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March 07 Local leaders pan Trump's DHS pick, Monterey Park data center vote, LA could reform LAPD oversight — Evening Edition
SoCal lawmakers respond to President Trump's pick to lead Homeland Security. Monterey Park voters will decide whether to allow big data centers. The city's power to oversee LAPD could change under a new committee's recommendation. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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March 06 Flock cameras under fire, Labubu HQ in Culver City, Tackling freezer clean outs — Afternoon Edition
South Pasadena residents are urging their city council to end its contracts with Flock Safety that operates AI-powered automated license plate readers. The company behind Labubu dolls have announced their first U.S. headquarters in Culver City. LAist senior editor Rene Lynch talks about her unique way of organizing her freezer.

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March 06 LAHSA late payments, CA sues over Trump's new tariffs, Original Pantry to re-open— Morning Edition
LA County wants to know why LAHSA can't pay its bills. California leads a coalition to take on President Trump's newest tariffs. LAX is boosting its police presence because of the war in Iran. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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March 06 Sen. Padilla responds to Noem's firing, Palisades mobile home lot for sale, Riverside County donkey attacks — Evening Edition
Senator Alex Padilla responds to the firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. A rare source of affordable housing in the Palisades that burned down last year is up for sale. We have an update on the wild donkeys being mysteriously attacked in Riverside County. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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March 05 Britney Spears arrested in Ventura County, Missing details on investigation into LAUSD leader, 'All the Empty Rooms' documentary— Afternoon Edition
Britney Spears has been arrested in Ventura County -- what we know. Why experts say it's going to take a while to uncover details about the federal raid into LAUSD superintendent Alberto Carvalho. A new Oscar nominated short documentary captures the bedrooms of school shooting victims.

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March 05 Future of LA homelessness funding, Elderly rescues in Carson, ICE moonlighting ban— Morning Edition
LA City leaders debate the future of homelessness funding as Mayor Bass issues a grave warning. Carson police rescue elderly people from a couple accused of widespread abuse. A new bill would ban California police from moonlighting with ICE. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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March 05 LADWP CEO resigns, Inside Downey's ICE watchers, Oscars street closures start tomorrow — Evening Edition
The head of L-A Department of Water and Power's steps down. Amid immigration arrests, a Downey man starts a bystander group. The Oscars are next weekend, but street closures in Hollywood start tomorrow. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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March 04 LA to discuss possible LAHSA overhaul, Sheriffs car crashes ring up hefty payout, Bringing back the Grizzly bear—Afternoon Edition
Why L.A city leaders are discussing pulling funding from LAHSA today. L.A. county will shell out millions of dollars to pay lawsuits stemming from Sheriff's department car crashes. And how one local lawmaker is trying to bring the grizzly bear back to the Golden State.

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March 04 Palisades Fire suspect wants case tossed, Dem party boss on CA gov race, OC fertility doc accused of stealing embryos— Morning Edition
The lawyer for the man accused of starting the Palisades Fire wants the case thrown out, because of recent firefighter testimony. California's Democratic party chair says longshot Governor's candidates need to go, and Gavin Newsom agrees. An OC fertility doctor is accused of holding embryos hostage. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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March 04 New RV parking restrictions, ICE releases Cambodian genocide survivor, ADU funding in Eaton Fire areas — Evening Edition
L.A. County expands RV parking restrictions across more unincorporated areas. ICE releases a SoCal survivor of the Cambodian genocide after a court order. Neighborhoods affected by last January's fires get a hand in building ADUs. Plus, more from Evening 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.