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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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Listen 4:30A 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.
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Sales tax proposal could fund LAFD, Plastic bags to be banned this week, Why umbrellas are banned at the Rose Parade — Evening EditionA 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.
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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
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Listen 4:59We'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.
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Guaranteed basic Income program for college students, 2025 year in review from the science beat, ASL instructor awarded CA Teacher of the Year — Afternoon EditionWe'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.
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Listen 4:30What a fire at a oil refinery in El Segundo last night means for gas prices. State officials are sending out corrections for a typo in mailers for the November special election. Ever wish you could eat... a Labubu? We'll tell you where you can find berry crumb Labubu donuts in Long Beach. Plus, more in this Evening Edition of The LA Report.
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What last night's refinery fire means for gas prices, Typo in election mailers corrected, Where to get Labubu donuts (really) — Evening EditionWhat a fire at a oil refinery in El Segundo last night means for gas prices. State officials are sending out corrections for a typo in mailers for the November special election. Ever wish you could eat... a Labubu? We'll tell you where you can find berry crumb Labubu donuts in Long Beach. Plus, more in this Evening Edition of The LA Report.
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Listen 4:59What effects are the Chevron refinery explosion in El Segundo last night having on local air quality? The annual Feria de Moles is back this weekend, celebrating the rich variety of Mexican moles. And for Food Friday, our Cheap Fast Eats series returns to neighborhoods we've already visited...to try some places we missed the first time. Plus, more in this Afternoon Edition of The L.A. Report.
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El Segundo refinery explosion's affect on air quality, how to get your mole (the food, not the animal) fix this weekend, revisiting Cheap Fast Eats neighborhods — Afternoon EditionWhat effects are the Chevron refinery explosion in El Segundo last night having on local air quality? The annual Feria de Moles is back this weekend, celebrating the rich variety of Mexican moles. And for Food Friday, our Cheap Fast Eats series returns to neighborhoods we've already visited...to try some places we missed the first time. Plus, more in this Afternoon Edition of The L.A. Report.
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Listen 4:58An explosion rocks the El Segundo Chevron refinery. Governor Newsom tells California universities not to sign President Trump's latest funding compact, or else. LA County libraries are ending their digital lending services. Plus more from Morning Edition.
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El Segundo refinery explosion, Newsom's warning universities over Trump compact, LA County libraries end digital lending services— Morning EditionAn explosion rocks the El Segundo Chevron refinery. Governor Newsom tells California universities not to sign President Trump's latest funding compact, or else. LA County libraries are ending their digital lending services. Plus more from Morning Edition.
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Listen 4:59This year's Huntington Beach Air Show will look a little different because of the government shutdown. Scientists want your help learning more about the animals, plants and insects that make Los Angeles unique. On its 25th birthday, a set designer for "Gilmore Girls" explains how the hit show created east coast fall on the Warner Bros. studio lot. Plus, more in this Afternoon Edition of The L.A. Report.
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Changes to Huntington Beach Air Show, Help scientists learn about LA's flora & fauna, 'Gilmore Girls' 25th anniversary — Afternoon EditionThis year's Huntington Beach Air Show will look a little different because of the government shutdown. Scientists want your help learning more about the animals, plants and insects that make Los Angeles unique. On its 25th birthday, a set designer for "Gilmore Girls" explains how the hit show created east coast fall on the Warner Bros. studio lot. Plus, more in this Afternoon Edition of The L.A. Report.
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Listen 4:10The Trump Administration wants a written pledge from USC, if it wants to keep its federal funding. A UC Irvine faculty member is hit with felony charges over an alleged red dye protest. The LAX people mover is hit with new delays. Plus more from Morning Edition.
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USC ultimatum, Felony charges for UC Irvine faculty member, LAX people mover delayed— Morning EditionThe Trump Administration wants a written pledge from USC, if it wants to keep its federal funding. A UC Irvine faculty member is hit with felony charges over an alleged red dye protest. The LAX people mover is hit with new delays. Plus more from Morning Edition.
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Listen 4:36L.A. Councilmember Curren Price needed medical attention during an appearance today. The city of L.A. is moving forward with plans to roll back a requirement for union construction in one program. We bring you the current forecast for the upcoming rainy season. Plus, more in this Evening Edition of The LA Report.
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Councilmember Curren Price hospitalized, LA lifts some union construction requirements, What's in store this rainy season? — Evening EditionL.A. Councilmember Curren Price needed medical attention during an appearance today. The city of L.A. is moving forward with plans to roll back a requirement for union construction in one program. We bring you the current forecast for the upcoming rainy season. Plus, more in this Evening Edition of The LA Report.
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Listen 4:09Police are searching for hawks stolen from SoFi Stadium during Sunday's LA Rams game. How the federal government shutdown will affect Southern Californians. LAX's train connecting terminals to the Metro system faces more delays. Plus, more in this Afternoon Edition of The L.A. Report.
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Search for hawks stolen from SoFi Stadium, CA impact from federal government shutdown, LAX train delayed again — Afternoon EditionPolice are searching for hawks stolen from SoFi Stadium during Sunday's LA Rams game. How the federal government shutdown will affect Southern Californians. LAX's train connecting terminals to the Metro system faces more delays. Plus, more in this Afternoon Edition of The L.A. Report.
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Listen 4:10LA County takes action in the wake of a new report on January's wildfires. But the report itself has critics. California wins a pair of court rulings in its funding fights with the Trump Administration. LA’s homelessness agency has delayed a vote meant to reform its process for internal audits. Plus more from Morning Edition.
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LA County passes wildfire alert improvements, CA wins 2 rulings vs Trump Admin, LAHSA reform delays— Morning EditionLA County takes action in the wake of a new report on January's wildfires. But the report itself has critics. California wins a pair of court rulings in its funding fights with the Trump Administration. LA’s homelessness agency has delayed a vote meant to reform its process for internal audits. Plus more from Morning Edition.
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