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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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    President Trump says he's dropping his push to use federalized National Guard troops in Los Angeles, for now. What's the fate of this year's local polar plunge following a coastal sewage spill? LAist turned listener memories of Altadena and Pacific Palisades into illustrations. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Trump drops push to use National Guard in LA, Cabrillo Beach polar plunge, LAist remembers beloved spots lost in fire — Evening Edition
    President Trump says he's dropping his push to use federalized National Guard troops in Los Angeles, for now. What's the fate of this year's local polar plunge following a coastal sewage spill? LAist turned listener memories of Altadena and Pacific Palisades into illustrations. 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 city of L.A. launches a new website to track parking tickets. It's going to be a rainy New Years Eve and we'll take a closer look at your forecast. And our watchdog correspondent breaks down his top investigations this year. 

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    L.A. parking ticket map tracker, NYE storm forecast, 2025 year in review from LAist watchdog team— Afternoon
    The city of L.A. launches a new website to track parking tickets. It's going to be a rainy New Years Eve and we'll take a closer look at your forecast. And our watchdog correspondent breaks down his top investigations this year. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Protesters in LA call for regime change in Iran. LA's police chief defends his officers in the face of anti-ICE protests. California's new tool that treats extreme heat like a hurricane or tornado. Plus more.

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    Iranian-Americans in LA call for regime change, LAPD Chief defends protest actions, CA's new extreme heat tracker— The A.M. Edition
    Protesters in LA call for regime change in Iran. LA's police chief defends his officers in the face of anti-ICE protests. California's new tool that treats extreme heat like a hurricane or tornado. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A new bill would require law enforcement officers operating in California to identify themselves. The debris cleanup from 2023's Tustin hangar fire is almost finished. We have a guide to help connect immigrant communities with food, remote jobs, financial aid, and legal resources. Plus, more.

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    Legislature introduces "No Vigilantes Act", Tustin hangar cleanup nearly done, LAist's resource guide for immigrants — The P.M. Edition
    A new bill would require law enforcement officers operating in California to identify themselves. The debris cleanup from 2023's Tustin hangar fire is almost finished. We have a guide to help connect immigrant communities with food, remote jobs, financial aid, and legal resources. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Demonstrators hit the streets of LA to protest the military strikes on Iran. The legal battle over who controls the National Guard in LA throws it back to the 70s... the 1870s. LA City Council is gearing up for its own legal fight over the ICE arrests. Plus more.

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    Protesters rally against strikes in Iran, the 1870s law at the center of Newsom vs Trump hearing, LA City Council considers ICE-related lawsuit— The A.M. Edition
    Demonstrators hit the streets of LA to protest the military strikes on Iran. The legal battle over who controls the National Guard in LA throws it back to the 70s... the 1870s. LA City Council is gearing up for its own legal fight over the ICE arrests. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    State and local officials say they're monitoring security threats after the U.S. struck three Iran nuclear sites on Saturday. Foot traffic is down in popular Asian ethnic enclaves out of fear of immigration actions. Sherman Oaks residents react to a new neighborhood Trader Joe's. Plus, more.

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    US enters Israel-Iran conflict, ICE and AAPI hubs, Two Trader Joe’s in Sherman Oaks? — Sunday Edition
    State and local officials say they're monitoring security threats after the U.S. struck three Iran nuclear sites on Saturday. Foot traffic is down in popular Asian ethnic enclaves out of fear of immigration actions. Sherman Oaks residents react to a new neighborhood Trader Joe's. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The latest on California versus Trump over the deployment of military troops. Fire weather warning on tap for parts of L.A. County. L.A. Opera opens its fabulous closet for a once-in-a-decade costume sale. We went searching for the origins of a cola in Japan named "Los Angeles" --  and found a story about growing up in Osaka.

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    CA v. Trump updates, Fire weather warning, A cola named 'Los Angeles' — Saturday Edition
    The latest on California versus Trump over the deployment of military troops. Fire weather warning on tap for parts of L.A. County. L.A. Opera opens its fabulous closet for a once-in-a-decade costume sale. We went searching for the origins of a cola in Japan named "Los Angeles" --  and found a story about growing up in Osaka.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    We check in on businesses in Santa Ana, as a commercial corridor in the mostly Latino city has turned into a ghost town. Journalists and protesters are suing the Department of Homeland Security. Huge parcels of public lands in SoCal could be up for sale under Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill." Plus, more.

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    Santa Ana's La Cuatro empties out, New lawsuit filed against DHS, Public lands in CA could be up for sale — The P.M. Edition
    We check in on businesses in Santa Ana, as a commercial corridor in the mostly Latino city has turned into a ghost town. Journalists and protesters are suing the Department of Homeland Security. Huge parcels of public lands in SoCal could be up for sale under Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill." Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    An appeals court lets President Trump stay in control of California's National Guard, for now. Families are struggling to make ends meet in the wake of recent ICE arrests. Pasadena's police want answers after this week's ICE action. Plus more.

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    Ruling keeps Trump in control of CA National Guard, Immigrant rent crisis, Pasadena PD investigates possible ICE action— The A.M. Edition
    An appeals court lets President Trump stay in control of California's National Guard, for now. Families are struggling to make ends meet in the wake of recent ICE arrests. Pasadena's police want answers after this week's ICE action. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    We bring you a report from Dodgers Stadium, where federal Homeland Security officials were present earlier today. Downtown L.A. businesses are welcoming the end of the city's curfew. We have some events you can check out to celebrate Juneteenth. Plus, more.

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    Border Patrol agents at Dodger Stadium, DTLA businesses welcome curfew's end, Juneteenth events — The P.M. Edition
    We bring you a report from Dodgers Stadium, where federal Homeland Security officials were present earlier today. Downtown L.A. businesses are welcoming the end of the city's curfew. We have some events you can check out to celebrate Juneteenth. Plus, more.

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