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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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    L.A. Fire Chief Kristin Crowley responds to her dismissal. Remembering one of the best arms in Dodgers history. Volunteers need your help to keep a symbol of hope in Altadena lit up. And musicians who lost their instruments in the LA-Fires now have a way to get their gear back.

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    Fired LAFD Chief responds, Dončić ends Lakers losing streak, An Altadena landmark needs your help,
    L.A. Fire Chief Kristin Crowley responds to her dismissal. Remembering one of the best arms in Dodgers history. Volunteers need your help to keep a symbol of hope in Altadena lit up. And musicians who lost their instruments in the LA-Fires now have a way to get their gear back.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    After the bombshell firing of LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley, reactions are rolling in. Governor Gavin Newsom has asked Congress for billions in fire recovery aid. Today's the grand opening of L.A.'s largest plaza in Westwood. Restaurants have had it tough -- the pandemic, the Hollywood strikes, inflation, and now, the fires. And more.

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    Firefighter union blasts chief firing, LA's largest plaza debuts, Restaurants struggle after fires
    After the bombshell firing of LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley, reactions are rolling in. Governor Gavin Newsom has asked Congress for billions in fire recovery aid. Today's the grand opening of L.A.'s largest plaza in Westwood. Restaurants have had it tough -- the pandemic, the Hollywood strikes, inflation, and now, the fires. And more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief Kristen Crowley, saying her department wasn't ready for the Palisades Fire. The L.A. district attorney is not pursuing a retrial in the infamous Menendez Brothers case. Officials say you should stay away from any fire debris you see on the beach. Plus, more.

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    Bass removes LAFD chief; DA won't retry Menendez Brothers; Watch out for debris on the beach — The P.M. Edition
    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief Kristen Crowley, saying her department wasn't ready for the Palisades Fire. The L.A. district attorney is not pursuing a retrial in the infamous Menendez Brothers case. Officials say you should stay away from any fire debris you see on the beach. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Federal transportation authorities say they plan to look into California's high-speed rail project. Where to find affordable sandwiches in L.A. Screen Actors Guild Awards happening this weekend. Plus, more.

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    Trump admin eyes unspent $4 billion on CA high-speed rail, $12 sandos or less in LA, SAG Awards preview— The A.M. Edition
    Federal transportation authorities say they plan to look into California's high-speed rail project. Where to find affordable sandwiches in L.A. Screen Actors Guild Awards happening this weekend. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA's annual homeless count is now in its third day, though it's hit some roadblocks. The city of Norwalk suffers a setback in its efforts to ban homeless shelters. Caltrans is looking to bring parts of the Arroyo Seco Parkway up to speed on safety. Plus, more.

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    Day 3 of LA's Homeless Count; Norwalk shelter ban suffers setback; Caltrans wants your feedback on the 110 — The P.M. Edition
    LA's annual homeless count is now in its third day, though it's hit some roadblocks. The city of Norwalk suffers a setback in its efforts to ban homeless shelters. Caltrans is looking to bring parts of the Arroyo Seco Parkway up to speed on safety. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Pacific Coast Highway re-opened this morning for locals. Plan to protect two buildings with ties to Japanese American History in San Pedro moves forward. Amazon is taking control of James Bond movies. Plus, more.

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    PCH reopens for locals, Preserving remnants of Terminal Island, Amazon takes over James Bond movies — The A.M. Edition
    Pacific Coast Highway re-opened this morning for locals. Plan to protect two buildings with ties to Japanese American History in San Pedro moves forward. Amazon is taking control of James Bond movies. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Many Altadena renters are still going back and forth with their landlords about plans to return. The L.A. City Council voted to protect what remains of a historic Japanese American fishing community. And Huntington Beach has approved a "MAGA" sign outside its library. Plus, more.

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    Altadena renters form tenants' union; Terminal Island buildings protected; Huntington Beach approves "MAGA" library plaque — The P.M. Edition
    Many Altadena renters are still going back and forth with their landlords about plans to return. The L.A. City Council voted to protect what remains of a historic Japanese American fishing community. And Huntington Beach has approved a "MAGA" sign outside its library. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The first property in the Palisades affected by the wildfires has finished both phases of debris removal. L.A. city leaders will wait until next month to vote on fire-related eviction protections. Hugh Jackman reprises a fan favorite, at the Hollywood Bowl this summer. Plus, more.

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    First Palisades property clear of fire debris, LA city leaders postponed vote on fire-related eviction protections, Hollywood Bowl 2025 Lineup— The A.M. Edition
    The first property in the Palisades affected by the wildfires has finished both phases of debris removal. L.A. city leaders will wait until next month to vote on fire-related eviction protections. Hugh Jackman reprises a fan favorite, at the Hollywood Bowl this summer. Plus, more.

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