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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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    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
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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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    A new fire popped up in the Hollywood Hills area. High winds will soon subside, but they'll be back. A check in on one of the most important tools for fighting fire: our water. 

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    Another fire explodes in LA County, High winds forecast, Water limits fighting Palisades fire– The A.M. Edition
    A new fire popped up in the Hollywood Hills area. High winds will soon subside, but they'll be back. A check in on one of the most important tools for fighting fire: our water. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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     A historic and difficult day for so many people in SoCal. We'll bring you the latest updates on evacuation orders, road closures, the winds and more as the wildfires continue to burn. 

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    Latest on the wind driven fires across SoCal – The A.M. Edition
     A historic and difficult day for so many people in SoCal. We'll bring you the latest updates on evacuation orders, road closures, the winds and more as the wildfires continue to burn. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A fire in Pacific Palisades has forced mandatory evacuation orders for 30,000 people. The strong Santa Anas fueling the fire could be the worst wind event in nearly 15 years. President Biden declared a new local national monument today. Plus, more.

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    Palisades Fire forces mass evacuations; Strong winds could be worst since 2010; Chuckwalla becomes a national monument– The P.M. Edition
    A fire in Pacific Palisades has forced mandatory evacuation orders for 30,000 people. The strong Santa Anas fueling the fire could be the worst wind event in nearly 15 years. President Biden declared a new local national monument today. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Southern California is bracing for a powerful windstorm today.  Egg prices in California are way up because of bird flu. The Southland could soon have a new national monument. Plus, more.

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    Windstorm coming to SoCal, Price of eggs skyrocket due to bird flu, President Biden in SoCal – The A.M. Edition
    Southern California is bracing for a powerful windstorm today.  Egg prices in California are way up because of bird flu. The Southland could soon have a new national monument. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Egg prices in California are climbing. Governor Newsom's new budget includes an expansion of CA's film and TV tax credit in an effort to bring back production jobs. LAist's Makenna Sievertson reflects on the January 6th insurrection, four years later. Plus, more.

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    Egg prices spike due to bird flu outbreak; Gov. Newsom's new budget; What Jan. 6 meant for local journalism– The P.M. Edition
    Egg prices in California are climbing. Governor Newsom's new budget includes an expansion of CA's film and TV tax credit in an effort to bring back production jobs. LAist's Makenna Sievertson reflects on the January 6th insurrection, four years later. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A red flag warning has been issued for parts of the Southland starting Tuesday. President Biden is coming to Coachella Valley Tuesday, where he's expected to establish a new national monument. Dodgers eye Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki for pitching. Plus, more.

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    Fire weather returns to SoCal, President Biden visits SoCal, Dodgers hope to sign new hotshot pitcher— The A.M. Edition
    A red flag warning has been issued for parts of the Southland starting Tuesday. President Biden is coming to Coachella Valley Tuesday, where he's expected to establish a new national monument. Dodgers eye Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki for pitching. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    President Joe Biden is expected to designate a new national monument near Joshua Tree this week, and tribal leaders expect more protections from drilling and mining on their lands. Fire weather is expected to come to Southern California later this week. And we bring you the strange story of a castle built on the dramatic, craggy terrain of Death Valley - and the unlikely friendship behind it, between a millionaire and a con man. Plus, more.

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    Tribal leaders hopeful new national monument will protect land; Fire weather expected later this week; Inside Death Valley's castle (which you can visit) — The Sunday Edition
    President Joe Biden is expected to designate a new national monument near Joshua Tree this week, and tribal leaders expect more protections from drilling and mining on their lands. Fire weather is expected to come to Southern California later this week. And we bring you the strange story of a castle built on the dramatic, craggy terrain of Death Valley - and the unlikely friendship behind it, between a millionaire and a con man. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The latest on the fatal crash in Fullerton involving a small aircraft. New information on a 2020 mass murder at an illegal marijuana farm in Riverside County. We visit a one-of-a-kind train set built with scenes from L.A. that are not the most celebrated but will resonate with locals, and more.

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    Latest on Fullerton plane crash, Details on 2020 Riverside mass murder, Toy train pays homage to SoCal — The Saturday Edition
    The latest on the fatal crash in Fullerton involving a small aircraft. New information on a 2020 mass murder at an illegal marijuana farm in Riverside County. We visit a one-of-a-kind train set built with scenes from L.A. that are not the most celebrated but will resonate with locals, and more.

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