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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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  • 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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    LA's choice to direct its homelessness agency has drawn criticism from advocates. A house at the center of the Andrew Do bribery scandal is now on the market. Why one councilmember supports the removed crosswalk in West L.A. that residents painted themselves. Plus, more.

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    Advocates criticize new LAHSA head, House linked to Andrew Do hits the market, Councilmember Park wishes DIY crosswalks stayed — The P.M. Edition
    LA's choice to direct its homelessness agency has drawn criticism from advocates. A house at the center of the Andrew Do bribery scandal is now on the market. Why one councilmember supports the removed crosswalk in West L.A. that residents painted themselves. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA County considers banning masks on cops, including federal agents. Orange County prepares for the worst as it plans to lose substance abuse funding. The SoCal connection to the man accused of shooting up a New York City office building. Plus, more.

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    LA County considers ban on masked officers, OC plans to lose substance abuse funding, SoCal connection to NYC shooter— The A.M. Edition
    LA County considers banning masks on cops, including federal agents. Orange County prepares for the worst as it plans to lose substance abuse funding. The SoCal connection to the man accused of shooting up a New York City office building. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Orange County officials are asking for $10 million in restitution money from former supervisor Andrew Do. California joins other states in suing the Trump administration over access to SNAP (food stamp) data. The University of California system admitted more in-state students this year. Plus, more.

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    OC asks Andrew Do to pay $10m, CA sues Trump to keep SNAP data private, More in-state applicants admitted to UCs — The P.M. Edition
    Orange County officials are asking for $10 million in restitution money from former supervisor Andrew Do. California joins other states in suing the Trump administration over access to SNAP (food stamp) data. The University of California system admitted more in-state students this year. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A Court hearing that the Trump Administration hopes will restart its most aggressive immigration raids in SoCal. The emissions decision from President Trump that could have serious consequences for folks in Southeast LA County. The LA Congressmember who wants to ban military drones from public protests. Plus, more.

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    Federal appeals hearing on SoCal ICE raids, Effects of Trump's emissions decision, Bill to ban military drones from protests— The A.M. Edition
    A Court hearing that the Trump Administration hopes will restart its most aggressive immigration raids in SoCal. The emissions decision from President Trump that could have serious consequences for folks in Southeast LA County. The LA Congressmember who wants to ban military drones from public protests. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A bomb scare at an LAPD station in Pacoima forced businesses and homes to evacuate yesterday. The story behind the unconventional Lady Justice statue in downtown Los Angeles. DIY crosswalks painted by local residents in a West L.A. neighborhood were removed by the city. Plus, more.

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    Bomb scare in Pacoima, Lady Justice statue, West LA crosswalks removed —  Sunday Edition
    A bomb scare at an LAPD station in Pacoima forced businesses and homes to evacuate yesterday. The story behind the unconventional Lady Justice statue in downtown Los Angeles. DIY crosswalks painted by local residents in a West L.A. neighborhood were removed by the city. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    An update on the investigation behind the explosion at a training facility that killed three L.A. County Sheriff's deputies. Long Beach wants to bring minor league baseball back to the city. Why locals are monitoring an island in the Port of L.A. for ICE activity. And more.

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    Missing grenade in explosion probe, Minor league baseball in LBC, ICE & Terminal island —  Saturday Edition
    An update on the investigation behind the explosion at a training facility that killed three L.A. County Sheriff's deputies. Long Beach wants to bring minor league baseball back to the city. Why locals are monitoring an island in the Port of L.A. for ICE activity. And more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Long Beach rep Robert Garcia is demanding more transparency on the Epstein files. The first West Nile mosquitos of the season have been found. Duke's Malibu will be freshly renovated this year's landslides. Plus, more.

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    Rep. Garcia speaks out on Epstein files, West Nile virus returns to LA, Freshly renovated Duke's Malibu to reopen — The P.M. Edition
    Long Beach rep Robert Garcia is demanding more transparency on the Epstein files. The first West Nile mosquitos of the season have been found. Duke's Malibu will be freshly renovated this year's landslides. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A new Senate bill could open a pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants without legal status. Claims of abused and neglected disabled detainees at the immigration detention center in Adelanto. The court ruling that Governor Newsom calls a "slap in the face" to the fight against gun violence. Plus, more.

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    Sen Padilla's new pathway to citizenship, Abuse claims at Adelanto detention center, Newsom condemns CA ammo ruling— The A.M. Edition
    A new Senate bill could open a pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants without legal status. Claims of abused and neglected disabled detainees at the immigration detention center in Adelanto. The court ruling that Governor Newsom calls a "slap in the face" to the fight against gun violence. Plus, more.

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