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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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    A baby nutrition company is recalling batches of infant formula, after more than a dozen infants, including one in L.A. County, were sickened. A popular and controversial figure from Huntington Beach is leaving the White House. Details on a storm coming to SoCal Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Instant formula recall sickens L.A. County baby, Huntington Beach figure leaves the White House, Storm coming to SoCal— Morning Edition
    A baby nutrition company is recalling batches of infant formula, after more than a dozen infants, including one in L.A. County, were sickened. A popular and controversial figure from Huntington Beach is leaving the White House. Details on a storm coming to SoCal Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    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
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    A red flag warning has been issued for parts of the Southland starting Tuesday. President Biden is coming to Coachella Valley Tuesday, where he's expected to establish a new national monument. Dodgers eye Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki for pitching. Plus, more.

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    Fire weather returns to SoCal, President Biden visits SoCal, Dodgers hope to sign new hotshot pitcher— The A.M. Edition
    A red flag warning has been issued for parts of the Southland starting Tuesday. President Biden is coming to Coachella Valley Tuesday, where he's expected to establish a new national monument. Dodgers eye Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki for pitching. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    President Joe Biden is expected to designate a new national monument near Joshua Tree this week, and tribal leaders expect more protections from drilling and mining on their lands. Fire weather is expected to come to Southern California later this week. And we bring you the strange story of a castle built on the dramatic, craggy terrain of Death Valley - and the unlikely friendship behind it, between a millionaire and a con man. Plus, more.

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    Tribal leaders hopeful new national monument will protect land; Fire weather expected later this week; Inside Death Valley's castle (which you can visit) — The Sunday Edition
    President Joe Biden is expected to designate a new national monument near Joshua Tree this week, and tribal leaders expect more protections from drilling and mining on their lands. Fire weather is expected to come to Southern California later this week. And we bring you the strange story of a castle built on the dramatic, craggy terrain of Death Valley - and the unlikely friendship behind it, between a millionaire and a con man. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The latest on the fatal crash in Fullerton involving a small aircraft. New information on a 2020 mass murder at an illegal marijuana farm in Riverside County. We visit a one-of-a-kind train set built with scenes from L.A. that are not the most celebrated but will resonate with locals, and more.

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    Latest on Fullerton plane crash, Details on 2020 Riverside mass murder, Toy train pays homage to SoCal — The Saturday Edition
    The latest on the fatal crash in Fullerton involving a small aircraft. New information on a 2020 mass murder at an illegal marijuana farm in Riverside County. We visit a one-of-a-kind train set built with scenes from L.A. that are not the most celebrated but will resonate with locals, and more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Little Saigon's first Vietnamese American representative was sworn in today. The reasoning behind Governor Newsom's executive order on processed foods. LAist food editor Gab Chabran offers a foodie forecast for 2025. Plus, more.

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    Rep. Derek Tran is sworn into Congress; Gov. Newsom takes on ultra-processed foods; What food trends await in 2025?– The P.M. Edition
    Little Saigon's first Vietnamese American representative was sworn in today. The reasoning behind Governor Newsom's executive order on processed foods. LAist food editor Gab Chabran offers a foodie forecast for 2025. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Mayor Karen Bass announces a new two-pronged plan to get more unhoused veterans inside. Huntington Beach and California fight over the extent of the city council’s power. LAist Food Editor Gab Chabrán tells us what to expect from the world of food in 2025. Plus, more.

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    Huntington Beach vs. California showdowns continue, Mayor Bass wants landlords to accept veterans housing vouchers, Food predictions for 2025 – The A.M. Edition
    Mayor Karen Bass announces a new two-pronged plan to get more unhoused veterans inside. Huntington Beach and California fight over the extent of the city council’s power. LAist Food Editor Gab Chabrán tells us what to expect from the world of food in 2025. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass has a new plan to get more unhoused veterans into housing fast. California's snowpack so far this year is ten percent below average. We look at  ahead in the world of Hollywood with Reuters reporter Dawn Chmielewski. Plus, more.

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    LA has new plan for unhoused veterans; CA snowpack is low so far this winter; A 2025 forecast for the entertainment industry – The P.M. Edition
    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass has a new plan to get more unhoused veterans into housing fast. California's snowpack so far this year is ten percent below average. We look at  ahead in the world of Hollywood with Reuters reporter Dawn Chmielewski. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The new year is bringing new rent hikes to tenants in Los Angeles city’s rent-controlled apartments in February. Health grade colors have been switched around as part of a system update. Mayor Bass launches a plan to bring unhoused veterans indoors. Plus, more.

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    Rent increases around the corner for some L.A. city renters, Health inspection signs change colors, Mayor Bass wants to bring more unhoused veterans indoors – The A.M. Edition
    The new year is bringing new rent hikes to tenants in Los Angeles city’s rent-controlled apartments in February. Health grade colors have been switched around as part of a system update. Mayor Bass launches a plan to bring unhoused veterans indoors. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The 136th Rose Parade rolled through Pasadena today. Tips for Dry January. We speak with correspondent Frank Stoltze on some of the biggest political moments of 2024, and what's ahead in the New Year. Plus, more.

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    Scenes from the 2025 Rose Parade; How to go alcohol-free this January; A look back at 2024 in LA politics – The P.M. Edition
    The 136th Rose Parade rolled through Pasadena today. Tips for Dry January. We speak with correspondent Frank Stoltze on some of the biggest political moments of 2024, and what's ahead in the New Year. Plus, more.

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