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The LA Report
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.
This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
Episodes
The LA ReportEvacs lifted for fires, Inglewood and SoFi beef, Vroman's new owner — Sunday Edition
All evacuations have been lifted for residents in San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano and Malibu affected by the Norte Fire and Bryson Fire. Inglewood is…
The LA ReportSouth OC and Malibu fires, LA28 subpoena, No Kings protests — Saturday Edition
Updates on the Norte Fire in South Orange County, and Bryson Fire in Malibu. LA28, the organizing committee for the Olympics, has been subpoenaed by L.A. city…
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Fire burns through homes in South OC, LAUSD braces for school closures, No Kings this weekend — Evening Edition
We have the latest on the destructive Norte Fire on Orange County, which has burned over 400 acres and several homes. How L.A. Unified is preparing for a…
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No Kings rally Saturday, Hello Kitty and Friends library card returns, Future of Santa Monica's Mel's Drive-In — Afternoon Edition
No Kings rallies are back in SoCal this weekend. How you can get a Hello Kitty and Friends library card from L.A. County. And the future of the historic Mel's…
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Malibu wildfire evacuations, Trump Admin sues CA over voter rolls, Dodgers swept— Morning Edition
A Malibu wildfire sparks Evacuation Orders with hotter and windier conditions are on the way. The Trump Administration sues California over its voter rolls…
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Voting rights groups challenge DOJ ballot lawsuit, Ethics watchdog meets tomorrow, Staying safe during fire weather — Evening Edition
The latest on the DOJ's legal challenge to California's voter rolls just weeks before the election. L-A fire officials share advice for staying safe during…
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Hochman promises safer MacArthur Park for LA28, Endeavour tickets, 'The Social Reckoning' and 'You Can See Everything' reviews— Afternoon Edition
L.A.'s District Attorney is promising to make MacArthur Park safer by the 2028 Olympics. Tickets to check out the new home of the Endeavour's space shuttle are…
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Red Flag fire warnings, CA defies Trump's voter roll threat, Dodgers face elimination— Morning Edition
Santa Ana winds are sparking Red Flag Fire Warnings across SoCal. SoCal Edison is ready to kill the power if conditions get too bad. California refuses to…
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Trump DOJ seeks LA voter records, Risk for fire weather tomorrow, LA County to take over homelessness count — Evening Edition
The Trump administration made an unusual request for L.A. voting records, which election watchers say is unlawful. Red Flag Warnings are in place starting…
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Sentencing in Tupac Shakur case, Forest Lawn Drive update, Dodgers enter Game 3 NLCS— Afternoon Edition
The sister of rap legend Tupac Shakur speaks out as the man convicted in his death has been sentenced. L.A Mayor Karen Bass has a new plan for dangerous road…
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Bass & Raman clash in LA Mayor debate, Long Beach rebuilds from wave damage, Erosion threatens PCH— Morning Edition
Karen Bass and Nithya Raman face off in the only televised debate of the LA Mayor's race. Long Beach begins rebuilding from this weekend's coastal destruction…
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Potential for fire weather this week, Bass's Forest Lawn Drive safety plan, Passenger reactions to new Burbank Airport terminal— Evening Edition
Utilities are preparing to shut off Malibu's power ahead of a red flag warning later this week. What's in Mayor Karen Bass' plan for a hotly debated road…
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Prop 45 explainer, MacArthur Park townhall, NASA Mars rover sets new record— Afternoon Edition
California voters will decide next month whether to limit environmental reviews for certain projects. How community members can weigh in tonight on public…
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Long Beach rebuilds from massive tides, OC Teamsters strike, Dodgers lose NLCS Game 2— Morning Edition
Long Beach starts rebuilding its coast after days of devastating waves. Hundreds of OC Teamsters are heading to the picket lines. The key vote that could…
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Weekend weather recap, Billing red flags in CA's high speed rail project, Pacific Center reopens— Evening Edition
The impact of this weekend's weather on our coast. Some questionable contractor billing in California's High Speed Rail project. L.A. eyes plans for Olympics…
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LA mayoral debate preview, EV fire risks during coastal flooding, Olympic watch parties— Afternoon Edition
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman will face off Tuesday night in the next mayoral debate. Why electric vehicle drivers should watch out for…
The LA ReportSouth OC and Malibu fires, LA28 subpoena, No King protests — Saturday Edition
Latest updates on the Norte Fire in South Orange County, and the Bryson Fire in Malibu. LA28, the Olympics organizing committee, has been subpoenaed by LA city…
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Damage on Long Beach Peninsula, Dodgers playoffs, Taste of Soul festival — Sunday Edition
We talk with Long Beach Post reporter Kate Raphael on the state of Long Beach Peninsula after the latest storm. The Dodgers are back on the field against the…
The LA ReportCoastal flood warnings, Long Beach & Newport slammed, Children of Bunker Hill — Saturday Edition
The National Weather Service has issued costal flood warnings across Malibu and L.A. County until tomorrow. The City of Long Beach has issued mandatory…
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Metrolink plans service cuts, High surf along coast, LA Sparks' Heidi Burge Horton dies — Evening Edition
Metrolink is set to make major train service cuts soon. Waves caused by Tropical Storm Rachel batter parts of the SoCal coast. We remember former L.A. Sparks…
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Darth Vader lightsaber up for sale, CicLAvia Heart of LA, n/naka turns 15— Afternoon Edition
Darth Vader's iconic lightsaber is going up for sale. CicLAvia is back this weekend, taking over the streets from Echo Park to Boyle Heights. And an acclaimed…
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Monster waves hit Long Beach, ICE raids on the rise in CA, Taylor Swift's private LA concert— Morning Edition
Long Beach is getting hammered by massive waves fueled by Tropical Storm Rachel. Crews get the upper hand on a fire that forced the 5 to shut down. Community…
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'Operation Save Skid Row' drug bust, Long Beach limits public comment, El Niño and Annenberg Wildlife Crossing — Evening Edition
What we know about a multi-agency drug bust across SoCal today. Long Beach limits public comment at city council meetings. How El Niño could slow the…
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OC Teamsters announce strike date, Cooler weather and rain incoming, David Ellison talks future of Skydance— Afternoon Edition
Hundreds of workers in Orange County are planning to strike next week. This weekend Southern California is finally going to see some relief from the heat. And…
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Waves batter Long Beach ahead of Hurricane Rachel, Investigation into CA FAIR Plan, Dodgers win NLDS— Morning Edition
Long Beach is already getting battered by waves and Hurricane Rachel is getting closer and closer. LA County launches an investigation into a third insurer…
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A transit marathon across SoCal, San Clemente Trail reopens Friday, Enticing young readers in OC — Evening Edition
The message behind an 18-hour transit marathon that's under way across LA County. The San Clemente Trail is set to fully reopen on Friday. Details on a tasty…
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Charter Amendment LA explainer, Cannabis shop owners behind on taxes get amnesty, Sheryl Crow headlines WeHo free concert— Afternoon Edition
We'll break down Charter Amendment L.A. which lets voters decide who runs the city's public works department. The L.A city council is giving cannabis shops who…
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Coastal flood threats, Arcadia surrogacy charges, Raman video backlash— Morning Edition
The threat of coastal floods across SoCal adds to the risks of the already dangerous heat. An Arcadia couple pleads not guilty to some disturbing child abuse…
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Criminal investigation into Lineage warehouse, Watchdog warns of LAUSD insolvency, Feds buy Adelanto ICE facility — Evening Edition
A criminal investigation has begun at Lineage's burned Boyle Heights warehouse. A watchdog group warns L.A. Unified is risking financial insolvency. The…
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Former Dodgers GM Fred Claire has died, Rabid racoon in LA, How to prep your home for El Niño— Afternoon Edition
Fred Claire, former general manager of the Dodgers who helped them win the 1988 World Series, has died. A rabid racoon has been found in L.A. County…
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Trump: "let 'em take out" LA, Historic summer for heat, Dodgers pitchers duel expected in Game 3— Morning Edition
President Trump is condemned for suggesting he'd let Iran attack LA. It's another day of Extreme Heat Warnings as the heatwave officially becomes historic. And…
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Ballot drop-off begins, Skydance leadership, Adelanto ICE facility march — Evening Edition
Voters can officially start dropping off their ballots in some locations. Skydance, aka the new merged Paramount and Warner Brothers, is announcing its…
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Olympics 2028 budget, Nobu Malibu chef killed in car crash, SoCal UFO history at The Huntington — Afternoon Edition
How much money is it going to cost to put on the LA Olympics in 2028. A longtime Nobu chef was killed while sleeping in his car on PCH. And an archival…
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Irvine realtor accused of spying for China, Bernie Sanders in LA for Prop 40 rally, Dodgers lose NLDS Game 2— Morning Edition
An Irvine realtor is accused of spying for China. Bernie Sanders comes to LA to push the Billionaire's Tax. It's gonna cost more to ride the rails across SoCal…
The LA ReportLA mayor’s race forum, Malibu delays speed cameras, Bald eagle Jackie honored — Sunday Edition
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman addressed issues like homelessness and housing at a forum in South L.A. yesterday, a month before voters head…
The LA ReportArrest in Culver City bus shooting, Windsor Hills murder verdict, The Huntington’s new UFO collection — Saturday Edition
The LAPD made an arrest Friday in the shooting and killing of a Culver City bus driver. A jury yesterday found a 41-year old nurse guilty of murder from her…
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CA analysis of LA fires, LA artist honors DACA recipients with portraits, Mushroom tacos from Birria Pa La Cruda— Afternoon Edition
A new state report looks at L.A.'s response to the 2025 fires. L.A. artist honors DACA recipients with portraits. And for Food Friday a new, mouthwatering…
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Final Catalina Island crash victim, Bus driver killer on the loose, Year's longest heatwave— Morning Edition
The body has been recovered of the final passenger from the deadly Catalina Island helicopter crash. The search is on for a public bus driver killer. An…
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Speed cameras on their way to LA soon, Sheriff Chad Bianco stripped of coroner duties, LA's El Niño prep plans — Evening Edition
The city of L.A. will soon use new cameras to catch speeding drivers. A controversial local sheriff and former candidate for governor is getting stripped of…
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Will CA's post production film and TV tax credit work? How El Niño could affect LA28 surfing venues, LA Zoo's pet ofrenda— Afternoon Edition
We'll check in on how the entertainment industry is reacting to the state's new post production film and TV tax incentives. How El Niño's winter storms…
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Catalina Island helicopter crash, Becerra & Hilton debate, Speed camera installation— Morning Edition
Crews search for a missing person after a deadly helicopter crash at Catalina Island. California Governor candidates face off in a debate, but a third person…
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Judge approves Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, New CA law limits ICE courthouse enforcement, La Verne residents want accountability after fire — Evening Edition
A judge signs off on Paramount's acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery. A new state law aims to restrict immigration enforcement at courthouses. La Verne…
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Measure E and Prop 4 explainers, Audit says LACO's response to Chiquita Canyon Landfill issues fell short, Legend of Zelda anniversary show— Afternoon Edition
Election season is here we'll take a look at two ballot measures focused on accountability on a local and state level. State officials say that L.A. County's…
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Raman & Bass talk antisemitism and 'genocide,' Hurricane Polo's flood and tide threats, Altadena bear squatter returns— Morning Edition
Antisemitism and Israel's war in Gaza takes center stage in the LA Mayor's race. SoCal faces one more day of potentially dangerous tide and rip currents from…
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LA official not happy with Olympics budget report, New food labeling laws, Muslim students react to Eid al-Fitr/Eid al-Adha recognition — Evening Edition
Why L.A.'s city controller isn't happy with the Olympics' budget. We break down California's new food labeling laws. Southern California students weigh in on…
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Protecting rare pine trees ahead of El Niño, Mail-in ballots coming soon to LA County voters, 'ASCO: Without Permission' debuts on PBS SoCal— Afternoon Edition
Why scientists are rushing to protect a grove of rare pine trees that burned off of Santa Rosa Island ahead of El Niño. Mail-in ballots are coming in…
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Garden Grove aerospace plant reopening delayed, Rabies in bats reaches new record high, OCTA declares beach erosion emergency — Morning Edition
Garden Grove residents and city officials are asking for more accountability from an Aerospace company after a chemical tank was at risk of exploding back in…
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LAPD's security plan for LA28, Bike advocates call for LA to finish LA River trail, Black art in LA— Afternoon Edition
We'll dig more into LAPD's security plan for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics and who could foot the bill. Bicycle advocates are calling for L.A. to close an…
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Gov. Newsom signs dozens of bills, Flooding advisory hits the coast, MOCA gets a new CEO — Morning Edition
Governor Newsom signed dozens of bills into law over the weekend, including a few in response to the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. Tropical storms could bring…
The LA ReportPolo swells prep, Hyde Park crosswalks, Live vinyl mixing in SoCal — Sunday Edition
Beach communities brace for big surf, high tides, and potential flooding from effects of Hurricane Polo. After a hit-and-run death, residents around South…
The LA ReportHurricanes threaten SoCal coast, LA Mayor’s race spending, Elliott Smith’s LA — Saturday Edition
Hurricanes Odalys and Polo threaten to batter the Southern California coastline. A look at where money is coming from in the L.A. Mayor’s race. Elliott…
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La Verne battery fire evacuations lifted, Federal LAHSA funding restrictions lifted, Hurricane Polo's forecast for SoCal — Evening Edition
The latest from La Verne where a battery fire is prompting a local emergency declaration. An appeals court gives LA's homelessness agency the power to keep…
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How Hurricane polo could affect SoCal coast, Dodgers hit attendance record, Indian food in DTLA — Afternoon Edition
How tropical storms swirling in the Pacific could affect the SoCal coast. The Dodgers have hit a new milestone in the stands.. And for Food Friday why downtown…
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Bianco, Bonta clash over ballot ruling, LAHSA cleared to pursue federal funding, Vroman's gets new owners — Morning Edition
California court rules Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco illegally seized thousands of ballots. LAHSA gets the green light to keep pursuing millions in…
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Bianco's ballot seizure ruled illegal, LAX People Mover deadline extended again, Protecting rare trees on Santa Rosa Island after fire — Evening Edition
The California Supreme Court has ruled against a local sheriff's seizure of thousands of ballots. Why a key deadline for the LAX People Mover has been delayed…
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LAPD's price tag for policing LA28, LA's first Korean film festival, LA Queens team capt. Ashton Lansdell on winning WPBL championship —Afternoon Edition
LAPD's asking price for deploying thousands of officers during the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics. LA.'s first Korean film festival starts today. And the L.A…
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Evacs remain for hundred in La Verne, Hospice fraud crackdown, Coastline prepares for storm — Morning Edition
Hundreds have yet to return home in La Verne following a battery fire. A federal prosecutor cracks-down on hospice fraud in California. And the coastline is…
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What's next for LAHSA after losing major funding, LA food bank stocks disaster relief packs, OC Pride returns to downtown Santa Ana— Afternoon Edition
L.A.'s lead homelessness agency is losing funding from the county and federal government; we'll look at what comes next for LAHSA. How an L.A. food bank is…
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La Verne evacs after lithium-ion explosion, LAFD says Lineage fire cause is unknown, Bieber jams in MacArthur Park — Morning Edition
Evacuation orders remain in place in La Verne following a lithium-ion explosion. The LA Fire Department can't figure out what caused the lineage warehouse…
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Gov. Newsom considers a bill to ban CA law enforcement from 'moonlighting' in ICE, USC study shows alcohol consumption down in adults, New captain for the Anaheim Ducks — Evening Edition
Lawmakers and immigrant rights groups urge Governor Gavin Newsom to sign a bill that bars police from side gigs in immigration enforcement. A new USC study on…