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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 4:26A study finds the natural gas leak in Aliso Canyon 10 years ago has had major health impacts. L.A. is setting a roadmap for what it'll do with its parks over the next 2 decades. We tracked down what happened to the famous Arby's sign in Hollywood. Plus, more.
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Aliso Canyon methane leak has long-term health effects, LA's new plan for its parks, The mystery of the missing Arby's sign on Sunset — The P.M. EditionA study finds the natural gas leak in Aliso Canyon 10 years ago has had major health impacts. L.A. is setting a roadmap for what it'll do with its parks over the next 2 decades. We tracked down what happened to the famous Arby's sign in Hollywood. Plus, more.
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Listen 4:18A judge is barring LA police and federal agents from using force against journalists covering protests. Separately, California lawmakers ban law enforcement, including the feds, from wearing masks. The plan to reform LA's so-called "mansion tax" has fallen apart. Plus, more.
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Ruling bars use of force against LA press, CA lawmakers pass police mask ban, "Mansion Tax" reforms fail— The A.M. EditionA judge is barring LA police and federal agents from using force against journalists covering protests. Separately, California lawmakers ban law enforcement, including the feds, from wearing masks. The plan to reform LA's so-called "mansion tax" has fallen apart. Plus, more.
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Listen 4:34A pilot to install speed cameras in L.A. is lagging behind other cities. Why L.A. residents are installing fewer solar panels. Karen Bass signed an order today to speed up hiring more police officers. Plus, more.
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LA lags behind in speed camera installation, Why solar panel installation is stalling, Mayor Bass speeds up LAPD hiring — The P.M. EditionA pilot to install speed cameras in L.A. is lagging behind other cities. Why L.A. residents are installing fewer solar panels. Karen Bass signed an order today to speed up hiring more police officers. Plus, more.
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Listen 4:46SoCal leaders are denouncing the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Activists are launching community squads to protect carwash workers from immigration raids. It's National Suicide Prevention Week, and we'll bring awareness to an occupation that has a surprisingly higher risk. Plus, more in today's Morning Edition of The L.A. Report.
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SoCal leaders denounce Kirk murder, Activists launch carwash protection units, Construction worker suicide rate— Morning EditionSoCal leaders are denouncing the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Activists are launching community squads to protect carwash workers from immigration raids. It's National Suicide Prevention Week, and we'll bring awareness to an occupation that has a surprisingly higher risk. Plus, more in today's Morning Edition of The L.A. Report.
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Listen 4:48LAist finds most law enforcement agencies aren't following a state law requiring them to document use of force. A state bill would require students and teachers to learn how to recognize signs of grooming and abuse. The Original Pantry Cafe reopens tomorrow with its original staff. Plus, more.
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Most CA police aren't filing use of force reports, State anti-grooming bill introduced, Original Pantry reopens tomorrow — The P.M. EditionLAist finds most law enforcement agencies aren't following a state law requiring them to document use of force. A state bill would require students and teachers to learn how to recognize signs of grooming and abuse. The Original Pantry Cafe reopens tomorrow with its original staff. Plus, more.
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Listen 4:54LA County is joining the fight against the feds over personal data of SNAP recipients. Orange County Republicans want to make sure there are no more DOGS casting votes. A housing project moves forward at Big Bear Lake despite concerns from bald eagle watchers. Plus, more.
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LA County taking on feds over SNAP data, Dog on OC voter rolls, Controversial Big Bear housing advances— The A.M. EditionLA County is joining the fight against the feds over personal data of SNAP recipients. Orange County Republicans want to make sure there are no more DOGS casting votes. A housing project moves forward at Big Bear Lake despite concerns from bald eagle watchers. Plus, more.
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Listen 4:27An LAist investigation finds Santa Ana police's use of less-lethal munitions ran afoul of a state law designed to protect protesters. We check in one year after the Airport Fire was accidentally started by an Orange County public works crew. Over 60 shipping containers fell off a cargo ship in Long Beach today. Plus, more.
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LAist finds Santa Ana police's use of force broke law, Airport Fire 1-year anniversary, Containers at Port of Long Beach fall into sea — The P.M. EditionAn LAist investigation finds Santa Ana police's use of less-lethal munitions ran afoul of a state law designed to protect protesters. We check in one year after the Airport Fire was accidentally started by an Orange County public works crew. Over 60 shipping containers fell off a cargo ship in Long Beach today. Plus, more.
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Listen 4:49Immigrant rights groups are denouncing the Supreme Court decision that lifts restrictions on federal raids. Industrial waste is changing the chemistry of SoCal's sea floor. Santa Monica may be on the verge of declaring a fiscal emergency. Plus, more.
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Activists denounce Supreme Court raid ruling, Industrial waste off SoCal coast, Santa Monica considers fiscal emergency— The A.M. EditionImmigrant rights groups are denouncing the Supreme Court decision that lifts restrictions on federal raids. Industrial waste is changing the chemistry of SoCal's sea floor. Santa Monica may be on the verge of declaring a fiscal emergency. Plus, more.
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