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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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    Hundreds of L.A. residents staged a walkout today to protest the Trump administration's immigration actions. The head of a local charity's been arrested for misuse of public funds. Jackie of Big Bear's famous bald eagle couple has laid her first egg of the season. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Anti-ICE protests hit DTLA, Homelessness charity head arrested, Jackie and Shadow lay season's first egg — Evening Edition
    Hundreds of L.A. residents staged a walkout today to protest the Trump administration's immigration actions. The head of a local charity's been arrested for misuse of public funds. Jackie of Big Bear's famous bald eagle couple has laid her first egg of the season. Plus, more from Evening 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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    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.

    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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    Tonight: MLK weekend rain; Budget realities push Governor Gavin Newsom to cut back EV subsidies; Getting unhoused Angelenos into emergency winter shelters; Mayor Bass' "Inside Safe" campaign; Mayor Bass expresses concern about a recent string of deaths at the hands of LAPD officers; Tomorrow night's NFL Wildcard.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

    Budget realities push Gov. Newsom to cut back electric vehicle adoption programs for low-income drivers – The P.M. Edition
    Tonight: MLK weekend rain; Budget realities push Governor Gavin Newsom to cut back EV subsidies; Getting unhoused Angelenos into emergency winter shelters; Mayor Bass' "Inside Safe" campaign; Mayor Bass expresses concern about a recent string of deaths at the hands of LAPD officers; Tomorrow night's NFL Wildcard.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

  • The L.A. Report
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    Today: Recent storms' drought relief; Weather challenging for unhoused; COVID deaths tick up; Community college enrollment down; Lisa Marie Presley has died, and more.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

    Recent storms brought some relief to a drought-stricken California. Plus: COVID deaths up, community college enrollment down, and more – The A.M. Edition
    Today: Recent storms' drought relief; Weather challenging for unhoused; COVID deaths tick up; Community college enrollment down; Lisa Marie Presley has died, and more.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

  • The L.A. Report
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    Tonight: Lending discrimination in Black and Latino neighborhoods; LA County Public Works is hustling to clear out rocks, sand and tree trunks from debris basins before next storm; LADWP subsidizing rain barrels for water collection; Why do so many L.A. streets have the same name?

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

    DOJ says bank accused of 'redlining' Black and Latino neighborhoods must provide more services – The P.M. Edition
    Tonight: Lending discrimination in Black and Latino neighborhoods; LA County Public Works is hustling to clear out rocks, sand and tree trunks from debris basins before next storm; LADWP subsidizing rain barrels for water collection; Why do so many L.A. streets have the same name?

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

  • The L.A. Report
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    Today: L.A. City Council approves motion to explore consequences for censured Kevin de Leon; LAPD Chief Michael Moore questioned officers' actions leading to the fatal shooting of 45 year old Takar Smith; A federally funded hotel program that sheltered unhoused people during the pandemic is set to close its last site in LA; More wet weather coming this weekend; Health officials asking residents to stay out of the water; Post-storm cleanup tips; Natural gas prices are more than double over last month.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

    L.A. City Council to explore consequences for censured Kevin de Leon. Plus: Skyrocketing utility prices, more wet weather, and more – The A.M. Edition
    Today: L.A. City Council approves motion to explore consequences for censured Kevin de Leon; LAPD Chief Michael Moore questioned officers' actions leading to the fatal shooting of 45 year old Takar Smith; A federally funded hotel program that sheltered unhoused people during the pandemic is set to close its last site in LA; More wet weather coming this weekend; Health officials asking residents to stay out of the water; Post-storm cleanup tips; Natural gas prices are more than double over last month.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

  • The L.A. Report
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    Tonight: Due to storm damage, Topanga Elementary will remain closed; Road closures continue; Eaton Canyon hiking; More than a billion gallons of stormwater collected; More weekend rain, and more.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

    Communities continue to deal with storm damage and flooding, with more rain on the way. Plus: Eaton Canyon, stormwater collection, and more – The P.M. Edition
    Tonight: Due to storm damage, Topanga Elementary will remain closed; Road closures continue; Eaton Canyon hiking; More than a billion gallons of stormwater collected; More weekend rain, and more.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

  • The L.A. Report
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    Today:

    • California Governor Gavin Newsom has laid out his plan to address a projected deficit in the state budget this year
    • The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has unanimously voted to declare a state of emergency on homelessness
    • More rain forecasted for the weekend
    • How long will it take for the Ventura River river to get back to normal levels?
    • Wet weather driving tips
    • L.A. County redesigned and renovated Willowbrook's urban Magic Johnson Park over the last six years
    • L.A. County plans to double the amount of rainwater captured over the next 30 years
    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

    Gov. Newsom lays out plan to address projected deficit in the state budget this year. Plus: Homelessness emergency declaration, weekend rain, and more – The A.M. Edition
    Today:

    • California Governor Gavin Newsom has laid out his plan to address a projected deficit in the state budget this year
    • The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has unanimously voted to declare a state of emergency on homelessness
    • More rain forecasted for the weekend
    • How long will it take for the Ventura River river to get back to normal levels?
    • Wet weather driving tips
    • L.A. County redesigned and renovated Willowbrook's urban Magic Johnson Park over the last six years
    • L.A. County plans to double the amount of rainwater captured over the next 30 years
    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

  • The L.A. Report
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    Tonight: Swift water rescue teams have plucked at least 18 people out of the fast-moving Ventura River; Evacuations orders starting to lift; Road closures; Amtrak service, and more.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

    Water rescue teams save at least 18 people from fast-moving Ventura River. Plus: Evacuation orders lifting, road closures, and more – The P.M. Edition
    Tonight: Swift water rescue teams have plucked at least 18 people out of the fast-moving Ventura River; Evacuations orders starting to lift; Road closures; Amtrak service, and more.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

  • The L.A. Report
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    Today: 101 in Ventura closed due to flooding; Gusty winds, flooding and high surf in O.C. in coming days; LAPD Commission to hold public hearing on whether to reappoint LAPD Chief Michael Moore to a second five year term; L.A. City Council back in session after a month off for winter recess; USDA approves vaccine for honeybees, and more.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

    Disruptions, flooding, and evacuations caused by record storms slamming the state. Plus: LAPD Chief Michael Moore, a vaccine for honeybees, and more. – The A.M. Edition
    Today: 101 in Ventura closed due to flooding; Gusty winds, flooding and high surf in O.C. in coming days; LAPD Commission to hold public hearing on whether to reappoint LAPD Chief Michael Moore to a second five year term; L.A. City Council back in session after a month off for winter recess; USDA approves vaccine for honeybees, and more.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.