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April 05 WGA tentative deal, UCLA women’s b-ball in NCAA final, Chinatown laundromat desert — Sunday Edition
The Writers Guild of America has reached a tentative contract agreement with major studios and streamers. The UCLA women’s basketball team is in the NCAA national championship for the first time in its history, they’ll face off against South Carolina today. Chinatown is a laundromat desert, and a mobile laundry service is trying to change that. Plus, more.

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April 04 Fire evacuation update, LA28 ticket surcharges, Indie rock at Hollywood High — Saturday Edition
The Springs fire is 45% contained near Moreno Valley and the Crown fire is 74% contained near Acton, after they broke out yesterday, fueled by Santa Ana winds. LA28 Olympic ticket buyers balked at a 24% service fee. Indie rock star Mitski finishes up her Hollywood High School residency tonight. Plus, more.

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10 min
April 04 Olympics Metro funding mismatch, Solitary confinement at Adelanto, SoCal fires burn 1000s of acres — Evening Edition
President Trump's budget request doesn't match with local plans for Olympics bus fleet. Find out where the Adelanto ICE facility ranks in terms of placing people in solitary confinement. We have updates on two fires burning in Southern California. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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April 03 Rose Bowl repairs ahead of LA28, Dodgers debut new road threads, OC craft breweries— Afternoon Edition
The Rose Bowl is getting over a million dollars for Olympic upgrades to help prevent a stinky problem. The Dodgers get to sport their iconic blue colors outside the stadium. Where you can bring your kids and dogs to get a good beer in Orange County.

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April 03 Many still undecided in LA Mayor race, New CA childcare protections from ICE, Burbank airport traffic— Morning Edition
The newest poll in the LA Mayor race shows a lot of people still haven't made up their minds. Childcare providers have new state rules designed to protect families from federal immigration enforcement. The feds call out California after announcing big busts over hospice fraud. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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April 03 LA Public Health turns to private fund, Monterey Park data center plans pulled, LA's worst intersection winner — Evening Edition
L.A. County turns to private fundraising to cover health services after millions in budget cuts. Developers pull out of a controversial project in Monterey Park. Angelenos take to the internet and crown L.A.'s worst intersection. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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April 02 Santa Monica Airport to close in 2028, FIFA schedule, Coachella acts in SoCal— Afternoon Edition
The Santa Monica Airport will close in 2028 -- what city officials have planned for the space. The schedule for LA's FIFA world cup matches has been finalized. And if you missed out on Coachella tickets, we have tips on how to catch some of the acts playing at the festival.

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April 02 Local reactions to Trump's World Cup threat, Student homelessness surge in LA County, Sales tax cuts for wildfires survivors?— Morning Edition
State and local leaders denounce the President's latest threat to send federal troops to LA. Student homelessness in LA County is surging. And the plan to give last year's wildfire survivors a very unique tax cut. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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April 02 Immigrants lose CalFresh benefits, Survey finds low CA snowpack, Santa Monica wants your ideas for airport redevelopment — Evening Edition
Thousands of immigrants lose their CalFresh benefits this month. The latest survey found it's one of the worst years ever for California's snowpack, a key SoCal water supply. Santa Monica officials looks for your ideas on what to do with the city's airport after it closes. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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April 01 Majority of ICE arrests in LA had no criminal record, Pip watch for Big Bear's bald eagles, Darker Waves fest in OC— Afternoon Edition
We'll dig into the data on ICE arrests in LA last year and how many of those arrested actually have criminal records. Pip watch is officially underway for Big Bear's famous bald eagles. And a music festival for fans of the 80s darkwave scene is coming to Orange County.

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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.