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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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Second Whiteman Airport crash, Adelanto hunger striker deported, Standoff over sharing license data — Evening Edition
A small plane crashes at Pacoima's Whiteman Airport, the second in about two months. A hunger striker at ICE's Adelanto facility is deported. State lawmakers…
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World Cup watch parties, LA Coliseum US birthday celebration, Preschool guide for LA — Afternoon Edition
L.A Mayor Karen Bass attended the World Cup watch party at MacArthur Park yesterday. L.A. Coliseum is hosting a concert to celebrate the 250's Anniversary of…
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Wildfire evacuations in Riverside CO, 8 dead in Edwards AFB crash, James Beard Awards— Morning Edition
A wildfire in Riverside County explodes in size sparking evacuations in El Casco. Eight people are dead after a B-52 crashed at Edwards Air Force Base. LA…
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Newsom says feds are investigating him, SoCal beaches see swell damage, Crackdown on drones near SoFi Stadium — Evening Edition
Governor Gavin Newsom claims the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating him, and says bring it on. High tides have damaged the SoCal coast line. There's a…
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Update on Garden Grove incident, Bill on home improvement stores and ICE, Volunteer for LA Olympics — Afternoon Edition
For Climate Monday, an update on the Garden Grove chemical incident that led thousands to evacuate. California State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez is…
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LA County sex abuse settlement hearing, LAHSA underspending, Six figures is low-income in OC — Morning Edition
LA's District Attorney goes before a judge to delay payments in the County's massive sex abuse settlement, and survivors aren't happy. LA's homelessness agency…
The LA ReportIran’s World Cup game, Drones seized near SoFi, World Cup food pop-up — Sunday Edition
Iran is scheduled to play their first World Cup in Los Angeles tomorrow, we learn about their journey here. About 15 drones were seized and their operators…
The LA ReportUSA win in World Cup opener, King tide warning in OC, LACMA's mini soccer moments — Saturday Edition
The U.S. Men’s national team defeated Paraguay 4-to-1 in its World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium yesterday. Newport Beach is warning its residents of…
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Alleged Adelanto hunger strike retaliation, Chemical tanks across SoCal, LAist hits the US-Paraguay game — Evening Edition
ICE is accused of retaliating against people on a hunger strike at Adelanto. The chemical in the Garden Grove hazmat crisis is stored elsewhere in SoCal. Are…
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Feds suspends LAHSA funds, El Nino winter predictions, World Cup food recommendations— Afternoon Edition
Federal authorities has suspended money for the LA Homeless Services Authority, LAHSA. Forecasters are predicting a strong El Nino this winter. For Food…
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Apartments for unhoused remain empty, Hochman claims massive fraud in sex abuse settlement, Ohtani injured — Morning Edition
Hundreds of apartments for unhoused people, that we paid for, are sitting completely empty. LA's District Attorney says the County's history-making sexual…
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Feds threaten cuts to LA homelessness agency, AI in LA and Riverside courts, Today's FIFA game — Evening Edition
Federal authorities say they're pulling funding from L-A's embattled homelessness agency. L.A. and Riverside counties test out AI in the courtroom. LAist stops…
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World Cup kicks off, FIFA ticket scams, A new exhibit of Chicano art— Afternoon Edition
The FIFA World Cup officially kicks off today with events across LA. LA County Sheriff department is warning World Cup fans to watch out for a range of scams…
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Raman appeals to Pratt supporters, Search ends for 5-yr-old swept to ocean, Hotel rooms are empty despite World Cup— Morning Edition
The November campaign kicks off in the L-A Mayor's race, and Nithya Raman is appealing to Spencer Pratt's supporters. Orange County crews end the search for a…
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Garden Grove's GKN Aerospace raided, Measure ER on track to pass, OC allots recovered Andrew Do money — Evening Edition
Federal agents raid the company where the chemical emergency in Garden Grove occurred. An LA County sales tax measure to fund hospitals and clinics is on track…
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Recovering funds from the Andrew Do scandal, Carson oil refinery taskforce, GenXFest at The Regent Theater— Afternoon Edition
O.C. Supervisors are deciding what to do with the millions of dollars recovered from the Andrew Do corruption scheme. Why South Bay residents are fighting for…
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Hilton advances in Gov race, More Congressional races called, Rinderknecht opening statements— Morning Edition
The AP calls the Governor's primary, putting Republican Steve Hilton in the November race against Democrat Xavier Becerra. More SoCal races have been called…
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Inside CA's slow ballot counting, Carson residents and closing oil refinery, Noncitizens voting in LA — Evening Edition
Why counting election results is slow going in California. Communities near a closing oil refinery in Carson want a say in what happens next. The latest on a…
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SoFi Stadium World Cup strike averted, How to beat World Cup traffic, LA mayor's race— Afternoon Edition
A potential strike from SoFi Stadium workers has been averted after the union announced a tentative deal. We'll tell you what we know. Plus, how you can beat…
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New CA races called, Nick Reiner wants trust fund access, Kings new coach— Morning Edition
New CA races are called since the last ballot drop, including congressional contests and the fight for LA mayor. Nick Reiner needs money from his parents'…
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Raman advances to LA mayor runoff, Bonta starts affordability initiative, Outdoor education bill advances — Evening Edition
The Associated Press forecasts L.A. city councilmember Nithya Raman will run against incumbent L.A. Mayor Karen Bass. California's top lawyer announces a…
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FIFA's free speech limits for World Cup, Coachella data center moratorium, Rebuilding after LA fires— Afternoon Edition
How FIFA is cracking down on political protests ahead of the World Cup. The city of Coachella is taking a major step torward banning data centers. Fire…
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Raman surpasses Pratt in vote count, Trump tantrum on CA elections, Rinderknecht jury selection— Morning Edition
There's been a shakeup in the L-A Mayor race as ballots continue to be counted in last week's primary. President Trump storms off "Meet The Press" after…
The LA ReportRace for second place in L.A. mayoral contest tightens, Alleged gang leader was peace ambassador, World Cup guides — Sunday Edition
Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt are nearly neck and neck for second place in the L.A. mayor’s race with another ballot update expected this afternoon…
The LA ReportSoFi workers authorize strike, One year since L.A. ICE sweeps, Sound art show in San Pedro — Saturday Edition
The union representing SoFi stadium workers authorizes a strike and could walk off the job anytime, including during World Cup matches. Today marks one year…
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Hunger strike at Adelanto ICE facility, O.C tank clean up postponed, FIFA bans reusable water bottles— Evening Edition
The hunger strike at Adelanto ICE facility is now two weeks in. The scheduled removal of the chemical methyl methacrylate at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove has…
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High school graduates vote for the first time, Stevie Nicks donates to USC, Cheap Fast Eats in Little Saigon— Afternoon Edition
We'll hear from high school seniors who voted for the first time in the June primary election. Singer songwriter Stevie Nicks is making a generous donation to…
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Raman gaining ground on Pratt, Calls for patience with CA vote count, MacArthur Park police raid— Morning Edition
Nithya Raman is gaining on Spencer Pratt for the second spot in the Mayor's race. California's Secretary of State is preaching patience as votes counts…
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Carcinogens from January 2025, Laundry robots in LA, World Cup scams— Evening Edition
A heavy metal and known carcinogen may have traveled miles downwind from the Eaton and Palisades burn zones during debris clean up. The food delivery robots…
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Republicans take the lead for CD 40, Lamorne Morris in 'Spider Noir', Marilyn Monroe auction— Afternoon Edition
Two Republicans are facing off in a new congressional district here in SoCal. We'll talk about Lamorne Morris's role in the new Prime series Spider Noir and…
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Trump launches CA election investigation, SoFi workers strike vote GKN evacuee aid— Morning Edition
President Trump launches an investigation into California's elections, accusing Democrats of trying to steal the biggest races in the state. Food and beverage…
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Latest on L.A. election results, USC facility vote to unionize, West Nile virus detected in OC mosquitos — Evening Edition
We give you an update on election results we're following in LA. Non-tenure-track faculty at USC have voted to unionize after more than a year of opposition…
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Campaign spending for June primary, Cleanup continues in Garden Grove, LA Rams welcome Myles Garrett— Afternoon Edition
We'll take a closer look at campaign spending in the June primary. As cleanup continues at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove health officials say…
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Bass advances in LA Mayor race, CA Gov election results, Incumbent LA City Attorney trails— Morning Edition
Karen Bass advances to the general election in the LA Mayor's race, and as of now, she could be facing Spencer Pratt. Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are on…
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Kalshi betting on Becerra, High LA voter turn out, Monterey Park ballot measure to ban data centers— Evening Edition
Prediction marketplace Kalshi gives Becerra high odds of winning and the company is also bet on his campaign. LA County Registrar Dean Logan says that voter…
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Election Day FAQ, Getty Center FIFA watch parties, NHM bat survey— Afternoon Edition
It's Election Day and we'll be answering your last minute questions about voting. The Getty Center is joining the list of watch parties for the FIFA World Cup…