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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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    The City Council decides the future of LA homeless services. More than a hundred academics and experts write a roadmap for wildfire recovery. And the state moves to put an end to shady online sales tactics. Plus, more.

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    The Future of Homeless Services; A Roadmap for Wildfire Recovery; Fighting "Surveillance Pricing" — The A.M. Edition
    The City Council decides the future of LA homeless services. More than a hundred academics and experts write a roadmap for wildfire recovery. And the state moves to put an end to shady online sales tactics. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    New fire hazard maps for Southern California signal a troubling future. Homelessness funding up for review as an incomplete count points to a downward trend. COVID-era rental assistance is running out early. Plus, more.

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    Fire hazard severity in SoCal up 30% since last assessed, LAHSA says homelessness is down as it faces cuts, Rental assistance funds run out — The P.M. Edition
    New fire hazard maps for Southern California signal a troubling future. Homelessness funding up for review as an incomplete count points to a downward trend. COVID-era rental assistance is running out early. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The city could feel record-setting heat today. There's a warning surrounding one of the most popular genealogy websites. The money is running out of a major rental assistance fund. Plus, more.

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    Record Heat in Store; 23&Me Warning; Rental Fund Running Dry — The A.M. Edition
    The city could feel record-setting heat today. There's a warning surrounding one of the most popular genealogy websites. The money is running out of a major rental assistance fund. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    State officials are dropping a new map for wildfire risks in LA, Orange and other SoCal counties on Monday. A pandemic era rent subsidy program that helps 15,000 Californians is running out of money years ahead of schedule. We interview Daveed Diggs, who is an executive producer on a new docuseries about COVID-19 learning loss. Plus more.

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    New SoCal wildfire risk maps, Daveed Diggs on COVID learning loss, First women's prison newspaper — The Sunday Edition
    State officials are dropping a new map for wildfire risks in LA, Orange and other SoCal counties on Monday. A pandemic era rent subsidy program that helps 15,000 Californians is running out of money years ahead of schedule. We interview Daveed Diggs, who is an executive producer on a new docuseries about COVID-19 learning loss. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Two offensive words could get members of the public removed or banned from L.A. City Council meetings.We were at the Altadena main library's grand reopening today. An update on a story that has garnered a lot of attention as our producer Evan Jacoby checks in on the Save The Tiles volunteers. Plus more.

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    Bad words at City Council, Altadena library's grand reopening, 'Save the Tiles' follow up — The Saturday Edition
    Two offensive words could get members of the public removed or banned from L.A. City Council meetings.We were at the Altadena main library's grand reopening today. An update on a story that has garnered a lot of attention as our producer Evan Jacoby checks in on the Save The Tiles volunteers. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Officials say city spending and federal cuts are both to blame for LA's nearly $1 billion deficit. A new bill in Congress aims to improve forecasting for atmospheric rivers. We get in on Tomatomania with science reporter (and gardener) Jacob Margolis. Plus, more.

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    Inside LA's nearly $1 billion deficit, Bill aims to improve rain forecasts, Tomatomania in SoCal — The P.M. Edition
    Officials say city spending and federal cuts are both to blame for LA's nearly $1 billion deficit. A new bill in Congress aims to improve forecasting for atmospheric rivers. We get in on Tomatomania with science reporter (and gardener) Jacob Margolis. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Budget shortfalls could put city pay raises in doubt. Eaton fire survivors say they're living in squalor. And local democrats are putting the pressure on Kamala Harris when it comes to the governor's race. Plus, more.

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    City Pay Raises in Doubt, Eaton Fire Survivors in Squalor, Bronny Breaks Out — The A.M. Edition
    Budget shortfalls could put city pay raises in doubt. Eaton fire survivors say they're living in squalor. And local democrats are putting the pressure on Kamala Harris when it comes to the governor's race. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    An early count found fewer people living on the streets in L.A. Details on a SoCal freeway that never came to be. Emily Guerin of LAist's Imperfect Paradise podcast reports on how AI became a Hollywood villain and its early adopters. Plus, more.

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    L.A. homelessness reportedly decreases, The freeway that never was, Inside the debate over AI in Hollywood — The P.M. Edition
    An early count found fewer people living on the streets in L.A. Details on a SoCal freeway that never came to be. Emily Guerin of LAist's Imperfect Paradise podcast reports on how AI became a Hollywood villain and its early adopters. Plus, more.

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