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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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    Dodger Stadium event officially introduces Shohei Ohtani. A judge makes a sweeping ruling in favor of unhoused veterans with disabilities. L.A. city councilmember Curren Price is set to be arraigned today on criminal charges of theft by embezzlement, perjury and conflict of interest. Plus more. 

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    Shohei Ohtani Gets Warm Welcome, Judge Rules In Favor Of Unhoused Veterans & Curren Price Arraignment Set— The A.M. Edition
    Dodger Stadium event officially introduces Shohei Ohtani. A judge makes a sweeping ruling in favor of unhoused veterans with disabilities. L.A. city councilmember Curren Price is set to be arraigned today on criminal charges of theft by embezzlement, perjury and conflict of interest. Plus more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:16
    New Dodger Shohei Ohtani was introduced today at Dodger Stadium. An LA non-profit got millions of taxpayer money to house unhoused Angelenos -- but many ended up back on the streets. Remembering those lost in the COVID-19 pandemic in LA County. Plus, more.

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    Shohei Ohtani at Dodger Stadium, Hundreds of Unhoused People Evicted, Memorial For Unclaimed COVID Victims — The P.M. Edition
    New Dodger Shohei Ohtani was introduced today at Dodger Stadium. An LA non-profit got millions of taxpayer money to house unhoused Angelenos -- but many ended up back on the streets. Remembering those lost in the COVID-19 pandemic in LA County. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:55
    California agencies must curtail spending due to budget deficit. Why homeowners' insurance in CA could get more expensive. Shohei Ohtani is being introduced at Dodgers Stadium today.

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    CA Agencies To Freeze Discretionary Spending, Home Insurance Getting More Expensive in CA & 'Boys in Blue' Welcome Shohei Ohtani Today — The A.M. Edition
    California agencies must curtail spending due to budget deficit. Why homeowners' insurance in CA could get more expensive. Shohei Ohtani is being introduced at Dodgers Stadium today.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:13
    Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza shut down the 110 Freeway today in downtown. Two major LA county landfills are releasing putrid odors into nearby neighborhoods. Meteor shower coming tonight. Plus, more.

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    Protesters Shut Down 110 Demanding Gaza Ceasefire, Stinky Landfills in LA County, Year's Best Meteor Shower — The P.M. Edition
    Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza shut down the 110 Freeway today in downtown. Two major LA county landfills are releasing putrid odors into nearby neighborhoods. Meteor shower coming tonight. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:23
    Five people were injured last night, when an Amtrak Surfliner train struck a semi truck along Highway 118 in Moorpark. The Ace Hotel in Downtown LA set to close next month. Emmy-award winning Actor Andre Braugher died this week after a brief illness.

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    Amtrak Collision In Ventura County, DTLA Hotel Set To Close, "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" Actor Dies At 61 — The A.M. Edition
    Five people were injured last night, when an Amtrak Surfliner train struck a semi truck along Highway 118 in Moorpark. The Ace Hotel in Downtown LA set to close next month. Emmy-award winning Actor Andre Braugher died this week after a brief illness.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 8:01
    LA City Council votes to move forward with plans to provide legal help to low-income tenants facing eviction. It also protects renters with pets adopted during the pandemic. Mayor Karen Bass hits her one year mark. Plus, more.

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    Legal Protection Coming for Low-Income Tenants Facing Eviction, Renters Can Keep Their Pandemic Pets, Mayor Bass Hits One Year Anniversary in Office — The P.M. Edition
    LA City Council votes to move forward with plans to provide legal help to low-income tenants facing eviction. It also protects renters with pets adopted during the pandemic. Mayor Karen Bass hits her one year mark. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:53
    Today marks the one-year anniversary of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass taking office. LA leaders consider loaning more money to repair apartments in the Skid Row area. MediCal is having problems amid the rollout of new programs.

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    LA Mayor Delivers 'Year in Review' Today, LA Council Considers Millions More For Skid Row Trust & Problems For MediCal Programs — The A.M. Edition
    Today marks the one-year anniversary of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass taking office. LA leaders consider loaning more money to repair apartments in the Skid Row area. MediCal is having problems amid the rollout of new programs.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 8:27
    City controller finds that on average two LAPD helicopters are flying over the city 20 hours a day year-round. Their time is mostly spent on low-priority incidents. A train from LA to Vegas could be here by 2028. More landslides coming to Palos Verdes? Plus, more.

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    LAPD Spends $46.6 Million a Year on Helicopters, A Train to Vegas By 2028?, More Landslides Could Be Coming to Palos Verdes — The P.M. Edition
    City controller finds that on average two LAPD helicopters are flying over the city 20 hours a day year-round. Their time is mostly spent on low-priority incidents. A train from LA to Vegas could be here by 2028. More landslides coming to Palos Verdes? Plus, more.

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