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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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  • The L.A. Report
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    RV residents in LA are demanding the City hit the brakes on removing abandoned RVs. Santa Ana winds hit Sunday with more rain in store for New Year's Eve. The Western Monarch Butterfly count begins today and scientists are on the hunt for a rare butterfly. Plus, more.

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    RV disposal legal dispute, A wet New Year, The Monarch Butterfly count kicks off — Saturday Edition
    RV residents in LA are demanding the City hit the brakes on removing abandoned RVs. Santa Ana winds hit Sunday with more rain in store for New Year's Eve. The Western Monarch Butterfly count begins today and scientists are on the hunt for a rare butterfly. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The latest on the holiday storm. Rat poison is killing fish and wildlife at alarming rates. And, an update on the high-speed rail lawsuit in California. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    LA County beach hazards, Rat poison is killing wildlife at alarming rates, CA's high-speed rail lawsuit — Evening Edition
    The latest on the holiday storm. Rat poison is killing fish and wildlife at alarming rates. And, an update on the high-speed rail lawsuit in California. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LAPD has blown past state deadlines to report use of force during protests. L.A. County is bringing back a suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth. Plus, a NASA astronaut from LA returns to Earth.

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    LAPD misses deadlines to report use of force during protests, LA to reinstate LGBTQ suicide hotline, NASA astronaut returns to Earth — Afternoon Edition
    LAPD has blown past state deadlines to report use of force during protests. L.A. County is bringing back a suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth. Plus, a NASA astronaut from LA returns to Earth.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA County's Inspector General is retiring and he's going down swinging. A whistleblower is sounding the alarm about fire-fighting concerns at the Port of LA. The Shohei Ohtani interpreter scandal is coming to TV. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    LACO Inspector General criticizes Sheriff's Dept in retirement, Port of LA firefighting crisis, Ohtani scandal coming to TV— Morning Edition
    LA County's Inspector General is retiring and he's going down swinging. A whistleblower is sounding the alarm about fire-fighting concerns at the Port of LA. The Shohei Ohtani interpreter scandal is coming to TV. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Governor Newsom said new fire regulations would be ready by the end of the year - find out why the state has pushed them back. One local city will vote tonight on banning evictions until tenants owe a month of back rent. Even higher income households in L.A. County are having trouble accessing food. 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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    New state fire rules pushed back, Rent catchup periods for tenants, Food insecurity in higher income LA households — Evening Edition
    Governor Newsom said new fire regulations would be ready by the end of the year - find out why the state has pushed them back. One local city will vote tonight on banning evictions until tenants owe a month of back rent. Even higher income households in L.A. County are having trouble accessing food. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 


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  • The L.A. Report
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    A state investigation finds an Altadena care facility left behind two residents during Eaton fire evacuations. New report shows Trump's immigration policies are harming student attendance. Local animal shelters call for help. 

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    Residents left behind during Eaton fire evacs, ICE activity affects schools, Pet shelters ask for help— Afternoon Edition
    A state investigation finds an Altadena care facility left behind two residents during Eaton fire evacuations. New report shows Trump's immigration policies are harming student attendance. Local animal shelters call for help. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    An Altadena care facility left two residents behind as they fled the Eaton Fire. LA County is set to vote on a mask ban for all law enforcement, despite legal threats. Malibu is one step closer to splitting from Santa Monica and getting its own school district. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Eaton Fire survivors left behind, LA County mask ban vote, Malibu approves school district split— Morning Edition
    An Altadena care facility left two residents behind as they fled the Eaton Fire. LA County is set to vote on a mask ban for all law enforcement, despite legal threats. Malibu is one step closer to splitting from Santa Monica and getting its own school district. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    As Paramount floats another plan to buy Warner Bros, we hear from the congressmember representing where many of the studios are located. Experts weigh in on how to bring down electric bills. L.A. County is celebrating its first all-women graduating class of firefighters. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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    Rep. Friedman on Warner Bros deal, Bringing down electric bills, LA County's first all-women firefighting class — Evening Edition
    As Paramount floats another plan to buy Warner Bros, we hear from the congressmember representing where many of the studios are located. Experts weigh in on how to bring down electric bills. L.A. County is celebrating its first all-women graduating class of firefighters. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    UCLA research shows little evidence that cannabis treats anxiety and other health issues. Fire survivors say that some mortgage lenders are not following state law to delay payments. Plus, it's a Christmas miracle in one Altadena neighborhood.

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    New UCLA research on cannabis, Fire survivors call for better mortgage relief protections, Altadena's Christmas Tree Lane — Afternoon Edition
    UCLA research shows little evidence that cannabis treats anxiety and other health issues. Fire survivors say that some mortgage lenders are not following state law to delay payments. Plus, it's a Christmas miracle in one Altadena neighborhood.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Paramount makes a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, plus President Trump weighs in on Netflix's deal. State mortgage relief is about to expire for wildfire survivors, and they need more. LA City Councilmembers want to know what role President Trump will have in planning the 2028 Olympics. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Paramount makes hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery, Fire survivors want more mortgage relief, Motion over feds' role in 2028 Olympics— Morning Edition
    Paramount makes a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, plus President Trump weighs in on Netflix's deal. State mortgage relief is about to expire for wildfire survivors, and they need more. LA City Councilmembers want to know what role President Trump will have in planning the 2028 Olympics. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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