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October 22, 2025 What it's like to teach citizenship classes now, LA city attorney asks for $250,000 to defend LAPD, Heal the Bay's Halloween donation drive — Evening Edition
How the federal immigration crackdown is affecting local citizenship classrooms. The L.A. city attorney's office is asking for a quarter million dollars to help LAPD in their fight against the press. We tell you one place you can get, or give away, a lightly used Halloween costume. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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October 21, 2025 Tracking ICE agents, New CA law requires landlords to clean fire debris, Lakers kick off 2025 NBA season— Afternoon Edition
How some Orange County residents are tracking ICE agents in their neighborhoods. A new state law is clarifying who is responsible for cleaning up rental units after a major disaster. The Lakers face the Golden State Warriors on NBA opening night.

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October 21, 2025 Investigation into LA immigration sweeps, SoCal communities monitor feds, Gov't shutdown to affect CalFresh funds— Morning Edition
House Democrats are investigating federal immigration raids, starting with LA's sweeps. SoCal community members are teaming up to keep an eye on federal agents. The government shutdown is about to take food off the plates of millions of Californians. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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October 21, 2025 Leaders call for immigration detainment investigation, Arrest at No Kings protest this weekend, Striking Kaiser nurses return to work — Evening Edition
Local leaders call for an investigation into the detainment of U.S. citizens and immigrants. An update on this past weekend's No Kings protest in LA. Thousands of striking Kaiser health care professionals go back to work following a weeklong strike. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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October 20, 2025 CA sues plastic bag makers over false claims, Uninsured Altadenan determined to rebuild, Voter registration deadline for special election— Afternoon Edition
California is taking action against three plastic bag makers over false advertising. We're checking in one one family's rebuilding process after the Eaton fire. Today is the last day to register to vote for California's special election.

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October 20, 2025 Artillery shrapnel falls on I-5, LA County's 2nd massive abuse settlement, College students' mental health— Morning Edition
Governor Newsom is saying "I told you so" after shrapnel from an artillery round hits the 5. LA County announces a second massive sexual abuse settlement. College students' mental health is on the rebound. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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October 19, 2025 Huge turnout for ‘No Kings’ protests, Ofrendas in LA, College mental health improves — Sunday Edition
Protesters flooded the streets of cities all over southern California yesterday for ‘No Kings’ protests, we hear from one. The mental health of college students has shown improvement for the third year in a row. Meet the Angeleno who helped popularize the Mexican tradition of ofrendas in Los Angeles. Plus, more.

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October 18, 2025 Dodgers head to World Series, Military exercises intermittently shut down I-5, Thousands gather for 'No Kings' protests — Saturday Edition
Shohei Ohtani made history in Game 4 of the NLCS with ten strikeouts and three home runs, clinching the Dodgers a spot in the World Series. Military exercises intermittently shut down a stretch of the I-5 freeway today. Thousands gather for 'No Kings' protests across Southern California. Plus, more.

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October 18, 2025 LA officials mark 1000 days from Olympics, Third local case of mpox reported, Stay on top of mosquito — Evening Edition
We're 1,000 days away from the 2028 L.A. Olympics. How did city officials mark the occasion? Health officials confirm another local case of a severe strain of mpox. How to lookout for mosquito breeding grounds after this week's rain. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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October 17, 2025 Misinformation on CA special election, Celia Cruz day in LA, LA's newest food hall— Afternoon Edition
California election officials are addressing social media misinformation about the November 4th special election. It's officially Celia Cruz day in L.A. For Food Friday, we take you to L.A's newest food hall in West Adams.

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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.