The LA Report

Forecasters warn that the worst of the storm has yet to come. For Watchdog Wednesday, our watchdog team looks back at coverage of the immigration raids and protests in LA over the summer. Plus, the Powerball jackpot tops $1 billion dollars and you could be the lucky winner this Christmas Eve. 

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The first wave of an atmospheric river has arrived in Southern California, sparking Flash Flood Warnings across the region. A Huntington Beach city councilmember is suing the local school board president for defamation. The four people accused in a New Year's Eve bombing plot are formally indicted. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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The latest update on the Christmas storm over LA. A new way to reduce postage costs during the holidays. Cheaper stamps at the post office. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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SoCal is bracing for major rainfall to hit the area later tonight. LAUSD is expanding its winter break learning program. Plus, LAist early childhood reporter shares her top stories of 2025. 

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A major storm is heading for SoCal sparking evacuation warnings near recent burn areas. Plus, roads are closing down, and sandbags are being handed out. We'll tell you how to prepare for the worst. And police are struggling to take on street racing and takeovers. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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Evacuation orders go out ahead of holiday storm. Southern Californians are expected to travel in record numbers this year. Santa Monica gets a new music festival. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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Why a high stakes deal between the city of L.A and the 2028 Olympic organizers is almost three months late. For Climate Monday, we'll take a look back at LAist's coverage of the January fires. And a legendary Latino animator is getting his flowers.

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A major storm is coming, and holiday travel will be affected. The verdict is in for an LA tow truck driver accused of stealing a federal car during an immigration raid. New housing laws are about to take effect, and they could hit your wallet. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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Weather forecasters now say the storm hitting L.A. and Ventura counties this week will bring major rainfall. Why Californians may need to get more supermarket tote bags. We take you to the Norton Simon, Pasadena's art gem. And did you know that the city of L.A. owns thousands of pieces of Hollywood memorabilia? Plus, more.

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A big housing ruling against the city of Huntington Beach. A local nonprofit got additional funding to provide mental health services to fire survivors. We take you to Cafe Hotel, a beloved small music venue in Hollywood that is expanding in 2026.

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