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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 8:05
    A drug overdose has taken the life of a teenager held at LA County’s Nidorf Juvenile Hall; No new contract talks between Hollywood scriptwriters and the producers of movies, TV and streaming video; Which is more important? Housing or jobs?

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    Juvenile Hall Overdose, Housing Versus Jobs, and Writers Strike Updates – The P.M. Edition
    A drug overdose has taken the life of a teenager held at LA County’s Nidorf Juvenile Hall; No new contract talks between Hollywood scriptwriters and the producers of movies, TV and streaming video; Which is more important? Housing or jobs?

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:19
    The Orange County Power Authority appoints a new interim CEO to stop a customer exodus; Critics of Mayor Bass' Inside Safe initiative say it's not delivering as promised; Why owning a home remains an elusive dream for many younger Californians.

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    'Inside Safe' Criticism, Elusive Home Ownership, O.C. Power's Interim CEO – The A.M. Edition
    The Orange County Power Authority appoints a new interim CEO to stop a customer exodus; Critics of Mayor Bass' Inside Safe initiative say it's not delivering as promised; Why owning a home remains an elusive dream for many younger Californians.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:34
    CA reparations task force to submit recommendations to Sacramento; Hollywood scriptwriters strike is a week long; LA teachers approve new contract with LAUSD.

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    Reparations Task Force, LAUSD Teachers' Contract, and Writers Strike Updates – The P.M. Edition
    CA reparations task force to submit recommendations to Sacramento; Hollywood scriptwriters strike is a week long; LA teachers approve new contract with LAUSD.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:07
    California's reparations task force is out with its final list of recommendations; An L.A. Museum opens a new exhibit looking back at Hollywood in the House Un-American Activities Committee; School kids are learning about an Asian-American photographer who captured moments in history.

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    Reparations Task Force, Hollywood's Political History, and an Asian-American Photographer Inspires – The A.M. Edition
    California's reparations task force is out with its final list of recommendations; An L.A. Museum opens a new exhibit looking back at Hollywood in the House Un-American Activities Committee; School kids are learning about an Asian-American photographer who captured moments in history.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 10:31
    L.A. County has one of the largest LGBTQ+ populations in the U.S., influencing areas from politics to entertainment. We'll tell you about LAist's new project that highlights the community's history, struggles – and most importantly – joy at a time the communities are facing new efforts in conservative leaning states to roll back hard-earned rights. 

    Also, the LA City Council further delays decision about a “robot dog” donation. FEMA disaster recovery centers open after storms clear in San Bernardino, the O.C. Marathon Running Festival concludes, MTV cancels their live awards show, a proposed bill aims to prevent congress members from owning and trading stocks, the Natural History Museum puts the Addams Family on display, California population decline begins to slow down.

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    A new LAist project highlights LGBTQ+ history, struggles, and joy – The Sunday Edition
    L.A. County has one of the largest LGBTQ+ populations in the U.S., influencing areas from politics to entertainment. We'll tell you about LAist's new project that highlights the community's history, struggles – and most importantly – joy at a time the communities are facing new efforts in conservative leaning states to roll back hard-earned rights. 

    Also, the LA City Council further delays decision about a “robot dog” donation. FEMA disaster recovery centers open after storms clear in San Bernardino, the O.C. Marathon Running Festival concludes, MTV cancels their live awards show, a proposed bill aims to prevent congress members from owning and trading stocks, the Natural History Museum puts the Addams Family on display, California population decline begins to slow down.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 16:21
    Southern California's burrowing owl is disappearing. LAist's Jacob Margolis investigates what's at stake in the region – and what it says about Earth's ongoing mass extinction crisis.

    Then: Casa Romantica, a cultural center in Orange County, is perilously close to falling off a cliff after a landslide in April. The L.A. Report's own Susanne Whatley will provide an update on the damage.

    Also, beloved Southern California journalist Tony Valdez passes. Charles the III is crowned King. A pop-ska band receives its own day in Los Angeles. Highlighting photographer Corky Lee for Asian American Pacific Heritage Month. Looking ahead to next week’s weather. Attorney General’s in California and New York investigate the NFL. The OC Marathon running festival takes place this weekend, and local sports clubs offer activities year round.

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    The Adorable Little Burrowing Owl Is Slowly Disappearing From SoCal. Plus: Casa Romantica's Cliffside Peril – The Weekend Edition
    Southern California's burrowing owl is disappearing. LAist's Jacob Margolis investigates what's at stake in the region – and what it says about Earth's ongoing mass extinction crisis.

    Then: Casa Romantica, a cultural center in Orange County, is perilously close to falling off a cliff after a landslide in April. The L.A. Report's own Susanne Whatley will provide an update on the damage.

    Also, beloved Southern California journalist Tony Valdez passes. Charles the III is crowned King. A pop-ska band receives its own day in Los Angeles. Highlighting photographer Corky Lee for Asian American Pacific Heritage Month. Looking ahead to next week’s weather. Attorney General’s in California and New York investigate the NFL. The OC Marathon running festival takes place this weekend, and local sports clubs offer activities year round.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:44
    Day 4 of the strike by Hollywood scriptwriters and production of all your favorite shows has gone dark; Can Hollywood workers endure a long strike by TV scriptwriters?; And if you’re a fan of anything and everything fried – Pomona is the place to be during the month of May.

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    Show Production Goes Dark, Enduring a Long Strike, and Pomona's the Place to Be – The P.M. Edition
    Day 4 of the strike by Hollywood scriptwriters and production of all your favorite shows has gone dark; Can Hollywood workers endure a long strike by TV scriptwriters?; And if you’re a fan of anything and everything fried – Pomona is the place to be during the month of May.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 8:00
    More tornados touch down in Los Angeles County; Al Fresco dining in Los Angeles inches closer to becoming a permanent fixture; US Surgeon general's report on loneliness points to the physical health risks of isolation.

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    Tornados Touch Down, Al Fresco Dining, and Isolation's Physical Health Risks – The A.M. Edition
    More tornados touch down in Los Angeles County; Al Fresco dining in Los Angeles inches closer to becoming a permanent fixture; US Surgeon general's report on loneliness points to the physical health risks of isolation.

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