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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 89.3. Hosted by Austin Cross, Nereida Moreno and Julia Paskin.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:55
    L.A. may be over-celebrating the job growth of the mansion tax. Public health officials look into hepatitis A infection at a local restaurant. How to make plant friendly dishes this Thanksgiving. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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    'Mansion tax' jobs debate, Public health officials investigate Hepatitis A case in restaurant, How to be vegan-friendly this Thanksgiving — Evening Edition
    L.A. may be over-celebrating the job growth of the mansion tax. Public health officials look into hepatitis A infection at a local restaurant. How to make plant friendly dishes this Thanksgiving. 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
    A previous fire that wasn't fully out was the cause of a Ventura County fire that burned more than 200 homes, investigators say. Will Rogers State Park has been closed since the Palisades Fire, but it's finally set to reopen this weekend. LAist Orange County Reporter Yusra Farzan shares a pineapple chutney recipe that she says is sure to be a smash at your holiday party.

    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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    Cause of Ventura County's Mountain Fire revealed, Will Rogers State Park reopens after 10 months, a Sri Lankan-inspired pineapple chutney to wow holiday guests — Afternoon Edition
    A previous fire that wasn't fully out was the cause of a Ventura County fire that burned more than 200 homes, investigators say. Will Rogers State Park has been closed since the Palisades Fire, but it's finally set to reopen this weekend. LAist Orange County Reporter Yusra Farzan shares a pineapple chutney recipe that she says is sure to be a smash at your holiday party.

    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 8:01
    California hasn't ruled out taking on State Farm over wildfire insurance claims. Plus, we're breaking down the science behind what may have caused the Eaton Fire. The fight over the fate of two Asian elephants could be heading to court. Plus more.

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    CA eyes State Farm's wildfire response, The science behind the Eaton fire's "zombie line" theory, LA Zoo sued over elephants— The A.M. Edition
    California hasn't ruled out taking on State Farm over wildfire insurance claims. Plus, we're breaking down the science behind what may have caused the Eaton Fire. The fight over the fate of two Asian elephants could be heading to court. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 13:26
    A fatal crash involving a tour bus and SUV shut down the 60 Freeway this morning. This week, the Supreme Court takes up the issue of birthright citizenship more than a century after a Chinese American man born in California successfully defended his right to be in this country. There's a new Pope, so it makes sense that there's now a new Pope sandwich. And more.

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    Bus crash on 60 FWY, New Pope sandwich, AAPI connection to birthright citizenship — Sunday Edition
    A fatal crash involving a tour bus and SUV shut down the 60 Freeway this morning. This week, the Supreme Court takes up the issue of birthright citizenship more than a century after a Chinese American man born in California successfully defended his right to be in this country. There's a new Pope, so it makes sense that there's now a new Pope sandwich. And more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 11:16
    The heat is on, but our mini heatwave will crash into chillier weather starting tomorrow. We vibe check a hot new bakery burning up TikTok. The joy and surprise of discovering your local doctor's office was once an artists' haven, and more.

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    Quickie heat wave, Eaton fire soil, Stumbling onto LA's art history — Saturday Edition
    The heat is on, but our mini heatwave will crash into chillier weather starting tomorrow. We vibe check a hot new bakery burning up TikTok. The joy and surprise of discovering your local doctor's office was once an artists' haven, and more.

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

    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 7:40
    Altadena's last fire related drinking water advisory was lifted today. A heatwave has landed in Southern California. The Topanga Beach Bus is back and open for business. Plus more.

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    Altadena lifts final water advisory, SoCal heatwave, Topanga Beach Bus returns — The P.M. Edition
    Altadena's last fire related drinking water advisory was lifted today. A heatwave has landed in Southern California. The Topanga Beach Bus is back and open for business. Plus more.

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

    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 7:22
    Soil in the Eaton fire area still isn't completely safe despite cleanup efforts. In Pacific Palisades, a number of people aren't clearing their brush. The new fleet of cars that will be catching reckless drivers on the downlow. Plus more.

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    Eaton Fire soil still unsafe, Palisades brush concerns, CHP's new sleek fleet — The A.M. Edition
    Soil in the Eaton fire area still isn't completely safe despite cleanup efforts. In Pacific Palisades, a number of people aren't clearing their brush. The new fleet of cars that will be catching reckless drivers on the downlow. Plus more.

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    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 6:14
    Kaiser mental health workers have ratified a new contract, ending a six month strike. Can you eat the fruit from a tree in a burn zone? L.A. Catholics celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV. Plus more.

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    Kaiser strike ends, Burn zone fruit safety, LA Catholics celebrate new pope — The P.M. Edition
    Kaiser mental health workers have ratified a new contract, ending a six month strike. Can you eat the fruit from a tree in a burn zone? L.A. Catholics celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:48
    Warnings that $8 dollar gas prices could be in our future. Investigators get a closer look at the central piece of evidence in the Eaton Fire. California takes on President Trump over electric vehicles and their infrastructure. Plus more.

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    $8 gas warning, Eaton fire tower removed, CA takes on Trump over EVs — The A.M. Edition
    Warnings that $8 dollar gas prices could be in our future. Investigators get a closer look at the central piece of evidence in the Eaton Fire. California takes on President Trump over electric vehicles and their infrastructure. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:23
    Whistleblowers say LA’s top homeless official hired unqualified friends and tried to destroy public records. Speed limits near LA schools will be going down soon. A library branch in Harbor City has a new sensory space for neurodivergent youth. Plus more.

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    LAHSA whistleblowers allege wrongdoing, School speed limits are going down, Harbor City sensory space — The P.M. Edition
    Whistleblowers say LA’s top homeless official hired unqualified friends and tried to destroy public records. Speed limits near LA schools will be going down soon. A library branch in Harbor City has a new sensory space for neurodivergent youth. Plus more.

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    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!