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The LA Report

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 6:50
    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
    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. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:21
    Angelinos are among those getting emails demanding that they leave the country. Thousands are wondering when they'll get the Metro money they were promised. The fate of the L-A Zoo's last two Asian elephants is now in doubt. Plus, more.

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    Citizens receive deportation notices, Metro assistance delays, Elephants' fate in doubt — The A.M. Edition
    Angelinos are among those getting emails demanding that they leave the country. Thousands are wondering when they'll get the Metro money they were promised. The fate of the L-A Zoo's last two Asian elephants is now in doubt. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:13
    Federal agents arrested a group of people at a Home Depot in Pomona - we bring you an eyewitness account. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is in Sacramento today to ask the state for budget help. Irvine could be the first city in the U.S. to use gondolas for public transit. Plus, more.

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    Federal agents arrest Pomona laborers, Bass asks for budget assist, Irvine's gondola proposal — The P.M. Edition
    Federal agents arrested a group of people at a Home Depot in Pomona - we bring you an eyewitness account. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is in Sacramento today to ask the state for budget help. Irvine could be the first city in the U.S. to use gondolas for public transit. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:47
    Ther's outrage in Pomona, after federal agents target day laborers at a Home Depot. The new LA city budget puts affordable housing under the knife. The LA Zoo is saying goodbye to its last two Asian elephants. Plus, more.

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    Feds target Pomona Home Depot, Affordable housing budget cuts, Asian elephants leaving LA — The A.M. Edition
    Ther's outrage in Pomona, after federal agents target day laborers at a Home Depot. The new LA city budget puts affordable housing under the knife. The LA Zoo is saying goodbye to its last two Asian elephants. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:52
    LA City Council has voted to extend a controversial camping ban. Federal cuts to special education could have big effects here in California. Signs that say they're anti-"porn" are causing controversy in Huntington Beach, but maybe not for the reason you think. Plus, more.

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    LA votes to expand camping ban, Special ed cuts, Huntington Beach's anti-"porn" signs — The P.M. Edition
    LA City Council has voted to extend a controversial camping ban. Federal cuts to special education could have big effects here in California. Signs that say they're anti-"porn" are causing controversy in Huntington Beach, but maybe not for the reason you think. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:34
    It's a return to the classroom for some students whose campus was destroyed by wildfires. A plan to prevent the next disaster means going underground. SoFi Stadium's quest to host the largest comedy show in history. Plus, more.

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    Palisades Charter High returns, Underground powerline plans, SoFi's historic comedy show — The A.M. Edition
    It's a return to the classroom for some students whose campus was destroyed by wildfires. A plan to prevent the next disaster means going underground. SoFi Stadium's quest to host the largest comedy show in history. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:07
    Today L.A. Mayor Karen Bass announced a proposal to lay off 5% of city workers due to a budget shortfall. L.A. Catholics react to the death of Pope Francis. Federal cuts are hitting Southern California museums and historic societies hard. Plus, more.

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    Bass announces layoff plan, Angelenos remember Pope Francis, Budget cuts at SoCal museums — The P.M. Edition
    Today L.A. Mayor Karen Bass announced a proposal to lay off 5% of city workers due to a budget shortfall. L.A. Catholics react to the death of Pope Francis. Federal cuts are hitting Southern California museums and historic societies hard. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 8:07
    LA Mayor Karen Bass faces tough decisions as she unveils the city's budget. Some tree-cutting vandals have left folks downtown perplexed. Why community colleges are against a new bill that would let students sleep in their cars. Plus, more.

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    Mayor Bass unveils budget, Tree vandals strike downtown, Students sleeping in cars — The A.M. Edition
    LA Mayor Karen Bass faces tough decisions as she unveils the city's budget. Some tree-cutting vandals have left folks downtown perplexed. Why community colleges are against a new bill that would let students sleep in their cars. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 11:22
    L.A. County says all property owners in Altadena have responded to debris clean up offers from the Army Corps of Engineers. The “50501” movement continues rolling protests in Los Angeles. Kai Ryssdal sits down with Josie Huang to talk about tariffs. Plus more.

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    Massive cleanups of fire areas in L.A. County, Protests against the Trump administration, Kai Ryssdal explains the latest on tariffs — Sunday Edition
    L.A. County says all property owners in Altadena have responded to debris clean up offers from the Army Corps of Engineers. The “50501” movement continues rolling protests in Los Angeles. Kai Ryssdal sits down with Josie Huang to talk about tariffs. Plus more.

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