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    Evacuations warnings go in effect as another stormy holiday comes to SoCal. There's a mystery at Mount Baldy following the deaths of three hikers. How to celebrate New Year's Eve in SoCal. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Evacuation Warnings for New Year's storm, Mt Baldy mystery following hikers' deaths, NYE in SoCal— Morning Edition
    Evacuations warnings go in effect as another stormy holiday comes to SoCal. There's a mystery at Mount Baldy following the deaths of three hikers. How to celebrate New Year's Eve in SoCal. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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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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    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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    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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    LA Mayor Karen Bass declares victory as 2,000 National Guard troops are pulled from Los Angeles. A state bill that would ban law enforcement masks is one step closer to becoming law. A big payday for a man who spent decades behind bars for a crime he didn't commit. Plus, more.

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    2k National Guard troops leaving LA, CA's "No Secret Police" Act advances, $14 million wrongful conviction settlement— The A.M. Edition
    LA Mayor Karen Bass declares victory as 2,000 National Guard troops are pulled from Los Angeles. A state bill that would ban law enforcement masks is one step closer to becoming law. A big payday for a man who spent decades behind bars for a crime he didn't commit. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Immigration lawyers are now facing a much more stressful new reality. Rancho Palos Verdes is seeking to ban new construction in landslide prone areas. The Emmy nominations are out today, and word is Apple TV is happy with how the nominations shook out. Plus, more.

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    Immigration lawyers face new reality, RPV could ban some new construction, Apple TV+ scores big with Emmy noms — The P.M. Edition
    Immigration lawyers are now facing a much more stressful new reality. Rancho Palos Verdes is seeking to ban new construction in landslide prone areas. The Emmy nominations are out today, and word is Apple TV is happy with how the nominations shook out. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A pair of citizens are free after last week's massive cannabis farm immigration raid. But only one is facing charges. The head of USC warns that layoffs are coming. A happy SoCal homecoming for a record-setting astronaut. Plus, more.

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    Citizens released after Camarillo raid, USC warns of layoffs, SpaceX SoCal splashdown— The A.M. Edition
    A pair of citizens are free after last week's massive cannabis farm immigration raid. But only one is facing charges. The head of USC warns that layoffs are coming. A happy SoCal homecoming for a record-setting astronaut. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. officials are reporting a drop in homelessness numbers for the second year running. A last-minute grant saved Cal State Long Beach's shark monitoring program. You may know the MLB's home run derby is tonight - but did you know the first home run derby was in L.A.? Plus, more.

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    Homelessness decreased this year per LA's official count, CSULB Shark Lab program saved, LA's home run derby history — The P.M. Edition
    L.A. officials are reporting a drop in homelessness numbers for the second year running. A last-minute grant saved Cal State Long Beach's shark monitoring program. You may know the MLB's home run derby is tonight - but did you know the first home run derby was in L.A.? Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Trump Administration isn't going to stop the SoCal immigration crackdown without a fight, despite last week's key ruling. A professor has his day in court for his role in the ICE chaos in Camarillo. The fight to preserve birthright citizenship in California. Plus, more.

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    Trump to appeal immigration ruling, Cal State prof goes to court in Camarillo raid, the future of birthright citizenship in CA— The A.M. Edition
    The Trump Administration isn't going to stop the SoCal immigration crackdown without a fight, despite last week's key ruling. A professor has his day in court for his role in the ICE chaos in Camarillo. The fight to preserve birthright citizenship in California. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    An update on the federal immigration raid of a cannabis farm last week in Camarillo. The Diocese of San Bernardino says Catholics who are afraid of ICE detainment don't have to attend Sunday Mass. And Got a few hours to kill? How about spending it at one of a number of niche, under-the-radar museums in L.A.? Plus, more.  

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    Camarillo raid update, Catholic mass dispensation, Weird LA museums —  Sunday Edition
    An update on the federal immigration raid of a cannabis farm last week in Camarillo. The Diocese of San Bernardino says Catholics who are afraid of ICE detainment don't have to attend Sunday Mass. And Got a few hours to kill? How about spending it at one of a number of niche, under-the-radar museums in L.A.? Plus, more.  

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The latest on the federal immigration raids in L.A. Huntington Beach has a champion in top Trump insider Stephen Miller. A federal judge has ruled that agents must stop arresting people solely on their race, accents or their line of work. A palm tree nicknamed Sunshine with old Bunker Hill cred. Plus, more.

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    Major ICE raid ruling, Who is Stephen Miller, Saving Bunker Hill history —  Saturday Edition
    The latest on the federal immigration raids in L.A. Huntington Beach has a champion in top Trump insider Stephen Miller. A federal judge has ruled that agents must stop arresting people solely on their race, accents or their line of work. A palm tree nicknamed Sunshine with old Bunker Hill cred. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    United Farm Workers is denouncing yesterday's immigration raids in Camarillo and Carpentaria. After press groups sued LAPD for use of excessive force during last month's protests, a federal judge has temporarily ruled in the press's favor. We bring the history of one of L.A. County’s shortest-lived cities. Plus, more.

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    UFW criticizes immigration raids, Judge sides with press groups against LAPD, The weird history of Barnes City — The P.M. Edition
    United Farm Workers is denouncing yesterday's immigration raids in Camarillo and Carpentaria. After press groups sued LAPD for use of excessive force during last month's protests, a federal judge has temporarily ruled in the press's favor. We bring the history of one of L.A. County’s shortest-lived cities. Plus, more.

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