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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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    Thousands march in Downtown LA to protest Iran. California quietly cuts disaster funding for people with disabilities. Trump's top prosecutor in LA is trying to stop people from tracking ICE agents by asking the public to lie. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    Thousands attend DTLA Iran protests, Trump's LA prosecutor wants public to thwart ICE trackers, Rams OT thriller— Morning Edition
    Thousands march in Downtown LA to protest Iran. California quietly cuts disaster funding for people with disabilities. Trump's top prosecutor in LA is trying to stop people from tracking ICE agents by asking the public to lie. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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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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    Four former and current LA County Sheriff’s employees died in 24-hours by suicides. Santa Ana winds trigger wind advisory and red flag warning across SoCal. Baseball coach Ron Washington is the new manager of the Angels. Plus, more.

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    Four LA Sheriff's Employees Die In 24 Hours, Santa Ana Winds Raise Fire Risk, & Angels Hire New Manager — The P.M. Edition
    Four former and current LA County Sheriff’s employees died in 24-hours by suicides. Santa Ana winds trigger wind advisory and red flag warning across SoCal. Baseball coach Ron Washington is the new manager of the Angels. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for parts of Southern California. A free bilingual resource sheds light on Latino communities. The Los Angeles Zoo's newest family member makes his public debut.

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    More Santa Ana Winds Today, Latino Data Hub Aims For Positive Change, & LA Zoo Family Expands — The A.M. Edition
    The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for parts of Southern California. A free bilingual resource sheds light on Latino communities. The Los Angeles Zoo's newest family member makes his public debut.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Deputies are investigating the death of a 69-year-old Jewish man after he was injured during a pro-Israeli and Palestinian protest. A historic WWII-era blimp hangar in Tustin has burned down. Workers at California State Universities prepare to strike. Plus, more.

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    Jewish Man Dies After Israel-Palestine Protest, Historic WWII Hangar Destroyed in Tustin, CSU Workers To Picket — The P.M. Edition
    Deputies are investigating the death of a 69-year-old Jewish man after he was injured during a pro-Israeli and Palestinian protest. A historic WWII-era blimp hangar in Tustin has burned down. Workers at California State Universities prepare to strike. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The captain of the Conception dive boat that caught fire near Santa Cruz Island has been convicted. Voting is underway in the controversial recall election of a Santa Ana City councilmember. An update on efforts to house veterans in LA County.

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    Conception Captain Convicted, Santa Ana Recall Underway, & Housing Veterans In LA County— The A.M. Edition
    The captain of the Conception dive boat that caught fire near Santa Cruz Island has been convicted. Voting is underway in the controversial recall election of a Santa Ana City councilmember. An update on efforts to house veterans in LA County.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    SAG-AFTRA responds to the production studios' "last, best, and final offer." Some historic venues in California are hoping to get an upgrade with new state sales tax money. Who's catching beloved Southern California parrots with nets in Temple City? Plus, more.

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    SAG Responds To "Last, Best & Final Offer," New State Money For CA Historic Venues, & A Parrot Snatcher In Temple City — The P.M. Edition
    SAG-AFTRA responds to the production studios' "last, best, and final offer." Some historic venues in California are hoping to get an upgrade with new state sales tax money. Who's catching beloved Southern California parrots with nets in Temple City? Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Many people eligible for the Women, Infants, and Children program are missing out on benefits. The Highland Fire in Riverside County could be fully contained today. Sriracha production resumes, after a shortage.

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    New Report Shows WIC Program Is Underused, Highland Fire Update, & Sriracha Is Back -- The A.M. Edition
    Many people eligible for the Women, Infants, and Children program are missing out on benefits. The Highland Fire in Riverside County could be fully contained today. Sriracha production resumes, after a shortage.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The actors' union – SAG-AFTRA – says it’s now reviewing what the studios call their “last, best, and final offer.” A new poll on the race for U.S. Senate from California shows a statistical tie between Democrats Katie Porter and Adam Schiff. And, the climate crisis is bringing fires and floods to local trails. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.

    SAG-AFTRA Reviews “Best, Final” Offer, CA Senate Race, & The Climate Crisis Damages Hiking Trails -- The Sunday Edition
    The actors' union – SAG-AFTRA – says it’s now reviewing what the studios call their “last, best, and final offer.” A new poll on the race for U.S. Senate from California shows a statistical tie between Democrats Katie Porter and Adam Schiff. And, the climate crisis is bringing fires and floods to local trails. 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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    We look at what’s causing the California unemployment fund’s $20 billion debt. The merger between Six Flags and Knott's Berry Farm’s parent company is causing concerns in the entertainment industry. SAG-AFTRA meets with AMPTP today to go over studios' latest contract proposal. And we bring you to Day of the Dead celebrations in Boyle Heights. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.

    California's $20 Billion Unemployment Debt, Theme Park Merger, and SAG-AFTRA Meets With AMPTP - The Saturday Edition
    We look at what’s causing the California unemployment fund’s $20 billion debt. The merger between Six Flags and Knott's Berry Farm’s parent company is causing concerns in the entertainment industry. SAG-AFTRA meets with AMPTP today to go over studios' latest contract proposal. And we bring you to Day of the Dead celebrations in Boyle Heights. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.