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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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    Rain is still in the forecast, but the upcoming storms are minor compared to the past few weeks. About 325,000 Californians will have to replace their REAL IDs. Also food and culture writer Gab Chabrán predicts this years food trends. 

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    Storm evacuation warnings lifted, Thousands of Californians must replace REAL ID, Food trend predictions for 2026— Afternoon Edition
    Rain is still in the forecast, but the upcoming storms are minor compared to the past few weeks. About 325,000 Californians will have to replace their REAL IDs. Also food and culture writer Gab Chabrán predicts this years food trends. 

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    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

  • The L.A. Report
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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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    Residents affected by the fires can now opt in to have FEMA clean up their properties for free. California has charged another individual suspected of price gouging after the fires. And much of the L.A. coast is now closed due to potentially toxic runoff. Plus, more.

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    FEMA cleanup now available; Another price gouging case filed; L.A. coast closed due to runoff — The P.M. Edition
    Residents affected by the fires can now opt in to have FEMA clean up their properties for free. California has charged another individual suspected of price gouging after the fires. And much of the L.A. coast is now closed due to potentially toxic runoff. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Evacuation orders have been lifted in the Palisades as debris removal gets underway. L.A. County's Board of Supervisors wants to know why so many people got false alerts during the fires. The Grammys' are coming to town with a focus on wildfire relief. Plus, more.

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    Evac orders lifted for Palisades, LA County Supes could call for independent review of emergency alert system, Grammys to focus on wildfire relief— The A.M. Edition
    Evacuation orders have been lifted in the Palisades as debris removal gets underway. L.A. County's Board of Supervisors wants to know why so many people got false alerts during the fires. The Grammys' are coming to town with a focus on wildfire relief. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A new state executive order aims to speed up rebuilding after the LA fires. A citizen watchdog group called the "Rent Brigade" is looking out for price gouging after the fires. And why people are watching Jackie and Shadow's second egg especially closely. Plus, more.

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    New Newsom rebuilding order; Brigade watches for illegal rent increases; Jackie and Shadow lay another egg — The P.M. Edition
    A new state executive order aims to speed up rebuilding after the LA fires. A citizen watchdog group called the "Rent Brigade" is looking out for price gouging after the fires. And why people are watching Jackie and Shadow's second egg especially closely. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The weekend rain caused some mudslides over burn areas and even trapped some cars. Altadena residents are returning home as the Eaton fire subside but authorities are still concerned about looters in the area. Jackie the viral Eagle celeb in Big Bear Valley has laid her second egg. Plus more. 

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    Weekend rain caused mud slides over burn areas, Looting concerns loom over Altadena, Jackie of Jackie and Shadow lays second egg – The A.M. Edition
    The weekend rain caused some mudslides over burn areas and even trapped some cars. Altadena residents are returning home as the Eaton fire subside but authorities are still concerned about looters in the area. Jackie the viral Eagle celeb in Big Bear Valley has laid her second egg. Plus more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The heaviest rainfall is forecast to start this afternoon, bringing threats of mudslides to recent burned areas. Today marks the 5 years since Lakers great Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash, along with his daughter Gianna Bryant and 7 others. And, have you noticed tumbleweeds in L.A.?  We tell you about how they ended up in the city, and why they should really not be there.

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    Rain brings mudslide risks; Remembering Kobe; The humble and destructive tumbleweed – The Sunday Edition
    The heaviest rainfall is forecast to start this afternoon, bringing threats of mudslides to recent burned areas. Today marks the 5 years since Lakers great Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash, along with his daughter Gianna Bryant and 7 others. And, have you noticed tumbleweeds in L.A.?  We tell you about how they ended up in the city, and why they should really not be there.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Today, LAist's Weekend Edition host Josie Huang navigates losing her Altadena home in the Eaton Fire. Plus, the rain is coming, with concerns for mudslides in the burn scars, and we remember the history of Pacific Palisades.

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    LA Report Special: Reporting on the fire that destroyed my neighborhood, and more
    Today, LAist's Weekend Edition host Josie Huang navigates losing her Altadena home in the Eaton Fire. Plus, the rain is coming, with concerns for mudslides in the burn scars, and we remember the history of Pacific Palisades.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    President Trump stopped by the Palisades today to tour the wildfire damage. He also said he's declaring a national emergency following the L.A. wildfires. With potential heavy rains in the forecast, some tips on protecting burn areas from mudslides. Plus, more.

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    President Trump visits Palisades, declares national emergency; Preparing for potential mudslides — The P.M. Edition
    President Trump stopped by the Palisades today to tour the wildfire damage. He also said he's declaring a national emergency following the L.A. wildfires. With potential heavy rains in the forecast, some tips on protecting burn areas from mudslides. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    President Donald Trump is expected to arrive in L.A. later today to visit areas affected by the wildfires. Firefighters continue to make good progress on the Hughes Fire. We'll introduce you to a food truck owner here in L.A. who lost his home in the recent fires, but wasted no time to feed his community.  Plus, more.

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    Pres. Trump to visit burn areas in LA, More progress on the Hughes fire, Food truck owner loses home, but feeds community— The A.M. Edition
    President Donald Trump is expected to arrive in L.A. later today to visit areas affected by the wildfires. Firefighters continue to make good progress on the Hughes Fire. We'll introduce you to a food truck owner here in L.A. who lost his home in the recent fires, but wasted no time to feed his community.  Plus, more.

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