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May 12 LA City Council races, CA bill on DMV towed car profits, Port of LA check in— Afternoon Edition
We'll look at the L.A. City Council races ahead of the June primary. The California DMV collects money from towed cars that aren't claimed and state lawmakers are trying to change that. Plus we'll check in on the state of the Port of L.A.

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May 12 Arcadia Mayor resigns after guilty plea, LA Mayor debate canceled, Lakers swept— Morning Edition
The Mayor of Arcadia is stepping down after pleading guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China. This week's debate in the LA Mayor's race is off after all the leading candidates bailed. Mayor Bass is fighting back against claims that homelessness is largely a drug problem. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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May 12 OC candidate accused of campaign money misuse, Amazon limits e-bike sales, Dodgers' first Spanish-language announcer dies — Evening Edition
We check in on the O.C. assessors' race after misconduct allegations first reported by LAist. Amazon is no longer selling e-bikes that exceed speed limits. The Dodgers community says goodbye to a historic voice. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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May 11 Fire survivors wait on FEMA extension, Sidecca in Altadena reopens, Marilyn Monroe auction— Afternoon Edition
Governor Newsom is calling on the federal government to extend FEMA funds after last year's fires-- what survivors have to say. A beloved Altadena shop has reopened after facing fire and flood damage. A special auction is coming up in honor of what would have been Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday.

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May 11 Plea for FEMA funds for wildfire survivors, WGA staff union deal, Teen voting pre-registration declines— Morning Edition
Governor Newsom pleads for more federal funding for wildfire survivors while homeowners are watching their money dry up. The WGA reaches a deal with its staff workers, ending a nearly three-month long strike. Fewer California teens are pre-registering to vote. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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May 10 Earthquake swarm, LBUSD race heats up, Inside Metro’s Lost & Found — Sunday Edition
Several dozen earthquakes ranging from 2 to 4 magnitude hit the Imperial Valley city of Brawley in the last 24 hours, no injuries or significant damage have been reported. A usually sleepy Long Beach school board race is getting a dose of partisan politics from a conservative challenger this year. Dañiel Martinez takes you inside Metro’s Lost & Found. Plus, more.

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May 09 LAPD Olympics costs, Canvas cyberattack, McCabe’s Guitar Shop — Saturday Edition
The LAPD says it will need more than $1 billion to police the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics -- half of their current annual budget. The UC system is in the process of restoring access to Canvas following a cyberattack this week. Josie Huang heads to Santa Monica to visit one of the most revered live music venues on the West Coast, McCabe's Guitar Shop. Plus, more.

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May 09 CA looks to extend FEMA funds, Project Homekey audit, LA's hantavirus plans — Evening Edition
Governor Newsom's looking for an extension of FEMA funds for L.A. fire survivors. Nearly 6 years after Newsom's Project Homekey housing program started, our reporting partners CalMatters check on the results. How is L.A. bracing for potential cases of hantavirus? Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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May 08 New CSU Bachelor degrees, USPS Food Drive, Chinatown grocery store faces permit delays— Afternoon Edition
New bachelor degrees are coming to the Cal State University system. How you can participate in the country's largest single-day food drive this weekend. And for Food Friday we'll be talking about a new grocery store in Chinatown that's been in the works for over two years.

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May 08 Cyberattack disrupts Cal State, UC service, LA County license plate trackers, New D Line stops— Morning Edition
A cyberattack disrupts a key education platform used by Cal States, UCs and thousands of schools around the country. Some folks want to know how LA County is using technology that tracks our license plates. Metro riders get three new stops today. Plus, more from 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.