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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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    Uncertainty continues for CalFresh recipients after Friday's Supreme Court decision. A new public art campaign against ICE actions asks, "Am I Next"? Retirees in San Fernando Valley find community, while keeping the community clean. Plus, more.

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    More CalFresh uncertainty, Infant formula recall, Cleaning up the Valley — Sunday Edition
    Uncertainty continues for CalFresh recipients after Friday's Supreme Court decision. A new public art campaign against ICE actions asks, "Am I Next"? Retirees in San Fernando Valley find community, while keeping the community clean. Plus, more.

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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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     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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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Women's March returns to downtown Los Angeles, eight years after first making waves. Actions from one L.A. county supervisor after a scathing audit on homelessness spending. We hear from a pair of artists who chose Altadena as their home base and how they're trying to find their way forward after the fire, and more.

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    Live from the Women's March, LAHSA's future after audit, Artists grapple with Eaton fire aftermath — The Saturday Edition
    The Women's March returns to downtown Los Angeles, eight years after first making waves. Actions from one L.A. county supervisor after a scathing audit on homelessness spending. We hear from a pair of artists who chose Altadena as their home base and how they're trying to find their way forward after the fire, and more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    County officials are looking to pull funding from the L.A. Homeless Services Authority after scathing reports on its use of funding. “Renovictions,” or big renovation projects that can lead to evictions are temporarily banned in L.A. San Gabriel Valley residents can apply to get $2000 for an electric cargo bike. Plus, more.

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    Supervisor looks to pull LAHSA funds; "Renovictions" temporarily banned in LA; Vouchers for e-cargo bikes — The P.M. Edition
    County officials are looking to pull funding from the L.A. Homeless Services Authority after scathing reports on its use of funding. “Renovictions,” or big renovation projects that can lead to evictions are temporarily banned in L.A. San Gabriel Valley residents can apply to get $2000 for an electric cargo bike. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Palisades residents will be able to safely drink and use the tap water again today. Advocates for California's LGBTQ community are speaking out against Gov. Newsom's recent comments about transgender athletes. Where to find fish tacos in L.A. Plus, more.

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    Palisades water restrictions to be lifted, Gov. Newsom faces backlash over criticism of transgender athletes, Fish tacos for Lent — The A.M. Edition
    Palisades residents will be able to safely drink and use the tap water again today. Advocates for California's LGBTQ community are speaking out against Gov. Newsom's recent comments about transgender athletes. Where to find fish tacos in L.A. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    An audit released today finds L.A. city officials failed to properly track billions in homelessness spending. The number of unhoused people who died grew by one percent in 2023, according to L.A. County. This morning their third egg started to pip, which is the first sign of hatching. Plus, more.

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    Searing audit into LA's homelessness spending; Report outlines unhoused deaths; Jackie and Shadow's third egg starts to hatch — The P.M. Edition
    An audit released today finds L.A. city officials failed to properly track billions in homelessness spending. The number of unhoused people who died grew by one percent in 2023, according to L.A. County. This morning their third egg started to pip, which is the first sign of hatching. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Frosty day in store for SoCal. L.A. city officials are considering defunding LA's leading homeless services agency. We talk about the legacy of Jazz-punk pioneer and legendary vibraphonist Roy Ayers who died this week. Plus, more.

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    Frosty day in SoCal, LA officials consider defunding LAHSA, Jazz-funk pioneer Roy Ayers has died — The A.M. Edition
    Frosty day in store for SoCal. L.A. city officials are considering defunding LA's leading homeless services agency. We talk about the legacy of Jazz-punk pioneer and legendary vibraphonist Roy Ayers who died this week. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Southern California Edison is facing new lawsuits from municipalities alleging that its equipment started the Eaton Fire. Much of Sierra Madre is under another evacuation warning today. Huntington Beach voters will weigh in this week on who controls the city's libraries. Plus, more.

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    Municipalities sue SCE over Eaton Fire; Sierra Madre evacuation warnings; Huntington Beach to vote on its library — The P.M. Edition
    Southern California Edison is facing new lawsuits from municipalities alleging that its equipment started the Eaton Fire. Much of Sierra Madre is under another evacuation warning today. Huntington Beach voters will weigh in this week on who controls the city's libraries. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A storm coming to SoCal will bring rain, heavy snow, possibly gusty winds. Former LA fire chief Kristen Crowley did not get her job back yesterday. Lebron James makes NBA history. Plus, more. 

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    SoCal braces for more rain and snow, Ousted LA fire chief loses bid to get her job back, Lakers Lebron James starts the 50k club — The A.M. Edition
    A storm coming to SoCal will bring rain, heavy snow, possibly gusty winds. Former LA fire chief Kristen Crowley did not get her job back yesterday. Lebron James makes NBA history. Plus, more. 

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