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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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    California's high speed rail project may be losing $4 billion dollars in federal funding. California's DMV is warning drivers about fake ads offering discounts on registration costs. The real-life version of "Succession" that's happening behind-the-scenes in Hollywood. Plus more.

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    Feds derailing CA high speed rail funding, DMV scam warning, Hollywood's real-life "Succession"— The A.M. Edition
    California's high speed rail project may be losing $4 billion dollars in federal funding. California's DMV is warning drivers about fake ads offering discounts on registration costs. The real-life version of "Succession" that's happening behind-the-scenes in Hollywood. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A man linked to last month's bombing in Palm Springs has been arrested. A new state bill would help address California's shortage of Spanish-speaking teachers. There's a nationwide search going for Marty McFly's guitar from Back to the Future, which went missing from an L-A rental shop. Plus, more.

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    Palm Springs person of interest arrested, Bill tackles Spanish-speaking teacher shortage — The P.M. Edition
    A man linked to last month's bombing in Palm Springs has been arrested. A new state bill would help address California's shortage of Spanish-speaking teachers. There's a nationwide search going for Marty McFly's guitar from Back to the Future, which went missing from an L-A rental shop. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A Bakersfield girl, whose family said she faced deportation while battling a life-threatening medical condition can stay in the U.S. for now. The $600 million dollar plan to rebuild schools damaged in the Palisades Fire and hopes that the feds will pick up the tab. Longtime Pacific Symphony conductor Carl St. Clair prepares to step back from the podium. Plus more.

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    Bakersfield girl stays in America, $600 million plan to rebuild wildfire-damaged schools, A maestro prepares for final concert— The A.M. Edition
    A Bakersfield girl, whose family said she faced deportation while battling a life-threatening medical condition can stay in the U.S. for now. The $600 million dollar plan to rebuild schools damaged in the Palisades Fire and hopes that the feds will pick up the tab. Longtime Pacific Symphony conductor Carl St. Clair prepares to step back from the podium. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Anyone entering a California prison could be subject to a canine search under a new policy that rolls out this week. Metro is offering free rides systemwide this weekend. The venues for the 2028 Paralympic Games have been announced. Plus, more.

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    CA canine prison searches, Metro is free this weekend, Venues announced for Paralympics — The P.M. Edition
    Anyone entering a California prison could be subject to a canine search under a new policy that rolls out this week. Metro is offering free rides systemwide this weekend. The venues for the 2028 Paralympic Games have been announced. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The feds tell California schools to ban transgender athletes or face a judge. Long Beach tries to explain its rise in the unhoused population. Another staple of the Sunset Strip is about to close its doors. Plus more.

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    Feds threaten CA schools over transgender athletes, Long Beach unhoused population rises, a Sunset Strip staple is closing— The A.M. Edition
    The feds tell California schools to ban transgender athletes or face a judge. Long Beach tries to explain its rise in the unhoused population. Another staple of the Sunset Strip is about to close its doors. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Disgraced former supervisor Andrew Do has been spotted volunteering. There's a new citrus quarantine in L.A. County due to a condition known as the sweet orange scab. In Big Bear, one of Jackie and Shadow's eaglets has taken off from the nest. Plus, more.

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    Andrew Do is now volunteering, L.A. citrus quarantine, Jackie and Shadow's eaglet takes flight — The P.M. Edition
    Disgraced former supervisor Andrew Do has been spotted volunteering. There's a new citrus quarantine in L.A. County due to a condition known as the sweet orange scab. In Big Bear, one of Jackie and Shadow's eaglets has taken off from the nest. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Police mourn the loss of an officer killed in the line of duty. A UC Irvine lecturer is speaking out after been banned from campus. why immigrants are to thank for California's recent population boom. Plus more.

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    Slain officer identified, UC Irvine lecturer banned, CA population rebound— The A.M. Edition
    Police mourn the loss of an officer killed in the line of duty. A UC Irvine lecturer is speaking out after been banned from campus. why immigrants are to thank for California's recent population boom. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    One officer is dead and one wounded in stable condition after a shooting in Baldwin Park on Saturday night. UCLA is launching a new program to prevent heart disease in South Asians. And the moment when our editor Suzanne Levy became an American citizen 

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    Baldwin Parking shooting, New South Asian heart program, Becoming American — Sunday Edition
    One officer is dead and one wounded in stable condition after a shooting in Baldwin Park on Saturday night. UCLA is launching a new program to prevent heart disease in South Asians. And the moment when our editor Suzanne Levy became an American citizen 

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