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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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    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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    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.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com

    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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    Parents weigh in after a soil test shows elevated levels of toxic substances at Pasadena Unified schools. Today in Glendale, a memorial for one of the last surviving "comfort women." When you’re driving or walking in L.A. this month, make sure to look up every once in a while. There’s a good chance you could catch some public art on billboards. 

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    Pasadena Unified soil tests, 'Comfort woman' memorial, Billboard public art — Saturday Edition
    Parents weigh in after a soil test shows elevated levels of toxic substances at Pasadena Unified schools. Today in Glendale, a memorial for one of the last surviving "comfort women." When you’re driving or walking in L.A. this month, make sure to look up every once in a while. There’s a good chance you could catch some public art on billboards. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A judge approved a plan to move kids out of the troubled Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. A first-of-its-kind "community solar" project is now online in the San Gabriel Valley. The city of Irvine is giving out free life jackets, and you don't have to live there to get one. Plus, more.

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    Los Padrinos plan approved, "Community solar" in SGV, Irvine giving out free life jackets — The P.M. Edition
    A judge approved a plan to move kids out of the troubled Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. A first-of-its-kind "community solar" project is now online in the San Gabriel Valley. The city of Irvine is giving out free life jackets, and you don't have to live there to get one. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Wildfire survivors want help to stop gentrification. You may be paying more for groceries than you should be. Metro D line will be closed for 70 days.Plus more.

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    Altadena residents rally against gentrification, The grocery chain overcharging consumers, Metro D closure— The A.M. Edition
    Wildfire survivors want help to stop gentrification. You may be paying more for groceries than you should be. Metro D line will be closed for 70 days.Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A federal judge is weighing whether to pull control of homelessness funds from the city of L.A. In South L.A., two people were arrested for trying to block immigration agents. Learn about L.A. County's new guide to rebuilding after the fires. Plus, more.

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    Judge explores pulling homelessness funds, Immigration obstruction arrests, LA County fire recovery guide — The P.M. Edition
    A federal judge is weighing whether to pull control of homelessness funds from the city of L.A. In South L.A., two people were arrested for trying to block immigration agents. Learn about L.A. County's new guide to rebuilding after the fires. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The future of LA's homelessness spending is in the hands of a federal judge. Governor Newsom puts the breaks on an LA bailout. And the plan to provide prefab homes, for free, to wildfire survivors. Plus more.

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    The future of LA's homelessness spending, Gov Newsom says no to LA bailout, Free homes for wildfire survivors— The A.M. Edition
    The future of LA's homelessness spending is in the hands of a federal judge. Governor Newsom puts the breaks on an LA bailout. And the plan to provide prefab homes, for free, to wildfire survivors. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Governor Newsom unveiled his revised budget proposal this morning. L.A. County has repealed a law that phased out oil drilling — we'll tell you why. And Vegas-style outdoor drinking will soon be allowed on Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade. Plus, more.

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    Newsom's new budget proposal, LA County and oil drilling bans, Santa Monica approves outdoor drinking — The P.M. Edition
    Governor Newsom unveiled his revised budget proposal this morning. L.A. County has repealed a law that phased out oil drilling — we'll tell you why. And Vegas-style outdoor drinking will soon be allowed on Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Governor Newsom unveils the state's latest budget, but his signature policy may be caught in the crossfire. The Menendez Brothers are a step closer to freedom. Wildfire survivors get some help from artificial intelligence. Plus more.

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    Newsom unveils CA budget, Menendez Bros resentenced, A.I. to help wildfire survivors— The A.M. Edition
    Governor Newsom unveils the state's latest budget, but his signature policy may be caught in the crossfire. The Menendez Brothers are a step closer to freedom. Wildfire survivors get some help from artificial intelligence. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    State Farm got the green light today to raise insurance rates. The city of L.A.'s planned layoffs could hit low-income workers the hardest. We're on Fledge Watch: Jackie and Shadow's chicks could start flying any day now. Plus, more.

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    State Farm rate increase OKed, Officials say LA's layoffs could hit hard, Fledge Watch at Jackie and Shadow's nest — The P.M. Edition
    State Farm got the green light today to raise insurance rates. The city of L.A.'s planned layoffs could hit low-income workers the hardest. We're on Fledge Watch: Jackie and Shadow's chicks could start flying any day now. Plus, more.

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