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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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    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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    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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    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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    The state legislature approved Governor Newsom's redistricting plan today. California politicians accuse President Trump of using Border Patrol agents to intimidate them. A red flag warning is here: Officials warn of potential "extreme fire conditions." Plus, more.


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    Gov. Newsom's redistricting plan approved, Officials decry use of federal agents, Red flag warning hits during heatwave — The P.M. Edition
    The state legislature approved Governor Newsom's redistricting plan today. California politicians accuse President Trump of using Border Patrol agents to intimidate them. A red flag warning is here: Officials warn of potential "extreme fire conditions." Plus, more.


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  • The L.A. Report
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    This week's heatwave begins to peak. The Menendez Brothers have a date with the parole board. California lawmakers are set to approve a special election to re-write the Congressional maps. Plus, more.

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    Heatwave begins to peak, Menendez Bros parole hearing, CA lawmakers set to approve redistricting election— The A.M. Edition
    This week's heatwave begins to peak. The Menendez Brothers have a date with the parole board. California lawmakers are set to approve a special election to re-write the Congressional maps. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Community members call for the release of a high school senior detained by immigration agents. Former LAFD Chief Kristen Crowley is accusing city leadership of defamation after being fired by Mayor Karen Bass. We have tips to keep your pets cool during this week's heatwave. Plus, more.

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    High schooler detained by federal agents sparks outcry, Fired LAFD chief files defamation claim, How to keep your pets cool — The P.M. Edition
    Community members call for the release of a high school senior detained by immigration agents. Former LAFD Chief Kristen Crowley is accusing city leadership of defamation after being fired by Mayor Karen Bass. We have tips to keep your pets cool during this week's heatwave. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The biggest heat wave of the year arrives today. Plus, crews are on high alert for wildfires, but firefighters say they're ready. Teachers and activists demand the release of a high schooler who has spent weeks in federal immigration custody. Plus, more.

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    Heatwave arrives, Firefighters prepare for heat-related emergencies, Rally for detained high schooler— The A.M. Edition
    The biggest heat wave of the year arrives today. Plus, crews are on high alert for wildfires, but firefighters say they're ready. Teachers and activists demand the release of a high schooler who has spent weeks in federal immigration custody. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    We tell you where you can stay cool in the heatwave arriving tomorrow. LA County is starting to declare lots a public nuisance over fire debris. The Cal State system is giving all its students and faculty ChatGPT. Plus, more.

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    LA's cooling centers open for heatwave, Officials declare nuisances over uncleared fire debris, ChatGPT comes to Cal States — The P.M. Edition
    We tell you where you can stay cool in the heatwave arriving tomorrow. LA County is starting to declare lots a public nuisance over fire debris. The Cal State system is giving all its students and faculty ChatGPT. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Los Angeles takes action ahead of this week's big heat wave. Educators and activists are hitting the streets over a high school senior who was detained by immigration agents. And San Bernardino's mayor calls for an investigation after the feds are accused of shooting at a man in his car. Plus, more.

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    LA Mayor Bass prepares city for heat wave, Rally for detained Reseda student, San Bernardino mayor calls for Border Patrol investigation— The A.M. Edition
    Los Angeles takes action ahead of this week's big heat wave. Educators and activists are hitting the streets over a high school senior who was detained by immigration agents. And San Bernardino's mayor calls for an investigation after the feds are accused of shooting at a man in his car. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    California is suing Trump for withholding money for crime victims. Extreme heat will be back later this week. L.A. County is moving forward with a plan to protect beaches like Zuma and Dockweiler. Plus, more.

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    State sues Trump over crime victim money, 100 degree temps possible this week, LA County's plan to protect its beaches — The P.M. Edition
    California is suing Trump for withholding money for crime victims. Extreme heat will be back later this week. L.A. County is moving forward with a plan to protect beaches like Zuma and Dockweiler. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The journey towards new congressional maps begins today in the California Assembly. Anaheim sees its most disruptive immigration raids in weeks, and the man at the center of one of them is speaking out. Pasadena students return to school, but several campuses are still deal with contaminated soil from wildfires. Plus, more.

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    CA dems to introduce redistricting bill, Anaheim sees rise in immigration raids, Pasadena schools still dealing with contaminated soil— The A.M. Edition
    The journey towards new congressional maps begins today in the California Assembly. Anaheim sees its most disruptive immigration raids in weeks, and the man at the center of one of them is speaking out. Pasadena students return to school, but several campuses are still deal with contaminated soil from wildfires. Plus, more.

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