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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
    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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    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 7:11
    Overnight rain soaked southern California. Local officials have their eye on burn scar areas, bracing for moving mud. Three people face federal charges over false FEMA claims linked to the recent fires. Checking in on the night life during Ramadan. Plus, more.

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    Overnight rain soaked SoCal, Three people face charges over false FEMA claims, Night life during Ramadan— The A.M. Edition
    Overnight rain soaked southern California. Local officials have their eye on burn scar areas, bracing for moving mud. Three people face federal charges over false FEMA claims linked to the recent fires. Checking in on the night life during Ramadan. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:04
    Southern California's recent wildfire burn scars prepare for debris flows. The impact of the wildfires on our mental health is very real - more on resources to people affected by January's fires. A lunar eclipse will be over our skies tomorrow night. Plus, more.

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    Flood watch in effect across SoCal; Fire recovery mental health resources; Lunar eclipse Thursday night — The P.M. Edition
    Southern California's recent wildfire burn scars prepare for debris flows. The impact of the wildfires on our mental health is very real - more on resources to people affected by January's fires. A lunar eclipse will be over our skies tomorrow night. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:49
    Southern California braces for heavy rain arriving later this evening. New data finds that childcare is more expensive than college tuition here in California. A house cat reunites with her 82 year old owner two months after the Palisades fire. Plus, more.

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    SoCal braces for heavy rain tonight, Data finds childcare more expensive than CA college tuition, House cat reunites with owner months after Palisades fire— The A.M. Edition
    Southern California braces for heavy rain arriving later this evening. New data finds that childcare is more expensive than college tuition here in California. A house cat reunites with her 82 year old owner two months after the Palisades fire. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:16
    Another measles case has been reported in Southern California - others may have been exposed at different spots around L.A. County. Heavy rain tomorrow means officials are bracing for debris flows. LA Unified sets the district's calendar for the next 3 years. Plus, more.

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    LA County confirms measles case; Debris flows possible with tomorrow's rain; LAUSD approves next school calendar — The P.M. Edition
    Another measles case has been reported in Southern California - others may have been exposed at different spots around L.A. County. Heavy rain tomorrow means officials are bracing for debris flows. LA Unified sets the district's calendar for the next 3 years. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:44
    The latest winter is finally here and forecasters have issued a flood watch for most of SoCal. The saga continues over the case of an Orange County Superior court judge accused of shooting his wife. Stars say goodbye to the late, great Robert Flack. Plus, more.

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    SoCal storm arrives, Mistrial declared over OC Superior Court judge murder case, Stars pay tribute to the late singer Robert Flack— The A.M. Edition
    The latest winter is finally here and forecasters have issued a flood watch for most of SoCal. The saga continues over the case of an Orange County Superior court judge accused of shooting his wife. Stars say goodbye to the late, great Robert Flack. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:08
    Ukrainian refugees in Southern California face an uncertain future pending a decision from President Trump. The LA District Attorney weighed in against resentencing the Menendez Brothers. The DMV is sitting on millions in profits from the sale of towed cars, according to CalMatters. Plus, more.

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    Ukrainian refugees in SoCal face visa uncertainty; DA doesn't recommend Menendez resentencing; DMV keeps millions from towed car sales — The P.M. Edition
    Ukrainian refugees in Southern California face an uncertain future pending a decision from President Trump. The LA District Attorney weighed in against resentencing the Menendez Brothers. The DMV is sitting on millions in profits from the sale of towed cars, according to CalMatters. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:29
    Rain has entered the chat, again. As fire cleanup continues, local groups worry about labor abuses. UCLA women dunk on USC to clutch the Big Ten tournament championship. Plus more. 

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    Late winter storms on the way, Advocates warn of labor exploitation in LA fire cleanup, Go Bruins!: 2025 Big10 Tournament Champs— The A.M Edition
    Rain has entered the chat, again. As fire cleanup continues, local groups worry about labor abuses. UCLA women dunk on USC to clutch the Big Ten tournament championship. Plus more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 12:32
     Worker advocates are warning of labor exploitation in the wake of the L.A. fires. A Hindu temple was defaced sometime over the weeked. What the sold-out mini tote bags from 99 Ranch Market says about Asian America, and more.

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    Labor exploitation after fires, Hindu Temple vandalized, The allure of 99 Ranch mini totes — The Sunday Edition
     Worker advocates are warning of labor exploitation in the wake of the L.A. fires. A Hindu temple was defaced sometime over the weeked. What the sold-out mini tote bags from 99 Ranch Market says about Asian America, and more.

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