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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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    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

  • The L.A. Report
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    Nearly 30,000 Cal State University employees authorize a strike. The United Auto Workers have tentative deals with all three big auto companies after 6 weeks of picketing. A report finds LA County's "zero-bail" system has not decreased public safety. Plus, more.

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    CSU Employees Authorize Strike, Auto Workers Union Makes Deal With Big 3, & LA Bail Reform Shows Early Success — The P.M. Edition
    Nearly 30,000 Cal State University employees authorize a strike. The United Auto Workers have tentative deals with all three big auto companies after 6 weeks of picketing. A report finds LA County's "zero-bail" system has not decreased public safety. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Santa Ana winds have brought on a Red Flag Warning for LA and Ventura Counties until 10 tonight. A new motion would legalize vending on Hollywood Blvd. The Los Angeles Football Club won the first game of its best-of-three series Saturday.

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    Red Flag Warning Issued For Parts Of SoCal, Walk Of Fame Vendors, LAFC Achieves 1st Playoff Victory - The A.M. Edition
    Santa Ana winds have brought on a Red Flag Warning for LA and Ventura Counties until 10 tonight. A new motion would legalize vending on Hollywood Blvd. The Los Angeles Football Club won the first game of its best-of-three series Saturday.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for fire risk in parts of the area until Monday Night. Hollywood reacts to the death of Matthew Perry of "Friends" fame. And in honor of spooky season, we talk to an author of kids' stories about skeletons and look into what goes into making pan de muerto. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.

    Santa Ana Winds Hit L.A. Today, Matthew Perry Dies at 54, and Rent Increase Freeze Proposed - The Sunday Report
    The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for fire risk in parts of the area until Monday Night. Hollywood reacts to the death of Matthew Perry of "Friends" fame. And in honor of spooky season, we talk to an author of kids' stories about skeletons and look into what goes into making pan de muerto. 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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    Southern California Edison is warning that it could turn off power for customers across Greater L.A. due to high winds and an elevated fire risk. UCLA has issued a new report on how long COVID affects California residents financially. And a look at a labor showdown at a Koreatown supermarket. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.

    Edison Warns Of Power Shutoffs, How Long COVID Affects Finances, And A Labor Showdown At A Koreatown Market - The Saturday Edition`
    Southern California Edison is warning that it could turn off power for customers across Greater L.A. due to high winds and an elevated fire risk. UCLA has issued a new report on how long COVID affects California residents financially. And a look at a labor showdown at a Koreatown supermarket. 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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    Southern California's Santa Ana winds are here with much of LA and Ventura counties under fire weather watch. Where parents can find the new RSV vaccine for their kids. The popular restaurant Gladstone's in Malibu will stay open a little while longer. Plus, more. 



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    Santa Ana Winds Are Blowing, Where Your Kids Can Get the RSV Shot, & Gladstones Stays Open Longer — The P.M. Edition
    Southern California's Santa Ana winds are here with much of LA and Ventura counties under fire weather watch. Where parents can find the new RSV vaccine for their kids. The popular restaurant Gladstone's in Malibu will stay open a little while longer. Plus, more. 



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  • The L.A. Report
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    Health officials anticipate shortage of RSV vaccine. Santa Ana winds trigger a fire weather watch. The Metro Board of Directors vote to make the Metro Ambassadors pilot program permanent to assist riders and increase safety.

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    Warning From CA Health Officials, Fire Weather Watch In Effect, & Metro's Transit Ambassadors Are Here To Stay — The A.M. Edition
    Health officials anticipate shortage of RSV vaccine. Santa Ana winds trigger a fire weather watch. The Metro Board of Directors vote to make the Metro Ambassadors pilot program permanent to assist riders and increase safety.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Several LA City Councilmembers want to delay rent increases for another six months. The pressure is on striking actors and studios to make a deal. Jewish progressives rally for a cease-fire outside Adam Schiff's office. Lakers play their home opener tonight. Plus, more.

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    LA Councilmembers Push To Delay Rent Hikes, Striking Actors & Streamers Continue Talks, & Jewish Progressives Rally at Adam Schiff's Office — The P.M. Edition
    Several LA City Councilmembers want to delay rent increases for another six months. The pressure is on striking actors and studios to make a deal. Jewish progressives rally for a cease-fire outside Adam Schiff's office. Lakers play their home opener tonight. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A bail-review hearing is scheduled for the 22-year-old man charged in the Malibu crash that killed 4 Pepperdine University students. SAG negotiations continue today, after being put off for a day. Climate competition in West LA promotes awareness of the environment.

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    Bail-Review Hearing Scheduled For PCH Driver Today, SAG-AFTRA & AMPTP Resume Bargaining Today, & Students Gather For Climate 'Hack-a-thon' — The A.M. Edition
    A bail-review hearing is scheduled for the 22-year-old man charged in the Malibu crash that killed 4 Pepperdine University students. SAG negotiations continue today, after being put off for a day. Climate competition in West LA promotes awareness of the environment.

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