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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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    Water officials not taking wet winter prediction for granted. SAG AFTRA members have until tomorrow to ratify proposed contract. How Harris's Hawks are fending off nuisance birds at SoFi stadium.

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    CA Water Allocations Remain Tight Despite El Nino, SAG AFTRA Ratification Process Nears End & Predatory Birds Protecting LAX Jets — The A.M. Edition
    Water officials not taking wet winter prediction for granted. SAG AFTRA members have until tomorrow to ratify proposed contract. How Harris's Hawks are fending off nuisance birds at SoFi stadium.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A suspect has been arrested in the killings of three unhoused people across Los Angeles this past week. The LA City Council approved an ordinance Friday that would require police permits for short-term rentals like Airbnbs and hotels. In Orange County this weekend, the public can check out a special competition featuring gingerbread houses made by structural engineers. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.

    Suspect Arrested in Unhoused Killings, New Airbnb Regulations, and Gingerbread House Engineers — The Sunday Edition
    A suspect has been arrested in the killings of three unhoused people across Los Angeles this past week. The LA City Council approved an ordinance Friday that would require police permits for short-term rentals like Airbnbs and hotels. In Orange County this weekend, the public can check out a special competition featuring gingerbread houses made by structural engineers. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 13:13
    Electric vehicle drivers report experiencing more problems with their vehicles than other drivers, according to a Consumer Reports survey. Members of Orange County's Medi-Cal plan CalOptima can receive free doses of naloxone. People with diabetes who get their health insurance through Medi-Cal will have easier 
    access to medication and equipment. And the investigation into the deaths of three unhoused people this week in Los Angeles is ongoing. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.

    Electric Vehicle Reliability Report, Insulin and Naloxone for Medi-Cal Users, and Suspect at Large in Unhoused Murders — The Saturday Edition
    Electric vehicle drivers report experiencing more problems with their vehicles than other drivers, according to a Consumer Reports survey. Members of Orange County's Medi-Cal plan CalOptima can receive free doses of naloxone. People with diabetes who get their health insurance through Medi-Cal will have easier 
    access to medication and equipment. And the investigation into the deaths of three unhoused people this week in Los Angeles is ongoing. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.

  • The L.A. Report
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    Detectives search for a killer suspected of shooting three Angelenos sleeping alone on the streets. The LA City Council approves a new law requiring hotels and short-term rental homes to get police permits. New express lanes are open on the 405. Plus, more.

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    LAPD Search For Killer of Three Unhoused Angelenos, LA To Require AirBnB Police Permits, & 405 Freeway New Express Lanes — The P.M. Edition
    Detectives search for a killer suspected of shooting three Angelenos sleeping alone on the streets. The LA City Council approves a new law requiring hotels and short-term rental homes to get police permits. New express lanes are open on the 405. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:59
    LA County is launching CARE Court: what you need to know. The 405 Express Lanes open today in Orange County. A new market opens in Costa Mesa, inspired by the great 'mercados' of Mexico.

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    Opening Today: CARE Court in LA County, 405 Express Lanes & A Mexican Foodie Paradise in Orange County — The A.M. Edition
    LA County is launching CARE Court: what you need to know. The 405 Express Lanes open today in Orange County. A new market opens in Costa Mesa, inspired by the great 'mercados' of Mexico.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do is facing calls to resign after LAist uncovered he failed to disclose two family relationships relevant to his official duties. CARE Court starts in LA County Friday. Climate change funds may help shade L.A. bus stops. Plus, more.

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    OC Supervisor Faces Calls To Resign, CARE Court Launches, & LA Secures Climate Funds for Bus Shelters — The P.M. Edition
    O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do is facing calls to resign after LAist uncovered he failed to disclose two family relationships relevant to his official duties. CARE Court starts in LA County Friday. Climate change funds may help shade L.A. bus stops. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 8:13
    Low-income tenants in LA are a step closer to receiving free legal counsel. USC obtains archives from historic Latino journalist organization. The recent 10 freeway shutdown sparks a look into its history.

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    LA Council Advances 'Right To Counsel' Plan, USC Acquires Historic Latino Journalist Archives & Origins of the 10 Freeway in LA — The A.M. Edition
    Low-income tenants in LA are a step closer to receiving free legal counsel. USC obtains archives from historic Latino journalist organization. The recent 10 freeway shutdown sparks a look into its history.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 8:19
    LA City Council puts independent redistricting on the 2024 ballot. OC Supervisor Andrew Do failed to disclose his wife is a judge during a relevant official proceeding. Hate crimes in LA County are up 18% compared to last year. Plus, more.

    *Correction: In an earlier version of LAR P.M., we reported Will Rogers State Historic Park and Will Rogers State Beach are among the parks in the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians' territory. Will Rogers State Park and State Beach are not within the tribe’s territory listed in its partnership with California State Parks.

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    LA To Vote On Independent Redistricting, OC Supervisor Failed To Disclose Another Family Connection, & LA Hate Crimes Way Up — The P.M. Edition
    LA City Council puts independent redistricting on the 2024 ballot. OC Supervisor Andrew Do failed to disclose his wife is a judge during a relevant official proceeding. Hate crimes in LA County are up 18% compared to last year. Plus, more.

    *Correction: In an earlier version of LAR P.M., we reported Will Rogers State Historic Park and Will Rogers State Beach are among the parks in the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians' territory. Will Rogers State Park and State Beach are not within the tribe’s territory listed in its partnership with California State Parks.

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