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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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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 4:33ABC announces Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return to its airwaves on Tuesday. L.A.Mayor Karen Bass says homeless encampments in the Sepulveda Basin pose a fire risk. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill aimed at providing mortgage relief to L.A. fire survivors. Plus, more.
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Jimmy Kimmel Live! to return, Mayor Bass vows to clear homeless encampments in Sepulveda Basin, Newsom signs mortgage relief bill for fire survivors -- The P.M. EditionABC announces Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return to its airwaves on Tuesday. L.A.Mayor Karen Bass says homeless encampments in the Sepulveda Basin pose a fire risk. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill aimed at providing mortgage relief to L.A. fire survivors. Plus, more.
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Listen 4:32SoCal lawmakers are hitting the streets in support of Jimmy Kimmel. An LA Congresswoman is turning to the U.N. to stop the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown. Activists are using special camera crews to monitor ICE. Plus, more.
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SoCal lawmakers rally for Kimmel, Rep Waters appeals to U.N. over immigration raids, "Operation Liberty" launches— The A.M. EditionSoCal lawmakers are hitting the streets in support of Jimmy Kimmel. An LA Congresswoman is turning to the U.N. to stop the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown. Activists are using special camera crews to monitor ICE. Plus, more.
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Listen 12:01Governor Gavin Newsom signs five new laws meant to protect the rights of immigrants in California, include a mask ban for federal agents under most circumstances. Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan is elected president of the Directors Guild of America. A desert gathering embraces the beloved post-apocalyptic world of "Mad Max." Plus, more.
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CA bans masks for ICE agents, New DGA President, 'Mad Max's desert party — Sunday EditionGovernor Gavin Newsom signs five new laws meant to protect the rights of immigrants in California, include a mask ban for federal agents under most circumstances. Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan is elected president of the Directors Guild of America. A desert gathering embraces the beloved post-apocalyptic world of "Mad Max." Plus, more.
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Listen 10:41Dodger great Clayton Kershaw pitched his last home game last night. A day of free soil testing in Altadena for those impacted by the Eaton Fire. And we look into the 100 years of history of The Aztec hotel in Monrovia.
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Kershaw's last home game, Free Eaton Fire soil testing, Historic Aztec Hotel — Saturday EditionDodger great Clayton Kershaw pitched his last home game last night. A day of free soil testing in Altadena for those impacted by the Eaton Fire. And we look into the 100 years of history of The Aztec hotel in Monrovia.
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Listen 4:34The city of L.A. approves a $5 million payment to its lawyers in a high profile homelessness settlement. Metro's A Line opens up 4 new stations in the Pomona Valley today. The Broad Museum in downtown LA celebrates its 10 year anniversary today. Plus, more.
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LA approves $5 mil for lawyer fees on homelessness case, 4 new Metro A Line stations open, Broad Museum celebrates 10 years — The P.M. EditionThe city of L.A. approves a $5 million payment to its lawyers in a high profile homelessness settlement. Metro's A Line opens up 4 new stations in the Pomona Valley today. The Broad Museum in downtown LA celebrates its 10 year anniversary today. Plus, more.
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Listen 4:53Late night hosts rally behind Jimmy Kimmel after ABC pulled him from the air. It's a victory for Altadena renters in their battle get Eaton Fire ash removed. UCLA may be on the verge of getting back $500 million in frozen federal funds. Plus, more.
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Late night reax to Kimmel suspension, Altadena renters win ash removal ruling, Judge 'inclined' to restore UCLA funds— The A.M. EditionLate night hosts rally behind Jimmy Kimmel after ABC pulled him from the air. It's a victory for Altadena renters in their battle get Eaton Fire ash removed. UCLA may be on the verge of getting back $500 million in frozen federal funds. Plus, more.
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Listen 4:41L.A.'s updating the city's website to track its homelessness spending after an order from a federal judge. Protesters are gathering outside the studio where the suspended late night host Jimmy Kimmel tapes. Two L.A. sports legends announced their retirements today. Plus, more.
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LA increases transparency on homelessness spending, Jimmy Kimmel protests, Dodgers and Kings star players to retire — The P.M. EditionL.A.'s updating the city's website to track its homelessness spending after an order from a federal judge. Protesters are gathering outside the studio where the suspended late night host Jimmy Kimmel tapes. Two L.A. sports legends announced their retirements today. Plus, more.
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Listen 4:18A flood watch is now in effect because of remnants from Tropical Storm Mario. Hollywood rallies around Jimmy Kimmel after A-B-C pulls him from the air. SoCal homeowners near burn zones are struggling to get the insurance coverage they really need. Plus, more.
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Flood watch in effect, Hollywood defends Jimmy Kimmel, Burn zone insurance struggles— The A.M. EditionA flood watch is now in effect because of remnants from Tropical Storm Mario. Hollywood rallies around Jimmy Kimmel after A-B-C pulls him from the air. SoCal homeowners near burn zones are struggling to get the insurance coverage they really need. Plus, more.
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