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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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    California homeowners and renters insured with State Farm could see sizable rate hikes this summer. In the perimeter of the Eaton Fire, a library re-opens and brings back regulars. After the fires, lawyers swoop in to sign up survivors for big lawsuits. And more.

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    State Farm rate hikes, Altadena reopens library, Dodgers in Tokyo — The Saturday Edition
    California homeowners and renters insured with State Farm could see sizable rate hikes this summer. In the perimeter of the Eaton Fire, a library re-opens and brings back regulars. After the fires, lawyers swoop in to sign up survivors for big lawsuits. And more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Liability claims and settlements in LA are draining the city's budget. The future of a pilot program that diverts mental health crisis calls from law enforcement is uncertain. A diverse nightlife scene is being built by Southern Californian Muslims all around the holy month of Ramadan. Plus, more.

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    Settlements drain LA's budget; Mental health response pilot 1 year in; Ramadan-centered nightlife grows in SoCal — The P.M. Edition
    Liability claims and settlements in LA are draining the city's budget. The future of a pilot program that diverts mental health crisis calls from law enforcement is uncertain. A diverse nightlife scene is being built by Southern Californian Muslims all around the holy month of Ramadan. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Students at Claremont McKenna College are still in shock after yesterday's active shooting hoax. The county will vote April first on whether to pull county funding from the L.A. Homeless Services Authority. The newest Los Angeles restaurants to make the Michelin Guide. Plus, more.

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    Students react to Claremont shooting hoax, the future of LA's homeless funding, LA's newest Michelin restaurants - A.M. Edition
    Students at Claremont McKenna College are still in shock after yesterday's active shooting hoax. The county will vote April first on whether to pull county funding from the L.A. Homeless Services Authority. The newest Los Angeles restaurants to make the Michelin Guide. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. County supervisors are moving forward with a vote to pull funds from the LA Homeless Services Authority. A tornado touched down in Pico Rivera. A report finds how hundreds of Angelenos have been relocated due to highway projects. Plus, more.

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    Supervisors look into pulling LAHSA funds; Tornado in Pico Rivera; Hundreds have been relocated for highway projects — The P.M. Edition
    L.A. County supervisors are moving forward with a vote to pull funds from the LA Homeless Services Authority. A tornado touched down in Pico Rivera. A report finds how hundreds of Angelenos have been relocated due to highway projects. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Overnight rain soaked southern California. Local officials have their eye on burn scar areas, bracing for moving mud. Three people face federal charges over false FEMA claims linked to the recent fires. Checking in on the night life during Ramadan. Plus, more.

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    Overnight rain soaked SoCal, Three people face charges over false FEMA claims, Night life during Ramadan— The A.M. Edition
    Overnight rain soaked southern California. Local officials have their eye on burn scar areas, bracing for moving mud. Three people face federal charges over false FEMA claims linked to the recent fires. Checking in on the night life during Ramadan. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Southern California's recent wildfire burn scars prepare for debris flows. The impact of the wildfires on our mental health is very real - more on resources to people affected by January's fires. A lunar eclipse will be over our skies tomorrow night. Plus, more.

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    Flood watch in effect across SoCal; Fire recovery mental health resources; Lunar eclipse Thursday night — The P.M. Edition
    Southern California's recent wildfire burn scars prepare for debris flows. The impact of the wildfires on our mental health is very real - more on resources to people affected by January's fires. A lunar eclipse will be over our skies tomorrow night. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Southern California braces for heavy rain arriving later this evening. New data finds that childcare is more expensive than college tuition here in California. A house cat reunites with her 82 year old owner two months after the Palisades fire. Plus, more.

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    SoCal braces for heavy rain tonight, Data finds childcare more expensive than CA college tuition, House cat reunites with owner months after Palisades fire— The A.M. Edition
    Southern California braces for heavy rain arriving later this evening. New data finds that childcare is more expensive than college tuition here in California. A house cat reunites with her 82 year old owner two months after the Palisades fire. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Another measles case has been reported in Southern California - others may have been exposed at different spots around L.A. County. Heavy rain tomorrow means officials are bracing for debris flows. LA Unified sets the district's calendar for the next 3 years. Plus, more.

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    LA County confirms measles case; Debris flows possible with tomorrow's rain; LAUSD approves next school calendar — The P.M. Edition
    Another measles case has been reported in Southern California - others may have been exposed at different spots around L.A. County. Heavy rain tomorrow means officials are bracing for debris flows. LA Unified sets the district's calendar for the next 3 years. Plus, more.

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