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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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    Los Angeles County has received 5 percent of the rain it would in an average rainy season, why that poses a risk. The Chiquita Canyon Landfill closes today. Insurance is set to expand in high risk areas, but critics say it won’t help homeowners. Plus, more.

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    A dry rainy season poses risks, Complaints shutter a local landfill, Insurance expansion in California comes at a cost – The A.M. Edition
    Los Angeles County has received 5 percent of the rain it would in an average rainy season, why that poses a risk. The Chiquita Canyon Landfill closes today. Insurance is set to expand in high risk areas, but critics say it won’t help homeowners. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The beleaguered Castaic landfill is closing January 1 after community complaints. New CA law requires baby food makers to disclose heavy metals. Correspondent Nick Gerda reflects on breaking one of the biggest local stories of the year. Plus, more.

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    Chiquita Canyon Landfill closes, New CA baby food transparency law, LAist reporter Nick Gerda reflects on his Andrew Do investigation – The P.M. Edition
    The beleaguered Castaic landfill is closing January 1 after community complaints. New CA law requires baby food makers to disclose heavy metals. Correspondent Nick Gerda reflects on breaking one of the biggest local stories of the year. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The “Best Day Ever” starts tomorrow at the 136th Rose Parade. Yusra Farzan reports on two bills inspired by an LAist investigation that will go into effect tomorrow. Nick Gerda previews homelessness accountability for 2025. Plus, more.

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    Angelenos secure their Rose Parade spots, New laws inspired by LAist reporting, What to expect on homelessness in Los Angeles in 2025 – The A.M. Edition
    The “Best Day Ever” starts tomorrow at the 136th Rose Parade. Yusra Farzan reports on two bills inspired by an LAist investigation that will go into effect tomorrow. Nick Gerda previews homelessness accountability for 2025. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    CA officials receive a letter from Trump allies warning “sanctuary” jurisdictions could be “criminally liable.” The final preparations for the 2025 Rose Parade are underway. Volunteer scuba divers clean up fishing nets to save wildlife near San Pedro. Plus, more.

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    Trump allies warn CA leaders over sanctuary laws, Rose Parade float preparations, Ocean clean up off San Pedro – The P.M. Edition
    CA officials receive a letter from Trump allies warning “sanctuary” jurisdictions could be “criminally liable.” The final preparations for the 2025 Rose Parade are underway. Volunteer scuba divers clean up fishing nets to save wildlife near San Pedro. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Local officials remember Jimmy Carter. Santa Ana winds up to 50 miles per hour prompts a fire weather watch starting New Year’s Eve. A second Huntington Beach library initiative qualifies for the ballot. Plus, more.

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    Los Angeles remembers Jimmy Carter, New Year’s fire weather watch, Huntington Beach library fight continues – The A.M. Edition
    Local officials remember Jimmy Carter. Santa Ana winds up to 50 miles per hour prompts a fire weather watch starting New Year’s Eve. A second Huntington Beach library initiative qualifies for the ballot. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for New Year's Eve. What you need to know if you plan to visit this week's Rose Parade in Pasadena. We talk to local scuba divers cleaning up abandoned fishing nets in the ocean, and more.

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    Fire Weather conditions for New Year's Eve; The Rose Parade celebrates its 136th anniversary; Scuba divers clean up "ghost nets" in the ocean — The Sunday Edition
    The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for New Year's Eve. What you need to know if you plan to visit this week's Rose Parade in Pasadena. We talk to local scuba divers cleaning up abandoned fishing nets in the ocean, and more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    State lawmakers, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, have received a letter threatening legal consequences for their sanctuary city policies, wildfire weather will likely ring in the New Year, and we visit a facility that converts diesel trucks into electric ones, and more.

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    Legal threats over CA sanctuary policies; Impending fire weather; Electrifying diesel trucks — The Sunday Edition
    State lawmakers, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, have received a letter threatening legal consequences for their sanctuary city policies, wildfire weather will likely ring in the New Year, and we visit a facility that converts diesel trucks into electric ones, and more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    New voter ID rules and updated family leave coming to Californians in 2025. LAist food editor Gab Chabrans’ favorite 2024 quick bite. LAist reporter Makenna Sievertson talks all things Rose Parade ahead of next week's celebration. Plus, more.

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    New laws for Californians in 2025, LAist food favorites from 2024, Everything you need to know before next week’s Rose Parade – The P.M. Edition
    New voter ID rules and updated family leave coming to Californians in 2025. LAist food editor Gab Chabrans’ favorite 2024 quick bite. LAist reporter Makenna Sievertson talks all things Rose Parade ahead of next week's celebration. Plus, more.

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