, after weekend fire. Scientists recreate a tropical environment to make their own chocolate in Pasadena. 

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    Two Storm Systems Approaching SoCal, Pomona Church Destroyed By Fire, & Pasadena Scientists Produce Something Sweet — The A.M. Edition
    Two approaching storm systems are bringing rain to the Southland this week. Pomona church cancels services and holiday festivities, after weekend fire. Scientists recreate a tropical environment to make their own chocolate in Pasadena. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The holiday travel season is now underway at LAX and TSA is telling passengers to use a mobile ID if they can. Following complaints from Mid-City residents, the L.A. City Council moves to crack down on illegal hostels. And we take you to the L.A. Memorial Coliseum to meet a team of working feral cats that help keep the rodent population under control. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.

    LAX Mobile ID Rolls Out, LA Cracks Down on Illegal Hostels, And Meet the Coliseum's Feral Cats — The Sunday Edition
    The holiday travel season is now underway at LAX and TSA is telling passengers to use a mobile ID if they can. Following complaints from Mid-City residents, the L.A. City Council moves to crack down on illegal hostels. And we take you to the L.A. Memorial Coliseum to meet a team of working feral cats that help keep the rodent population under control. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.