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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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    A former Canadian Olympic snowboard allegedly turned drug kingpin is under arrest, we'll tell you his connection to L.A. A free event in Downey this weekend honors astronauts who lost their lives in space mission disasters, like Challenger. Plus it's Food Friday, we'll hear about the latest news in the food world.

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    Feds arrest Canadian Olympic snowboarder allegedly turned 'drug kingpin', Event honors lives lost in space shuttle Challenger, Food news roundup— Afternoon Edition
    A former Canadian Olympic snowboard allegedly turned drug kingpin is under arrest, we'll tell you his connection to L.A. A free event in Downey this weekend honors astronauts who lost their lives in space mission disasters, like Challenger. Plus it's Food Friday, we'll hear about the latest news in the food world.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Activists in LA plan to join nationwide protests against ICE. Los Angeles politicians are fighting a controversial new state housing law. LA Metro approves a new subway under the Sepulveda Pass. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    Anti-ICE rallies, LA Metro opposes CA housing law, Sepulveda Pass subway approved— Morning Edition
    Activists in LA plan to join nationwide protests against ICE. Los Angeles politicians are fighting a controversial new state housing law. LA Metro approves a new subway under the Sepulveda Pass. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com

  • The L.A. Report
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    In the P.M. edition: 48 arrested for human trafficking in San Diego, Search paused for missing actor Julian Sands, Worker brings books to LA County inmates, and more.

    Dozens arrested for human trafficking in San Diego; Search paused for missing actor; Health worker brings books to inmates, and more – The P.M. Edition
    In the P.M. edition: 48 arrested for human trafficking in San Diego, Search paused for missing actor Julian Sands, Worker brings books to LA County inmates, and more.

  • The L.A. Report
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    Today: Sheriff Luna announces an arrest in the shooting death of Catholic Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell; California legislators consider bills to codify the state's status as an abortion haven; Get ready for a big storm out of Canada, bringing low-level snow to the passes, perhaps even some valleys, and more.

    Arrest made in Bishop's shooting death; California considers codifying abortion access laws; Canada storm could bring low-level snow – The A.M. Edition
    Today: Sheriff Luna announces an arrest in the shooting death of Catholic Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell; California legislators consider bills to codify the state's status as an abortion haven; Get ready for a big storm out of Canada, bringing low-level snow to the passes, perhaps even some valleys, and more.

  • The L.A. Report
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    Today: Catholic bishop found shot dead, sheriff investigates homicide; CA seeks federal aid for asylum seeker vaccinations, testing; LACMA exhibit showcases early computer-generated art, and more.

    Catholic bishop found shot dead, federal COVID aid for asylum seekers, and LACMA's early CG showcase – The A.M. Edition
    Today: Catholic bishop found shot dead, sheriff investigates homicide; CA seeks federal aid for asylum seeker vaccinations, testing; LACMA exhibit showcases early computer-generated art, and more.

  • The L.A. Report
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    In the Sunday edition: We visit LACMA to check out the exhibit, "Coded: Art Enters the Computer Age, 1952-1982" with its curator, Leslie Jones.

    And, homeowners have traditionally held the lion's share of voting power, but that's beginning to change as more renters are being elected. Then, we'll discuss what’s behind some children rejecting their ethnic identities and native languages at an early age, and then choosing to relearn as adults.

    L.A.'s new wave of renter politicians emerges. Plus: Adults reconnect with their roots through native languages – The Sunday Edition
    In the Sunday edition: We visit LACMA to check out the exhibit, "Coded: Art Enters the Computer Age, 1952-1982" with its curator, Leslie Jones.

    And, homeowners have traditionally held the lion's share of voting power, but that's beginning to change as more renters are being elected. Then, we'll discuss what’s behind some children rejecting their ethnic identities and native languages at an early age, and then choosing to relearn as adults.

  • The L.A. Report
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    In the weekend edition: A conservation classic gets a big update and a reprint to reflect the climate crisis. Patagonia re-released "A Forest Journey" and we talk with author, John Perlin. 

    And, with the long-term reality of drought looming, we'll meet one Leimert Park woman who's leading the way with drought-tolerant landscapes.

    Then: LA's ubiquitous flower vendors…you see them everywhere, but what does it take to make that hustle happen?

    The drought-tolerant landscaping trend takes root. Plus: Inside the hustle of L.A.'s street flower vendors – The Weekend Edition
    In the weekend edition: A conservation classic gets a big update and a reprint to reflect the climate crisis. Patagonia re-released "A Forest Journey" and we talk with author, John Perlin. 

    And, with the long-term reality of drought looming, we'll meet one Leimert Park woman who's leading the way with drought-tolerant landscapes.

    Then: LA's ubiquitous flower vendors…you see them everywhere, but what does it take to make that hustle happen?

  • The L.A. Report
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    In the late edition: A suspect is charged with HATE CRIMES in TWO separate shootings in Los Angeles. Turkey’s deadly earthquake is a reminder "The Big One" can happen HERE at any time. How renters can prepare. If you have a lawn and want to conserve water, listen up.

    Suspect charged with hate crimes in two L.A. shootings; How renters can prep for "The Big One"; Tips for water conservation, and more – The P.M. Edition
    In the late edition: A suspect is charged with HATE CRIMES in TWO separate shootings in Los Angeles. Turkey’s deadly earthquake is a reminder "The Big One" can happen HERE at any time. How renters can prepare. If you have a lawn and want to conserve water, listen up.

  • The L.A. Report
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    In the early edition: Suspect arrested in Pico Robertson shooting, California approaches 100,000 COVID deaths, Staying safe during coyote mating season, and more.

    Suspect arrested in Pico Robertson shooting; California approaches 100,000 COVID deaths; Staying safe during coyote mating season – The A.M. Edition
    In the early edition: Suspect arrested in Pico Robertson shooting, California approaches 100,000 COVID deaths, Staying safe during coyote mating season, and more.

  • The L.A. Report
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    In the P.M. edition: The LA County Sheriff's Department will now provide quarterly reports to the Civilian Oversight Commission about jail conditions. The number of renters in political office is on the rise, looking at housing policy differently than homeowners. The Orange Unified School District Superintendent, Edward Velasquez, has resigned after controversy over the suspension of a digital library app for students. Measure W in LA County has helped fight the drought, but more needs to be done. Weill Cornell Medicine is developing a new contraceptive for men, using a protein to immobilize sperm temporarily.

    More renters now political leaders, L.A. County Sheriffs to report conditions inside county jails, Capturing stormwater run-off, and more – The P.M. Edition
    In the P.M. edition: The LA County Sheriff's Department will now provide quarterly reports to the Civilian Oversight Commission about jail conditions. The number of renters in political office is on the rise, looking at housing policy differently than homeowners. The Orange Unified School District Superintendent, Edward Velasquez, has resigned after controversy over the suspension of a digital library app for students. Measure W in LA County has helped fight the drought, but more needs to be done. Weill Cornell Medicine is developing a new contraceptive for men, using a protein to immobilize sperm temporarily.