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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.

    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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    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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    Boil water notices are still in place for parts of Porter Ranch, Granada Hills and Malibu following a water outage. LAUSD has new electric buses, so get used to how they sound. For all the musicians out there, we'll tell you about a new practice space you can use - in animal shelters, Plus, more.

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    Boil water notices follow water outage, LAUSD's new electric buses, Practice your music next to shelter pets— The P.M. Edition
    Boil water notices are still in place for parts of Porter Ranch, Granada Hills and Malibu following a water outage. LAUSD has new electric buses, so get used to how they sound. For all the musicians out there, we'll tell you about a new practice space you can use - in animal shelters, Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Federal agents are facing criticism for hiding in the back of a rental truck in their latest immigration raid. The death toll of January's fires may be a lot higher than the official number. Grocery store workers are celebrating a potential new deal with Stater Bros. Plus, more.

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    Reactions to "Operation Trojan Horse," January fire deaths may be more than official toll, Stater Bros workers reach deal— The A.M. Edition
    Federal agents are facing criticism for hiding in the back of a rental truck in their latest immigration raid. The death toll of January's fires may be a lot higher than the official number. Grocery store workers are celebrating a potential new deal with Stater Bros. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Federal agents conducted a so called "trojan horse" sweep this morning at a Home Depot in Westlake. Construction is now banned in some of the most scenic parts of Ranchos Palos Verdes. Metro is debuting a new TAP card in honor of Nipsey Hussle. Plus, more.

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    "Trojan horse" immigration sweep at Home Depot, RPV bans some new construction, Nipsey Hussle's Metro TAP card — The P.M. Edition
    Federal agents conducted a so called "trojan horse" sweep this morning at a Home Depot in Westlake. Construction is now banned in some of the most scenic parts of Ranchos Palos Verdes. Metro is debuting a new TAP card in honor of Nipsey Hussle. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A heat wave arrives with some areas about to hit triple-digit temps. LA County gets a new hub for Skid Row homeless services. Thousands in the San Fernando Valley may wake up to no water. Plus, more.

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    Heat advisory begins, New Skid Row services hub, San Fernando Valley water disruption— The A.M. Edition
    A heat wave arrives with some areas about to hit triple-digit temps. LA County gets a new hub for Skid Row homeless services. Thousands in the San Fernando Valley may wake up to no water. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    President Trump says he may send troops to the 2028 Olympics. We follow a house as it's moved from Los Feliz all the way to Altadena. And for the Doctor Who fans: We've got the latest on Burbank's very own TARDIS. Plus, more.

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    Trump's Olympics security task force, Crews move house to Altadena, Community restores Burbank's Tardis — The P.M. Edition
    President Trump says he may send troops to the 2028 Olympics. We follow a house as it's moved from Los Feliz all the way to Altadena. And for the Doctor Who fans: We've got the latest on Burbank's very own TARDIS. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Governor Newsom is ready to pull the trigger on California redistricting plans. A long-time organizer makes the difficult decision to self-deport. President Trump launches a task force for the LA Olympics. Plus, more.

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    Newsom threatens CA redistricting, Prominent organizer to self-deport, Trump launches Olympics task force— The A.M. Edition
    Governor Newsom is ready to pull the trigger on California redistricting plans. A long-time organizer makes the difficult decision to self-deport. President Trump launches a task force for the LA Olympics. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Long Beach is reporting an uptick in typhus infections this summer. A heat advisory has been issued for Southern California starting Wednesday. LACMA's getting new van Gogh and Manet paintings next year.

    Plus, more.

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    Typhus infections on the rise in Long Beach, Triple digit temps coming to SoCal, LACMA gets first van Gogh & Manet paintings — The P.M. Edition
    Long Beach is reporting an uptick in typhus infections this summer. A heat advisory has been issued for Southern California starting Wednesday. LACMA's getting new van Gogh and Manet paintings next year.

    Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Activists are celebrating the latest court ruling that slams the brakes on immigration crackdowns. Survivors of January's fires want to know why it's so expensive to bury power lines. Grocery workers are asking Pasadena shoppers to boycott one store in particular today. Plus, more.

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    Activists react to key immigration ruling, Eaton survivors question underground power lines, Grocery workers calling for Monday boycott— The A.M. Edition
    Activists are celebrating the latest court ruling that slams the brakes on immigration crackdowns. Survivors of January's fires want to know why it's so expensive to bury power lines. Grocery workers are asking Pasadena shoppers to boycott one store in particular today. Plus, more.

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