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October 29, 2025 Judge rules US Atty Bill Essayli served beyond his limit, LA County approves nearly a billion dollar sex abuse payout, Rough night for the Dodgers— Morning Edition
A federal judge has ruled that acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli has overstayed his welcome. L.A. County leaders have approved another hefty settlement for childhood sexual abuse claims. The Dodgers and Blue Jays are now tied. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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October 29, 2025 CA joins lawsuit over SNAP benefits, LA County provides food assistance amid shutdown, "Guac" play explores Parkland dad's grief — Evening Edition
California joins a lawsuit against the Trump administration over federal food aid. Meanwhile, the L.A. County Parks Department is stepping in to help feed Angelenos affected by the shutdown. The father of a Parkland shooting victim is using joy, art and advocacy to celebrate his son's life at a play showing in Culver City. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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October 28, 2025 Anaheim to consider tourism tax, Low enrollment affects LAUSD budget, Recap of Game 3 World Series— Afternoon Edition
Anaheim city leaders will consider a new tourism tax. We'll look at some of the funding challenges that some SoCal school districts are facing. Plus, how Game 3 of the World Series last night broke records.

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October 28, 2025 Heat and wind warnings, CA to watch federal election watchers, Epic Dodgers win— Morning Edition
The first major Santa Ana wind event of the season is here, sparking warnings across the region. California is bringing in its own monitors to watch the federal watchers in next week's special election. The Dodgers win an instant classic that's already a part of World Series history. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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October 28, 2025 US DOT threatens pulling federal funding, Getting to next week's special election, Santa Anas come back today — Evening Edition
Why U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he'll pull some federal funding for California. How to get to the polls for free on the November 4th election. The Santa Anas are back, so our science reporter explains why the winds may make you feel a little weird. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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October 27, 2025 Santa Ana winds bring heat to SoCal, UC Irvine to open first all-electric hospital, Where to eat around Dodger Stadium— Afternoon Edition
The Santa Ana winds are back, which means it's going to get hot. UC Irvine is set to open the nation's first all-electric hospital. We'll share where you can grab a bite around Dodger Stadium during the World Series.

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October 27, 2025 CA reaction to federal election monitors plan, ExxonMobil sues CA, Irvine gets all-electric hospital— Morning Edition
Governor Newsom and LA Mayor Bass are rejecting the feds' plan to send election monitors to California. ExxonMobil is suing California over a law requiring the company to disclose its greenhouse emissions. The country's first all-electric hospital is coming to Irvine. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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October 26, 2025 Dodgers tie up World Series, LAX closes Terminal 5, Your first Halloween — Sunday Edition
The Dodgers are heading home for Game 3 of the World Series tomorrow after tying things up in Toronto last night. LAX closes Terminal 5 for construction of a brand new state of the art terminal ahead of the 2028 Olympics. A local organization is using horror movies to help people deal with stress. Plus, more.

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October 25, 2025 Prop 50 voting, West Nile death in L.A. County, 'Bambi' artist Tyrus Wong— Saturday Edition
Voting centers for the statewide special election on redistricting open in L.A. County today. L.A. Diving into the history of a thriving Filipino community in the San Fernando Valley. The life and times of Tyrus Wong, one of the first Asian Americans to make a mark in Hollywood with his influence on the Disney film, "Bambi." Plus, more.

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October 25, 2025 Families feel effects of both Trump admins' immigration policies, US DOJ to monitor SoCal polling sites, Historic haunted house in West Hills — Evening Edition
Some families who were forcibly separated at the border during Trump's first term are being split up again. The US Department of Justice says they'll monitor polling sites at Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties. Today and tomorrow, you can visit a haunted house in a historic home in West Hills. 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.