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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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    Electric vehicle drivers report experiencing more problems with their vehicles than other drivers, according to a Consumer Reports survey. Members of Orange County's Medi-Cal plan CalOptima can receive free doses of naloxone. People with diabetes who get their health insurance through Medi-Cal will have easier 
    access to medication and equipment. And the investigation into the deaths of three unhoused people this week in Los Angeles is ongoing. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.

    Electric Vehicle Reliability Report, Insulin and Naloxone for Medi-Cal Users, and Suspect at Large in Unhoused Murders — The Saturday Edition
    Electric vehicle drivers report experiencing more problems with their vehicles than other drivers, according to a Consumer Reports survey. Members of Orange County's Medi-Cal plan CalOptima can receive free doses of naloxone. People with diabetes who get their health insurance through Medi-Cal will have easier 
    access to medication and equipment. And the investigation into the deaths of three unhoused people this week in Los Angeles is ongoing. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.

  • The L.A. Report
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    Detectives search for a killer suspected of shooting three Angelenos sleeping alone on the streets. The LA City Council approves a new law requiring hotels and short-term rental homes to get police permits. New express lanes are open on the 405. Plus, more.

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    LAPD Search For Killer of Three Unhoused Angelenos, LA To Require AirBnB Police Permits, & 405 Freeway New Express Lanes — The P.M. Edition
    Detectives search for a killer suspected of shooting three Angelenos sleeping alone on the streets. The LA City Council approves a new law requiring hotels and short-term rental homes to get police permits. New express lanes are open on the 405. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA County is launching CARE Court: what you need to know. The 405 Express Lanes open today in Orange County. A new market opens in Costa Mesa, inspired by the great 'mercados' of Mexico.

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    Opening Today: CARE Court in LA County, 405 Express Lanes & A Mexican Foodie Paradise in Orange County — The A.M. Edition
    LA County is launching CARE Court: what you need to know. The 405 Express Lanes open today in Orange County. A new market opens in Costa Mesa, inspired by the great 'mercados' of Mexico.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do is facing calls to resign after LAist uncovered he failed to disclose two family relationships relevant to his official duties. CARE Court starts in LA County Friday. Climate change funds may help shade L.A. bus stops. Plus, more.

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    OC Supervisor Faces Calls To Resign, CARE Court Launches, & LA Secures Climate Funds for Bus Shelters — The P.M. Edition
    O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do is facing calls to resign after LAist uncovered he failed to disclose two family relationships relevant to his official duties. CARE Court starts in LA County Friday. Climate change funds may help shade L.A. bus stops. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Low-income tenants in LA are a step closer to receiving free legal counsel. USC obtains archives from historic Latino journalist organization. The recent 10 freeway shutdown sparks a look into its history.

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    LA Council Advances 'Right To Counsel' Plan, USC Acquires Historic Latino Journalist Archives & Origins of the 10 Freeway in LA — The A.M. Edition
    Low-income tenants in LA are a step closer to receiving free legal counsel. USC obtains archives from historic Latino journalist organization. The recent 10 freeway shutdown sparks a look into its history.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA City Council puts independent redistricting on the 2024 ballot. OC Supervisor Andrew Do failed to disclose his wife is a judge during a relevant official proceeding. Hate crimes in LA County are up 18% compared to last year. Plus, more.

    *Correction: In an earlier version of LAR P.M., we reported Will Rogers State Historic Park and Will Rogers State Beach are among the parks in the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians' territory. Will Rogers State Park and State Beach are not within the tribe’s territory listed in its partnership with California State Parks.

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    LA To Vote On Independent Redistricting, OC Supervisor Failed To Disclose Another Family Connection, & LA Hate Crimes Way Up — The P.M. Edition
    LA City Council puts independent redistricting on the 2024 ballot. OC Supervisor Andrew Do failed to disclose his wife is a judge during a relevant official proceeding. Hate crimes in LA County are up 18% compared to last year. Plus, more.

    *Correction: In an earlier version of LAR P.M., we reported Will Rogers State Historic Park and Will Rogers State Beach are among the parks in the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians' territory. Will Rogers State Park and State Beach are not within the tribe’s territory listed in its partnership with California State Parks.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA City Council votes today on whether to approve a ballot measure to create an independent redistricting commission. Long Beach's main website restored following a recent cybersecurity incident. Sea lions sickened by algae bloom recover.

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    LA Council Re-visits Redistricting, Long Beach Website Back Online & Rescued Sea Lion Pups Return To SoCal Beach — The A.M. Edition
    LA City Council votes today on whether to approve a ballot measure to create an independent redistricting commission. Long Beach's main website restored following a recent cybersecurity incident. Sea lions sickened by algae bloom recover.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The parents of an LA County Sheriff’s deputy killed outside a Palmdale station is suing the county. The LA City Council addresses housing policy with two votes -- one adopts requirements for hotel developers and the other limits rent hikes. Plus, more.

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    Slain LA Deputy's Family Files $20M Lawsuit, LA Council Approves Rent Hike Limits & Hotel Developer Requirements — The P.M. Edition
    The parents of an LA County Sheriff’s deputy killed outside a Palmdale station is suing the county. The LA City Council addresses housing policy with two votes -- one adopts requirements for hotel developers and the other limits rent hikes. Plus, more.

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