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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
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    Flight reductions across the country continue for the second day in a row as the government shutdown drags on. Los Angeles City Council will take up a proposal to overhaul rate hikes for rent-controlled units in the city, potentially increases at 3%. One man’s quest to turn the city of Venice into a board game. Plus, more.

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    Flight reductions day 2, Rent hike caps for rent controlled units, Venice-opoly? — Saturday Edition
    Flight reductions across the country continue for the second day in a row as the government shutdown drags on. Los Angeles City Council will take up a proposal to overhaul rate hikes for rent-controlled units in the city, potentially increases at 3%. One man’s quest to turn the city of Venice into a board game. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    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. 

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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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    The first wildfire survivor to start rebuilding her home in Altadena is full of optimism. LA County celebrates its first all-female class of formerly incarcerated firefighters. Los Angeles seeks solutions to keep free day care centers open. Plus, more.

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    Altadena's 1st wildfire rebuilding, All-female firefighter cadets, The future of free childcare — The A.M. Edition
    The first wildfire survivor to start rebuilding her home in Altadena is full of optimism. LA County celebrates its first all-female class of formerly incarcerated firefighters. Los Angeles seeks solutions to keep free day care centers open. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    After last week's immigration raid in Pomona, questions about whether federal officials are following due process have re-emerged. L.A. childcare providers are bracing for some funds to dry up. A couple whose home was destroyed in the Woolsey Fire shares their trials and tribulations. Plus, more.

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    Pomona immigration raid, End of LA childcare funds, Woolsey Fire rebuilding efforts — The P.M. Edition
    After last week's immigration raid in Pomona, questions about whether federal officials are following due process have re-emerged. L.A. childcare providers are bracing for some funds to dry up. A couple whose home was destroyed in the Woolsey Fire shares their trials and tribulations. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Thousands of LA County workers get set to hit the picket line. Altadena is experiencing a crime wave in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire. Metro begins looking for concealed weapons. Plus, more.

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    LA County workers set to strike, Altadena burglary crime wave, Metro screens for concealed weapons — The A.M. Edition
    Thousands of LA County workers get set to hit the picket line. Altadena is experiencing a crime wave in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire. Metro begins looking for concealed weapons. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Another milestone in the city's endeavor to connect our trains to LAX is one step closer to reality. Santa Monica is considering to allow public alcohol consumption in portions of 3rd Street Promenade. We all love succulents, right?  But did you know there are clubs around SoCal dedicated to the plants? And more.

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    Conservative rally in WeHo, SaMo public drinking zone, Succulent clubs — Sunday Edition
    Another milestone in the city's endeavor to connect our trains to LAX is one step closer to reality. Santa Monica is considering to allow public alcohol consumption in portions of 3rd Street Promenade. We all love succulents, right?  But did you know there are clubs around SoCal dedicated to the plants? And more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is proposing sizable layoffs to address a nearly $1 billion budget shortfall. Five people have been arrested for allegedly making false FEMA claims after the L.A. fires. We look under the hood of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system. And more.

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    Angelenos blast proposed city cuts, FEMA fraud after fires, Behind the ShakeAlert system — Saturday Edition
    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is proposing sizable layoffs to address a nearly $1 billion budget shortfall. Five people have been arrested for allegedly making false FEMA claims after the L.A. fires. We look under the hood of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system. And more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:17
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    Details on LA Mayor Bass' recent executive orders that aim to speed up wildfire recovery. What displaced LA County residents can do about their voter registration. And ten years of teaching the art and science of the microbrew at Cal Poly Pomona. Plus, more.

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    LA Mayor wildfires executive orders, Voter registration for displaced residents, Cal Poly celebrates microbrew program — The P.M. Edition
    Details on LA Mayor Bass' recent executive orders that aim to speed up wildfire recovery. What displaced LA County residents can do about their voter registration. And ten years of teaching the art and science of the microbrew at Cal Poly Pomona. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:22
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    LA budget cuts are putting animal services in the crosshairs. President Trump's tariffs are sparking a dire warning from our ports. An LA memorial for the Pope. The best brunch spots for Mother's Day. Plus, more.

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    Budget cuts come for Animal Services, A dire warning from LA ports, The best brunch spots for Mother's Day — The A.M. Edition
    LA budget cuts are putting animal services in the crosshairs. President Trump's tariffs are sparking a dire warning from our ports. An LA memorial for the Pope. The best brunch spots for Mother's Day. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:03
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    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is proposing to eliminate the city’s landmark climate action office. LAist's budget calculator can help you break down what you're paying for in the city budget. Former councilmember Kevin de León has been fined for violating city law. Plus, more.

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    Proposal would cut LA climate office, LAist's budget calculator, Kevin de León fined — The P.M. Edition
    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is proposing to eliminate the city’s landmark climate action office. LAist's budget calculator can help you break down what you're paying for in the city budget. Former councilmember Kevin de León has been fined for violating city law. Plus, more.

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