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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
    Listen 4:30
    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.

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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 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.

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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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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:59
    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. 

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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 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. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:34
    L.A.'s homeless services agency adopts its first formal conflict of interest policy. Immigration agents arrested three day laborers outside of the Pomona Day Labor center yesterday. Your electric bill might be lower next month - find out why. Plus, more.

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    LAHSA adopts conflict of interest policy, Immigration arrests in Pomona, Your electric bill could go down next month — The P.M. Edition
    L.A.'s homeless services agency adopts its first formal conflict of interest policy. Immigration agents arrested three day laborers outside of the Pomona Day Labor center yesterday. Your electric bill might be lower next month - find out why. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:59
    New promises, and frustrations, in the wake of a key report on the response to January's fire. The Justice Department sues California to get its hands on the state's voter rolls. The bill on Governor Newsom's desk that could transform areas typically reserved for more expensive homes. Plus, more.

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    Reactions to January wildfire report, Justice Dept sues CA over voter rolls, How SB79 could transform LA— The A.M. Edition
    New promises, and frustrations, in the wake of a key report on the response to January's fire. The Justice Department sues California to get its hands on the state's voter rolls. The bill on Governor Newsom's desk that could transform areas typically reserved for more expensive homes. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:45
    A report out today details major failures in L.A. County’s response to the January firestorms. The owners of the long-abandoned Hawthorne Plaza mall have been given an ultimatum. We're taking a look at what L.A.'s indie movie houses have to offer this fall. Plus, more.

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    Report shows LA County's shortcomings in fire response, Hawthorne Plaza mall could be torn down, Indie movie house recs this fall — The P.M. Edition
    A report out today details major failures in L.A. County’s response to the January firestorms. The owners of the long-abandoned Hawthorne Plaza mall have been given an ultimatum. We're taking a look at what L.A.'s indie movie houses have to offer this fall. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:10
    California gets a win in federal court in its fight over FEMA funds. A local congressman introduces a bill to protect veterans from deportation. One of the main routes to Big Bear is closed and business owners fear for the future. Plus, more.

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    CA wins ruling on FEMA funds, Rep Takano bill on veteran deportations, Main route to Big Bear closed— The A.M. Edition
    California gets a win in federal court in its fight over FEMA funds. A local congressman introduces a bill to protect veterans from deportation. One of the main routes to Big Bear is closed and business owners fear for the future. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:40
    Anaheim hotel workers could get affordable housing help after city leaders green lit a proposal Tuesday evening. The state is offering to help retrofit some houses for earthquakes. The L.A. Sparks will have a new training facility, which it said is the largest investment to date for a women's sports team. Plus, more.

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    Anaheim hotel workers could get housing help, CA offers retrofitting help, LA Sparks' new muti-million training facility — The P.M. Edition
    Anaheim hotel workers could get affordable housing help after city leaders green lit a proposal Tuesday evening. The state is offering to help retrofit some houses for earthquakes. The L.A. Sparks will have a new training facility, which it said is the largest investment to date for a women's sports team. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:58
    Jimmy Kimmel returns to TV, promising that the Trump jokes will go on. An Inglewood man gets a payday after wrongfully spending decades behind bars. Governor Newsom and LA Mayor Bass team up to clean up a long-standing encampment. Plus, more.

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    Kimmel returns to TV, Wrongful conviction settlement, South LA encampment cleared— The A.M. Edition
    Jimmy Kimmel returns to TV, promising that the Trump jokes will go on. An Inglewood man gets a payday after wrongfully spending decades behind bars. Governor Newsom and LA Mayor Bass team up to clean up a long-standing encampment. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:44
    The city of L.A. has reached an agreement to avoid layoffs amid a budget crisis. We finally know when all of Highway 1 will reopen in Big Sur. Jimmy Kimmel's back on air today - we bring you the latest from outside the show's studio in Hollywood. Plus, more.

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    LA reaches agreement to avoid layoffs, Hwy 1 in Big Sur has a reopening date, People queue up in Hollywood for Jimmy Kimmel's return — The P.M. Edition
    The city of L.A. has reached an agreement to avoid layoffs amid a budget crisis. We finally know when all of Highway 1 will reopen in Big Sur. Jimmy Kimmel's back on air today - we bring you the latest from outside the show's studio in Hollywood. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:13
    Local leaders are praising the return of Jimmy Kimmel to ABC. UCLA is getting back some research money that the Trump Administration had frozen. Families in San Bernardino County are still digging out of last week's mudslides and unsure of the future. Plus, more.

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    Praise for Kimmel's return to ABC, Some UCLA grants restored, San Bernardino Co mudslide damage— The A.M. Edition
    Local leaders are praising the return of Jimmy Kimmel to ABC. UCLA is getting back some research money that the Trump Administration had frozen. Families in San Bernardino County are still digging out of last week's mudslides and unsure of the future. Plus, more.

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