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July 28 LA sheriff oversight panel struggling to use subpoena power, American Red Cross calls for blood donations, LA28 free tickets— Afternoon Edition
Why an L.A. County Sheriff oversight commission has been struggling to use its subpoena power years after voters granted it that tool. The American Red Cross is urging donors to help out with a blood shortage. And a few lucky nonprofits will get free tickets to the LA 2028 Olympics.

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July 28 Dangerous SoCal rip currents, Murder charges for Pepperdine crash suspect, Big Bear bald eagle update— Morning Edition
Dangerous rip currents lead to thousands of ocean rescues across SoCal. The man whose car crash killed four Pepperdine students will be tried for murder. International students across Southern California face legal limbo ahead of new visa restrictions in September. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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July 28 Huerta case dismissed, ICE in hospitals report, LAist survey on Edison payout program — Evening Edition
Federal prosecutors move to drop their case against a local labor leader. A new report is out to help doctors navigate the presence of ICE in hospitals. As the deadline for an Eaton Fire compensation plan nears, LAist wants to hear from survivors. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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July 27 Fight to get rid of South LA oil drill site, Advocating for hospital patients in ICE custody, International Surfing Museum reopens— Afternoon Edition
We'll look into the decade long fight from South L.A. residents to get rid of an oil drill site in their neighborhood. How a legal non profit is helping doctors and hospital staff advocate for patients who are in immigration custody. The new home of the International Surfing Museum in Huntington Beach is now open.

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July 27 Boyle Heights cleanup milestone, Abortion claims in D4VD case, LA's flag football champs— Morning Edition
The Boyle Heights cleanup reaches a big milestone, but the stench there is about to get worse. An LAPD detective shares some of the most shocking details yet in the case of the singer accused of murdering a 14-year-old. WeHo's morning commute is back to normal, but businesses are still cleaning up from Sunset's water main break. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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July 26 Lineage cleanup hits milestone, Death Valley ultramarathon, The legacy of Jonathan Gold — Sunday Edition
Lineage Logistics says “nearly half” of food waste in the Boyle Heights warehouse they lease has been cleared. Los Angeles County has reached a pretrial settlement with H&R Block totaling half a million dollars over claims that the tax preparer gave confidential customer information to advertising companies. The director of the documentary "City of Gold" reflects on the legacy of L.A. food writer Jonathan Gold a decade after the film was released. Plus, more.

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July 25 Sunset Blvd reopens, Pasadena Synagogue vandalized, Ed Wood screening in Sylmar graveyard — Saturday Edition
Sunset Boulevard reopened to traffic overnight after LADWP crews finished repairs on a ruptured water pipe in West Hollywood. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is investigating anti-semitic graffiti that defaced a mural at a Pasadena Synagogue. A trip to a Sylmar graveyard screening a cult classic Ed Wood film tonight. Plus, more.

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July 25 Heat continues this weekend, Paramount-Warner Bros. deal delayed, Notorious jail stays open for 5 more years — Evening Edition
It's a hot one - we'll bring you your weekend forecast. The Paramount Warner Brothers merger is delayed for almost a year. Why L.A. County's notorious Men's Central Jail won't close until at least 2031. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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July 24 Big Bear land fundraiser reaches goal, Free tickets to Daisy Chain Fields, Japanese restaurants with SoCal twists — Afternoon Edition
A fundraiser to protect the land near Big Bear's famous bald eagle nest has reached the finish line. How you can get free tickets to Olivia Rodrigo's music festival. And we'll tell you about a few Japanese restaurants going beyond a foodie's expectations with a SoCal twist.

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July 24 LA homelessness on the rise, Sunset Blvd set to reopen tonight, Wayne Manor hits market in Pasadena — Morning Edition
Homelessness is up in Los Angeles. Crews are promising to have Sunset reopened today, but WeHo's water main break has already hurt businesses. The injured Big Bear eagle believed to be Jackie gets a life-saving blood transfusion. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day's top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist 89.3 FM – L.A.'s number one NPR station. Hosted by Austin Cross in the morning and Julia Paskin in the afternoon, it's the smart way to start and end your day.