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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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    Local representatives are celebrating a House vote in favor of extending ACA subsidies. SoCal grocery workers are asking their employer for more protections from immigration enforcement. We check in on restaurants affected by the LA fires a year later. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    SoCal House reps vote to extend ACA subsidies, El Super workers lobby for ICE protections, Checking in on fire-affected restaurants — Evening Edition
    Local representatives are celebrating a House vote in favor of extending ACA subsidies. SoCal grocery workers are asking their employer for more protections from immigration enforcement. We check in on restaurants affected by the LA fires a year later. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    How wildlife is bouncing back one year after the L.A. fires. A new state tool helps you protect your personal data from being sold. And we'll hear from a beloved fan favorite at Sofi Stadium: the Mariachi Rams. 

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    Nature rebounds after LA fires, How to block data brokers, Meet the Mariachi Rams— Afternoon Edition
    How wildlife is bouncing back one year after the L.A. fires. A new state tool helps you protect your personal data from being sold. And we'll hear from a beloved fan favorite at Sofi Stadium: the Mariachi Rams. 

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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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  • The L.A. Report
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    As President-elect Trump prepares to take office again, some programs for the unhoused that use Medi-Cal dollars could be in jeopardy. One L.A. County company thinks converting diesel trucks to electric could help bring in the future of clean fleets in California. And no gatekeeping over here: We share the secret of where in Southern California you can get a perfect sunset shot (and it's a new spot). Plus, more.

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    Future of some unhoused services in question; Converting diesel to electric; SoCal's perfect sunset spot — The Sunday Edition
    As President-elect Trump prepares to take office again, some programs for the unhoused that use Medi-Cal dollars could be in jeopardy. One L.A. County company thinks converting diesel trucks to electric could help bring in the future of clean fleets in California. And no gatekeeping over here: We share the secret of where in Southern California you can get a perfect sunset shot (and it's a new spot). Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    In California, insurers have been dropping coverage for homeowners in wildfire areas, but new state rules are trying to turn the tide. AI is a sticking point for animators, who are voting on a new contract this month. It's normal to see film crews turn the city into somewhere else in the country. Today we shout out recent productions where L.A. gets to shine as itself. Plus, more.

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    Updated insurance rules hope to win back insurers; Animators debate use of AI in proposed contract; Looking back at L.A. on screen this year — The Saturday Edition
    In California, insurers have been dropping coverage for homeowners in wildfire areas, but new state rules are trying to turn the tide. AI is a sticking point for animators, who are voting on a new contract this month. It's normal to see film crews turn the city into somewhere else in the country. Today we shout out recent productions where L.A. gets to shine as itself. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Harmful chemicals are showing up more in people who live in certain L.A. neighborhoods. Kaiser workers say some mental health services are getting cancelled. We try LA's eggnog offerings so you don't have to. Plus, more.

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    There are more 'forever chemicals' in certain LA neighborhoods; Kaiser mental health strike nears 2 months; Where to drink eggnog in LA– The P.M. Edition
    Harmful chemicals are showing up more in people who live in certain L.A. neighborhoods. Kaiser workers say some mental health services are getting cancelled. We try LA's eggnog offerings so you don't have to. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. County's probation department says it will keep Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall open, blowing past a deadline to vacate hundreds of young people. CA DMV is recalling a set of license plates mocking the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. A motorized, musical favorite from the 1960s could soon get a remake. Plus, more.

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    Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall will stay open despite state order, DMV responds to license plates mocking Oct. 7th attack, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang could get a remake– The A.M. Edition
    L.A. County's probation department says it will keep Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall open, blowing past a deadline to vacate hundreds of young people. CA DMV is recalling a set of license plates mocking the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. A motorized, musical favorite from the 1960s could soon get a remake. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey blew a deadline to move youths from the facility. The Franklin Fire in Malibu has taken a turn for the better with the help of the community. LA held its annual Burial of the Unclaimed Dead ceremony today. Plus, more.

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    LA juvenile hall stays open despite order; Franklin Fire is 20% contained; L.A. honors people who were unclaimed after death – The P.M. Edition
    Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey blew a deadline to move youths from the facility. The Franklin Fire in Malibu has taken a turn for the better with the help of the community. LA held its annual Burial of the Unclaimed Dead ceremony today. Plus, more.

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