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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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    Santa Ana winds arrive tonight in Southern California putting trees in wet soil from last week’s storm at risk of falling. The 5 freeway is open and shelter in place orders are lifted after a gas pipe ruptured in the Castaic area yesterday. Bandfest gives Angelenos a preview of the Rose Parade’s world renowned marching bands. Plus, more.

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    Santa Ana wind hazards, Castaic gas leak, Bandfest comes to Pasadena  — Sunday Edition
    Santa Ana winds arrive tonight in Southern California putting trees in wet soil from last week’s storm at risk of falling. The 5 freeway is open and shelter in place orders are lifted after a gas pipe ruptured in the Castaic area yesterday. Bandfest gives Angelenos a preview of the Rose Parade’s world renowned marching bands. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    RV residents in LA are demanding the City hit the brakes on removing abandoned RVs. Santa Ana winds hit Sunday with more rain in store for New Year's Eve. The Western Monarch Butterfly count begins today and scientists are on the hunt for a rare butterfly. Plus, more.

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    RV disposal legal dispute, A wet New Year, The Monarch Butterfly count kicks off — Saturday Edition
    RV residents in LA are demanding the City hit the brakes on removing abandoned RVs. Santa Ana winds hit Sunday with more rain in store for New Year's Eve. The Western Monarch Butterfly count begins today and scientists are on the hunt for a rare butterfly. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Paramount makes a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, plus President Trump weighs in on Netflix's deal. State mortgage relief is about to expire for wildfire survivors, and they need more. LA City Councilmembers want to know what role President Trump will have in planning the 2028 Olympics. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Paramount makes hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery, Fire survivors want more mortgage relief, Motion over feds' role in 2028 Olympics— Morning Edition
    Paramount makes a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, plus President Trump weighs in on Netflix's deal. State mortgage relief is about to expire for wildfire survivors, and they need more. LA City Councilmembers want to know what role President Trump will have in planning the 2028 Olympics. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Angelenos gathered last night for the 105th annual lighting of Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena, the first lighting since the Eaton Fire. L.A. County Supervisors will take up a final vote this week on a mask ban for law enforcement in unincorporated areas. Exploring which LA pubs to visit for the 2026 World Cup. Plus, more.

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    Altadena celebrates Christmas Tree Lane, LA County mask ban, Exploring LA pubs — Sunday Edition
    Angelenos gathered last night for the 105th annual lighting of Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena, the first lighting since the Eaton Fire. L.A. County Supervisors will take up a final vote this week on a mask ban for law enforcement in unincorporated areas. Exploring which LA pubs to visit for the 2026 World Cup. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Eleven additional L.A. County workers have been charged with felony grand theft for claiming unemployment benefits during the pandemic. FIFA announced the inaugural 2026 World Cup game between Los Angeles and Paraguay will start at 6 p.m. Altadena’s Christmas Tree Lane is lighting up, a year after the Eaton Fire. Plus, more.

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    Unemployment fraud, LA World Cup kick off times, Christmas Tree Lane lights up — Saturday Edition
    Eleven additional L.A. County workers have been charged with felony grand theft for claiming unemployment benefits during the pandemic. FIFA announced the inaugural 2026 World Cup game between Los Angeles and Paraguay will start at 6 p.m. Altadena’s Christmas Tree Lane is lighting up, a year after the Eaton Fire. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    What we learned today about Which 2026 World Cup matches will happen in LA. There's a new way to track pollution in your neighborhood. State officials try to lure a 500 pound bear from under a home in Altadena.

     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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    LA World Cup venue announced, How to track pollution in your neighborhood, Luring a 500-pound Altadena bear — Evening Edition
    What we learned today about Which 2026 World Cup matches will happen in LA. There's a new way to track pollution in your neighborhood. State officials try to lure a 500 pound bear from under a home in Altadena.

     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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    L.A. is moving forward with a plan to include water taxis for the 2028 Olympics. Estimates are in for about how much revenue the Olympics could bring to L.A. Plus, for Food Friday, we'll talk about tamales that are pushing the boundaries.

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    Water taxis for 2028 Olympics, LA28 revenue estimates, $27 tamales— Afternoon Edition
    L.A. is moving forward with a plan to include water taxis for the 2028 Olympics. Estimates are in for about how much revenue the Olympics could bring to L.A. Plus, for Food Friday, we'll talk about tamales that are pushing the boundaries.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Netflix is the winner of the bidding war for Warner Brothers-Discovery. SoCal Edison's compensation plan for Eaton Fire survivors may come with a big tax bill. CalFire is suing Orange County over the Airport Fire. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Netflix to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, Eaton survivor compensation tax concerns, CalFire sues Orange County— Morning Edition
    Netflix is the winner of the bidding war for Warner Brothers-Discovery. SoCal Edison's compensation plan for Eaton Fire survivors may come with a big tax bill. CalFire is suing Orange County over the Airport Fire. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A federal judge considers whether to make California hand over sensitive voter data to the federal government. Tomorrow we'll learn which teams are playing at SoFi Stadium for the World Cup. Tonight's supermoon could also bring king tides to our shores. 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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    Judge weighs turning over CA voting data, World Cup announcement tomorrow, Tonight's supermoon and king tides — Evening Edition
    A federal judge considers whether to make California hand over sensitive voter data to the federal government. Tomorrow we'll learn which teams are playing at SoFi Stadium for the World Cup. Tonight's supermoon could also bring king tides to our shores. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Today is the last day for California counties to certify the election results of Prop 50. LAist wants your help in creating the ultimate holiday guide of things to do in SoCal. Plus, we'll get a sneak peak into the Sid the Cat Auditorium.

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    Prop 50 voter turnout, LAist guide to the ultimate holiday season, Sid the Cat Auditorium— Afternoon Edition
    Today is the last day for California counties to certify the election results of Prop 50. LAist wants your help in creating the ultimate holiday guide of things to do in SoCal. Plus, we'll get a sneak peak into the Sid the Cat Auditorium.

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