Mayor Karen Bass announces a new two-pronged plan to get more unhoused veterans inside. Huntington Beach and California fight over the extent of the city council’s power. LAist Food Editor Gab Chabrán tells us what to expect from the world of food in 2025. Plus, more.

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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass has a new plan to get more unhoused veterans into housing fast. California's snowpack so far this year is ten percent below average. We look at  ahead in the world of Hollywood with Reuters reporter Dawn Chmielewski. Plus, more.

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The new year is bringing new rent hikes to tenants in Los Angeles city’s rent-controlled apartments in February. Health grade colors have been switched around as part of a system update. Mayor Bass launches a plan to bring unhoused veterans indoors. Plus, more.

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The 136th Rose Parade rolled through Pasadena today. Tips for Dry January. We speak with correspondent Frank Stoltze on some of the biggest political moments of 2024, and what's ahead in the New Year. Plus, more.

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Los Angeles County has received 5 percent of the rain it would in an average rainy season, why that poses a risk. The Chiquita Canyon Landfill closes today. Insurance is set to expand in high risk areas, but critics say it won’t help homeowners. Plus, more.

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The beleaguered Castaic landfill is closing January 1 after community complaints. New CA law requires baby food makers to disclose heavy metals. Correspondent Nick Gerda reflects on breaking one of the biggest local stories of the year. Plus, more.

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The “Best Day Ever” starts tomorrow at the 136th Rose Parade. Yusra Farzan reports on two bills inspired by an LAist investigation that will go into effect tomorrow. Nick Gerda previews homelessness accountability for 2025. Plus, more.

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CA officials receive a letter from Trump allies warning “sanctuary” jurisdictions could be “criminally liable.” The final preparations for the 2025 Rose Parade are underway. Volunteer scuba divers clean up fishing nets to save wildlife near San Pedro. Plus, more.

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Local officials remember Jimmy Carter. Santa Ana winds up to 50 miles per hour prompts a fire weather watch starting New Year’s Eve. A second Huntington Beach library initiative qualifies for the ballot. Plus, more.

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The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for New Year's Eve. What you need to know if you plan to visit this week's Rose Parade in Pasadena. We talk to local scuba divers cleaning up abandoned fishing nets in the ocean, and more.

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