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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
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Historic SoCal humidity, Wildfire survivor funding delays, Defense rests in Tupac trial— Morning Edition
SoCal humidity hits the record books. LA wildfire survivors set their own record for the wrong reasons. The defense rests in the Tupac trial after calling just…
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LA City Council homeless count review, Federal fire fund lags, Mail in ballots battle— Evening Edition
The L.A. City Council on Wednesday called for a review of this year’s point-in-time homeless count. The federal government has still not appropriated…
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Latest on the Paramount Warner Bros Discovery merger, CA State Parks Foundation photo contest, 30th anniversary of Fugees: The Score at Hollywood Bowl — Afternoon Edition
Latest on the Paramount Warner Bros Discovery takeover. The California State Parks Foundation is looking for the best photographers to capture the beauty of…
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Thunderstorm possibility during heat wave, Homeless nonprofit scandal, How to watch tonight's eclipse — Morning Edition
In addition to all the heat, some new weather may enter the chat today... thunderstorms. The homelessness non-profit that took millions and may not have done a…
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Heat waves and unhoused SoCal residents, Lineage city council motions advance, Dolly Parton roller rink tribute — Evening Edition
The impact of heatwaves on unhoused Southern Californians. Responses to the Lineage warehouse fire move through the L.A. city council. Get your best country…
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LAHSA sent millions to high risk non-profit, Dodgers partner with Kalshi, Magic Castle joins Knotts Scary Farm — Afternoon Edition
A new LAist investigation reveals L.A.'s homeless services agency sent millions of tax dollars to an embattled non-profit. The Dodgers are partnering with…
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SoCal legacy of Dolly Parton, Bonta willing to resume Paramount talks, Homelessness on the rise for CA students — Morning Edition
The SoCal legacy of Dolly Parton. CA Attorney General Rob Bonta says he's willing to sit down with Paramount, but the leaks and games have to stop…
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South Gate superfund cleanup, Ex-councilmembers sentenced, Pershing Square renaming — Evening Edition
A contaminated industrial site in southeast L.A. is getting cleaned up. Two local councilmembers are sentenced to prison for bribery charges. Pershing Square…
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The science behind SoCal's hottest heatwave, Hawk fire updates, Navigating after school care in LAUSD— Afternoon Edition
Why this week's heatwave is likely the hottest so far this summer. An update on the Hawk fire in Reno Nevada. And the demand for after school care for kids is…
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Extreme Heat Warnings go in effect, Newsom promises suit over Supreme Court mail-in ballot ruling, CA Supreme Court takes up Bianco's seized ballots — Morning Edition
The hottest week of the summer is here with triple digit temperatures expected all across SoCal. Governor Newsom is promising a court fight over the latest…
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Reactions to fire landscaping rules, Paramount talks stall, How to mark Annenberg Wildlife Crossing's opening — Evening Edition
We have reactions to the state’s strict rules for fire-safe landscaping. Talks between California and Paramount have been called off - we have background…
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SoCal Residents react to new Zone Zero rules, Mayor Karen Bass' attendance record at homelessness agency meetings, Fat Marmot Week — Afternoon Edition
In today's report, Southern Californians react to new Zone Zero rules outlining what can be within five feet of a home's exterior. Mayor Karen Bass heads the…
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Paramount talks off, What legal steps residents can take after the Boyle Heights fire and New heat wave comes to SoCal — Morning Edition
California cancels merger talks with Paramount. A legal expert on what residents need to know after the Boyle Heights fire. And SoCal is in for another…
The LA ReportParamount & AG could start talks, Extreme heat this week, Dudamel’s farewell — Sunday Edition
Paramount and California’s Attorney General are expected to meet tomorrow for talks on settling a lawsuit over Paramount’s merger with Warner…
The LA ReportStone Brewing layoffs, Lineage walks back cleanup numbers, A Bellflower comedy club — Saturday Edition
West coast craft brewing pioneer Stone Brewing is planning facility closures and layoffs. Lineage Logistics is walking back its cleanup percentages after…
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Adelanto improvements, Scam jury duty calls, OC Cox customers get Dodgers network— Evening Edition
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's bid to pause court-ordered improvements at the Adelanto immigration detention center. L.A County…
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Staying safe from flea-borne typhus, the Japanese American National Museum gets a reopening date, Northern Mexican food comes to LA — Afternoon Edition
Tips for avoiding flea-borne typhus. The Japanese American National Museum will reopen after a two year renovation. And a new food pop-up, Taqueando After…
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Lineage warehouse cleanup deadline passes, West Nile death in SFV, School childcare struggles — Morning Edition
Another deadline passes in the Lineage warehouse cleanup. A San Fernando Valley resident dies from West Nile Virus. And after increased funding for…
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OC e-bike buyback, UCLA childcare centers shutdown, Fullerton big budget cuts — Evening Edition
Orange County's DA office is hosting an e-bike buyback program next month. UCLA has announced plans to close two university-run childcare centers next June…
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A West Hollywood restaurant closes, free asthma inhalers in schools, microdramas surge in Hollywood — Afternoon Edition
In today's report, West Hollywood says goodbye to another restaurant and California public schools are set to receive free asthma inhalers. We also explore the…
The LA ReportSpecial Edition: Bass, Raman clash in heated LA mayoral debate
In this Special Edition of The L.A. Report, we bring you the first debate between LA Mayor candidates Karen Bass and Nithya Raman since advancing to the…
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Mayoral debate recap, Controversial wildfire policy approved, Several detained at Vandenberg — Morning Edition
LA's mayor tries to fend off her challenger in a heated debate. A controversial wildfire policy gets approved. And several reporters and military members were…
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DA reduces cop's whistleblower charges, Olympics construction fast-tracked, Palisades Fire retrial — Evening Edition
District Attorney Nathan Hochman will reduce charges against an LAPD Officer Daniel Flores who was accused of illegally recording his fellow officers as they…
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Recouping stolen funds in Andrew Do bribe scheme, El Niño winter forecast, CA governor debates — Afternoon Edition
We bring you an update on efforts to recoup the stolen money from the Andrew Do bribery scheme in Orange County. How you can start preparing for some major…
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Lineage health report, LA Mayor candidates debate tonight, Amazon rickshaws arrive— Morning Edition
Health experts in Boyle Heights accuse Lineage of hiding the true consequences of their massive warehouse fire. Meanwhile, Lineage is in the neighborhood…
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State crisis call centers overwhelmed, Affordable housing goal struggles, E-bike bans in OC schools — Evening Edition
California 988 suicide and crisis lifeline contact centers say they are struggling to keep up with increased demand because of a lack of funding. Cities in the…
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LA mayoral debate preview, LA hoops challenge, VMA nominees announced— Afternoon Edition
We'll bring you a preview of the first mayoral debate between Mayor Karen Bass and city councilmember Nithya Raman. Nominations for the Video Music Awards are…
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Heat wave arrives, Phony LA Mayor poll, Missing jet skier rescued alive— Morning Edition
Another heat wave arrives in SoCal with experts keeping an eye out for fires. A poll showing a big lead for LA Mayor Bass is completely phony. A missing…
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Waitlist for public housing opens, OC street medicine, Buss family selling Lakers stake— Evening Edition
The L.A County Development Authority opened its waitlist for public housing today. CalOptima Health’s street medicine program is expanding to four more…
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Air quality testing in Boyle Heights, What's next for Big Bear's Shadow, Irvine bridge opens over 5 fwy— Afternoon Edition
What we know about air quality testing in the wake of the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. We'll look at what's next for Jackie's longtime partner Shadow and…
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Hayden Panettiere dies, Tupac trial opening statements, Demands for answers over Monrovia day laborer death— Morning Edition
Golden Globe-nominated actress Hayden Panettiere has died. Opening statements are set to start in the Tupac trial. A community demands answers one year after a…
The LA ReportTomorrowland overhaul, AutoZone burglaries, Philip K. Dick and the OC — Sunday Edition
A major overhaul of Tomorrowland at Disneyland was announced yesterday at D23 Expo. The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department has released photos of people…
The LA ReportAndrew Do 1 year recap, Tar Pits makeover funding, Fingerboarding at LA River — Saturday Edition
It’s been one year since former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do began his prison sentence for taking bribes. Nearly $240 million in bond funding has…
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Audit raises questions on more Andrew Do contracts, Eaton Fire rebuilding nonprofit needs capital, CA gov race poll — Evening Edition
Former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do may be responsible for more questionable contracts. A nonprofits struggles to help Eaton Fire survivors rebuild. The…
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SoCal gets cooler weather, KCON in LA, LA dinner event covers all 32 states of Mexico— Afternoon Edition
Enjoy it while it lasts, cooler weather takes over SoCal for the next few days. K-pop fans are taking over the L.A. Convention Center this weekend for KCON…
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Bass says Lineage misses deadline, Sexual abuse at CA women prisons, Dodger stadium's new homerun king— Morning Edition
LA Mayor Karen Bass says Lineage has missed its cleanup deadline, and it's time to get lawyers involved. The feds are cracking down on abuse at California…
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Judge set to block warrantless immigration arrests, LAHSA can apply for federal grants, Stingray lashings are up — Evening Edition
A tentative ruling would stop immigration officers from arresting people without a warrant. A separate judge blocks federal officials' attempt to cut off local…
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Dodger legend Orel Hershiser gets Hollywood star, Susan Egan 'Megara' in Hercules becomes Disney Legend— Afternoon Edition
We'll speak with Susan Egan, the voice of Meg in Hercules and the original Belle in the Beauty in the Beast on Broadway. She's being named a Disney Legend this…
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New CA bill in response to Lineage fire, Nick Reiner indictment unsealed, Palisades Village reopening— Morning Edition
SoCal lawmakers respond to the Lineage warehouse fire... with a new state bill. Prosecutors unseal the Nick Reiner indictment with a serious new charge. And…
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Boyle Heights goes back to school, Feds to withhold Medi-Cal funds for trans youth, Is a fare-free Metro feasible? — Evening Edition
Boyle Heights schools resumed today amid the ongoing Lineage warehouse fire cleanup. What a new federal rule barring funds for trans youth healthcare means for…
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LA DA Hochman criticized for prosecuting LAPD officer, Former immigration lawyer accused of fraud, Lakers are being sold— Afternoon Edition
An L.A. police officer is being prosecuted for secretly recording colleagues making racist and homophobic remarks -- why the case is facing pushback. Why a…
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LAUSD back to school, CA lawmakers to unveil Lineage bill, Betting on CA wildfires— Morning Edition
LA Unified goes back to school with some of the strictest screen times limits in the country. State lawmakers are set to unveil a new bill in response to the…
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LAPD officer pleads not guilty to secret recordings, Anaheim rejects rideshare tax, LA County ER docs to train on psychiatric holds — Evening Edition
An LAPD officer pleads not guilty to secretly recording his co-workers. Anaheim's city council rejects a tax on rideshares in the midst of a budget deficit…
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LAUSD first day of school starts tomorrow, CA film and TV tax credits funds Clueless sequel, NBA Christmas matchup— Afternoon Edition
School starts tomorrow for LAUSD -- we'll look at what challenges lie ahead for the district. How the state's film and TV tax credits are bringing back…
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Nithya Raman booted from LA Housing & Homelessness Committee, Final stretch of Boyle Heights cleanup, Mourning Jackie the bald eagle— Morning Edition
Nithya Raman is out as chair of the LA's Housing and Homelessness Committee. Lineage hits the final stretch of the Boyle Heights warehouse cleanup. California…
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OC councilmember facing charge, Gig worker union moves forward, Big Bear eagle Jackie dies — Evening Edition
Why courts still want to hold a local city council member accountable for a two-year old bribery charge. Uber and Lyft Drivers are one step closer to being…
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CA tax credits for first time EV buyers. Tracking climate change through CA tide pools, Phoebe Bridgers listening party— Afternoon Edition
New state tax credits are now available for first time electric vehicle buyers. We'll tell you about a new science project tracking climate change using…
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Tupac trial jury selection in Vegas, Teachers training public to monitor for ICE, LA28 ticket drop 2— Morning Edition
The only person ever charged in the Tupac Shakur murder heads to trial. The LA teachers who are teaching the public to monitor for ICE agents. How the threat…
The LA ReportUpdates on SoCal fires, LAPD ICE protests spending, A musical ode for firefighters — Sunday Edition
Updates on several fires that broke out across Southern California amidst extreme heat in the region. An after-action report shows that the City of L.A. spent…
The LA ReportL.A. Jazz Festival abruptly canceled, Ridge Fire in Gorman, $10 jazz salon with living legends — Saturday Edition
The city-wide inaugural L.A. Jazz festival was abruptly canceled on Thursday because of costs associated with permitting, according to organizers. Lineage…
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Trainings to keep students safe from ICE, Housing at Cal State LA, Outdoor dinner party returns — Evening Edition
Teachers in Los Angeles County are calling on community members to help students get safely to and from school. Roughly 700 beds have sat empty for years at…
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OC Food insecurity on the rise, LAUSD's new school buses, Chef Daniel Shemtob talks new series 'Better Than Your Mom'— Afternoon Edition
Orange County residents are experiencing more food insecurity; why those numbers might get worse. How LAUSD students feel about their new electric school…
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Lineage facing tougher odor controls, 1st-time homeowners in CA are getting older, LA Jazz Fest largely cancelled— Morning Edition
Lineage is hit with tougher odor controls as it defends the cleanup of its burned-out Boyle Heights warehouse. The age of first-time homeowners in California…
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Deregulation to Head Start, LAHSA appears in court, Letters to Big Bear bald eagle — Evening Edition
A new federal proposal unveils significant changes to Head Start, the nation's early education program for children from low-income families. L.A. Homeless…
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Disney partners with TikTok, Santa Ana considers speed cameras, LA Jazz Festival—Afternoon Edition
What we know about Disney's new partnership with TikTok. Why the city of Santa Ana could soon bring in speed cameras. And L.A.'s first jazz festival kicks off…
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Lineage executives to make hearing appearance, Future of funding for LAHSA looms, Measles in Ventura County — Morning Edition
Lineage executives get ready to defend themselves after taking a beating from residents at an air quality hearing. A hearing could determine the future of…
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Adelanto ICE center lawsuit, West Nile Virus in OC, Santa Ana speed camera program — Evening Edition
Lawyers representing people detained at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center say federal officials have not been complying to improve conditions at the facility…
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Order to improve conditions at Adelanto faces pushback, Grants for Boyle Heights businesses near Lineage warehouse, LA28 Olympic tix on sale next week— Afternoon Edition
Why the Trump administration is pushing back against a federal judge's order to improve conditions at the Adelanto detention facility. How L.A. County leaders…
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Trump Golf Club suspect charged, Lineage air quality hearing, Who's behind Bass campaign cash?— Morning Edition
The feds charge a Downey man who showed up at Trump National Golf Club with a loaded gun. Lineage puts a dollar figure on its Boyle Heights cleanup as air…
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Edison blamed for Eaton Fire, Paramount-Warner Bros merge goes to trial, Long term relief for Boyle Heights— Evening Edition
L.A. County Fire Department has determined that Southern California Edison equipment caused the Eaton Fire last year. A federal judge has set a date for the…