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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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Boyle Heights students return to school soon but is it safe? How to save money on energy bills, Applications open for Rose Court— Afternoon Edition
With school starting soon we'll check in on how LAUSD is preparing to welcome back Boyle Heights students after the Lineage warehouse fire. How you can save…
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Trump visits SoCal, 2028 Olympics' homelessness strategy, Big Bear eagle setback— Morning Edition
The Boyle Heights warehouse crisis heads to City Hall with Councilmembers promising action, and Lineage saying it's seen none. President Trump makes a rare…
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Unaccompanied minors legal rep loss, LA domestic violence shelter fund cuts, Mayor Bass' industrial property review — Evening Edition
Thousands of children who entered the U.S. without parents or guardians are expected to be left without independent legal representation. More than three dozen…
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Why EPA won't test for microplastics in drinking water, Rose Bowl Aquatics Center makes changes ahead of LA28 Olympics, Meet Ari the penguin at Aquarium of the Pacific in LB— Afternoon Edition
Why the EPA will not be monitoring microplastics in drinking water despite concerns from the medical community. How the LA 28 Olympics will be affecting swim…
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New Lineage lawsuit, LA Mayor's race money, Canter's Deli's 95th— Morning Edition
Hundreds of Eastsiders sue the company at the center of the burned-out Boyle Heights warehouse. The feds say they're improving conditions at the Adelanto ICE…
The LA ReportDodgers acquire star pitcher, School cleaning near burned warehouse, Breakfast with strangers — Sunday Edition
The Dodgers have acquired back-to-back Cy Young-winning pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. LAUSD says they are taking steps to make sure classrooms…
The LA ReportLineage warehouse rebuilding, Rebuilding state parks after Palisades Fire, Go see Betye Saar's art — Saturday Edition
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass ordered city departments to reject permit applications to rebuild Boyle Heights warehouse from Lineage Logistics. California State Parks…
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Mayor Bass' executive order on the burned warehouse, Participation spikes in CARE Court, O.C. cities finalize November ballot measures — Evening Edition
Mayor Karen Bass signs an executive order on the future of the burned Boyle Heights warehouse. A state mental health program sees an increase in participants…
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Scorching heat hits SoCal, Netflix sued over lost Nicolas Cage movie, New food labels could save money and stop food waste— Afternoon Edition
Brace yourself for another scorching weekend as extreme heat settles into SoCal. Netflix is facing a $100 million dollar lawsuit from a movie producer over a…
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High surf flood fears in Long Beach, Boyle Heights rally, Venice homelessness controversy— Morning Edition
High surf and giant waves bring flood fears to Long Beach. Folks in Boyle Heights want Lineage shut down for good, and LA Mayor Bass is promising to take…
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Heat wave arrives this weekend, High surf advisory, Microplastic research efforts — Evening Edition
Another heat wave blankets the region this weekend. If you're escaping to the beach, high surf continues to threaten the coast. And efforts to measure…
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Disney fires back at FCC review of ABC stations, How sequoia trees survive wildfires, Ozzy Osbourne tribute at Halloween Horror Nights— Afternoon Edition
Disney is firing back at the FCC over an rare early license review. New research shows how some ancient Sequoia trees survived massive wildfires. And Universal…
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Extreme Heat Warnings, Doubt over family homelessness data, LA Rent at 4-year low— Morning Edition
The latest heat wave hits SoCal and some communities are being asked to limit their AC. Homelessness is down for families, if you believe the official numbers…
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Probation for a local lawyer's misconduct, Flea-borne typhus in Pico-Union, Hazmat incident in Huntington Beach - Evening Edition
A prominent local lawyer faces probation for misconduct. A flea-borne typhus outbreak launches an investigation in Pico-Union. And the details on today's…
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LAUSD screen time limits starts soon, What Mayor Bass says about rise in homelessness, Why SoCal is so muggy right now— Afternoon Edition
LAUSD's new screen time limits kick in in just a few weeks. Where L.A. city officials are putting the blame for the rise in homelessness according to the…
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Lineage rebuilding outrage, Rent hike increases are going up, Santa Monica Waymo ruling — Morning Edition
Lineage is thinking about rebuilding their burned-out Boyle Heights warehouse, but LA Mayor Bass isn't having it. Federal immigration officers in LA seem to be…
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L.A. county lawyers accused of obstruction, Coyotes in West Hollywood, Search begins for folk singer— Evening Edition
The head of the Los Angeles Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission is accusing county lawyers of obstructing the panel’s work. West Hollywood deals with…
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LA sheriff oversight panel struggling to use subpoena power, American Red Cross calls for blood donations, LA28 free tickets— Afternoon Edition
Why an L.A. County Sheriff oversight commission has been struggling to use its subpoena power years after voters granted it that tool. The American Red Cross…
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Dangerous SoCal rip currents, Murder charges for Pepperdine crash suspect, Big Bear bald eagle update— Morning Edition
Dangerous rip currents lead to thousands of ocean rescues across SoCal. The man whose car crash killed four Pepperdine students will be tried for murder…
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Huerta case dismissed, ICE in hospitals report, LAist survey on Edison payout program — Evening Edition
Federal prosecutors move to drop their case against a local labor leader. A new report is out to help doctors navigate the presence of ICE in hospitals. As the…
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Fight to get rid of South LA oil drill site, Advocating for hospital patients in ICE custody, International Surfing Museum reopens— Afternoon Edition
We'll look into the decade long fight from South L.A. residents to get rid of an oil drill site in their neighborhood. How a legal non profit is helping…
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Boyle Heights cleanup milestone, Abortion claims in D4VD case, LA's flag football champs— Morning Edition
The Boyle Heights cleanup reaches a big milestone, but the stench there is about to get worse. An LAPD detective shares some of the most shocking details yet…
The LA ReportLineage cleanup hits milestone, Death Valley ultramarathon, The legacy of Jonathan Gold — Sunday Edition
Lineage Logistics says “nearly half” of food waste in the Boyle Heights warehouse they lease has been cleared. Los Angeles County has reached a…
The LA ReportSunset Blvd reopens, Pasadena Synagogue vandalized, Ed Wood screening in Sylmar graveyard — Saturday Edition
Sunset Boulevard reopened to traffic overnight after LADWP crews finished repairs on a ruptured water pipe in West Hollywood. The Los Angeles County…
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Heat continues this weekend, Paramount-Warner Bros. deal delayed, Notorious jail stays open for 5 more years — Evening Edition
It's a hot one - we'll bring you your weekend forecast. The Paramount Warner Brothers merger is delayed for almost a year. Why L.A. County's notorious Men's…
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Big Bear land fundraiser reaches goal, Free tickets to Daisy Chain Fields, Japanese restaurants with SoCal twists — Afternoon Edition
A fundraiser to protect the land near Big Bear's famous bald eagle nest has reached the finish line. How you can get free tickets to Olivia Rodrigo's music…
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LA homelessness on the rise, Sunset Blvd set to reopen tonight, Wayne Manor hits market in Pasadena — Morning Edition
Homelessness is up in Los Angeles. Crews are promising to have Sunset reopened today, but WeHo's water main break has already hurt businesses. The injured Big…
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LAPD negotiating Flock camera deal, Multifamily homes in Altadena, AI school replaces Montessori — Evening Edition
LAPD is negotiating a deal for the controversial Flock surveillance cameras. We break down community tensions over how to rebuild in Altadena. A local…
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How long will the Men's Central Jail in DTLA remain open? The Cinerama Dome & Hollywood Arclight reopening, New music festival in Santa Monica — Afternoon Edition
The Men’s Central Jail in downtown L.A. was supposed to close in 2021...how much longer will it remain open? What the Cinerama Dome & Hollywood Arclight…
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WeHo water main setback, Heat wave peaks, D4VD forensic evidence — Morning Edition
There's been a big setback in the West Hollywood water main repairs. The hottest temperatures of the week arrive today, bringing unhealthy air conditions too…
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LAHSA years behind on audits, City weighs closing South LA oil site, Metro board may add spot for riders — Evening Edition
L.A.'s homelessness agency hasn't finished an internal audit in years. Inside the battle to shut down an oil drilling site in Jefferson Park. Should an L.A…
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Update on the LAX People Mover, L.A.'s Latino businesses one year after federal raids, the Cinerama Dome and Hollywood Arclight may reopen — Afternoon Edition
Why the contractor behind LAX's People Mover is suing the city of L.A. How L.A. County's Latino businesses are still suffering after last summer's federal…
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Heat wave arrives, Lineage warehouse vermin, Ladera Ranch cancer concerns— Morning Edition
The latest heat wave arrives today. The City of LA needs help dealing with the pests at the site of the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. An OC community is…
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Eaton fire remediation approved, Bill would protect CA doctors from extradition, Graffiti towers cleanup plan — Evening Edition
LA County approves a soil cleaning program for Eaton Fire survivors. Why California lawmakers want to protect some health care providers from anti-abortion…
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MacArthur Park fence controversy, How to join LACO Ethics Commission, New treats at OC fair — Afternoon Edition
The city's building a new fence around MacArthur Park. Will that make the area safer? How L.A. County residents can participate in the region's first ethics…
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WeHo main break's next phase, Lineage cleanup timeline, D4VD prelim hearing— Morning Edition
Crews have fixed the pipe that flooded West Hollywood, but it'll still be a while before the streets are back to normal. The company behind the Boyle Heights…
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CA lawsuit against Paramount buyout, OC Board of Education member fined, Breakfast with strangers in Burbank — Evening Edition
California wins a temporary victory in its suit against the Paramount-Warner Brothers acquisition. Why an OC Board of Education member is facing a hefty fine…
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Fighting mosquito season, SoCal beach cities ban large canopies, Chef Roy Choi brings Best Friend to OC— Afternoon Edition
How public health officials are trying to protect your ankles during mosquito season. Why some SoCal beaches won't let you set up large canopies near the…
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WeHo streets remain closed due to pipe break, Lineage stench demands, Big Bear bald eagle injured— Morning Edition
Crews make major progress repairing the WeHo water main break, but streets aren't open yet. Elected leaders wants answers...today... from Lineage over the…
The LA ReportMore water main breaks, Long Beach budget troubles, Opera and soccer — Sunday Edition
Updates on water main breaks in West Hollywood and Venice. Long Beach budget woes force the city to pull from emergency reserves for the first time since 2021…
The LA ReportWeHo water main repair, CalFresh produce delivery, Silent cinema tribute in La Crescenta — Saturday Edition
LADWP crews made significant progress in fixing a rupture in a West Hollywood water main that flooded the area Thursday. Two L.A. farmer’s markets…
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Legal help for Adelanto detainees, Rent hike payments struck down, Inside LAUSD's budget shortfall — Evening Edition
An L.A. nonprofit is helping ICE detainees learn how to challenge their cases. Why a new way to soften the blow of large rent hikes didn't hold up in court. We…
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Who's taking more paid family leave, Jeopardy champ from SoCal, Cheap Fast Eats guide: Artesia edition— Afternoon Edition
Why new dads are taking more paid family leave than moms. We'll tell you about the latest Jeopardy super champion and their SoCal roots. And the cheap food…
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Fact-checking Trump's LA election claim, WeHo asked to conserve water, CA vs Paramount hearing— Morning Edition
We fact-check President Trump's claims on California and LA elections. WeHo is being asked to conserve water, and crews still don't know how long it will take…
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WeHo water main break update, Santa Monica AI ticketing, Transit funds for SoCal— Evening Edition
Next steps for residents affected by a water main break in West Hollywood this morning. Santa Monica has started using AI camera technology to help cite…
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Hollywood workers worried AI could take their place, OC Fair returns, The Odyssey opening weekend— Afternoon Edition
New data shows Hollywood workers in L.A. are worried AI will take their jobs. We'll bring you a preview of the Orange County fair kicking off this weekend. And…
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WeHo water main break, Heatwave makes Boyle Heights stench worse, Ogwumike ties Leslie's Sparks record— Morning Edition
A massive water main break floods West Hollywood. The heatwave is making the smell in Boyle Heights a lot worse. More and more immigrants are being held…
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How immigration courts changed under Trump administration
Jared Bennett breaks down big changes in federal immigration courts under the second Trump administration. Support the show: https://laist.com
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More deportations fast-tracked at Adelanto ICE facility, Assistance for residents near Lineage, LA County's LGBTQ+ safe space initiative — Evening Edition
Courts fast-track more immigration cases towards deportation at a SoCal facility. People living near the Lineage warehouse can apply to stay at an Airbnb. Why…
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How immigration courts changed under Trump administration, LAX People Mover faces another hurdle, WGA sues Paramount Warner Bros acquisition — Afternoon Edition
We'll break down how federal immigration courts have changed during the second Trump administration. Why the contractor building the LAX People Mover is suing…
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Heat wave peaks, LA County considers action against Paramount, Why high tide keeps rising— Morning Edition
It could be the hottest day of the year in SoCal. LA County considers joining the suit to block Paramount's Warner Brothers takeover. The reason why the tides…
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How Congress's housing law may change CA, Padilla calls for Boyle Heights testing, Why the tides are so high this year — Evening Edition
A historic housing bill was just signed into federal law - we bring you details on how it'll affect California. Senator Alex Padilla calls for environmental…
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EV rebates for first time buyers, Scorching heat hits SoCal, New ballot measures coming to Nov. election— Afternoon Edition
A newly signed state law will give rebates for first time electric vehicle buyers. This week's heatwave is bringing scorching temperatures to Southern…
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Extreme Heat Warnings, Eaton Fire price-gouging settlement, LA28 volunteer applications open— Morning Edition
Some of the hottest temperatures of the summer are about to arrive. A luxury hotel agrees to open its wallet over Eaton Fire price-gouging claims. LA Mayor…
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Lineage cited for 'rotten' warehouse smell, LAPD suspends Flock cameras, Kalshi and LA addiction therapists — Evening Edition
Air quality officials cited Lineage for the smell of rotting food at its Boyle Heights warehouse. LAPD won't use the controversial Flock license plate readers…
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California sues Paramount over Warner Bros. Discovery merger, GCC's new documentary filmmaking program, why radiant cooling may be the future of air conditioning — Afternoon Edition
California is leading a group of 12 states suing Paramount Skydance over its $110 billion merger with Warner Brothers Discovery. Glendale Community College has…
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Actor Sam Neill dies, LA City Council delays LAHSA shake-up, Corpse Flower blooms— Morning Edition
Hollywood mourns the loss of actor Sam Neill. LA City Council is putting a homelessness funding crisis on the backburner. The LAPD has stopped using license…
The LA ReportDangerous heat on the horizon, Big waves at SoCal beaches, The origins of Ascot Hills park — Sunday Edition
Dangerously hot conditions are forecasted for SoCal this week, with an extreme heat watch going into effect Tuesday morning. There’s a risk of big waves…
The LA ReportLatest on the Summit Fire, Comedy fundraiser for Altadena school, Caltech's cool marine lab. — Saturday Edition
The latest on the Summit Fire burning in the Antelope Valley. Rosebud Academy, a charter school in Altadena that was lost to the Eaton Fire, hosts a big comedy…
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LAUSD's budget woes, LA homelessness count results slower, Pasadena trees become hot topic — Evening Edition
L.A. County warns it may take over LAUSD's budget. Why results from L.A.'s homelessness count are much slower this year. And Pasadena city officials fight the…