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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 Susanne Whatley in the morning and Nick Roman in the afternoon, it's the smart way to start and end your day.

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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 Susanne Whatley in the morning and Nick Roman 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.

    Newsom to deliver state of the state address; CA minimum wage could rise again; LA County considers homelessness-related tax hike — The A.M. Edition

    Newsom to deliver state of the state address; CA minimum wage could rise again; LA County considers homelessness-related tax hike — The A.M. Edition

    Governor Newsom's pre-recorded state of the state address to be posted on social media at 10 a.m. Voters will get to weigh in on California’s minimum wage this fall. LA County leaders will consider placing permanent half-cent sales tax on November ballot. 

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    L.A. County approves $45.6 billion budget; Inland Empire warehouse development divides town; The Lakers introduce new team head coach — The P.M. Edition

    L.A. County approves $45.6 billion budget; Inland Empire warehouse development divides town; The Lakers introduce new team head coach — The P.M. Edition

    L.A. County's new budget includes new spending for mental health care and pretrial services. Warehouse development in unincorporated San Bernardino County is dividing a community. New Lakers head coach, JJ Redick, speaks out for the first time. Plus, more. 

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    LAUSD Board To Vote On New Budget, State Board Backs Waymo Rules & Jackie And Shadow Eagle Fan Party — The A.M. Edition

    LAUSD Board To Vote On New Budget, State Board Backs Waymo Rules & Jackie And Shadow Eagle Fan Party — The A.M. Edition

    LAUSD board votes on 2024-2025 budget tomorrow. Waymo's ability to operate its driverless taxi service in Los Angeles reaffirmed. Fans celebrate bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow in Big Bear.

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    Newsom Unveils Budget Deal, Researchers Recruiting For AAPI Cancer Study, And Inside "Bigfoot! The Musical" — The Sunday Edition

    Newsom Unveils Budget Deal, Researchers Recruiting For AAPI Cancer Study, And Inside "Bigfoot! The Musical" — The Sunday Edition

    Governor Newsom has released details on his proposed $300 billion state budget deal. Local researchers are recruiting Asian Americans to participate in a national cancer study. And comedian Amber Ruffin on why she wrote "Bigfoot! The Musical," now running in the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
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    SoCal Heat Hazards Are Here, Temecula School Board President Recalled, And The Jackie And Shadow Fan Convention — The Saturday Edition

    SoCal Heat Hazards Are Here, Temecula School Board President Recalled, And The Jackie And Shadow Fan Convention — The Saturday Edition

    High temperatures hit Southern California this weekend, with some spots rising above 100 degrees. A conservative Christian school board president in Temecula has been recalled by voters. And bald eagle fans flock to Big Bear to celebrate the famous nesting couple, Jackie and Shadow. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.      
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    Excessive Heat This Weekend, CA Supreme Court Strikes Down Anti-Tax Measure, & Research On AAPI Communities And Cancer — The P.M. Edition

    Excessive Heat This Weekend, CA Supreme Court Strikes Down Anti-Tax Measure, & Research On AAPI Communities And Cancer — The P.M. Edition

    It's going to be a HOT weekend in the Southland over the next few days. The California State Supreme Court ruled that an anti-tax measure will not be heading to the November ballot. Researchers from Cedars-Sinai and UC Irvine are recruiting from SoCal's Asian American Community to gather data on treating cancers. Plus more.

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