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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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    Metrolink is set to make major train service cuts soon. Waves caused by Tropical Storm Rachel batter parts of the SoCal coast. We remember former L.A. Sparks center Heidi Burge Horton. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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    Metrolink plans service cuts, High surf along coast, LA Sparks' Heidi Burge Horton dies — Evening Edition
    Metrolink is set to make major train service cuts soon. Waves caused by Tropical Storm Rachel batter parts of the SoCal coast. We remember former L.A. Sparks center Heidi Burge Horton. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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    Darth Vader's iconic lightsaber is going up for sale. CicLAvia is back this weekend, taking over the streets from Echo Park to Boyle Heights. And an acclaimed Japanese restaurant on the westside is celebrating 15 years serving its own version of kaiseki cuisine.

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    Darth Vader lightsaber up for sale, CicLAvia Heart of LA, n/naka turns 15— Afternoon Edition
    Darth Vader's iconic lightsaber is going up for sale. CicLAvia is back this weekend, taking over the streets from Echo Park to Boyle Heights. And an acclaimed Japanese restaurant on the westside is celebrating 15 years serving its own version of kaiseki cuisine.

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    Long Beach is getting hammered by massive waves fueled by Tropical Storm Rachel. Crews get the upper hand on a fire that forced the 5 to shut down. Community groups say ICE raids in California are on the rise. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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    Monster waves hit Long Beach, ICE raids on the rise in CA, Taylor Swift's private LA concert— Morning Edition
    Long Beach is getting hammered by massive waves fueled by Tropical Storm Rachel. Crews get the upper hand on a fire that forced the 5 to shut down. Community groups say ICE raids in California are on the rise. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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    What we know about a multi-agency drug bust across SoCal today. Long Beach limits public comment at city council meetings. How El Niño could slow the opening of Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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    'Operation Save Skid Row' drug bust, Long Beach limits public comment, El Niño and Annenberg Wildlife Crossing — Evening Edition
    What we know about a multi-agency drug bust across SoCal today. Long Beach limits public comment at city council meetings. How El Niño could slow the opening of Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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    Hundreds of workers in Orange County are planning to strike next week. This weekend Southern California is finally going to see some relief from the heat. And we'll hear what David Ellison is planning for the future of entertainment giant Skydance.

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    OC Teamsters announce strike date, Cooler weather and rain incoming, David Ellison talks future of Skydance— Afternoon Edition
    Hundreds of workers in Orange County are planning to strike next week. This weekend Southern California is finally going to see some relief from the heat. And we'll hear what David Ellison is planning for the future of entertainment giant Skydance.

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    Long Beach is already getting battered by waves and Hurricane Rachel is getting closer and closer. LA County launches an investigation into a third insurer over claims from LA fire survivors. LA City Council says Laughing Gas is no joke, so it's taking action. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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    Waves batter Long Beach ahead of Hurricane Rachel, Investigation into CA FAIR Plan, Dodgers win NLDS— Morning Edition
    Long Beach is already getting battered by waves and Hurricane Rachel is getting closer and closer. LA County launches an investigation into a third insurer over claims from LA fire survivors. LA City Council says Laughing Gas is no joke, so it's taking action. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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    The message behind an 18-hour transit marathon that's under way across LA County. The San Clemente Trail is set to fully reopen on Friday. Details on a tasty incentive for young readers in Orange County. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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    A transit marathon across SoCal, San Clemente Trail reopens Friday, Enticing young readers in OC — Evening Edition
    The message behind an 18-hour transit marathon that's under way across LA County. The San Clemente Trail is set to fully reopen on Friday. Details on a tasty incentive for young readers in Orange County. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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    We'll break down Charter Amendment L.A. which lets voters decide who runs the city's public works department. The L.A city council is giving cannabis shops who are behind on their taxes a chance to stay open. And Sheryl Crow is headlining a one day free concert in West Hollywood next month.

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    Charter Amendment LA explainer, Cannabis shop owners behind on taxes get amnesty, Sheryl Crow headlines WeHo free concert— Afternoon Edition
    We'll break down Charter Amendment L.A. which lets voters decide who runs the city's public works department. The L.A city council is giving cannabis shops who are behind on their taxes a chance to stay open. And Sheryl Crow is headlining a one day free concert in West Hollywood next month.

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