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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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    More rain is on the way, and homeowners in Wrightwood have been working through the night to be ready. A defendant accused of plotting New Year's attacks in SoCal has a date in court. Wildfire survivors use the Rose Parade to make a political statement. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    New storm sparks urgent Wrightwood cleanup, SoCal terrorism plot defendant to be arraigned, Rose Parade political message— Morning Edition
    More rain is on the way, and homeowners in Wrightwood have been working through the night to be ready. A defendant accused of plotting New Year's attacks in SoCal has a date in court. Wildfire survivors use the Rose Parade to make a political statement. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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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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    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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    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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    The homeless count starts this week, after it was delayed by the LA fires. We hear from an Altadena resident on rebuilding community through running. And a Chinese stand-up comedy scene blossoms in L.A. 

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    Homeless count starts, Parking tickets for bus lane violations, Chinese stand-up comedy in the SGV
    The homeless count starts this week, after it was delayed by the LA fires. We hear from an Altadena resident on rebuilding community through running. And a Chinese stand-up comedy scene blossoms in L.A. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Two quakes struck the Malibu area, no damage or injury reported. The long journey to bring a seminal play about a Khmer Rouge refugee to Los Angeles stage. Volunteers race against time to save pieces of Altadena's architectural history after the Eaton Fire, and more.

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    Quakes struck near Malibu, Altadena volunteers race against time to 'save the tiles,' and more
    Two quakes struck the Malibu area, no damage or injury reported. The long journey to bring a seminal play about a Khmer Rouge refugee to Los Angeles stage. Volunteers race against time to save pieces of Altadena's architectural history after the Eaton Fire, and more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Most evacuation orders for yesterday's rainstorms have now been lifted. Rancho Palos Verdes' investment to slow land movement appears to have worked. And we have a last-minute Valentine's Day idea from an expert chocolate maker. Plus, more.

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    Evacuation orders lifted; RPV land movement success; Last-minute Valentine's Day ideas — The P.M. Edition
    Most evacuation orders for yesterday's rainstorms have now been lifted. Rancho Palos Verdes' investment to slow land movement appears to have worked. And we have a last-minute Valentine's Day idea from an expert chocolate maker. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The SoCal's storm moved through -- we'll take a look at the damage. Evacuation warnings are still in place for all recent burn scar areas in the city of L.A. until this afternoon. Looking for last minute V-day dinner? How about a food truck? Plus more. 

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    Mud slides and debris flow: aftermath of LA storm, Last minute V-Day dinner ideas — The A.M. Edition
    The SoCal's storm moved through -- we'll take a look at the damage. Evacuation warnings are still in place for all recent burn scar areas in the city of L.A. until this afternoon. Looking for last minute V-day dinner? How about a food truck? Plus more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Officials across L.A. and Orange Counties are bracing for mud and debris flows. Runner's groups in Altadena are taking steps to rebuild community. UCLA has suspended two pro-Palestinian groups due to alleged vandalism and harassment. Plus, more.

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    Evacuation orders near SoCal burn scars; Runners rebound in Altadena; UCLA suspends pro-Palestinian groups — The P.M. Edition
    Officials across L.A. and Orange Counties are bracing for mud and debris flows. Runner's groups in Altadena are taking steps to rebuild community. UCLA has suspended two pro-Palestinian groups due to alleged vandalism and harassment. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    With heavy rain in the forecast tomorrow, watch out for road flooding and potential mudflows. A Culver City man whose drone crashed into a firefighting plane is set to plead guilty. Many beaches near the Palisades burn area have reopened. Plus, more.

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    Staying safe in Thursday's rain; Palisades Fire drone crash update; Beaches reopen in Malibu — The P.M. Edition
    With heavy rain in the forecast tomorrow, watch out for road flooding and potential mudflows. A Culver City man whose drone crashed into a firefighting plane is set to plead guilty. Many beaches near the Palisades burn area have reopened. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A storm moves into Southern California today but the brunt of it hist tomorrow.  Documents show the city's top homeless services leader steered millions to a company tied to her husband. L.A County board of Supervisors just raised the penalty for price gouging. Plus, more.

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    Storm moves into SoCal, Records prompt ethics concern about LA official, New price gouging penalty— The A.M. Edition
    A storm moves into Southern California today but the brunt of it hist tomorrow.  Documents show the city's top homeless services leader steered millions to a company tied to her husband. L.A County board of Supervisors just raised the penalty for price gouging. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Southern California is bracing for potential flooding and mudslides. California students are making limited progress on pandemic learning loss, according to one study. L.A. City officials want your help for its annual homelessness count. Plus, more.

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    LA braces for Thursday's storms; An update on COVID learning loss; LA to count unhoused residents — The P.M. Edition
    Southern California is bracing for potential flooding and mudslides. California students are making limited progress on pandemic learning loss, according to one study. L.A. City officials want your help for its annual homelessness count. Plus, more.

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