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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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    CA officials receive a letter from Trump allies warning “sanctuary” jurisdictions could be “criminally liable.” The final preparations for the 2025 Rose Parade are underway. Volunteer scuba divers clean up fishing nets to save wildlife near San Pedro. Plus, more.

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    Trump allies warn CA leaders over sanctuary laws, Rose Parade float preparations, Ocean clean up off San Pedro – The P.M. Edition
    CA officials receive a letter from Trump allies warning “sanctuary” jurisdictions could be “criminally liable.” The final preparations for the 2025 Rose Parade are underway. Volunteer scuba divers clean up fishing nets to save wildlife near San Pedro. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Local officials remember Jimmy Carter. Santa Ana winds up to 50 miles per hour prompts a fire weather watch starting New Year’s Eve. A second Huntington Beach library initiative qualifies for the ballot. Plus, more.

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    Los Angeles remembers Jimmy Carter, New Year’s fire weather watch, Huntington Beach library fight continues – The A.M. Edition
    Local officials remember Jimmy Carter. Santa Ana winds up to 50 miles per hour prompts a fire weather watch starting New Year’s Eve. A second Huntington Beach library initiative qualifies for the ballot. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for New Year's Eve. What you need to know if you plan to visit this week's Rose Parade in Pasadena. We talk to local scuba divers cleaning up abandoned fishing nets in the ocean, and more.

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    Fire Weather conditions for New Year's Eve; The Rose Parade celebrates its 136th anniversary; Scuba divers clean up "ghost nets" in the ocean — The Sunday Edition
    The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for New Year's Eve. What you need to know if you plan to visit this week's Rose Parade in Pasadena. We talk to local scuba divers cleaning up abandoned fishing nets in the ocean, and more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    State lawmakers, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, have received a letter threatening legal consequences for their sanctuary city policies, wildfire weather will likely ring in the New Year, and we visit a facility that converts diesel trucks into electric ones, and more.

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    Legal threats over CA sanctuary policies; Impending fire weather; Electrifying diesel trucks — The Sunday Edition
    State lawmakers, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, have received a letter threatening legal consequences for their sanctuary city policies, wildfire weather will likely ring in the New Year, and we visit a facility that converts diesel trucks into electric ones, and more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    New voter ID rules and updated family leave coming to Californians in 2025. LAist food editor Gab Chabrans’ favorite 2024 quick bite. LAist reporter Makenna Sievertson talks all things Rose Parade ahead of next week's celebration. Plus, more.

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    New laws for Californians in 2025, LAist food favorites from 2024, Everything you need to know before next week’s Rose Parade – The P.M. Edition
    New voter ID rules and updated family leave coming to Californians in 2025. LAist food editor Gab Chabrans’ favorite 2024 quick bite. LAist reporter Makenna Sievertson talks all things Rose Parade ahead of next week's celebration. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A new state law could give tenants facing eviction a better shot at staying in their homes. Another new law prohibits parking within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk to improve the range of vision for drivers. We recap the best bites of 2024. Plus, more.

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    New CA tenant eviction protections, CA daylighting law starts next month, Best bites of 2024– The A.M. Edition
    A new state law could give tenants facing eviction a better shot at staying in their homes. Another new law prohibits parking within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk to improve the range of vision for drivers. We recap the best bites of 2024. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A new California law will make declined withdrawals at ATMs a thing of the past. Another large swell moves into SoCal, causing serious waves. Jill Replogle reports on a case that could have major ramifications for the Orange County Justice system. Plus, more.

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    No more charges on declined withdrawals in 2025, High surf sticks around Southern California, Updates on the “jailhouse snitch scandal” in Orange County – The P.M. Edition
    A new California law will make declined withdrawals at ATMs a thing of the past. Another large swell moves into SoCal, causing serious waves. Jill Replogle reports on a case that could have major ramifications for the Orange County Justice system. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The largest free preschool program in the county will kick off next year in California. Californians will see medical debt scrubbed from their credit reports next year. It's the day after Christmas, which means you can start recycling your natural tree. Plus, more.

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    CA rolls out free preschool program soon, Medical debt for Californians will be scrubbed next year, Christmas tree recycling starts today– The A.M. Edition
    The largest free preschool program in the county will kick off next year in California. Californians will see medical debt scrubbed from their credit reports next year. It's the day after Christmas, which means you can start recycling your natural tree. Plus, more.

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