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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
    Listen 11:13
    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
    Listen 6:50
    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
    Listen 6:49
    Science reporter Jacob Margolis on air quality, returning home & the winds coming next week. Students are back in new classrooms after two elementary schools burned down in the Palisades Fire. What to do if you see a wild animal injured by the fires. Plus, more.

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    What fire recovery might look like; Students return to class after their schools burned down; How to help coyotes and other animals impacted by fires– The P.M. Edition
    Science reporter Jacob Margolis on air quality, returning home & the winds coming next week. Students are back in new classrooms after two elementary schools burned down in the Palisades Fire. What to do if you see a wild animal injured by the fires. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:57
    L.A. City Council delays voting on a proposal that would protect those affected by fires from evictions. Newsom moves to stop developers from low-balling areas hit hard by the fires. How GoFundMe wording affects the disaster aid you can get. Plus, more.

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    SoCal Wildfires: Vote on eviction moratoriums for fire victims delayed, New property owner protections in disaster areas, Navigating GoFundMe disaster aid — The A.M. Edition
    L.A. City Council delays voting on a proposal that would protect those affected by fires from evictions. Newsom moves to stop developers from low-balling areas hit hard by the fires. How GoFundMe wording affects the disaster aid you can get. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:43
    The Air Quality Index says the air in much of Los Angeles is safe, but that's not the whole story. Tips for parents on how to keep kids safe as multiple wildfires burn across SoCal. GoFundMe donations could affect disaster aid eligibility. Plus, more.

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    SoCal Wildfires: How to assess LA's air quality, Keep your kids safe from the smoke & pollution, FEMA says "carefully consider" GoFundMe campaign wording – The P.M. Edition
    The Air Quality Index says the air in much of Los Angeles is safe, but that's not the whole story. Tips for parents on how to keep kids safe as multiple wildfires burn across SoCal. GoFundMe donations could affect disaster aid eligibility. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 8:54
    A particularly dangerous situation is in effect through LA due to high winds and low humidity. Would-be looters taking advantage of the Palisades and Eaton fires have been charged. Those displaced by the LA fires worry about finding housing. Plus, more.

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    SoCal Wildfires: High winds threaten LA again, Charges made in fire lootings, Rental housing difficulties for those who lost homes — The A.M. Edition
    A particularly dangerous situation is in effect through LA due to high winds and low humidity. Would-be looters taking advantage of the Palisades and Eaton fires have been charged. Those displaced by the LA fires worry about finding housing. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:44
    Containment increases for both major fires burning in Los Angeles as the death toll rises. LAUSD schools begin reopening campuses, but with safety measures in place. Angelenos displaced by fires are having a difficult time finding housing. Plus, more.

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    Latest on LA wildfires, Housing difficulties for displaced Angelenos, LAUSD opens most campuses with precautions in place – The P.M. Edition
    Containment increases for both major fires burning in Los Angeles as the death toll rises. LAUSD schools begin reopening campuses, but with safety measures in place. Angelenos displaced by fires are having a difficult time finding housing. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:35
    We continue our coverage on the major fires burning in L.A. FEMA representatives will be at LA County library locations today to help fire survivors. And a fashion rental shop becomes a donation station. 

    SoCal Wildfires: Latest on active fires, FEMA help at LA County libraries, Helping fire victims — The A.M. Edition
    We continue our coverage on the major fires burning in L.A. FEMA representatives will be at LA County library locations today to help fire survivors. And a fashion rental shop becomes a donation station. 

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 10:19
    We continue our coverage on the major fires burning in L.A. Good news: Progress is being made on the Palisades and Eaton fires. But the Santa Anas are coming back, albeit weaker than early last week. And later, we visit a few families who lost their homes in the Eaton Fire in Altadena and who were part of a historical migration of Black families to the area since the 1900s.

    SoCal Wildfires: Progress made on fire containment; Wind is in the forecast; Officials begin searching wreckage in Palisades – The Sunday Edition
    We continue our coverage on the major fires burning in L.A. Good news: Progress is being made on the Palisades and Eaton fires. But the Santa Anas are coming back, albeit weaker than early last week. And later, we visit a few families who lost their homes in the Eaton Fire in Altadena and who were part of a historical migration of Black families to the area since the 1900s.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 11:05
    The Palisades Fire continues to spread across the Santa Monica Mountains. We'll bring you updates from city and county officials on that fire, and the Eaton Fire. Some progress has been made to contain both fires, but with high winds possible starting this evening, LA is not out of the woods. And, a photographer in Altadena makes a living taking pictures of wildfires burning in SoCal. This week, he lost his home in the Eaton Fire. We hear his story. Plus, more.

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    SoCal wildfires: Palisades Fire spreads Saturday; Eaton Fire still threatens nearby neighborhoods; Checking in with a wildfire photographer who lost his home – The Saturday Edition
    The Palisades Fire continues to spread across the Santa Monica Mountains. We'll bring you updates from city and county officials on that fire, and the Eaton Fire. Some progress has been made to contain both fires, but with high winds possible starting this evening, LA is not out of the woods. And, a photographer in Altadena makes a living taking pictures of wildfires burning in SoCal. This week, he lost his home in the Eaton Fire. We hear his story. Plus, more.

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