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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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  • The L.A. Report
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    RV residents in LA are demanding the City hit the brakes on removing abandoned RVs. Santa Ana winds hit Sunday with more rain in store for New Year's Eve. The Western Monarch Butterfly count begins today and scientists are on the hunt for a rare butterfly. Plus, more.

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    RV disposal legal dispute, A wet New Year, The Monarch Butterfly count kicks off — Saturday Edition
    RV residents in LA are demanding the City hit the brakes on removing abandoned RVs. Santa Ana winds hit Sunday with more rain in store for New Year's Eve. The Western Monarch Butterfly count begins today and scientists are on the hunt for a rare butterfly. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The latest on the holiday storm. Rat poison is killing fish and wildlife at alarming rates. And, an update on the high-speed rail lawsuit in California. 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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    LA County beach hazards, Rat poison is killing wildlife at alarming rates, CA's high-speed rail lawsuit — Evening Edition
    The latest on the holiday storm. Rat poison is killing fish and wildlife at alarming rates. And, an update on the high-speed rail lawsuit in California. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com

    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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    Officials have charged Nick Reiner with the murder of his parents, Rob and Michelle Reiner. Flu is on the rise in LA County, just in time for Hanukkah and Christmas gatherings. We let you know when skiers and snowboarders might see some snow after a dry December. 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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    DA files murder charges in Reiner case, Flu cases on the rise this holiday season, Big Bear's dry December — Evening Edition
    Officials have charged Nick Reiner with the murder of his parents, Rob and Michelle Reiner. Flu is on the rise in LA County, just in time for Hanukkah and Christmas gatherings. We let you know when skiers and snowboarders might see some snow after a dry December. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com

    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
    Listen 4:59
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    We'll bring you the latest on the investigation into the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. An LA nursing home is still open despite three citations for deaths of its residents. Plus changes are coming to parking rates in Santa Monica.

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    Nick Reiner misses court for medical reasons, LA nursing home nearly loses license after patient deaths, Santa Monica parking rate changes— Afternoon Edition
    We'll bring you the latest on the investigation into the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. An LA nursing home is still open despite three citations for deaths of its residents. Plus changes are coming to parking rates in Santa Monica.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The case against Rob Reiner's son is presented to the District Attorney. The LAPD comes clean about its use of crowd-control weapons. A nursing home is still open despite a preventable death. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Nick Reiner's case to D.A., LAPD's use of crowd control weapons, East Hollywood nursing home scrutinized— Morning Edition
    The case against Rob Reiner's son is presented to the District Attorney. The LAPD comes clean about its use of crowd-control weapons. A nursing home is still open despite a preventable death. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Federal officials say they've thwarted a bomb plot in Southern California. Regulators are proposing big changes to slash utility companies' profits. We have more details on how and when to register for Olympics tickets.  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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    Federal officials arrest 4 for NYE bomb plot, State proposes private utility profit cuts, Getting Olympic tickets — Evening Edition
    Federal officials say they've thwarted a bomb plot in Southern California. Regulators are proposing big changes to slash utility companies' profits. We have more details on how and when to register for Olympics tickets.  Plus, more from Evening Edition.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com

    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!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:58
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    We remember filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife who were found dead Sunday in their L.A. home. California could lower profits for utility companies in an upcoming vote. Plus, trash can inspections are coming to the city of Brea.

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    Remembering filmmaker Rob Reiner, Vote to lower utility profits, Trash can inspections in Brea— Afternoon Edition
    We remember filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife who were found dead Sunday in their L.A. home. California could lower profits for utility companies in an upcoming vote. Plus, trash can inspections are coming to the city of Brea.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    BREAKING NEWS: Rob Reiner's son has been booked, following the deaths of his parents. The FBI announces a thwarted SoCal terror plot. 

    This is a breaking news update to The L.A. Report Morning Edition. We'll have additional developments and details on LAist.com and LAist 89.3. And listen to the rest of today’s L.A. Report for more of today’s top stories.

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    BREAKING: Rob Reiner's son booked, FBI says SoCal terror plot thwarted— Morning Edition
    BREAKING NEWS: Rob Reiner's son has been booked, following the deaths of his parents. The FBI announces a thwarted SoCal terror plot. 

    This is a breaking news update to The L.A. Report Morning Edition. We'll have additional developments and details on LAist.com and LAist 89.3. And listen to the rest of today’s L.A. Report for more of today’s top stories.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Hollywood mourns the death of director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. The efforts to stop California's new Congressional maps head to a federal court. A storied music venue that hosted a number of bands before they were stars is closing its doors. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Rob Reiner and wife found dead, Court hearing to stop Prop 50 maps, OC music venue to close— Morning Edition
    Hollywood mourns the death of director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. The efforts to stop California's new Congressional maps head to a federal court. A storied music venue that hosted a number of bands before they were stars is closing its doors. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass launches her 2026 re-election campaign. A street artist’s Pershing Square installation is overtaken by its subjects, pigeons. One man’s story of salvaging a destroyed watch from the ruins of the Palisades Fire. Plus, more.

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    Bass re-election bid, A cafe for birds, Fixing a watch from the Palisades Fire — Sunday Edition
    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass launches her 2026 re-election campaign. A street artist’s Pershing Square installation is overtaken by its subjects, pigeons. One man’s story of salvaging a destroyed watch from the ruins of the Palisades Fire. Plus, more.

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