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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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    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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  • 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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    Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a $2.5 billion dollar fire recovery package. Firefighters are making progress on the Hughes Fire. And with a low chance of mudslides near burn zones this weekend, officials are providing sandbags. Plus, more.

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    Newsom signs fire relief bill; Hughes Fire evacuation orders lifted; Sandbags available near burn zones — The P.M. Edition
    Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a $2.5 billion dollar fire recovery package. Firefighters are making progress on the Hughes Fire. And with a low chance of mudslides near burn zones this weekend, officials are providing sandbags. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    California's Insurance Commissioner wants to help people harden their homes before the next big fire. More on the protections in place to save homeowners from lowball offers. LA's District attorney is has a warning for potential price gougers in the wake of LA's fires. Plus, more.

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    LA fires: what's next for insurance rates and mortgage payments for homeowners, LA DA warns against price gouging — The A.M. Edition
    California's Insurance Commissioner wants to help people harden their homes before the next big fire. More on the protections in place to save homeowners from lowball offers. LA's District attorney is has a warning for potential price gougers in the wake of LA's fires. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    We have the latest on the to Hughes Fire that started this morning in Castiac. Homeowners are facing tough questions after the Palisades and Eaton Fires. And with rain in the forecast for this weekend, LA preps for possible landslides. Plus, more.

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    Hughes Fire burns near Castaic Lake; Advice for homeowners after fires; L.A. braces for possible mudslides — The P.M. Edition
    We have the latest on the to Hughes Fire that started this morning in Castiac. Homeowners are facing tough questions after the Palisades and Eaton Fires. And with rain in the forecast for this weekend, LA preps for possible landslides. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Why did an emergency alert system give some Altadena residents a heads up, while not pinging others for hours? Wet weather had entered the forecast for the Southland. Some of the biggest names in music come together to support Fire Air. Plus, more.

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    County officials call for review of emergency alert systems during fires, Wet weather ahead, Line up for FireAid benefit concert — The A.M. Edition
    Why did an emergency alert system give some Altadena residents a heads up, while not pinging others for hours? Wet weather had entered the forecast for the Southland. Some of the biggest names in music come together to support Fire Air. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    California Attorney General Rob Bonta sues the Trump administration. LA Mayor Karen Bass issues an emergency order ahead of this weekend's forecasted rains. What lessons does the city of Santa Rosa have for L.A. after the Tubbs Fire? Plus, more.

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    CA AG sues Trump over citizenship, Emergency order for LA's forecasted rains, Santa Rosa's wildfire lessons for LA — The P.M. Edition
    California Attorney General Rob Bonta sues the Trump administration. LA Mayor Karen Bass issues an emergency order ahead of this weekend's forecasted rains. What lessons does the city of Santa Rosa have for L.A. after the Tubbs Fire? Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Extreme Santa Ana winds to taper off later this morning. With rain in the forecast, L.A. officials prep for mudslides after fires. A community mourns the loss of the first mosque in Altadena after the Eaton Fire.  Plus more. 

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    Powerful and damaging winds taper off, LA officials prep for risk of mudslides after fires, A community mourns loss of Altadena mosque— The A.M. Edition
    Extreme Santa Ana winds to taper off later this morning. With rain in the forecast, L.A. officials prep for mudslides after fires. A community mourns the loss of the first mosque in Altadena after the Eaton Fire.  Plus more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A check on LA County fires. Dangerous winds re-enter the forecast. To help residents of historically Black neighborhoods in Altadena and Pasadena, CA nonprofits have launched a relief and recover fund. It's inauguration day and MLK Day. Plus more. 

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    Extreme Santa Ana winds again, Recovery fund for Black neighborhoods near Eaton fire, MLK Day — The A.M. Edition
    A check on LA County fires. Dangerous winds re-enter the forecast. To help residents of historically Black neighborhoods in Altadena and Pasadena, CA nonprofits have launched a relief and recover fund. It's inauguration day and MLK Day. Plus more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Today, we continue our special coverage returning to the communities hit hardest by the LA wildfires. On yesterday's episode, host Josie Huang was in Altadena and Pasadena. Today, reporter Libby Rainey heads to the Pacific Palisades. 

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    LA Report Special: Pacific Palisades, after the Palisades fire
    Today, we continue our special coverage returning to the communities hit hardest by the LA wildfires. On yesterday's episode, host Josie Huang was in Altadena and Pasadena. Today, reporter Libby Rainey heads to the Pacific Palisades. 

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