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Widespread school walkouts, Unarmed mental health support, Mayor Bass defends LA— Evening Edition
Mayor Bass fires back at Trump's reference to LA in the State of the Union. LA City adopts an unarmed mental health response program. And local students have been walking out to protest immigration policies, what are their rights? Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donat…
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Feds raid LAUSD superintendent home and HQ, LAPD data on minor traffic stops—Afternoon Edition
The FBI served search warrants at the LA Unified School District offices and at the superintendent's home -- what we know so far. New data shows LAPD officers use minor traffic stops to investigate Black and Latino people on suspicion of committing a more serious crime and that's done at a higher r…
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CA reactions to SOTU, Paramount's new bid for Warner Bros, Student protest rights— Morning Edition
Local leaders react to President Trump's State of the Union Address. Paramount's newest offer for Warner Brothers-Discovery could give it an upper hand over Netflix. Why schools can't punish students for leaving campus to protest. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donatin…
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Medical debt erased, Downtown LA graffiti towers get a new buyer, Sand dunes make a comeback— Evening Edition
An LA program is helping wipe away medical debt. A new buyer has stepped in for the graffiti covered skyscrapers in downtown LA. And sand dunes are making a comeback on Santa Monica beaches to prevent erosion. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join a…
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Transitional Kindergarten accountability, Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu's connection to Lakewood, Protecting pets from disasters— Afternoon Edition
California's billion dollar investment into TK is not being evaluated by the state -- we'll tell you why. Olympic Gold medalist Alysa Liu has a surprising L.A. connection. Plus, how a SoCal congressmember is lobbying to protect pets during disasters. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.co…
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Kaiser strike ends, Lack of studying transitional kindergarten, First-time homeowner loans— Morning Edition
Kaiser nurses return to work after a month long strike. California spends billions on transitional kindergarten, but hasn't set aside money to see if it's working.The "Dream for All" program relaunches to help first-time homebuyers with their down payments. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support…
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How the partial government shutdown could affect LA Fire survivors, Millions in bond payouts to LA Unified abuse victims, New Pat Riley Statue — Evening Edition
What the partial government shutdown could mean for funding for LA Fire survivors. LA Unified approves millions in bonds to pay victims of abuse. Legendary coach Pat Riley honored with new statue from the Lakers. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/jo…
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LAHSA late on payments to contractors, Dem. lawmakers boycott Prez. Trump's State of the Union address, Rebuilding in LA — Afternoon Edition
Why L.A County's lead homelessness agency is behind on payments to homeless service providers. The Democratic lawmakers planning to boycott President Trump's State of the Union address. And how you can share photos of your rebuilding journey after last year's fires. Support The L.A. Report by dona…
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Americans sheltering-in-place in Mexico, President Trump threatens Netflix, Nick Reiner set to enter plea— Morning Edition
American tourists are being told to shelter-in-place in parts of Mexico after violence erupted across the country yesterday following the killing of a powerful cartel leader. President Trump is threatening Netflix to fire an outspoken board member. Nick Reiner is set to enter a plea in the murder o…
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Schiff skips SOTU, Bruins stick to Rose Bowl, Marimba salons — Sunday Edition
California Senator Adam Schiff joins other democrats in saying they’ll boycott Tuesday’s State of the Union address by attending an alternative “People’s State of the Union.” UCLA Football home games will remain at the Rose Bowl for the 2026 season despite a legal dispute between the two. One L.A. …
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