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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
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    Utilities are preparing to shut off Malibu's power ahead of a red flag warning later this week. What's in Mayor Karen Bass' plan for a hotly debated road safety project. Burbank Airport passengers weigh in on what they like (and don't like) about the new terminal. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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    Potential for fire weather this week, Bass's Forest Lawn Drive safety plan, Passenger reactions to new Burbank Airport terminal— Evening Edition
    Utilities are preparing to shut off Malibu's power ahead of a red flag warning later this week. What's in Mayor Karen Bass' plan for a hotly debated road safety project. Burbank Airport passengers weigh in on what they like (and don't like) about the new terminal. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:38
    California voters will decide next month whether to limit environmental reviews for certain projects. How community members can weigh in tonight on public safety and drug enforcement at L.A's MacArthur Park. And a NASA Mars rover has set a new record

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    Prop 45 explainer, MacArthur Park townhall, NASA Mars rover sets new record— Afternoon Edition
    California voters will decide next month whether to limit environmental reviews for certain projects. How community members can weigh in tonight on public safety and drug enforcement at L.A's MacArthur Park. And a NASA Mars rover has set a new record

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:59
    Long Beach starts rebuilding its coast after days of devastating waves. Hundreds of OC Teamsters are heading to the picket lines. The key vote that could determine who controls the future of LA homelessness programs. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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    Long Beach rebuilds from massive tides, OC Teamsters strike, Dodgers lose NLCS Game 2— Morning Edition
    Long Beach starts rebuilding its coast after days of devastating waves. Hundreds of OC Teamsters are heading to the picket lines. The key vote that could determine who controls the future of LA homelessness programs. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The impact of this weekend's weather on our coast. Some questionable contractor billing in California's High Speed Rail project. L.A. eyes plans for Olympics and Paralympics watch parties in 2028. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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    Weekend weather recap, Billing red flags in CA's high speed rail project, Pacific Center reopens— Evening Edition
    The impact of this weekend's weather on our coast. Some questionable contractor billing in California's High Speed Rail project. L.A. eyes plans for Olympics and Paralympics watch parties in 2028. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:00
    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman will face off Tuesday night in the next mayoral debate. Why electric vehicle drivers should watch out for fire related risks when coastal flooding hits. L.A. is gearing up to host watch parties for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics.

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    LA mayoral debate preview, EV fire risks during coastal flooding, Olympic watch parties— Afternoon Edition
    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman will face off Tuesday night in the next mayoral debate. Why electric vehicle drivers should watch out for fire related risks when coastal flooding hits. L.A. is gearing up to host watch parties for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:58
    Long Beach faces another day of scary tides after a weekend that destroyed buildings and forced people from their homes. Firefighters get the upper hand on a fire that threated homes near Newhall. LA County Firefighters arrive in Panama to help with earthquake recovery. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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    Long Beach wave destruction, Evacuation Orders lifted in Bike Fire, Dodgers lose NLCS Game 1— Morning Edition
    Long Beach faces another day of scary tides after a weekend that destroyed buildings and forced people from their homes. Firefighters get the upper hand on a fire that threated homes near Newhall. LA County Firefighters arrive in Panama to help with earthquake recovery. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 11:24
    We talk with Long Beach Post reporter Kate Raphael on the state of Long Beach Peninsula after the latest storm. The Dodgers are back on the field against the Milwaukee Brewers for the first game of the NLCS. Billed by organizers as Southern California's "largest street festival," Taste of Soulreturns to Crenshaw Boulevard Oct. 17. Plus, more.

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    Damage on Long Beach Peninsula, Dodgers playoffs, Taste of Soul festival — Sunday Edition
    We talk with Long Beach Post reporter Kate Raphael on the state of Long Beach Peninsula after the latest storm. The Dodgers are back on the field against the Milwaukee Brewers for the first game of the NLCS. Billed by organizers as Southern California's "largest street festival," Taste of Soulreturns to Crenshaw Boulevard Oct. 17. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 8:59
    The National Weather Service has issued costal flood warnings across Malibu and L.A. County until tomorrow. The City of Long Beach has issued mandatory evacuations for some residents on the Peninsula. For Explore LA, a family whose Bunker Hill house was destroyed in the 60's sees paintings of their home from artist from Leo Politi for the first time. Plus, more.

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    Coastal flood warnings, Long Beach & Newport slammed, Children of Bunker Hill— Saturday Edition
    The National Weather Service has issued costal flood warnings across Malibu and L.A. County until tomorrow. The City of Long Beach has issued mandatory evacuations for some residents on the Peninsula. For Explore LA, a family whose Bunker Hill house was destroyed in the 60's sees paintings of their home from artist from Leo Politi for the first time. Plus, more.

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