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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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    After a wet New Year's Day, what weather is in store for the rest of the week? We check in on new California laws, including the Cal State system's new automatic admission policy. Comedian Frankie Quinones wants to see more stories set in places like his native San Fernando Valley. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Weekend weather forecast, CSU automatic admissions take effect, Frankie Quiñones of HBO's 'This Fool' on representing LA — Evening Edition
    After a wet New Year's Day, what weather is in store for the rest of the week? We check in on new California laws, including the Cal State system's new automatic admission policy. Comedian Frankie Quinones wants to see more stories set in places like his native San Fernando Valley. 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
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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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    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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  • The L.A. Report
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    An Orange County judge ruled in favor of Huntington Beach's controversial voter ID requirement. A heat wave is in store for us through the rest of the week. President Trump's tariffs are already impacting key California industries. Plus, more.

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    Huntington Beach voter ID, Heatwave later this week, Tariffs impact CA's economy — The P.M. Edition
    An Orange County judge ruled in favor of Huntington Beach's controversial voter ID requirement. A heat wave is in store for us through the rest of the week. President Trump's tariffs are already impacting key California industries. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    SoCal college students are caught in the crossfires of the Trump Administration's immigration agenda. A forest, already devastated by wildfires, may now be opened up to logging. Compton mourns America's oldest World War II paratrooper.

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    UCLA student visas revoked, Logging at Angeles Forest, Oldest WWII paratrooper passes — The A.M. Edition
    SoCal college students are caught in the crossfires of the Trump Administration's immigration agenda. A forest, already devastated by wildfires, may now be opened up to logging. Compton mourns America's oldest World War II paratrooper.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Hundreds in downtown L.A. joined a nationwide rally against the Trump administration. A local project wants to stockpile burnt Altadena trees for home rebuilding. Monitoring methane leaks from oil wells in Los Angeles. Plus more.

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    SoCal joins “Hands Off” protests, A community log bank for Altadena, Monitoring oil well pollution in LA — Sunday Edition
    Hundreds in downtown L.A. joined a nationwide rally against the Trump administration. A local project wants to stockpile burnt Altadena trees for home rebuilding. Monitoring methane leaks from oil wells in Los Angeles. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Embattled head of LAHSA resigns. An Altadena resident who volunteers to rebuild trails after wildfire has lost his home in the Eaton Fire. A project out of UCLA wants to map accents across L.A. Plus more.

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    Homelessness chief resigns, Rebuilding Eaton trails, LA accents — Saturday Edition
    Embattled head of LAHSA resigns. An Altadena resident who volunteers to rebuild trails after wildfire has lost his home in the Eaton Fire. A project out of UCLA wants to map accents across L.A. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L-A County is expected to pay $4 billion dollars in settlements for abuse claims. Orange County Supervisors are calling for a harsher penalty for former supervisor Andrew Do.  We update you on the rebuilding efforts for Altadena's iconic Bunny Museum. Plus, more.

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    LA County $4 billion settlements, Supes question Andrew Do's punishment, Bunny Museum rebuilds — The P.M. Edition
    L-A County is expected to pay $4 billion dollars in settlements for abuse claims. Orange County Supervisors are calling for a harsher penalty for former supervisor Andrew Do.  We update you on the rebuilding efforts for Altadena's iconic Bunny Museum. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A first of its kind report on LA hate incidents. Kamala Harris returns to the spotlight in the OC. And a dining institution is closing its doors. Plus, more.

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    LA Hate Incident Report, Kamala Harris returns, Papa Cristos closing — The A.M. Edition
    A first of its kind report on LA hate incidents. Kamala Harris returns to the spotlight in the OC. And a dining institution is closing its doors. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    An LAist investigation breaks down the heavy metals found in the fire retardant used in the L.A. fires. L.A. passed a law against harassment of tenants, but is it being enforced? Rancho Palos Verdes plans to lobby the federal government for funds to manage the city's landslide. Plus, more.

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    What's in our fire retardant, Tenant harassment enforcement, RPV lobbying — The P.M. Edition
    An LAist investigation breaks down the heavy metals found in the fire retardant used in the L.A. fires. L.A. passed a law against harassment of tenants, but is it being enforced? Rancho Palos Verdes plans to lobby the federal government for funds to manage the city's landslide. Plus, more.

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