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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 proposed sales tax could help fund LA's fire department. We break down a plastic bag ban taking effect in the new year. There's rain in the forecast for this year's Rose Parade, so find out why officials have banned umbrellas. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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

    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

    Sales tax proposal could fund LAFD, Plastic bags to be banned this week, Why umbrellas are banned at the Rose Parade — Evening Edition
    A proposed sales tax could help fund LA's fire department. We break down a plastic bag ban taking effect in the new year. There's rain in the forecast for this year's Rose Parade, so find out why officials have banned umbrellas. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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

    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:59
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    We'll tell you about the woman behind a guaranteed basic income program for community college students. For Climate Monday, our science reporter looks back on the top stories of 2025. And a local ASL instructor winds one of the highest honors in the state. 

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

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

    Guaranteed basic Income program for college students, 2025 year in review from the science beat, ASL instructor awarded CA Teacher of the Year — Afternoon Edition
    We'll tell you about the woman behind a guaranteed basic income program for community college students. For Climate Monday, our science reporter looks back on the top stories of 2025. And a local ASL instructor winds one of the highest honors in the state. 

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

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:40
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    It'll soon be illegal to rent out apartments without refrigerators - find out when the law takes effect. L.A. County is looking into allegations that attorneys paid some plaintiffs to file lawsuits in a $4 billion settlement with the county. How you can buy Bob Ross paintings and support public media. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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

    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

    Newsom signs law requiring fridges, LA County investigates attorney misconduct, How to bid on Bob Ross paintings in LA — Evening Edition
    It'll soon be illegal to rent out apartments without refrigerators - find out when the law takes effect. L.A. County is looking into allegations that attorneys paid some plaintiffs to file lawsuits in a $4 billion settlement with the county. How you can buy Bob Ross paintings and support public media. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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

    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:29
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    College financial aid applications are now open. L.A's rent control rules could soon change. The dodgers are on the verge of making it to the National League Championship Series. 

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

    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

    College financial aid apps open, Proposed changes to LA's rent control, Dodgers one win away from NLCS — Afternoon Edition
    College financial aid applications are now open. L.A's rent control rules could soon change. The dodgers are on the verge of making it to the National League Championship Series. 

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

    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:33
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    The Burbank airport tries to get back to normal after it was left with no air traffic controllers. Corporations are buying up homes burned in the Eaton Fire. And Eaton Fire survivors are getting a new resource to help them recover. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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

    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

    Burbank airport recovers from staff shortages, Corporations are buying Eaton Fire homes, "The Collaboratory" opens in Altadena— Morning Edition
    The Burbank airport tries to get back to normal after it was left with no air traffic controllers. Corporations are buying up homes burned in the Eaton Fire. And Eaton Fire survivors are getting a new resource to help them recover. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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

    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:36
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    Start looking out for your mail-in ballot for California's special election. Trump wants California national guard troops in Portland - state leaders react as a judge puts that on pause. A beloved gas station mascot has made its way back home after being stolen. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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

    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

    Special election ballots mailed today, CA National Guard blocked from Portland deployment, Sinclair gas station's dinosaur mascot returned — Evening Edition
    Start looking out for your mail-in ballot for California's special election. Trump wants California national guard troops in Portland - state leaders react as a judge puts that on pause. A beloved gas station mascot has made its way back home after being stolen. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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

    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:45
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    Former NFL and USC quarterback Mark Sanchez faces a felony charge in Indianapolis. We look at how the response to the LA fires compares to the Woolsey fire. The band Rush is going on tour. 

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

    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

    Former NFL Mark Sanchez faces felony charge, Comparing after action reports from major fires, Rush announces tour— Afternoon Edition
    Former NFL and USC quarterback Mark Sanchez faces a felony charge in Indianapolis. We look at how the response to the LA fires compares to the Woolsey fire. The band Rush is going on tour. 

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

    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:37
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    A judge blocks President Trump from sending the California National Guard to Oregon. A man whose leg was broken in a Carson ICE raid is ordered released. The struggle to find childcare for the unhoused population, and the site that may have a solution. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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

    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

    Judge blocks CA Nat'l Guard to Oregon, Detainee from Carson raid ordered released, Homeless shelter offers childcare— Morning Edition
    A judge blocks President Trump from sending the California National Guard to Oregon. A man whose leg was broken in a Carson ICE raid is ordered released. The struggle to find childcare for the unhoused population, and the site that may have a solution. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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

    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 10:16
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    Teoscar Hernandez carried the Dodgers to victory in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department over slow concealed carry weapons permitting. A Monterey Park Mahjong club brings elders and youngsters together. Plus, more.

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

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

    Dodgers victory, Concealed carry lawsuit, Mahjong social club — Sunday Edition
    Teoscar Hernandez carried the Dodgers to victory in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department over slow concealed carry weapons permitting. A Monterey Park Mahjong club brings elders and youngsters together. Plus, more.

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

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 10:28
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    The Department of Homeland Security has started a program targeting unaccompanied children for voluntary deportation. How the Chevron refinery fire in El Segundo will squeeze Southern California’s jet fuel supply. The Dodgers and Phillies face off in game one of NLDS today. Plus, more.

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

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

    DHS policy on unaccompanied minors, Refinery fire & jet fuel, Dodgers playoffs preview — Saturday Edition
    The Department of Homeland Security has started a program targeting unaccompanied children for voluntary deportation. How the Chevron refinery fire in El Segundo will squeeze Southern California’s jet fuel supply. The Dodgers and Phillies face off in game one of NLDS today. Plus, more.

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

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!