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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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  • The L.A. Report
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    Thousands of volunteers will be fanning out across Los Angeles County this week to survey unhoused people. L.A. Councilmember Curren Price heads to court to see if there's enough evidence for him to stand trial in his public corruption case. Discovery Cube's new exhibit featuring the "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse." Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    LA's homeless count begins, Preliminary hearings for LA City Councilmember, Disney comes to Discovery Cube — Evening Edition
    Thousands of volunteers will be fanning out across Los Angeles County this week to survey unhoused people. L.A. Councilmember Curren Price heads to court to see if there's enough evidence for him to stand trial in his public corruption case. Discovery Cube's new exhibit featuring the "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse." Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Governor Gavin Newsom is urging European leaders to stand up against President Donald Trump. We'll look at what factors could affect this year's Greater LA Homeless Count. And a beloved bookstore in Koreatown is closing its doors.

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    Gov. Newsom urges European leaders to pushback against Pres. Trump, Greater LA Homeless Count, Koreatown bookstore to close—Afternoon Edition
    Governor Gavin Newsom is urging European leaders to stand up against President Donald Trump. We'll look at what factors could affect this year's Greater LA Homeless Count. And a beloved bookstore in Koreatown is closing its doors.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    An LAPD Officer has been arrested in connection to burglary and theft. Orange County approves $1.7 aimed at reducing fentanyl abuse. The Perseid Meteor Shower will reach its peak this weekend. Find out the best place to see it.

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    LAPD Officer Arrested, Orange County Approves Fentanyl Funding, & Perseid Meteor Shower Approaches Its Peak-- The A.M. Report
    An LAPD Officer has been arrested in connection to burglary and theft. Orange County approves $1.7 aimed at reducing fentanyl abuse. The Perseid Meteor Shower will reach its peak this weekend. Find out the best place to see it.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    About 11,000 L.A. city workers walk out for the day, delaying some services. Twin strikes by writers, actors are affecting workers behind the scenes in Hollywood. The home of prominent gay civil rights activist Morris Kight is named a Historical Cultural Monument. 

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    LA City Services Delayed in 1-Day Strike, Hollywood Strikes' Toll on Behind-The -Scenes Workers, & New Historical Cultural Monument -- The P.M. Report
    About 11,000 L.A. city workers walk out for the day, delaying some services. Twin strikes by writers, actors are affecting workers behind the scenes in Hollywood. The home of prominent gay civil rights activist Morris Kight is named a Historical Cultural Monument. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    In this special episode of The L.A. Report, singer-songwriter Regina Spektor speaks with host Julia Paskin about her current tour, her upcoming documentary project, and shares her feelings on the war in Ukraine as a refugee of the Soviet Union with Ukrainian heritage.  

    Singer Regina Spektor joins Julia Paskin on The LA Report
    In this special episode of The L.A. Report, singer-songwriter Regina Spektor speaks with host Julia Paskin about her current tour, her upcoming documentary project, and shares her feelings on the war in Ukraine as a refugee of the Soviet Union with Ukrainian heritage.  

  • The L.A. Report
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    The LA County Public Defender's office cites overwhelming workloads. Investigators collect evidence from Sunday's fatal helicopter crash in Riverside County. Long Beach officials launch of a team of five mental health professionals to help with 9-1-1 dispatches.

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    Public Defender Shortage in LA, Fatal Helicopter Crash Update, & Long Beach Announces Crisis Response Team -- The A.M. Report
    The LA County Public Defender's office cites overwhelming workloads. Investigators collect evidence from Sunday's fatal helicopter crash in Riverside County. Long Beach officials launch of a team of five mental health professionals to help with 9-1-1 dispatches.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Thousands of L.A. City workers will walk off the job Tuesday for one day. Some tenants at Chinatown affordable housing complex Hillside Villa receive eviction notices. Oscar-winning director William Friedkin, known for "The French Connection" has died. Plus, more.

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    L.A. City Workers To Strike, Some Affordable Housing Tenants Face Eviction, & "The French Connection" Director Dies -- The P.M. Report
    Thousands of L.A. City workers will walk off the job Tuesday for one day. Some tenants at Chinatown affordable housing complex Hillside Villa receive eviction notices. Oscar-winning director William Friedkin, known for "The French Connection" has died. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Two helicopters responding to a fire in Cabazon in Riverside County collided mid-air yesterday. Eleven thousand LA city workers will stage a one-day strike tomorrow. It's bat season and several found in LA County have tested positive for rabies.

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    Weekend Helicopter Crash Leaves Three Dead, LA City Workers Prepare To Strike Tomorrow & Rabid Bats in LA -- The A.M. Report
    Two helicopters responding to a fire in Cabazon in Riverside County collided mid-air yesterday. Eleven thousand LA city workers will stage a one-day strike tomorrow. It's bat season and several found in LA County have tested positive for rabies.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA city workers eye one-day strike this week. Flea born typhus on the rise in LA County. And the essential, but overlooked, art of film casting.

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    LA City Workers Strike, Flea Typhus & The Overlooked Role Of Casting Directors – The Sunday Edition
    LA city workers eye one-day strike this week. Flea born typhus on the rise in LA County. And the essential, but overlooked, art of film casting.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    With drought and extreme heat threatening the survival of urban trees, we hear from scientists about which trees to plant in SoCal. LA City workers announce plans to strike next week. And, singer Regina Spektor talks about her upcoming Southern California shows.

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    Heat Resistant Trees, City Workers To Strike & The Best Gig Venues -- The Saturday Edition
    With drought and extreme heat threatening the survival of urban trees, we hear from scientists about which trees to plant in SoCal. LA City workers announce plans to strike next week. And, singer Regina Spektor talks about her upcoming Southern California shows.

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