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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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    LAFD's new chief is criticizing his department's Palisades Fire report. L.A. County supervisors vote to back up legal challenges against federal restrictions on trans youth health care. An anti-smoking billboard is the spot of an ironic New Year's celebration every year, but what do its sponsors think? Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    LAFD Chief Moore says LA fire report was 'sanitized', LA County moves to support trans health care, "Smoking kills" billboard sponsors on NYE celebrations — Evening Edition
    LAFD's new chief is criticizing his department's Palisades Fire report. L.A. County supervisors vote to back up legal challenges against federal restrictions on trans youth health care. An anti-smoking billboard is the spot of an ironic New Year's celebration every year, but what do its sponsors think? 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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    We'll look back at L.A. Mayor Karen Bass response to the Palisades fire and the implications for her reelection bid. LAUSD's winter academy takes a camp-like approach to make learning fun for kids. And prepare for some delays around LAX as construction continues.

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    How LA Mayor Bass fire response could impact election bid, LAUSD's revamped Winter Academy, LAX construction— Afternoon Edition
    We'll look back at L.A. Mayor Karen Bass response to the Palisades fire and the implications for her reelection bid. LAUSD's winter academy takes a camp-like approach to make learning fun for kids. And prepare for some delays around LAX as construction continues.

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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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  • The L.A. Report
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    3 million travelers are expected to pass through LAX this holiday. Asian American leaders in SoCal are pushing to confirm acting labor secretary Julie Su before President Biden leaves office. And we have a roundup of some of the best local music of 2024. Plus, more.

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    LAX packed once again for holidays; The push to confirm Julie Su as labor secretary; Our SoCal music roundup — The Sunday Edition
    3 million travelers are expected to pass through LAX this holiday. Asian American leaders in SoCal are pushing to confirm acting labor secretary Julie Su before President Biden leaves office. And we have a roundup of some of the best local music of 2024. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    California's population is on a major rebound, nearly returning to pre-pandemic levels. In L.A. County, on the longest night of the year, a service remembers more than 1,100 people who've died on the streets. And as 2024 winds down, our staff shares their hidden LA gems they discovered this year, from kids' play spaces to cafes. Plus, more.

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    California population rebounds; Service remembers those who died on the street in LA; Our staff shares their favorite things to see around town — The Saturday Edition
    California's population is on a major rebound, nearly returning to pre-pandemic levels. In L.A. County, on the longest night of the year, a service remembers more than 1,100 people who've died on the streets. And as 2024 winds down, our staff shares their hidden LA gems they discovered this year, from kids' play spaces to cafes. Plus, more.

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