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The LA Report is your daily update on the top news stories in the Los Angeles region, brought to you by LAist 89.3. Hosted by Austin Cross, Nereida Moreno and Julia Paskin.

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The LA Report is produced 7 days a week. New weekday episodes drop before 8 a.m., 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. PT with episodes Saturdays and Sundays before noon PT. If you have any suggestions or feedback, or know something we should cover, email us.

Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

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Episodes
  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:42
    Listen 4:42
    Detained immigrants' legal rights hearing, Palisades Fire DEI investigation, LAUSD enrollment declines— Morning Edition
    A federal hearing in downtown LA could determine the future rights of detained immigrants. Senate investigators want to know if DEI had a role in the Palisades Fire. Enrollment is declining at LA Unified School District, but so is the funding. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:49
    Listen 4:49
    LA's new metal theft reward program, Court considers Huntington Beach voter ID law, Celebrate the Dodgers at this pizza joint — Evening Edition
    The city of L.A. has a new reward program for reporting scrap metal theft. Huntington Beach's voter ID requirement is back in court. We take you to a pizza joint ready to cater to Dodgers diehards. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:31
    Listen 4:31
    Why mistrust is brewing in Santa Ana city hall, CA Film & TV Tax credit program funds Jumanji sequel, Naming the Long Beach Baseball club — Afternoon Edition
    For Watchdog Wednesday, we'll dig into the mistrust growing in Santa Ana city hall over a cancelled state contract. "Jumanji" and "Heat" are getting sequels thanks to the state's film & TV tax credit program. The Long Beach Baseball Club wants you to help name its team. 

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    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 3:55
    Listen 3:55
    ICE-related shooting in South LA, LA County's Medi-Cal benefit plan, Eaton survivors' girls hangout — Morning Edition
    An immigrant influencer and a U.S. Marshall are shot during a federal raid. And the TikToker's lawyer says he was targeted for documenting ICE. LA County has a plan to help people keep their Medi-Cal and CalFresh benefits. Girls who survived the Eaton Fire get their own permanent hang out. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com

    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:44
    Listen 4:44
    What it's like to teach citizenship classes now, LA city attorney asks for $250,000 to defend LAPD, Heal the Bay's Halloween donation drive — Evening Edition
    How the federal immigration crackdown is affecting local citizenship classrooms. The L.A. city attorney's office is asking for a quarter million dollars to help LAPD in their fight against the press. We tell you one place you can get, or give away, a lightly used Halloween costume. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com

    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:00
    Listen 5:00
    Tracking ICE agents, New CA law requires landlords to clean fire debris, Lakers kick off 2025 NBA season— Afternoon Edition
    How some Orange County residents are tracking ICE agents in their neighborhoods. A new state law is clarifying who is responsible for cleaning up rental units after a major disaster. The Lakers face the Golden State Warriors on NBA opening night.  

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com

    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:01
    Listen 4:01
    Investigation into LA immigration sweeps, SoCal communities monitor feds, Gov't shutdown to affect CalFresh funds— Morning Edition
    House Democrats are investigating federal immigration raids, starting with LA's sweeps. SoCal community members are teaming up to keep an eye on federal agents. The government shutdown is about to take food off the plates of millions of Californians. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com

    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:26
    Listen 4:26
    Leaders call for immigration detainment investigation, Arrest at No Kings protest this weekend, Striking Kaiser nurses return to work — Evening Edition
    Local leaders call for an investigation into the detainment of U.S. citizens and immigrants. An update on this past weekend's No Kings protest in LA. Thousands of striking Kaiser health care professionals go back to work following a weeklong strike. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com

    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:57
    Listen 4:57
    CA sues plastic bag makers over false claims, Uninsured Altadenan determined to rebuild, Voter registration deadline for special election— Afternoon Edition
    California is taking action against three plastic bag makers over false advertising. We're checking in one one family's rebuilding process after the Eaton fire. Today is the last day to register to vote for California's special election. 

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com

    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:17
    Listen 4:17
    Artillery shrapnel falls on I-5, LA County's 2nd massive abuse settlement, College students' mental health— Morning Edition
    Governor Newsom is saying "I told you so" after shrapnel from an artillery round hits the 5. LA County announces a second massive sexual abuse settlement. College students' mental health is on the rebound. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com

    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

Credits
Host, Morning Edition, AirTalk Friday, The L.A. Report Morning Edition
Host, Midday, The L.A. Report Afternoon Edition
Host, All Things Considered, The L.A. Report Evening Edition