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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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    Officials across L.A. and Orange Counties are bracing for mud and debris flows. Runner's groups in Altadena are taking steps to rebuild community. UCLA has suspended two pro-Palestinian groups due to alleged vandalism and harassment. Plus, more.

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    Evacuation orders near SoCal burn scars; Runners rebound in Altadena; UCLA suspends pro-Palestinian groups — The P.M. Edition
    Officials across L.A. and Orange Counties are bracing for mud and debris flows. Runner's groups in Altadena are taking steps to rebuild community. UCLA has suspended two pro-Palestinian groups due to alleged vandalism and harassment. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    With heavy rain in the forecast tomorrow, watch out for road flooding and potential mudflows. A Culver City man whose drone crashed into a firefighting plane is set to plead guilty. Many beaches near the Palisades burn area have reopened. Plus, more.

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    Staying safe in Thursday's rain; Palisades Fire drone crash update; Beaches reopen in Malibu — The P.M. Edition
    With heavy rain in the forecast tomorrow, watch out for road flooding and potential mudflows. A Culver City man whose drone crashed into a firefighting plane is set to plead guilty. Many beaches near the Palisades burn area have reopened. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A storm moves into Southern California today but the brunt of it hist tomorrow.  Documents show the city's top homeless services leader steered millions to a company tied to her husband. L.A County board of Supervisors just raised the penalty for price gouging. Plus, more.

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    Storm moves into SoCal, Records prompt ethics concern about LA official, New price gouging penalty— The A.M. Edition
    A storm moves into Southern California today but the brunt of it hist tomorrow.  Documents show the city's top homeless services leader steered millions to a company tied to her husband. L.A County board of Supervisors just raised the penalty for price gouging. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Southern California is bracing for potential flooding and mudslides. California students are making limited progress on pandemic learning loss, according to one study. L.A. City officials want your help for its annual homelessness count. Plus, more.

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    LA braces for Thursday's storms; An update on COVID learning loss; LA to count unhoused residents — The P.M. Edition
    Southern California is bracing for potential flooding and mudslides. California students are making limited progress on pandemic learning loss, according to one study. L.A. City officials want your help for its annual homelessness count. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The latest on the powerful storm coming to Southern California. Debris removal begins today for properties burned or damaged by the Palisades and Eaton fire. CA officials propose new laws to toughen penalties for looting. Plus, more.

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    Powerful storm coming to SoCal, Debris removal begins post fires, CA officials propose law to crack down on looting— The A.M. Edition
    The latest on the powerful storm coming to Southern California. Debris removal begins today for properties burned or damaged by the Palisades and Eaton fire. CA officials propose new laws to toughen penalties for looting. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    For many renters, it's not clear who is responsible for cleaning up toxic ash and smoke damage. Cleanup operations for the Eaton and Palisades Fires enter phase 2 this week. When lithium ion batteries burn, they cause special concerns for firefighters. Plus, more.

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    Renters face ash cleanup questions; Phase 2 cleanup begins; Lithium ion batteries and fire — The P.M. Edition
    For many renters, it's not clear who is responsible for cleaning up toxic ash and smoke damage. Cleanup operations for the Eaton and Palisades Fires enter phase 2 this week. When lithium ion batteries burn, they cause special concerns for firefighters. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    An atmospheric river's expected to bring heavy wind and rain to our area this week. At least one property burned after the Eaton fire is now in Escrow. How one Pasadena school teacher's effort helped save a beloved classroom pet from the Eaton fire. Plus more.

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    Strongest storm of the season yet heading to SoCal, Burned Altadena home in Escrow, Operation Paw Patrol — The A.M. Edition
    An atmospheric river's expected to bring heavy wind and rain to our area this week. At least one property burned after the Eaton fire is now in Escrow. How one Pasadena school teacher's effort helped save a beloved classroom pet from the Eaton fire. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    It's Super Bowl Sunday, with the Kansas City Chiefs up against the Philadelphia Eagles. But there is an Los Angeles tie-in -- courtesy of Chiefs coach Andy Reid. After criticism over his $500,000 salary, newly tapped wildfire czar Steve Soboroff will now work for free. Just ahead of Valentine's Day this Friday, we introduce you to the unofficial cupid of Orange County, aka the county clerk-recorder.

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    The Super Bowl's LA tie-in, Wildfire czar will work for free, Meet OC's master of love — The Sunday Edition
    It's Super Bowl Sunday, with the Kansas City Chiefs up against the Philadelphia Eagles. But there is an Los Angeles tie-in -- courtesy of Chiefs coach Andy Reid. After criticism over his $500,000 salary, newly tapped wildfire czar Steve Soboroff will now work for free. Just ahead of Valentine's Day this Friday, we introduce you to the unofficial cupid of Orange County, aka the county clerk-recorder.

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