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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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    The county's soil testing found heavy metals like lead in soil downwind of the Eaton Fire. The L.A. City Council is moving forward with a plan to raise trash fees. Why is there a local freeway with a 40-mile gap? We bring you the story of the 90 freeway. Plus, more.

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    Eaton Fire soil testing, LA trash fees, The story behind the 90 freeway's gap — The P.M. Edition
    The county's soil testing found heavy metals like lead in soil downwind of the Eaton Fire. The L.A. City Council is moving forward with a plan to raise trash fees. Why is there a local freeway with a 40-mile gap? We bring you the story of the 90 freeway. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    It's the most important hearing yet for the Menendez Brothers. A Los Angeles dream team is coming together to rebuild a key part of the Pacific Palisades. The best French fries in LA, according to our listeners. Plus, more.

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    Key hearing for Menendez Bros, A Bass/Caruso/Redick rebuilding collab, Best fries in LA — The A.M. Edition
    It's the most important hearing yet for the Menendez Brothers. A Los Angeles dream team is coming together to rebuild a key part of the Pacific Palisades. The best French fries in LA, according to our listeners. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LAUSD confirms that federal agents were denied entry to two elementary schools this week — we bring you the details. LA is facing its first lawsuit over a voter-approved transportation safety initiative. The Academy's adding a new category. Plus, more.

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    DHS visits LAUSD schools, Measure HLA lawsuit, New Oscars category — The P.M. Edition
    LAUSD confirms that federal agents were denied entry to two elementary schools this week — we bring you the details. LA is facing its first lawsuit over a voter-approved transportation safety initiative. The Academy's adding a new category. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    An Angelino is freed from a Russian prison. China punishes Hollywood for President Trump's trade war. Universities openly defy Trump's policies against DEI. Plus, more.

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    Ksenia Karelina freed, China limits Hollywood films, Universities celebrate grads' ethnicity — The A.M. Edition
    An Angelino is freed from a Russian prison. China punishes Hollywood for President Trump's trade war. Universities openly defy Trump's policies against DEI. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The L.A. City Council approved a plan to expand the Convention Center, but the full project won't be done in time for the Olympics. The council is looking into increasing trash fees in the city of L.A. And The L.A. Philharmonic hits Coachella this year. Plus, more.

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    LA Convention Center expansion plan, Trash fees may increase, LA Phil at Coachella — The P.M. Edition
    The L.A. City Council approved a plan to expand the Convention Center, but the full project won't be done in time for the Olympics. The council is looking into increasing trash fees in the city of L.A. And The L.A. Philharmonic hits Coachella this year. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Hollywood could be caught in the crossfires of President Trump's trade war. A new land acknowledgement that some indigenous people say is long overdue. Lebron gets a Barbie-inspired makeover. Plus, more.

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    Trade war sets sights on Hollywood, LAUSD land acknowledgement, LeBron goes Barbie — The A.M. Edition
    Hollywood could be caught in the crossfires of President Trump's trade war. A new land acknowledgement that some indigenous people say is long overdue. Lebron gets a Barbie-inspired makeover. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A new federal task force is looking at homelessness spending in California. Orange County Supervisors are divided on a harsher penalty for former supervisor Andrew Do. State Farm customers could face a bump up in their insurance rates.  Plus, more.

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    Federal homelessness task force, Supervisors weigh in on Do sentence, State Farm rates hearing — The P.M. Edition
    A new federal task force is looking at homelessness spending in California. Orange County Supervisors are divided on a harsher penalty for former supervisor Andrew Do. State Farm customers could face a bump up in their insurance rates.  Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    There's a major hearing with insurance rates for a million Californians in the balance. The program to prevent homelessness that even the people it helps think is too good to be true. The plan to bring more beach-front properties to Orange County. Plus, more.

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    The case for insurance hikes, A.I. fights homelessness, OC's expanding oceanfront — The A.M. Edition
    There's a major hearing with insurance rates for a million Californians in the balance. The program to prevent homelessness that even the people it helps think is too good to be true. The plan to bring more beach-front properties to Orange County. Plus, more.

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