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    The city of L.A. launches a new website to track parking tickets. It's going to be a rainy New Years Eve and we'll take a closer look at your forecast. And our watchdog correspondent breaks down his top investigations this year. 

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    L.A. parking ticket map tracker, NYE storm forecast, 2025 year in review from LAist watchdog team— Afternoon
    The city of L.A. launches a new website to track parking tickets. It's going to be a rainy New Years Eve and we'll take a closer look at your forecast. And our watchdog correspondent breaks down his top investigations this year. 

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    Evacuations warnings go in effect as another stormy holiday comes to SoCal. There's a mystery at Mount Baldy following the deaths of three hikers. How to celebrate New Year's Eve in SoCal. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Evacuation Warnings for New Year's storm, Mt Baldy mystery following hikers' deaths, NYE in SoCal— Morning Edition
    Evacuations warnings go in effect as another stormy holiday comes to SoCal. There's a mystery at Mount Baldy following the deaths of three hikers. How to celebrate New Year's Eve in SoCal. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    We have the latest on federal charges against an LA TikTok creator shot by an ICE agent. How to give your Christmas tree a second life as mulch. And LAist has a great guide for how to make the most out of this year's Rose Parade. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Latest on TikTokker shot by ICE, Recycling your Christmas tree, LAist's Rose Parade Guide — Evening Edition
    We have the latest on federal charges against an LA TikTok creator shot by an ICE agent. How to give your Christmas tree a second life as mulch. And LAist has a great guide for how to make the most out of this year's Rose Parade. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Tips on how to make the most out of the 2026 Rose Parade. We'll hear from our digital equity reporter about the stop stories she covered this year. And, how to recycle your Christmas tree in L.A. 

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    2026 Rose Parade guide, Look back at the digital equity beat, Christmas tree recycling — Afternoon Edition
    Tips on how to make the most out of the 2026 Rose Parade. We'll hear from our digital equity reporter about the stop stories she covered this year. And, how to recycle your Christmas tree in L.A. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A judge has blocked the release of Rob Reiner's autopsy. Investors are scooping up more lots in LA burn zones. SoCal New Year celebrations may get soggy. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Reiner autopsy release blocked, Investors buying burn zone lots, Soggy New Year's— Morning Edition
    A judge has blocked the release of Rob Reiner's autopsy. Investors are scooping up more lots in LA burn zones. SoCal New Year celebrations may get soggy. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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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.

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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

    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.

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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
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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. 

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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
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    An LA TikToker, accused of trying to ram ICE agents with his car, has his criminal case tossed. The water is now safe in Wrightwood, but the cleanup from last week's storm is only getting started. An iconic restaurant that has been on the verge of closing, gets one more lease on life. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    "Richard LA" criminal case dismissed, Wrightwood water is safe, Cole's delays closing... again— Morning Edition
    An LA TikToker, accused of trying to ram ICE agents with his car, has his criminal case tossed. The water is now safe in Wrightwood, but the cleanup from last week's storm is only getting started. An iconic restaurant that has been on the verge of closing, gets one more lease on life. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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