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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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    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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    '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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    LA County determines the future of homeless funding. A warning for people who are legally here on a visa. It's getting a little easier to park in WeHo. Plus, more.

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    The future of homeless funding, A travel warning for visa holders, Free WeHo street parking — The A.M. Edition
    LA County determines the future of homeless funding. A warning for people who are legally here on a visa. It's getting a little easier to park in WeHo. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Community members in Wilmington are tracking methane leaks near oil wells in their neighborhood. The Annenberg Wildlife Crossing celebrates a milestone today: it now has native soil. USC women's basketball vie for a chance in the Final Four tonight. Plus, more.

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    Tracking methane leaks in neighborhoods, Wildlife crossing construction, USC vs. UConn tonight — The P.M. Edition
    Community members in Wilmington are tracking methane leaks near oil wells in their neighborhood. The Annenberg Wildlife Crossing celebrates a milestone today: it now has native soil. USC women's basketball vie for a chance in the Final Four tonight. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Wildfire survivors get more time to ask for free cleanup help. Crews are laying down the dirt for the world's largest wildlife crossing. One of the biggest inconveniences of LA renting could soon become a thing of the past. Plus, more.

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    Wildfire Cleanup Extension, World's Largest Wildlife Crossing, The Future of Refrigerators in Rentals — The A.M. Edition
    Wildfire survivors get more time to ask for free cleanup help. Crews are laying down the dirt for the world's largest wildlife crossing. One of the biggest inconveniences of LA renting could soon become a thing of the past. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Los Angeles home builders relying on materials imported from Mexico and Canada worry new tariffs hitting this week could put construction projects on hold. A local nonprofit purchases a destroyed Altadena property -- to rebuild and resell to homeowners of color. Beloved Dodger organist Nancy Bea Hefley died at age 89. Plus more.

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    Tariffs & rebuilding, Nonprofit buys first Eaton lot, RIP Dodger organist — Saturday Edition
    Los Angeles home builders relying on materials imported from Mexico and Canada worry new tariffs hitting this week could put construction projects on hold. A local nonprofit purchases a destroyed Altadena property -- to rebuild and resell to homeowners of color. Beloved Dodger organist Nancy Bea Hefley died at age 89. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Governor Gavin Newsom issues another executive order to speed up rebuilding -- this one applies to electric, gas and other utility companies. We check in on "Altadena Not For Sale" rally at Fair Oaks Burger today. An art gallery reopens after the Palisades fire. And, an artist talks to 100 local leaders to capture the zeitgeist of L.A. Plus more.

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    Waiving CEQA for utilities, 'Altadena Not For Sale' rally, Fire destroyed gallery reopens — Saturday Edition
    Governor Gavin Newsom issues another executive order to speed up rebuilding -- this one applies to electric, gas and other utility companies. We check in on "Altadena Not For Sale" rally at Fair Oaks Burger today. An art gallery reopens after the Palisades fire. And, an artist talks to 100 local leaders to capture the zeitgeist of L.A. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass has approved a $9.5 million settlement to pay LAFD overtime. L.A. County homelessness officials are facing a budget shortfall. The deadline to apply for federal debris removal has been extended to April 15. Plus, more.

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    LAFD overtime settlement, LA County to report on homelessness funds, Debris removal deadline extended — The P.M. Edition
    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass has approved a $9.5 million settlement to pay LAFD overtime. L.A. County homelessness officials are facing a budget shortfall. The deadline to apply for federal debris removal has been extended to April 15. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Justice Department sets its sights on the LA County Sheriff's Department. Your next ticket for parking in a bus lane may be issued by artificial intelligence. The best spots in LA for late night food. Plus, more.

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    DOJ sets sights on LA Sheriff, Bus lane tickets via A.I., Best Late Night Food— The A.M. Edition
    The Justice Department sets its sights on the LA County Sheriff's Department. Your next ticket for parking in a bus lane may be issued by artificial intelligence. The best spots in LA for late night food. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The judge who ordered a scathing audit of the LA Homeless Services Agency is calling for more transparency. Metro's board voted today to move forward with a controversial bus lane project. State regulators are calling for Kaiser to fix issues with their mental healthcare. Plus, more.

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    Judge calls for LAHSA transparency, Controversy over Metro bus lanes, State calls on Kaiser to improve mental healthcare — The P.M. Edition
    The judge who ordered a scathing audit of the LA Homeless Services Agency is calling for more transparency. Metro's board voted today to move forward with a controversial bus lane project. State regulators are calling for Kaiser to fix issues with their mental healthcare. Plus, more.

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