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The LA Report

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
    Listen 4:39
    LA could be facing its wettest New Year's Day in more than 90 years. One of the hikers who died at Mount Baldy has been identified, and neighbors are in shock. The Rose Parade is getting wet and wild. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    New Year's Day flood watch, One dead Mt Baldy hiker identified, Rose Parade gets drenched— Morning Edition
    LA could be facing its wettest New Year's Day in more than 90 years. One of the hikers who died at Mount Baldy has been identified, and neighbors are in shock. The Rose Parade is getting wet and wild. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:48
    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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    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.

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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 11:17
    As tariffs work their way through the economy, the ports are starting to feel the pain. A 4,000-gallon sewage spill has shut down some O.C. beaches. An LA County worker is being praised as a hero for keeping Altadena free of post-disaster ads. And more.

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    Tariffs & ports, Sewage spill closed OC beaches, Altadena's new folk hero — Sunday Edition
    As tariffs work their way through the economy, the ports are starting to feel the pain. A 4,000-gallon sewage spill has shut down some O.C. beaches. An LA County worker is being praised as a hero for keeping Altadena free of post-disaster ads. And more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 9:45
    A first of its kind clinic in Orange County offers surgeries to low-income people. Details about Friday afternoon's shooting at a technical college in Inglewood. In L.A. today, join a 25-year celebration of geocaching -- the art of finding hidden treasures. And more.

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    Inglewood college shooting, Free OC surgery center, Digital treasure hunt in LA — Saturday Edition
    A first of its kind clinic in Orange County offers surgeries to low-income people. Details about Friday afternoon's shooting at a technical college in Inglewood. In L.A. today, join a 25-year celebration of geocaching -- the art of finding hidden treasures. And more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:25
    The L.A. County jail population is on the rise following a new tough-on-crime ballot measure. "LitFest in the Dena" unites local authors and bookworms in Pasadena. We tried the foods on offer at the L.A. County Fair so you don't have to. Plus, more.

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    LA County jail population rises, LitFest in the Dena, LA County's wild fair foods — The P.M. Edition
    The L.A. County jail population is on the rise following a new tough-on-crime ballot measure. "LitFest in the Dena" unites local authors and bookworms in Pasadena. We tried the foods on offer at the L.A. County Fair so you don't have to. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:55
    Nonprofits are teaming up to prevent gentrification after the Eaton Fire. Some wildfire survivors are still without internet. What to expect at the LA County Fair. The best ways to reheat cold pizza. Plus, more.

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    Fighting Altadena gentrification, Wildfire survivors lack internet, Best ways to reheat cold pizza — The A.M. Edition
    Nonprofits are teaming up to prevent gentrification after the Eaton Fire. Some wildfire survivors are still without internet. What to expect at the LA County Fair. The best ways to reheat cold pizza. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:56
    Protesters gathered downtown today for May Day, a holiday with deep roots in L.A.'s immigrant communities. The Port of L.A. is warning that shipments to Southern California are about to plummet. Today marks the official start of smog season. Plus, more.

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    May Day rallies, Port of LA braces for less traffic, Smog season starts today — The P.M. Edition
    Protesters gathered downtown today for May Day, a holiday with deep roots in L.A.'s immigrant communities. The Port of L.A. is warning that shipments to Southern California are about to plummet. Today marks the official start of smog season. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:22
    A warning about upcoming layoffs from the head of the LAPD. Tens of thousands of University of California workers head to the picket line. The head of LA's ports says President Trump's tariff policies are about to affect your everyday life. Plus, more.

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    LAPD layoffs warning, UC health care strike, LA's port chief on tariffs — The A.M. Edition
    A warning about upcoming layoffs from the head of the LAPD. Tens of thousands of University of California workers head to the picket line. The head of LA's ports says President Trump's tariff policies are about to affect your everyday life. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:32
    LAist is launching a new guide to help you with school choice. Members of the Vietnamese diaspora in SoCal are commemorating Black April today. Mayor Karen Bass's budget proposal could make it harder for L.A. to make its streets safer. Plus, more.

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    LAist School Game Plan, SoCal marks Black April today, Safe streets and LA's city budget — The P.M. Edition
    LAist is launching a new guide to help you with school choice. Members of the Vietnamese diaspora in SoCal are commemorating Black April today. Mayor Karen Bass's budget proposal could make it harder for L.A. to make its streets safer. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 8:05
    LA County workers are set to wrap up their historic strike. Survivors speak out about the County's unprecedented abuse settlement. Pacific Symphony's newest director reveals how he plans to make Beethoven feel new again. Plus, more.

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    LA County strike arrests, Abuse settlement survivors speak out, Pacific Symphony's new director takes on Beethoven — The A.M. Edition
    LA County workers are set to wrap up their historic strike. Survivors speak out about the County's unprecedented abuse settlement. Pacific Symphony's newest director reveals how he plans to make Beethoven feel new again. Plus, more.

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