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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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    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 new death in the Eaton fire. LAist investigates the fire retardant that's dropped from planes. All the movies making buzz right now at Cinema-Con. Plus, more.

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    New Eaton fire death, Fire retardant investigation, Movies of CinemaCon — The A.M. Edition
    There's a new death in the Eaton fire. LAist investigates the fire retardant that's dropped from planes. All the movies making buzz right now at Cinema-Con. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA County is moving to support older and disabled people during disasters. Find out about a new foundation to rebuild Altadena led by locals. Fullerton moves to restrict access to newspaper in its city hall. Plus, more.

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    LA County emergency registry, Altadena Build Back Foundation, Fullerton's newsstand decision — The P.M. Edition
    LA County is moving to support older and disabled people during disasters. Find out about a new foundation to rebuild Altadena led by locals. Fullerton moves to restrict access to newspaper in its city hall. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The California Governor's race gets a little more crowded. Hollywood mourns the loss of an icon. The Big Bear eaglets earn their names. Plus, more.

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    Becerra joins Governor's race, Hollywood mourns Val Kilmer, Big Bear eagle babies named — The A.M. Edition
    The California Governor's race gets a little more crowded. Hollywood mourns the loss of an icon. The Big Bear eaglets earn their names. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Sales tax in LA County goes up today. Officials have released the results of their investigation into the Tustin Hangar Fire. The LA City Council voted today to give low-income renters in LA free attorneys. Plus, more.

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    Sales tax jumps in LA County, Hangar Fire investigation, Free attorneys for LA renters — The P.M. Edition
    Sales tax in LA County goes up today. Officials have released the results of their investigation into the Tustin Hangar Fire. The LA City Council voted today to give low-income renters in LA free attorneys. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA County determines the future of homeless funding. A warning for people who are legally here on a visa. It's getting a little easier to park in WeHo. Plus, more.

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    The future of homeless funding, A travel warning for visa holders, Free WeHo street parking — The A.M. Edition
    LA County determines the future of homeless funding. A warning for people who are legally here on a visa. It's getting a little easier to park in WeHo. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Community members in Wilmington are tracking methane leaks near oil wells in their neighborhood. The Annenberg Wildlife Crossing celebrates a milestone today: it now has native soil. USC women's basketball vie for a chance in the Final Four tonight. Plus, more.

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    Tracking methane leaks in neighborhoods, Wildlife crossing construction, USC vs. UConn tonight — The P.M. Edition
    Community members in Wilmington are tracking methane leaks near oil wells in their neighborhood. The Annenberg Wildlife Crossing celebrates a milestone today: it now has native soil. USC women's basketball vie for a chance in the Final Four tonight. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Wildfire survivors get more time to ask for free cleanup help. Crews are laying down the dirt for the world's largest wildlife crossing. One of the biggest inconveniences of LA renting could soon become a thing of the past. Plus, more.

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    Wildfire Cleanup Extension, World's Largest Wildlife Crossing, The Future of Refrigerators in Rentals — The A.M. Edition
    Wildfire survivors get more time to ask for free cleanup help. Crews are laying down the dirt for the world's largest wildlife crossing. One of the biggest inconveniences of LA renting could soon become a thing of the past. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Los Angeles home builders relying on materials imported from Mexico and Canada worry new tariffs hitting this week could put construction projects on hold. A local nonprofit purchases a destroyed Altadena property -- to rebuild and resell to homeowners of color. Beloved Dodger organist Nancy Bea Hefley died at age 89. Plus more.

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    Tariffs & rebuilding, Nonprofit buys first Eaton lot, RIP Dodger organist — Saturday Edition
    Los Angeles home builders relying on materials imported from Mexico and Canada worry new tariffs hitting this week could put construction projects on hold. A local nonprofit purchases a destroyed Altadena property -- to rebuild and resell to homeowners of color. Beloved Dodger organist Nancy Bea Hefley died at age 89. Plus more.

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