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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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    This week marks one year since the L.A. fires. We look at people who rebuilt their lives somewhere completely different. A century old Pacific Palisades newspaper printed their final issue. Plus, a wildfire photographer documents Altadena and finds inspiration to rebuild.

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    The fire diaspora, Goodbye to Pali-Post, Photog finds inspiration to rebuild — Sunday Edition
    This week marks one year since the L.A. fires. We look at people who rebuilt their lives somewhere completely different. A century old Pacific Palisades newspaper printed their final issue. Plus, a wildfire photographer documents Altadena and finds inspiration to rebuild.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    California lawmakers react to the U.S. overnight operation against Venezuela. A federal appeals court rules that California's open-carry ban is unconstitutional. Plus — we dive into the history of groundbreaking mariachi musician, Rebecca Gonzales.

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    CA lawmakers on Venezuela attack, Open-carry ban reversed, Trailblazing woman mariachi— Saturday Edition
    California lawmakers react to the U.S. overnight operation against Venezuela. A federal appeals court rules that California's open-carry ban is unconstitutional. Plus — we dive into the history of groundbreaking mariachi musician, Rebecca Gonzales.

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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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  • The L.A. Report
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    Houses of worship in southern California are slowly going solar. Hundreds of Santas decorate a house in Glendale. The promises and problems as public schools adopt universal transitional Kindergarten in 2025. Plus, more.

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    Solar power lights up places of worship, Santa’s galore in Glendale, Transitional kindergarten coming in 2025 – The P.M. Edition
    Houses of worship in southern California are slowly going solar. Hundreds of Santas decorate a house in Glendale. The promises and problems as public schools adopt universal transitional Kindergarten in 2025. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    It's Christmas day and tonight is the first night of Hanukkah. Raw pet food recalled after bird flu virus was detected. California Highway Patrol is asking drivers not to deck out their cars this season. Plus, more.

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    Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations across the Southland, Bird flu recalls keep coming, CHP says don't decorate cars with Christmas lights – The A.M. Edition
    It's Christmas day and tonight is the first night of Hanukkah. Raw pet food recalled after bird flu virus was detected. California Highway Patrol is asking drivers not to deck out their cars this season. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Surf advisory and water quality warnings in place at several Los Angeles County beaches. Rent hikes of up to 6 percent coming to Angelenos in the new year. Exploring the quality of civics courses in California. Plus, more.

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    Dangerous beach conditions, New L.A. city rent hike could be higher, Civics education in California – The P.M. Edition
    Surf advisory and water quality warnings in place at several Los Angeles County beaches. Rent hikes of up to 6 percent coming to Angelenos in the new year. Exploring the quality of civics courses in California. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Public health officials are investigating the first human case of bird flu in L.A. County. A judge found the city of L.A. guilty for illegally blocking low-income housing in certain neighborhoods. How to follow the whereabouts of Santa Claus. Plus more. 

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    LA County reports 1st human case of bird flu, Judge finds L.A. illegally blocked low-income apartments, How to track Santa – The A.M. Edition
    Public health officials are investigating the first human case of bird flu in L.A. County. A judge found the city of L.A. guilty for illegally blocking low-income housing in certain neighborhoods. How to follow the whereabouts of Santa Claus. Plus more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Two Angelenos are back with their families after serving 17 years for a murder they didn’t commit. World Series champion Walker Buehler is leaving LA for the east coast. A look at the potential future of California’s environmental policies.

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    Two Angelenos exonerated after 17 years, Walker Buehler goes to Boston, Why phasing out gas cars in California won’t go as planned – The P.M. Edition
    Two Angelenos are back with their families after serving 17 years for a murder they didn’t commit. World Series champion Walker Buehler is leaving LA for the east coast. A look at the potential future of California’s environmental policies.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Workers at unionized Starbucks stores in SoCal remain off the job. Striking therapists at Kaiser say they're worried some patients aren't getting the care they need. The holiday season is upon us; LAX is its usual nightmare. Tips to help you out. Plus, more.

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    Starbucks workers expand strike, Striking therapists at Kaiser worry for patients, How to navigate LAX like a pro — The A.M. Edition
    Workers at unionized Starbucks stores in SoCal remain off the job. Striking therapists at Kaiser say they're worried some patients aren't getting the care they need. The holiday season is upon us; LAX is its usual nightmare. Tips to help you out. Plus, more.

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