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The LA Report

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
    Listen 7:10
    A new audit finds it's nearly impossible to get an accurate count of the available shelter beds for unhoused Angelenos. LAist looks at CA's efforts to get thousands of idle oil wells capped. This week is the deadline to file to run in the March 2024 election. Plus, more.

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    LA Audit of Shelter Space For Unhoused, Efforts to Cap CA's Idle Oil Wells, & Primary Election Deadline For Candidates — The P.M. Edition
    A new audit finds it's nearly impossible to get an accurate count of the available shelter beds for unhoused Angelenos. LAist looks at CA's efforts to get thousands of idle oil wells capped. This week is the deadline to file to run in the March 2024 election. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:21
    Parts of SoCal experience a 3.5 magnitude earthquake. LA City Council votes today on whether to ban rodeos in city limits. Members of the Screen Actors Guild have until 5 p.m. to vote on tentative deal with studios.

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    Small Quake Rattles Orange County, LA Council Considers Rodeo Ban & SAG-AFTRA Ratification Vote Ends Today — The A.M. Edition
    Parts of SoCal experience a 3.5 magnitude earthquake. LA City Council votes today on whether to ban rodeos in city limits. Members of the Screen Actors Guild have until 5 p.m. to vote on tentative deal with studios.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:27
    A record 3,220 people died of drug overdoses in LA County in 2022. Caltrans identifies dozens of sites under the 10 Freeway that may pose safety risks following last month's fire. Infamous “Dead Man’s Curve” on PCH gets some safety upgrades. Plus, more.

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    LA Fentanyl Overdoses Surge, 10 Freeway Sites Identified As Potential Risk, & PCH "Dead Man's Curve" Gets Safety Upgrades — The P.M. Edition
    A record 3,220 people died of drug overdoses in LA County in 2022. Caltrans identifies dozens of sites under the 10 Freeway that may pose safety risks following last month's fire. Infamous “Dead Man’s Curve” on PCH gets some safety upgrades. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:04
    Water officials not taking wet winter prediction for granted. SAG AFTRA members have until tomorrow to ratify proposed contract. How Harris's Hawks are fending off nuisance birds at SoFi stadium.

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    CA Water Allocations Remain Tight Despite El Nino, SAG AFTRA Ratification Process Nears End & Predatory Birds Protecting LAX Jets — The A.M. Edition
    Water officials not taking wet winter prediction for granted. SAG AFTRA members have until tomorrow to ratify proposed contract. How Harris's Hawks are fending off nuisance birds at SoFi stadium.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 30:53
    A suspect has been arrested in the killings of three unhoused people across Los Angeles this past week. The LA City Council approved an ordinance Friday that would require police permits for short-term rentals like Airbnbs and hotels. In Orange County this weekend, the public can check out a special competition featuring gingerbread houses made by structural engineers. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.

    Suspect Arrested in Unhoused Killings, New Airbnb Regulations, and Gingerbread House Engineers — The Sunday Edition
    A suspect has been arrested in the killings of three unhoused people across Los Angeles this past week. The LA City Council approved an ordinance Friday that would require police permits for short-term rentals like Airbnbs and hotels. In Orange County this weekend, the public can check out a special competition featuring gingerbread houses made by structural engineers. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 13:13
    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
    Listen 7:33
    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
    Listen 7:59
    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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