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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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    O.C. religious leaders, inspired by the Pope, urge lawmakers to work on climate change measures. A ballot measure to open LA hotels to unhoused Angelenos is off the ballot; details on what will replace it. WeHo considers adding safe bike lanes. Plus, more.

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    O.C. Religious Leaders Urge Climate Measures, LA Homeless Hotel Ballot Measure Removed, & West Hollywood Weighs Protected Bike Lanes — The P.M. Edition
    O.C. religious leaders, inspired by the Pope, urge lawmakers to work on climate change measures. A ballot measure to open LA hotels to unhoused Angelenos is off the ballot; details on what will replace it. WeHo considers adding safe bike lanes. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Hollywood actors are waiting to hear a response from studios about their latest counter proposal. Crews continue working to contain the Highland Fire in Riverside County. Los Angeles County opens a new Veterans Business Outreach Center. 

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    SAG-AFTRA Awaits Response From Studios, Containment Rises On Highland Fire, & Veterans Help Center Opens In Long Beach— The A.M. Edition
    Hollywood actors are waiting to hear a response from studios about their latest counter proposal. Crews continue working to contain the Highland Fire in Riverside County. Los Angeles County opens a new Veterans Business Outreach Center. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Los Angeles moves closer to a ban on overnight RV street parking in some parts of the city. LA will expand free legal help to migrants who face deportation. LA Public Library scrambles to keep up with demand for Britney Spears memoir. Plus, more.

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    LA Moves Closer To Overnight RV Ban, City Expands Free Legal Services To Migrants, & Britney Spears Memoir In Demand at Public Library — The P.M. Edition
    Los Angeles moves closer to a ban on overnight RV street parking in some parts of the city. LA will expand free legal help to migrants who face deportation. LA Public Library scrambles to keep up with demand for Britney Spears memoir. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Another locally acquired case of Dengue has been found, this time in Long Beach. LA leaders reject a proposed six-month extension of a pandemic-era ban on rent hikes. A deal could be reached soon between Hollywood actor and studios.

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    Second Dengue Case Found In SoCal, Lower Rent Hikes Proposed In LA, & SAG AFTRA Update — The A.M. Edition
    Another locally acquired case of Dengue has been found, this time in Long Beach. LA leaders reject a proposed six-month extension of a pandemic-era ban on rent hikes. A deal could be reached soon between Hollywood actor and studios.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Thousands in Riverside County remain under mandatory evacuation orders from the Highland Fire, despite some progress. The controversial CARE Court launches 12/1. LA City Council looks into a public online dashboard to track eviction filings. Plus, more.

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    Highland Fire Update, CARE Court Launches Dec. 1, & LA Pushes For Public Evictions Tracker — The P.M. Edition
    Thousands in Riverside County remain under mandatory evacuation orders from the Highland Fire, despite some progress. The controversial CARE Court launches 12/1. LA City Council looks into a public online dashboard to track eviction filings. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Health officials are encouraging Mpox vaccinations amid a statewide increase in cases.  LA City leaders allocate more money to affordable housing. Learn how efforts to digitize a centuries-old encyclopedia of indigenous Mexican Culture is impacting local students.

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    Mpox Cases Rising in California, LA Leaders Revise Housing Spending Plan, & Preserving Indigenous Mexican Culture — The A.M. Edition
    Health officials are encouraging Mpox vaccinations amid a statewide increase in cases.  LA City leaders allocate more money to affordable housing. Learn how efforts to digitize a centuries-old encyclopedia of indigenous Mexican Culture is impacting local students.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The LA City Council approved another $10 million for the troubled Skid Row Housing Trust. Efforts to launch a Native American Commission in Long Beach faces challenges. More than 20 miles of the Angeles Crest Highway reopens after repairs. Plus, more.

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    $10M Approved for Skid Row Housing Trust, Creation of Native American Commission Faces Challenges, & Angeles Crest Highway Reopens — The P.M. Edition
    The LA City Council approved another $10 million for the troubled Skid Row Housing Trust. Efforts to launch a Native American Commission in Long Beach faces challenges. More than 20 miles of the Angeles Crest Highway reopens after repairs. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The National Weather Service has extended a red flag warning for parts of Southern California.The number of dads in the state taking time off work to bond with their babies has increased in recent years. A South Pasadena yard is home to the 'Halloween' hedge.

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    High Winds And Fire Weather Continues, More CA Men Taking Paternity Leave, Something Spooky In South Pasadena — The A.M. Edition
    The National Weather Service has extended a red flag warning for parts of Southern California.The number of dads in the state taking time off work to bond with their babies has increased in recent years. A South Pasadena yard is home to the 'Halloween' hedge.

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