We check in on businesses in Santa Ana, as a commercial corridor in the mostly Latino city has turned into a ghost town. Journalists and protesters are suing the Department of Homeland Security. Huge parcels of public lands in SoCal could be up for sale under Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill." Plus, more.

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We check in on businesses in Santa Ana, as a commercial corridor in the mostly Latino city has turned into a ghost town. Journalists and protesters are suing the Department of Homeland Security. Huge parcels of public lands in SoCal could be up for sale under Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill."&nbsp;Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting<a href="https://laist.com/" data-cms-ai="0">&nbsp;https://laist.com</a> Visit<a href="http://www.preppi.com/LAist" data-cms-ai="0">&nbsp;www.preppi.com/LAist</a>&nbsp;to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

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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 &ndash; 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.
This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

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