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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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  • The L.A. Report
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    RV residents in LA are demanding the City hit the brakes on removing abandoned RVs. Santa Ana winds hit Sunday with more rain in store for New Year's Eve. The Western Monarch Butterfly count begins today and scientists are on the hunt for a rare butterfly. Plus, more.

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    RV disposal legal dispute, A wet New Year, The Monarch Butterfly count kicks off — Saturday Edition
    RV residents in LA are demanding the City hit the brakes on removing abandoned RVs. Santa Ana winds hit Sunday with more rain in store for New Year's Eve. The Western Monarch Butterfly count begins today and scientists are on the hunt for a rare butterfly. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:32
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    The latest on the holiday storm. Rat poison is killing fish and wildlife at alarming rates. And, an update on the high-speed rail lawsuit in California. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    LA County beach hazards, Rat poison is killing wildlife at alarming rates, CA's high-speed rail lawsuit — Evening Edition
    The latest on the holiday storm. Rat poison is killing fish and wildlife at alarming rates. And, an update on the high-speed rail lawsuit in California. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Application window starts next week for rent relief tied to the January fires and recent ICE raids. The year's brightest meteor showers happen this weekend. We'll hear from an Altadena musician who lost his home in the Eaton Fire about why he's working to get vinyl records back in the hands of survivors. Plus, more.

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    LA County rent relief, The Geminids are here, Benefit gig for lost vinyl records — Saturday Edition
    Application window starts next week for rent relief tied to the January fires and recent ICE raids. The year's brightest meteor showers happen this weekend. We'll hear from an Altadena musician who lost his home in the Eaton Fire about why he's working to get vinyl records back in the hands of survivors. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The L.A. City council approves funding to hire more police officers. California sues the Trump administration over a $100,000 fee on some immigration visas. We have an update on a stubborn black bear living in an Altadena crawlspace, and the media member who accidentally triggered a trap meant for it. 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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    LAPD funding increase approved, CA sues Trump over massive H-1B fee, Altadena bear trap triggered by member of press — Evening Edition
    The L.A. City council approves funding to hire more police officers. California sues the Trump administration over a $100,000 fee on some immigration visas. We have an update on a stubborn black bear living in an Altadena crawlspace, and the media member who accidentally triggered a trap meant for it. 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
    Listen 4:58
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    A nursery in Altadena is giving out trees this weekend. The L.A.F.D. is getting a star from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, adjacent to the Walk of Fame. Plus, new and old comings to the L.A. food scene. 

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    Altadena tree giveaway, LAFD gets Hollywood Star, Hermon's newest sit-down restaurant— Afternoon Edition
    A nursery in Altadena is giving out trees this weekend. The L.A.F.D. is getting a star from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, adjacent to the Walk of Fame. Plus, new and old comings to the L.A. food scene. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Trump Administration puts a number on the immigration crackdown in L-A, so far. LA County goes after unlicensed contractors accused of targeting Eaton Fire survivors. The feds say dozens of LA's drinking water reservoirs haven't been cleaned in a decade. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    DHS says 10k undocumented immigrant arrests in LA, Felony charges against Eaton Fire unlicensed contractors, LA reservoirs need cleaned— Morning Edition
    The Trump Administration puts a number on the immigration crackdown in L-A, so far. LA County goes after unlicensed contractors accused of targeting Eaton Fire survivors. The feds say dozens of LA's drinking water reservoirs haven't been cleaned in a decade. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:22
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    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is urging city council to allocate $4.4 million dollars in funding to hire more LAPD officers. A local high schooler who was arrested by immigration agents while walking his dog is back home with his family. City Terrace is getting an open street festival this weekend. 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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    LA mayor calls for more police funding, LA high schooler released from immigration detention, City Terrace open street festival — Evening Edition
    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is urging city council to allocate $4.4 million dollars in funding to hire more LAPD officers. A local high schooler who was arrested by immigration agents while walking his dog is back home with his family. City Terrace is getting an open street festival this weekend. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:44
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    L.A. is hosting a citywide toy drive for families affected by immigration raids. Disney is making a big investment into OpenAI. Plus, we'll dig into the series finale of 'Bel-Air'.

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    Disney invests in OpenAI, LA toy drive for families affected by ICE raids, 'Bel-Air' series finale— Afternoon Edition
    L.A. is hosting a citywide toy drive for families affected by immigration raids. Disney is making a big investment into OpenAI. Plus, we'll dig into the series finale of 'Bel-Air'.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 3:58
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    The Trump Administration adds a militarized zone to California's southern border. LA County is taking on oil companies, accusing them of poisoning our communities. The best ramen in the country is apparently in the San Fernando Valley. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    CA border militarized, LA County sues oil companies, Country's best Ramen— Morning Edition
    The Trump Administration adds a militarized zone to California's southern border. LA County is taking on oil companies, accusing them of poisoning our communities. The best ramen in the country is apparently in the San Fernando Valley. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:48
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    A judge blocks the federal government's use of the California National Guard effective Monday.  Housing advocates are suing the state and city of L.A. over housing density laws in burn zones. Cal State Northridge gets its biggest donation ever. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Judge blocks Trump's use of CA National Guard, Lawsuit over SB9 housing density rules, CSUN's record donation — Evening Edition
    A judge blocks the federal government's use of the California National Guard effective Monday.  Housing advocates are suing the state and city of L.A. over housing density laws in burn zones. Cal State Northridge gets its biggest donation ever. 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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