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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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    We'll tell you which float claimed the top prize at the 2026 Rose Parade. A new exhibit at the Riverside Art Museum celebrates the city's underground punk scene. And our entertainment team looks back on the top stories of 2025 and what's to come.

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    2026 Rose Parade float winner, Riverside punk exhibit, Entertainment coverage for 2026— Afternoon Edition
    We'll tell you which float claimed the top prize at the 2026 Rose Parade. A new exhibit at the Riverside Art Museum celebrates the city's underground punk scene. And our entertainment team looks back on the top stories of 2025 and what's to come.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    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
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    Today L.A. Mayor Karen Bass announced a proposal to lay off 5% of city workers due to a budget shortfall. L.A. Catholics react to the death of Pope Francis. Federal cuts are hitting Southern California museums and historic societies hard. Plus, more.

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    Bass announces layoff plan, Angelenos remember Pope Francis, Budget cuts at SoCal museums — The P.M. Edition
    Today L.A. Mayor Karen Bass announced a proposal to lay off 5% of city workers due to a budget shortfall. L.A. Catholics react to the death of Pope Francis. Federal cuts are hitting Southern California museums and historic societies hard. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA Mayor Karen Bass faces tough decisions as she unveils the city's budget. Some tree-cutting vandals have left folks downtown perplexed. Why community colleges are against a new bill that would let students sleep in their cars. Plus, more.

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    Mayor Bass unveils budget, Tree vandals strike downtown, Students sleeping in cars — The A.M. Edition
    LA Mayor Karen Bass faces tough decisions as she unveils the city's budget. Some tree-cutting vandals have left folks downtown perplexed. Why community colleges are against a new bill that would let students sleep in their cars. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. County says all property owners in Altadena have responded to debris clean up offers from the Army Corps of Engineers. The “50501” movement continues rolling protests in Los Angeles. Kai Ryssdal sits down with Josie Huang to talk about tariffs. Plus more.

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    Massive cleanups of fire areas in L.A. County, Protests against the Trump administration, Kai Ryssdal explains the latest on tariffs — Sunday Edition
    L.A. County says all property owners in Altadena have responded to debris clean up offers from the Army Corps of Engineers. The “50501” movement continues rolling protests in Los Angeles. Kai Ryssdal sits down with Josie Huang to talk about tariffs. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Altadena and Pasadena residents want State Farm to make good on insurance claims. Two Pasadena fields close after lead is found in the soil. A dispatch from the only place to eat on the top of Mount Wilson, the Cosmic Cafe. Plus, more.

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    Eaton fire survivors demand insurance payouts, Pasadena fields have lead in soil, The best bite on top of Mount Wilson — Saturday Edition
    Altadena and Pasadena residents want State Farm to make good on insurance claims. Two Pasadena fields close after lead is found in the soil. A dispatch from the only place to eat on the top of Mount Wilson, the Cosmic Cafe. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A judge has ordered L-A County to move hundreds of youths out of the Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. L.A.’s food banks are struggling to feed Angelenos. The San Gabriel Valley's Garvey Avenue is home to some of the region's best Vietnamese food. Plus, more.

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    Los Padrinos judge order, L.A. food banks struggle, Vietnamese food recs in SGV — The P.M. Edition
    A judge has ordered L-A County to move hundreds of youths out of the Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. L.A.’s food banks are struggling to feed Angelenos. The San Gabriel Valley's Garvey Avenue is home to some of the region's best Vietnamese food. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    UCLA students are up in arms, when one of their own was detained at the border. Eaton Fire survivors say they have video proof of the real cause of the tragedy. The landlords who are illegally ignoring fair housing laws. The best food near Dodger Stadium. Plus, more.

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    UCLA student detained at border, Eaton Fire video bombshell, Best food near Dodger Stadium — The A.M. Edition
    UCLA students are up in arms, when one of their own was detained at the border. Eaton Fire survivors say they have video proof of the real cause of the tragedy. The landlords who are illegally ignoring fair housing laws. The best food near Dodger Stadium. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    About 17% of burned properties in the Eaton and Palisades fire burn zones have been cleared by the Army Corps of Engineers. Irvine has a new city councilmember. What are the implications of Newsom's lawsuit against the Trump administration over tariffs? Plus, more.

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    City's response 100 days after fires, Irvine's new councilmember, Inside Newsom's tariff lawsuit — The P.M. Edition
    About 17% of burned properties in the Eaton and Palisades fire burn zones have been cleared by the Army Corps of Engineers. Irvine has a new city councilmember. What are the implications of Newsom's lawsuit against the Trump administration over tariffs? Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA's district attorney wants more time for the Menendez Brothers resentencing hearing. Mayor Karen Bass commemorates 100 days since January's wildfires. Students in Orange County are the latest to have their visas revoked. It's been a tough week for Hollywood. Plus, more.

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    Menendez resentencing hearing, 100 days since wildfires, Hollywood woes — The A.M. Edition
    LA's district attorney wants more time for the Menendez Brothers resentencing hearing. Mayor Karen Bass commemorates 100 days since January's wildfires. Students in Orange County are the latest to have their visas revoked. It's been a tough week for Hollywood. Plus, more.

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