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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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    The latest winter is finally here and forecasters have issued a flood watch for most of SoCal. The saga continues over the case of an Orange County Superior court judge accused of shooting his wife. Stars say goodbye to the late, great Robert Flack. Plus, more.

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    SoCal storm arrives, Mistrial declared over OC Superior Court judge murder case, Stars pay tribute to the late singer Robert Flack— The A.M. Edition
    The latest winter is finally here and forecasters have issued a flood watch for most of SoCal. The saga continues over the case of an Orange County Superior court judge accused of shooting his wife. Stars say goodbye to the late, great Robert Flack. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Ukrainian refugees in Southern California face an uncertain future pending a decision from President Trump. The LA District Attorney weighed in against resentencing the Menendez Brothers. The DMV is sitting on millions in profits from the sale of towed cars, according to CalMatters. Plus, more.

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    Ukrainian refugees in SoCal face visa uncertainty; DA doesn't recommend Menendez resentencing; DMV keeps millions from towed car sales — The P.M. Edition
    Ukrainian refugees in Southern California face an uncertain future pending a decision from President Trump. The LA District Attorney weighed in against resentencing the Menendez Brothers. The DMV is sitting on millions in profits from the sale of towed cars, according to CalMatters. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:29
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    Rain has entered the chat, again. As fire cleanup continues, local groups worry about labor abuses. UCLA women dunk on USC to clutch the Big Ten tournament championship. Plus more. 

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    Late winter storms on the way, Advocates warn of labor exploitation in LA fire cleanup, Go Bruins!: 2025 Big10 Tournament Champs— The A.M Edition
    Rain has entered the chat, again. As fire cleanup continues, local groups worry about labor abuses. UCLA women dunk on USC to clutch the Big Ten tournament championship. Plus more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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     Worker advocates are warning of labor exploitation in the wake of the L.A. fires. A Hindu temple was defaced sometime over the weeked. What the sold-out mini tote bags from 99 Ranch Market says about Asian America, and more.

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    Labor exploitation after fires, Hindu Temple vandalized, The allure of 99 Ranch mini totes — The Sunday Edition
     Worker advocates are warning of labor exploitation in the wake of the L.A. fires. A Hindu temple was defaced sometime over the weeked. What the sold-out mini tote bags from 99 Ranch Market says about Asian America, and more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Women's March returns to downtown Los Angeles, eight years after first making waves. Actions from one L.A. county supervisor after a scathing audit on homelessness spending. We hear from a pair of artists who chose Altadena as their home base and how they're trying to find their way forward after the fire, and more.

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    Live from the Women's March, LAHSA's future after audit, Artists grapple with Eaton fire aftermath — The Saturday Edition
    The Women's March returns to downtown Los Angeles, eight years after first making waves. Actions from one L.A. county supervisor after a scathing audit on homelessness spending. We hear from a pair of artists who chose Altadena as their home base and how they're trying to find their way forward after the fire, and more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    County officials are looking to pull funding from the L.A. Homeless Services Authority after scathing reports on its use of funding. “Renovictions,” or big renovation projects that can lead to evictions are temporarily banned in L.A. San Gabriel Valley residents can apply to get $2000 for an electric cargo bike. Plus, more.

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    Supervisor looks to pull LAHSA funds; "Renovictions" temporarily banned in LA; Vouchers for e-cargo bikes — The P.M. Edition
    County officials are looking to pull funding from the L.A. Homeless Services Authority after scathing reports on its use of funding. “Renovictions,” or big renovation projects that can lead to evictions are temporarily banned in L.A. San Gabriel Valley residents can apply to get $2000 for an electric cargo bike. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Palisades residents will be able to safely drink and use the tap water again today. Advocates for California's LGBTQ community are speaking out against Gov. Newsom's recent comments about transgender athletes. Where to find fish tacos in L.A. Plus, more.

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    Palisades water restrictions to be lifted, Gov. Newsom faces backlash over criticism of transgender athletes, Fish tacos for Lent — The A.M. Edition
    Palisades residents will be able to safely drink and use the tap water again today. Advocates for California's LGBTQ community are speaking out against Gov. Newsom's recent comments about transgender athletes. Where to find fish tacos in L.A. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    An audit released today finds L.A. city officials failed to properly track billions in homelessness spending. The number of unhoused people who died grew by one percent in 2023, according to L.A. County. This morning their third egg started to pip, which is the first sign of hatching. Plus, more.

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    Searing audit into LA's homelessness spending; Report outlines unhoused deaths; Jackie and Shadow's third egg starts to hatch — The P.M. Edition
    An audit released today finds L.A. city officials failed to properly track billions in homelessness spending. The number of unhoused people who died grew by one percent in 2023, according to L.A. County. This morning their third egg started to pip, which is the first sign of hatching. Plus, more.

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