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October 07 Coastal flood threats, Arcadia surrogacy charges, Raman video backlash— Morning Edition
The threat of coastal floods across SoCal adds to the risks of the already dangerous heat. An Arcadia couple pleads not guilty to some disturbing child abuse charges. Nithya Raman sparks backlash after an influencer used her to call Karen Bass a fascist. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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October 07 Criminal investigation into Lineage warehouse, Watchdog warns of LAUSD insolvency, Feds buy Adelanto ICE facility — Evening Edition
A criminal investigation has begun at Lineage's burned Boyle Heights warehouse. A watchdog group warns L.A. Unified is risking financial insolvency. The federal government now fully owns the Adelanto ICE facility, which could affect the state's attempts at oversight. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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October 06 Former Dodgers GM Fred Claire has died, Rabid racoon in LA, How to prep your home for El Niño— Afternoon Edition
Fred Claire, former general manager of the Dodgers who helped them win the 1988 World Series, has died. A rabid racoon has been found in L.A. County —officials say: protect your pets. How you can prep your home and your car for the coming El Niño winter.

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October 06 Trump: "let 'em take out" LA, Historic summer for heat, Dodgers pitchers duel expected in Game 3— Morning Edition
President Trump is condemned for suggesting he'd let Iran attack LA. It's another day of Extreme Heat Warnings as the heatwave officially becomes historic. And if you're trying to beat the heat, the beaches could be just as dangerous. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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October 06 Ballot drop-off begins, Skydance leadership, Adelanto ICE facility march — Evening Edition
Voters can officially start dropping off their ballots in some locations. Skydance, aka the new merged Paramount and Warner Brothers, is announcing its leadership team. A nearly 100-mile walk brings attention to conditions at a local immigration facility. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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October 05 Olympics 2028 budget, Nobu Malibu chef killed in car crash, SoCal UFO history at The Huntington — Afternoon Edition
How much money is it going to cost to put on the LA Olympics in 2028. A longtime Nobu chef was killed while sleeping in his car on PCH. And an archival collection on the study of UFO's has found a new home at the Huntington.

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October 05 Irvine realtor accused of spying for China, Bernie Sanders in LA for Prop 40 rally, Dodgers lose NLDS Game 2— Morning Edition
An Irvine realtor is accused of spying for China. Bernie Sanders comes to LA to push the Billionaire's Tax. It's gonna cost more to ride the rails across SoCal starting today. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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October 04 LA mayor’s race forum, Malibu delays speed cameras, Bald eagle Jackie honored — Sunday Edition
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman addressed issues like homelessness and housing at a forum in South L.A. yesterday, a month before voters head to the polls. Malibu is delaying the next phase of its speed camera program to November. A dispatch from Big Bear as fans of Jackie the bald eagle converge to memorialize the bird. Plus, more.

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October 03 Arrest in Culver City bus shooting, Windsor Hills murder verdict, The Huntington’s new UFO collection — Saturday Edition
The LAPD made an arrest Friday in the shooting and killing of a Culver City bus driver. A jury yesterday found a 41-year old nurse guilty of murder from her 2022 car crash in Windsor Hills. How a UFOlogy collection set to open later this month landed at the Huntington Library. Plus, more.

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October 02 CA analysis of LA fires, LA artist honors DACA recipients with portraits, Mushroom tacos from Birria Pa La Cruda— Afternoon Edition
A new state report looks at L.A.'s response to the 2025 fires. L.A. artist honors DACA recipients with portraits. And for Food Friday a new, mouthwatering mushroom taco is stealing the spotlight at a birria spot in El Sereno.

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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.