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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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    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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    Today marks the one-year anniversary of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass taking office. LA leaders consider loaning more money to repair apartments in the Skid Row area. MediCal is having problems amid the rollout of new programs.

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    LA Mayor Delivers 'Year in Review' Today, LA Council Considers Millions More For Skid Row Trust & Problems For MediCal Programs — The A.M. Edition
    Today marks the one-year anniversary of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass taking office. LA leaders consider loaning more money to repair apartments in the Skid Row area. MediCal is having problems amid the rollout of new programs.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    City controller finds that on average two LAPD helicopters are flying over the city 20 hours a day year-round. Their time is mostly spent on low-priority incidents. A train from LA to Vegas could be here by 2028. More landslides coming to Palos Verdes? Plus, more.

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    LAPD Spends $46.6 Million a Year on Helicopters, A Train to Vegas By 2028?, More Landslides Could Be Coming to Palos Verdes — The P.M. Edition
    City controller finds that on average two LAPD helicopters are flying over the city 20 hours a day year-round. Their time is mostly spent on low-priority incidents. A train from LA to Vegas could be here by 2028. More landslides coming to Palos Verdes? Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Shohei Ohtani mural was removed from Angels Stadium after announcing he was signing with the Dodgers. Environmentalists sue the National Park Service over nursery-grown sequoias. Street parking in downtown LA's Arts District will cost you. Plus, more.

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    Shohei Ohtani Mural Removed, Environmentalists Sue Over Sequoias, & No More Free Parking In LA's Arts District — The A.M. Edition
    The Shohei Ohtani mural was removed from Angels Stadium after announcing he was signing with the Dodgers. Environmentalists sue the National Park Service over nursery-grown sequoias. Street parking in downtown LA's Arts District will cost you. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Baseball phenom Shohei Ohtani is headed from the L.A. Angels to the L.A. Dodgers. Metro is increasing train frequency for its light rail, even along the K Line which sees fewer riders than any other rail line. And activists and neighborhood groups are holding a rally today in Little Tokyo to protest gentrification and save Suehiro Cafe. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.

    Shohei Ohtani Signs With the Dodgers, LA Metro Ridership Numbers, and Rally Today to Save Suehiro Cafe — The Saturday Edition
    Baseball phenom Shohei Ohtani is headed from the L.A. Angels to the L.A. Dodgers. Metro is increasing train frequency for its light rail, even along the K Line which sees fewer riders than any other rail line. And activists and neighborhood groups are holding a rally today in Little Tokyo to protest gentrification and save Suehiro Cafe. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.

  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A.'s "al fresco" outdoor dining program on streets and sidewalks could become permanent. One of Andrew Do's fellow Orange County supervisors has called for an investigation into Do giving millions of taxpayer dollars to his daughter's nonprofit. And LAFC fans are ready for their team to face off in the MLS championship today. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.

    Al Fresco Dining in L.A. Could Become Permanent, OC Supervisor Calls for Andrew Do Investigation, LAFC Fans Gear Up For Championship — The Saturday Edition
    L.A.'s "al fresco" outdoor dining program on streets and sidewalks could become permanent. One of Andrew Do's fellow Orange County supervisors has called for an investigation into Do giving millions of taxpayer dollars to his daughter's nonprofit. And LAFC fans are ready for their team to face off in the MLS championship today. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.

  • The L.A. Report
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    64% of L.A. city employees lived outside of L.A. in 2022, according to new data. Why it matters. Santa Ana winds are in the forecast with Red Flag Warnings for SoCal. Los Angeles FC will battle to bring home another championship Saturday. Plus, more.

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    Most LA City Employees Don't Live in LA, Fire Danger from Santa Ana Winds, & LAFC Vies For Soccer Championship — The P.M. Edition
    64% of L.A. city employees lived outside of L.A. in 2022, according to new data. Why it matters. Santa Ana winds are in the forecast with Red Flag Warnings for SoCal. Los Angeles FC will battle to bring home another championship Saturday. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    President Biden and first lady Jill Biden are in Los Angeles today for campaign fundraisers. TV production resumes after the actor's union contract was ratified this week. Supporters of Little Tokyo restaurant Suehiro Cafe rally against its eviction next month. Plus more.

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    President Biden Visits LA For Fundraisers, TV Production Resumes After Strikes, Rally To Save Beloved Little Tokyo Restaurant — The A.M. Edition
    President Biden and first lady Jill Biden are in Los Angeles today for campaign fundraisers. TV production resumes after the actor's union contract was ratified this week. Supporters of Little Tokyo restaurant Suehiro Cafe rally against its eviction next month. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    What California's projected $68 billion deficit means for SoCal. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who represents Bakersfield, is leaving Congress. LA's Metro buses will use AI to ticket drivers of cars parked in bus lanes. Plus, more.

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    CA Faces $68 Billion Deficit, Kevin McCarthy to Leave Congress, & LA Metro Will Use AI to Issue Tickets — The P.M. Edition
    What California's projected $68 billion deficit means for SoCal. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who represents Bakersfield, is leaving Congress. LA's Metro buses will use AI to ticket drivers of cars parked in bus lanes. Plus, more.

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