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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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    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
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    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
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    California board shuts down two LA County juvenile halls; L.A. City Council accepts donation of robot dog for LAPD;  Netflix starts to enforce its crackdown on password sharing.

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    Unsuitable Juvenile Halls, an LAPD Robot Dog, and Netflix Nixes Password Sharing – The P.M. Edition
    California board shuts down two LA County juvenile halls; L.A. City Council accepts donation of robot dog for LAPD;  Netflix starts to enforce its crackdown on password sharing.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Lakers season comes to close after being swept by Denver in the Western Conference finals; An attack on an LA Metro train spurs a county supervisor to call for a safety review; A studio executive gets heckled by a student crowd as the writers strike drags on.

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    L.A. Metro Safety Review, a Studio Exec Gets Heckled, and the Lakers' Season is Over – The A.M. Edition
    Lakers season comes to close after being swept by Denver in the Western Conference finals; An attack on an LA Metro train spurs a county supervisor to call for a safety review; A studio executive gets heckled by a student crowd as the writers strike drags on.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Colorado River states reach water agreement to preserve dwindling water supply; Scriptwriters strike continues with no contract talks; dissenters may negotiate separately; Dodgers aim to end losing streak while repairing LGBTQ+ community relations.

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    Colorado River Water Supply, Scriptwriters Strike Continues, and the Dodgers' LBGTQ+ Relations – The P.M. Edition
    Colorado River states reach water agreement to preserve dwindling water supply; Scriptwriters strike continues with no contract talks; dissenters may negotiate separately; Dodgers aim to end losing streak while repairing LGBTQ+ community relations.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Tonight's the last chance for the LA Lakers to stay alive in the Western Conference Finals; State budget tightening will take a bite out of childcare funding; An Orange County city's LGBTQ community comes together to celebrate Pride.

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    Budget Bites Childcare Funding, O.C. Celebrates LBGTQ Pride, and Lakers on the Brink – The A.M. Edition
    Tonight's the last chance for the LA Lakers to stay alive in the Western Conference Finals; State budget tightening will take a bite out of childcare funding; An Orange County city's LGBTQ community comes together to celebrate Pride.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Today on the LA report, a study reveals a million unit gap between available housing and demand. The mayor of Anaheim invites our Ladies of Perpetual Indulgence to the Angel's LGBTQ night after they were uninvited by the Dodgers. And, LA's iconic stained glass company celebrates 125 years.

    Later on the show, Caltech's Center for Science, Society, and Public Policy explores A.I.'s impact on society; A Caltech professor joins us to discuss AI ethics. San Bernardino residents rebuild after winter storms; Remembering Gloria Molina's life and her quilting group in East LA.

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    A.I.'s Impact on Society, San Bernardino Rebuilds, and Remembering Gloria Molina – The Sunday Edition
    Today on the LA report, a study reveals a million unit gap between available housing and demand. The mayor of Anaheim invites our Ladies of Perpetual Indulgence to the Angel's LGBTQ night after they were uninvited by the Dodgers. And, LA's iconic stained glass company celebrates 125 years.

    Later on the show, Caltech's Center for Science, Society, and Public Policy explores A.I.'s impact on society; A Caltech professor joins us to discuss AI ethics. San Bernardino residents rebuild after winter storms; Remembering Gloria Molina's life and her quilting group in East LA.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Today on the LA Report, Governor Gavin Newsom issues an order to speed up infrastructure projects. The LA Lakers play the Denver Nuggets tonight, and they could use a win after losing the last two games. And, master sitarist Anoushka Shankar on crossing music genres. 

    The current Hollywood Writers strike is fueled in part by concerns about Artificial Intelligence. And questions remain over whether AI can produce high quality content. This week we'll explore the technology and its potential impact on creative writing on jobs.

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    Hollywood Writers on Strike: Does AI Threaten Quality Content and Creative Writing's Future? – The Weekend Edition
    Today on the LA Report, Governor Gavin Newsom issues an order to speed up infrastructure projects. The LA Lakers play the Denver Nuggets tonight, and they could use a win after losing the last two games. And, master sitarist Anoushka Shankar on crossing music genres. 

    The current Hollywood Writers strike is fueled in part by concerns about Artificial Intelligence. And questions remain over whether AI can produce high quality content. This week we'll explore the technology and its potential impact on creative writing on jobs.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA City Council approves $13B budget with $20M for unarmed crisis responders, aiding unhoused individuals and LAPD; LA Sparks host Phoenix Mercury with Brittney Griner's return; Dodgers tarnish LGBTQ+ relationship with Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.

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    City Council Approves $13B Budget, Brittney Griner is Back, and Dodgers Tarnish LGBTQ+ Relationship – The P.M. Edition
    LA City Council approves $13B budget with $20M for unarmed crisis responders, aiding unhoused individuals and LAPD; LA Sparks host Phoenix Mercury with Brittney Griner's return; Dodgers tarnish LGBTQ+ relationship with Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. City Council approves $250M expansion of Mayor Bass' homeless program, with conditions; A new state report finds high lead levels in the water at 1 in 4 preschools; The University of California system moves towards opening campus jobs to undocumented students.

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    Homelessness Program Expansion Approved, Preschool Lead Levels, and UC Campus Jobs – The A.M. Edition
    L.A. City Council approves $250M expansion of Mayor Bass' homeless program, with conditions; A new state report finds high lead levels in the water at 1 in 4 preschools; The University of California system moves towards opening campus jobs to undocumented students.

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