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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
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    People in L.A. protested the deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis yesterday. An Orange County judge is resigning due to workers' comp fraud. We check in on some of the animals taken in by Pasadena Humane after the fires. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    LA protests Minnesota ICE shooting, OC judge resigns due to fraud, Pasadena Humane post-fire check-in — Evening Edition
    People in L.A. protested the deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis yesterday. An Orange County judge is resigning due to workers' comp fraud. We check in on some of the animals taken in by Pasadena Humane after the fires. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Fire survivors are using a unique strategy to make the rebuilding process more affordable. We'll look at President Trump's plan to ban investor home buying and what that means for California. And the wait is over for fans of the medical drama 'The Pitt'-- season 2 is out now.

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    Group rebuilding after the fires, Pres. Trump's plan for affordable housing, 'The Pitt' season 2— Afternoon Edition
    Fire survivors are using a unique strategy to make the rebuilding process more affordable. We'll look at President Trump's plan to ban investor home buying and what that means for California. And the wait is over for fans of the medical drama 'The Pitt'-- season 2 is out now.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Torrance Fire Department is testing a new digital alert system for drivers. Hollywood looks to broaden its audience by tapping into faith based content and outdoor enthusiasts. How where you live in L.A. could change your baked goods this holiday season. Plus, more.

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    Emergency vehicle proximity alerts for Torrance drivers; Faith-based entertainment on the rise; How the geography in L.A. changes your baking – The P.M. Edition
    The Torrance Fire Department is testing a new digital alert system for drivers. Hollywood looks to broaden its audience by tapping into faith based content and outdoor enthusiasts. How where you live in L.A. could change your baked goods this holiday season. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Amazon workers at four SoCal warehouses join a nationwide strike. Gov. Newsom declare state of emergency over bird flu. The entertainment industry is now looking to broaden its audience by tapping into faith-based content. Plus, more.

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    Amazon workers at 4 SoCal warehouses join strike, State of emergency declared over bird flu, Hollywood turns to faith for content – The A.M. Edition
    Amazon workers at four SoCal warehouses join a nationwide strike. Gov. Newsom declare state of emergency over bird flu. The entertainment industry is now looking to broaden its audience by tapping into faith-based content. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A new L.A. County Board of Supervisors proposal aims to restrict pet rent, fees and deposits. Days before Christmas Amazon workers at four SoCal warehouses are threatening to strike over union recognition. A California Science Center program preps students for life after high school. Plus, more.

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    New pet protections proposed in L.A. County; Local Amazon workers threaten strike ahead of Christmas; California Science Center prepares students for life after high school – The P.M. Edition
    A new L.A. County Board of Supervisors proposal aims to restrict pet rent, fees and deposits. Days before Christmas Amazon workers at four SoCal warehouses are threatening to strike over union recognition. A California Science Center program preps students for life after high school. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. County Supervisors are declaring a local emergency to address serious lack of staffing at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. We'll take a bite out of some Persian holiday treats. We tell you how the melancholy cartoon became a holiday classic. Plus. more.

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    LA County officials declare local emergency over Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, treat yourself to Persian sweets, what makes a Charlie Brown Christmas a holiday classic – The A.M. Edition
    L.A. County Supervisors are declaring a local emergency to address serious lack of staffing at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. We'll take a bite out of some Persian holiday treats. We tell you how the melancholy cartoon became a holiday classic. Plus. more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Los Angeles County is suing the owners and operators of the troubled Chiquita Canyon Landfill over foul odors. LAist investigates the conflict of interest rules at LAHSA. We look into what makes “A Charlie Brown Christmas” an enduring part of the holiday season. Plus. more.

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    L.A. County files suit against local landfill; Investigating LAHSAs conflict of interest rules; How “A Charlie Brown Christmas” made it to air – The P.M. Edition
    Los Angeles County is suing the owners and operators of the troubled Chiquita Canyon Landfill over foul odors. LAist investigates the conflict of interest rules at LAHSA. We look into what makes “A Charlie Brown Christmas” an enduring part of the holiday season. Plus. more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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     The L.A. County public health department is launching a new program that could erase your outstanding medical debt. L.A.'s new District Attorney, Nathan Hochman, is talking about the Menendez brothers. AAA's predicting a record number of Americans will be hitting the road this holiday season, with nearly 120 million people traveling at least 50 miles from home. Plus, more.

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    LA County could erase hundreds of millions in medical debt, holiday travel kicks off Saturday, LA's new DA speaks out about the Menendez brothers– The A.M. Edition
     The L.A. County public health department is launching a new program that could erase your outstanding medical debt. L.A.'s new District Attorney, Nathan Hochman, is talking about the Menendez brothers. AAA's predicting a record number of Americans will be hitting the road this holiday season, with nearly 120 million people traveling at least 50 miles from home. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    California's Insurance Department announced regulations aimed at bringing insurance companies back to fire prone parts of the state. How to keep the new LA Unified School District board accountable. Erin Stone reports on newer composting laws in the state. Plus, more.

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    CA Department of Insurance entices insurers back; New LAUSD board; Behind the scenes of organic waste disposal in Southern California – The P.M. Edition
    California's Insurance Department announced regulations aimed at bringing insurance companies back to fire prone parts of the state. How to keep the new LA Unified School District board accountable. Erin Stone reports on newer composting laws in the state. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Evacuation orders have been lifted in Malibu as crews make steady progress on the Franklin Fire. Disney will have to fork over $233 million dollars to settle a wage theft lawsuit. A famous jacket from Grease exceeds expectations at a Hollywood auction this weekend. Plus, more.

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    Firefighters make progress on the Franklin Fire in Malibu, Disney to settle a $233 million wage theft lawsuit, famous jacket from Grease sold at Hollywood auction — The A.M. Edition
    Evacuation orders have been lifted in Malibu as crews make steady progress on the Franklin Fire. Disney will have to fork over $233 million dollars to settle a wage theft lawsuit. A famous jacket from Grease exceeds expectations at a Hollywood auction this weekend. Plus, more.

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