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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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    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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    Southern California Edison is firing back over a new report about the origin of the Eaton Fire. A suspected gang leader accused of being a mafia-like mastermind heads to court. The new technology that will have you thinking twice, the next time you want to drive in a bus lane. Plus, more.

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    Edison Disputes Eaton origins, Suspected Gang Mastermind goes to Court, Bus Lane Cameras now in Effect — The A.M. Edition
    Southern California Edison is firing back over a new report about the origin of the Eaton Fire. A suspected gang leader accused of being a mafia-like mastermind heads to court. The new technology that will have you thinking twice, the next time you want to drive in a bus lane. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    An LAist investigation reveals an O.C. official harassed and retaliated against an employee over her disability. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is looking to cut nearly a billion dollars from the city budget. L.A. City Council is also looking to create an homelessness oversight bureau. Plus, more.

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    OC assessor found to have harassed employee; LA eyes almost $1 billion in cuts; City council looks into homelessness oversight — The P.M. Edition
    An LAist investigation reveals an O.C. official harassed and retaliated against an employee over her disability. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is looking to cut nearly a billion dollars from the city budget. L.A. City Council is also looking to create an homelessness oversight bureau. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Department of Justice is backing UCLA students in their antisemitism lawsuit against the school. California's chief justice is fighting back against some of President Trump's plans for immigration raids. The American Kennel Club names the city's most popular dogs. Plus, more.

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    Justice Department sets sight on UCLA, CA's chief justice says no to ICE, the city's most popular dogs — The A.M. Edition
    The Department of Justice is backing UCLA students in their antisemitism lawsuit against the school. California's chief justice is fighting back against some of President Trump's plans for immigration raids. The American Kennel Club names the city's most popular dogs. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    New internet infrastructure is coming to South L.A. Local climate resilience projects are feeling the effects of federal government cuts. L.A.'s spending on legal settlements has gone way up - we break down some of the costliest cases. Plus, more.

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    Faster broadband wires coming to South LA; Federal cuts affect local climate projects; Breaking down LA's costly settlements — The P.M. Edition
    New internet infrastructure is coming to South L.A. Local climate resilience projects are feeling the effects of federal government cuts. L.A.'s spending on legal settlements has gone way up - we break down some of the costliest cases. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Toxic algae blooms are sickening marine mammals along LA County beaches. The city says overall crime went down last year. We debunk toll road rumors in Rancho Palos Verdes. Plus, more.

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    A Toxic Warning for LA Beaches, City Crime is Down, Debunking Toll Road Rumors -- The A.M. Edition
    Toxic algae blooms are sickening marine mammals along LA County beaches. The city says overall crime went down last year. We debunk toll road rumors in Rancho Palos Verdes. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A stretch of Wilshire Boulevard is now closed for three weeks for work on the D Line. An immigrant rights group has been protesting, and successfully diverting, ICE agents. And the Dodgers start their season in Japan playing against the Chicago Cubs tomorrow. Plus, more.

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    Wilshire closed for Metro construction; Community patrols watch out for ICE; Dodgers face off in Tokyo — The P.M. Edition
    A stretch of Wilshire Boulevard is now closed for three weeks for work on the D Line. An immigrant rights group has been protesting, and successfully diverting, ICE agents. And the Dodgers start their season in Japan playing against the Chicago Cubs tomorrow. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Altadena’s main library has reopened. A group of immigrant rights activists is turning up the heat on federal immigration agents. UCLA women's basketball enters the NC-A tournament with its highest position in school history. Plus, more.

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    Altadena Library Reopens, Immigration Activists on Patrol, UCLA Makes March Madness History -- The A.M. Edition
    Altadena’s main library has reopened. A group of immigrant rights activists is turning up the heat on federal immigration agents. UCLA women's basketball enters the NC-A tournament with its highest position in school history. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Weekend L.A. Report host Josie Huang talks to one lucky Dodgers fan in Tokyo. A tattoo parlor destroyed in the Eaton Fire is giving away free tats. One of bald eagles Jackie and Shadow's baby chicks has died from the recent snowstorm. And more.

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    Dodgers fan in Tokyo, Tattoos for fire survivors, RIP eaglet — The Sunday Edition
    Weekend L.A. Report host Josie Huang talks to one lucky Dodgers fan in Tokyo. A tattoo parlor destroyed in the Eaton Fire is giving away free tats. One of bald eagles Jackie and Shadow's baby chicks has died from the recent snowstorm. And more.

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