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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
    Listen 4:37
    King tides are on our way this weekend. After a body was recovered from the Santa Ana River, we share tips on staying safe in floods. The city of Santa Monica is suing Waymo, find out why. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    King tides and supermoon this weekend, Staying safe in floods, Santa Monica sues Waymo — Evening Edition
    King tides are on our way this weekend. After a body was recovered from the Santa Ana River, we share tips on staying safe in floods. The city of Santa Monica is suing Waymo, find out why. 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
    Listen 4:39
    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
    Listen 5:43
    The Air Quality Index says the air in much of Los Angeles is safe, but that's not the whole story. Tips for parents on how to keep kids safe as multiple wildfires burn across SoCal. GoFundMe donations could affect disaster aid eligibility. Plus, more.

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    SoCal Wildfires: How to assess LA's air quality, Keep your kids safe from the smoke & pollution, FEMA says "carefully consider" GoFundMe campaign wording – The P.M. Edition
    The Air Quality Index says the air in much of Los Angeles is safe, but that's not the whole story. Tips for parents on how to keep kids safe as multiple wildfires burn across SoCal. GoFundMe donations could affect disaster aid eligibility. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 8:54
    A particularly dangerous situation is in effect through LA due to high winds and low humidity. Would-be looters taking advantage of the Palisades and Eaton fires have been charged. Those displaced by the LA fires worry about finding housing. Plus, more.

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    SoCal Wildfires: High winds threaten LA again, Charges made in fire lootings, Rental housing difficulties for those who lost homes — The A.M. Edition
    A particularly dangerous situation is in effect through LA due to high winds and low humidity. Would-be looters taking advantage of the Palisades and Eaton fires have been charged. Those displaced by the LA fires worry about finding housing. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:44
    Containment increases for both major fires burning in Los Angeles as the death toll rises. LAUSD schools begin reopening campuses, but with safety measures in place. Angelenos displaced by fires are having a difficult time finding housing. Plus, more.

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    Latest on LA wildfires, Housing difficulties for displaced Angelenos, LAUSD opens most campuses with precautions in place – The P.M. Edition
    Containment increases for both major fires burning in Los Angeles as the death toll rises. LAUSD schools begin reopening campuses, but with safety measures in place. Angelenos displaced by fires are having a difficult time finding housing. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:35
    We continue our coverage on the major fires burning in L.A. FEMA representatives will be at LA County library locations today to help fire survivors. And a fashion rental shop becomes a donation station. 

    SoCal Wildfires: Latest on active fires, FEMA help at LA County libraries, Helping fire victims — The A.M. Edition
    We continue our coverage on the major fires burning in L.A. FEMA representatives will be at LA County library locations today to help fire survivors. And a fashion rental shop becomes a donation station. 

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 10:19
    We continue our coverage on the major fires burning in L.A. Good news: Progress is being made on the Palisades and Eaton fires. But the Santa Anas are coming back, albeit weaker than early last week. And later, we visit a few families who lost their homes in the Eaton Fire in Altadena and who were part of a historical migration of Black families to the area since the 1900s.

    SoCal Wildfires: Progress made on fire containment; Wind is in the forecast; Officials begin searching wreckage in Palisades – The Sunday Edition
    We continue our coverage on the major fires burning in L.A. Good news: Progress is being made on the Palisades and Eaton fires. But the Santa Anas are coming back, albeit weaker than early last week. And later, we visit a few families who lost their homes in the Eaton Fire in Altadena and who were part of a historical migration of Black families to the area since the 1900s.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 11:05
    The Palisades Fire continues to spread across the Santa Monica Mountains. We'll bring you updates from city and county officials on that fire, and the Eaton Fire. Some progress has been made to contain both fires, but with high winds possible starting this evening, LA is not out of the woods. And, a photographer in Altadena makes a living taking pictures of wildfires burning in SoCal. This week, he lost his home in the Eaton Fire. We hear his story. Plus, more.

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    SoCal wildfires: Palisades Fire spreads Saturday; Eaton Fire still threatens nearby neighborhoods; Checking in with a wildfire photographer who lost his home – The Saturday Edition
    The Palisades Fire continues to spread across the Santa Monica Mountains. We'll bring you updates from city and county officials on that fire, and the Eaton Fire. Some progress has been made to contain both fires, but with high winds possible starting this evening, LA is not out of the woods. And, a photographer in Altadena makes a living taking pictures of wildfires burning in SoCal. This week, he lost his home in the Eaton Fire. We hear his story. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 8:39
    Devastating fires continue to burn in LA County. Angelenos have been startled by false emergency alerts on their phones. A look ahead to the fire weather to come.  The latest wildfire news in this special edition of The L.A. Report

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    SoCal wildfires: the latest on containment, insurance coverage and more– The A.M. Edition
    Devastating fires continue to burn in LA County. Angelenos have been startled by false emergency alerts on their phones. A look ahead to the fire weather to come.  The latest wildfire news in this special edition of The L.A. Report

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:13
    Much of Los Angeles is under evacuation orders or warnings, as multiple wildfires continue to burn. Many people have lost their homes and businesses. Some have even lost their lives. The latest wildfire news in this special edition of The L.A. Report

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    Special Edition: Latest on LA wildfires and evacuations – The P.M. Edition
    Much of Los Angeles is under evacuation orders or warnings, as multiple wildfires continue to burn. Many people have lost their homes and businesses. Some have even lost their lives. The latest wildfire news in this special edition of The L.A. Report

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