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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
    Listen 4:43
    Despite public outcry, the San Clemente City Council voted to allow federal officials to monitor the coastline despite public outcry. L.A. Unified is set to vote on potential district-wide layoffs next month. Monterey Park decides tonight on a controversial data center. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    San Clemente's Border Patrol agreement, LAUSD to vote on layoffs, Monterey Park data center vote — Evening Edition
    Despite public outcry, the San Clemente City Council voted to allow federal officials to monitor the coastline despite public outcry. L.A. Unified is set to vote on potential district-wide layoffs next month. Monterey Park decides tonight on a controversial data center. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:00
    LAPD wants almost $100 million dollars to police the 2028 Olympics, so how does that fly with promises the games will be "no cost?" Why California's two senators say they're alarmed after a visit to the state's largest ICE detention facility. And the historic L.A landmark that will become the cultural hub for "El Tri" during the FIFA World Cup.

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    Inside LAPD's nearly $100 million budget request, CA Senators express concerns over state's largest detention center, LA landmark to become Casa México during FIFA World Cup — Afternoon Edition
    LAPD wants almost $100 million dollars to police the 2028 Olympics, so how does that fly with promises the games will be "no cost?" Why California's two senators say they're alarmed after a visit to the state's largest ICE detention facility. And the historic L.A landmark that will become the cultural hub for "El Tri" during the FIFA World Cup.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 20:51
    Today, on The L.A. Report California democrats gather in LA for the annual party convention. Officials take stock of the state's power supply. A preview of the free to low cost outdoor events hosted by the Music Center in downtown LA. Despite our gray skies now, hot summer weather is just around the corner. We visit the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center in Pasadena, where they'll show us their plan for keeping kids safe. Then, the story of how a Cambodian graduation ceremony at Cal State Long Beach became a moment to honor ancestors and help heal the still-fresh pain of genocide.

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    Nearly a half century after genocide targeted college graduates, Cambodians in Long Beach see education 'rebirth' – The Sunday Edition
    Today, on The L.A. Report California democrats gather in LA for the annual party convention. Officials take stock of the state's power supply. A preview of the free to low cost outdoor events hosted by the Music Center in downtown LA. Despite our gray skies now, hot summer weather is just around the corner. We visit the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center in Pasadena, where they'll show us their plan for keeping kids safe. Then, the story of how a Cambodian graduation ceremony at Cal State Long Beach became a moment to honor ancestors and help heal the still-fresh pain of genocide.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 30:42
    Today, on The L.A. Report, recently closed due to slope collapse Metrolink and Amtrak trains resume service through San Clemente today. Then the rainy winter gives way to unfamiliar plants to approach with caution and an effort in congress would expand local land protections under the San Gabriel Mountains national monument. Drag shows have become a hot-button political issue in several states, but not in California. We'll bring you the story of one innovative club that encourages patrons to come dressed in drag. Also, some of the ugly practices behind the "We Buy Ugly Houses" signs seen around Los Angeles, we take a look at the controversial findings from a recent investigation into the parent company.

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    What's up with those "We Buy Ugly Houses" signs you see everywhere? Plus: A legendary drag club returns – The Weekend Edition
    Today, on The L.A. Report, recently closed due to slope collapse Metrolink and Amtrak trains resume service through San Clemente today. Then the rainy winter gives way to unfamiliar plants to approach with caution and an effort in congress would expand local land protections under the San Gabriel Mountains national monument. Drag shows have become a hot-button political issue in several states, but not in California. We'll bring you the story of one innovative club that encourages patrons to come dressed in drag. Also, some of the ugly practices behind the "We Buy Ugly Houses" signs seen around Los Angeles, we take a look at the controversial findings from a recent investigation into the parent company.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:32
    Striking Hollywood writers join a multi-union rally in LA; The LA Metro is reconsidering a 2030 deadline for electrifying buses; LAUSD is ready to open its Pre-K program – two years ahead of schedule.

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    Metro Reconsidering Electrification Deadline, LAUSD's Pre-K Program Launches, and Writers Join Multi-Union Rally – The P.M. Edition
    Striking Hollywood writers join a multi-union rally in LA; The LA Metro is reconsidering a 2030 deadline for electrifying buses; LAUSD is ready to open its Pre-K program – two years ahead of schedule.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:28
    A teen boy is under arrest in connection with the stabbing of a Metro bus driver; El Niño is predicted to return...hear what that means for Southern California; An Orange county landmark reopens after a landslide that forced emergency repairs.

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    Arrest In Metro Bus Attack, The Return of El Niño, and an O.C. Landmark Reopens – The A.M. Edition
    A teen boy is under arrest in connection with the stabbing of a Metro bus driver; El Niño is predicted to return...hear what that means for Southern California; An Orange county landmark reopens after a landslide that forced emergency repairs.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:34
    L.A.’s probation department is mandating monthly shifts in juvenile jails for thousands of officers; A man who spent 33 years in prison speaks up after being exonerated for a wrongful conviction; Sheriff Robert Luna says despite a lawsuit, he's committed to stamping out deputy gangs.

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    Juvenile Jail Shifts for Officers, An Imprisoned Man Exonerated, and Sheriff Luna's Crackdown Commitment – The P.M. Edition
    L.A.’s probation department is mandating monthly shifts in juvenile jails for thousands of officers; A man who spent 33 years in prison speaks up after being exonerated for a wrongful conviction; Sheriff Robert Luna says despite a lawsuit, he's committed to stamping out deputy gangs.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:13
    Metro bus driver in critical condition after passenger stabbing; California lawmakers grapple with fentanyl crisis as deaths rise; Splash Mountain at Disneyland soaks its final passengers next week.

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    Metro Bus Driver Attacked, Rising Fentanyl Deaths, and The Fate of Splash Mountain – The A.M. Edition
    Metro bus driver in critical condition after passenger stabbing; California lawmakers grapple with fentanyl crisis as deaths rise; Splash Mountain at Disneyland soaks its final passengers next week.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:20
    LA Metro announces an opening date for the city's new regional connector; Why a group of families are suing the Antelope Valley Union High School District; The union for LA Deputy Sheriffs says its members' constitutional rights are being violated.

    Better Be Good to Me (Extended 12" Remix) (2015 Remaster) · Tina Turner
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    Metro Regional Connector Opening, Antelope Valley Schools Lawsuit, and LASD Tattoos and Gangs – The P.M. Edition
    LA Metro announces an opening date for the city's new regional connector; Why a group of families are suing the Antelope Valley Union High School District; The union for LA Deputy Sheriffs says its members' constitutional rights are being violated.

    Better Be Good to Me (Extended 12" Remix) (2015 Remaster) · Tina Turner
    ©️2015 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:34
    LAPD will be getting its requested robot dog; A project to mitigate flood risk in an LA County wetlands is scratched and environmental activists are celebrating; Transit activists are hoping a requested security review of the Metro system bears fruit.

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    Flood Mitigation Plan Scrapped, L.A. Metro Security Review, and LAPD's Canine Robot – The A.M. Edition
    LAPD will be getting its requested robot dog; A project to mitigate flood risk in an LA County wetlands is scratched and environmental activists are celebrating; Transit activists are hoping a requested security review of the Metro system bears fruit.

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