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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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    As LA wraps up it's annual homeless count, we'll learn about why counting unhoused families can be tricky. Plus, two giant telecoms are merging, what it could mean for your wallet. And a 90's teen movie filmed in LA joins the Criterion Collection.

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    Counting unhoused families, How Verizon-Frontier merger could affect your wallet, 'House Party' joins the Criterion Collection— Afternoon Edition
    As LA wraps up it's annual homeless count, we'll learn about why counting unhoused families can be tricky. Plus, two giant telecoms are merging, what it could mean for your wallet. And a 90's teen movie filmed in LA joins the Criterion Collection.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA City Council writes a check to hire more police officers. A pair of Metro votes could re-shape public transportation for decades to come. The Oscar nominations have set records. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    New LAPD funding, Metro vote on SFV to West LA rail, Record-setting Oscar nominations— Morning Edition
    LA City Council writes a check to hire more police officers. A pair of Metro votes could re-shape public transportation for decades to come. The Oscar nominations have set records. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A new report reveals policy recommendations after a fatal police shooting in Pasadena; The leader of a farm workers’ union speaks out about mass flooding in California’s farms; Tips on picking wildflowers respectfully.

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    Pasadena Police Shooting Report, Mass Flooding at Farms, and Picking Wildflowers Respectfully – The P.M. Edition
    A new report reveals policy recommendations after a fatal police shooting in Pasadena; The leader of a farm workers’ union speaks out about mass flooding in California’s farms; Tips on picking wildflowers respectfully.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Homing in on just the right COVID-19 vaccine; LA county officials are under renewed pressure to get more people off the streets and into shelters; Looking for a way to celebrate Earth Day? How about getting a little dirty, during a tree-planting?

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    COVID Vaccine Updates, L.A. Faces Homelessness Pressure, and Celebrating Earth Day – The A.M. Edition
    Homing in on just the right COVID-19 vaccine; LA county officials are under renewed pressure to get more people off the streets and into shelters; Looking for a way to celebrate Earth Day? How about getting a little dirty, during a tree-planting?

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A federal judge denies a homelessness settlement against LA County; The latest on Alec Baldwin’s manslaughter charges in the Halyna Hutchins shooting; Marijuana popularity surges for people seeking medical relief.

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    L.A. County's Homelessness Settlement, Alec Baldwin's Manslaughter Charges, and Marijuana's Popularity Surging – The P.M. Edition
    A federal judge denies a homelessness settlement against LA County; The latest on Alec Baldwin’s manslaughter charges in the Halyna Hutchins shooting; Marijuana popularity surges for people seeking medical relief.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Former mayor of Los Angeles mayor Richard Riordan has died at 92; The ACLU files suit against Los Angeles county over its downtown inmate reception center; Troubled Orange County Power Authority takes a big step toward righting the ship.

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    Former LA Mayor Dies, Jail Conditions Lawsuit, and O.C.'s Power Troubles – The A.M. Edition
    Former mayor of Los Angeles mayor Richard Riordan has died at 92; The ACLU files suit against Los Angeles county over its downtown inmate reception center; Troubled Orange County Power Authority takes a big step toward righting the ship.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    ACLU urges judge to hold L.A. County in contempt over jail conditions; An wrongfully convicted man aims to defeat GOP Representative Garcia; 90% of Californians breathe dirty air, with SoCal facing the worst.

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    ACLU Eyes Jail Conditions, Unseating Mike Garcia, and Breathing the Dirtiest Air – The P.M. Edition
    ACLU urges judge to hold L.A. County in contempt over jail conditions; An wrongfully convicted man aims to defeat GOP Representative Garcia; 90% of Californians breathe dirty air, with SoCal facing the worst.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA teacher strike threat may have influenced district's raise agreement; The Orange County Power Authority may fire its CEO to save itself; 18 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren of late announcer Vin Scully threw the first ceremonial pitch.

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    Teacher Strike's Influence, O.C. Power Troubles, and the Late Vin Scully – The A.M. Edition
    LA teacher strike threat may have influenced district's raise agreement; The Orange County Power Authority may fire its CEO to save itself; 18 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren of late announcer Vin Scully threw the first ceremonial pitch.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LAUSD and UTLA reach 3-year contract with significant pay raises after 11-month bargaining; Mayor Bass released her city budget proposal for the next fiscal year; Supreme Court decision on medical abortions could affect California's reproductive care.

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    LAUSD Contract Agreement, Bass' City Budget, and the Abortion Pill Ruling – The P.M. Edition
    LAUSD and UTLA reach 3-year contract with significant pay raises after 11-month bargaining; Mayor Bass released her city budget proposal for the next fiscal year; Supreme Court decision on medical abortions could affect California's reproductive care.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Mayor Bass plans to revamp fire department in new budget proposal; Writers Guild approves strike on movie and TV producers; Californians have extra time to file taxes due to disaster designation.

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    Bass' Paramedic Plan, Writers Guild Strike, and Extra Tax Time – The A.M. Edition
    Mayor Bass plans to revamp fire department in new budget proposal; Writers Guild approves strike on movie and TV producers; Californians have extra time to file taxes due to disaster designation.

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