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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.

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Episodes
  • The L.A. Report
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    Listen 4:10
    LA County passes wildfire alert improvements, CA wins 2 rulings vs Trump Admin, LAHSA reform delays— Morning Edition
    LA County takes action in the wake of a new report on January's wildfires. But the report itself has critics. California wins a pair of court rulings in its funding fights with the Trump Administration. LA’s homelessness agency has delayed a vote meant to reform its process for internal audits. Plus more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    UCLA research funding restored, DOJ sues LASD over concealed carry, Kamasi Washington Blue Note residency — Evening Edition
    A federal judge restores hundreds of research grants to UCLA. The DOJ's Civil Rights Division is suing LASD over Second Amendment concerns. Kamasi Washington talks about his residency at the Blue Note L.A., which starts tonight. Plus, more in this Evening Edition of The LA Report. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:39
    Listen 4:39
    Carpool lane rule changes for EV drivers, Metro brings TAP to Exit back to NoHo, how to talk to your kids about ICE — Afternoon Edition
    Starting tomorrow, EV drivers can't drive in the carpool lane solo anymore. Why Metro's TAP to Exit program is back in North Hollywood. And if you've wondered how to talk to your kids about immigration enforcement, we've got some tips. Plus, more in this Afternoon Edition of The L.A. Report.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:19
    Listen 4:19
    LA County to discuss after action report, Santa Ana councilmember calls for investigation over police union, Paul McCartney is back — Morning Edition
    L.A. County leaders consider recommendations from a new report on the January fires. A Santa Ana councilmember is calling for an investigation into the city's police union over their use of public funds. And Paul McCartney kicked off the 2025 leg of the Got Back Tour in Palm Desert. Plus more from the Morning Edition of the L.A. Report. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:35
    Listen 4:35
    How CA might feel the federal shutdown, Poll on Latino voters and redistricting, LA County immigration business relief — Evening Edition
    As we face a potential government shutdown, we look at one way California may feel the pinch. We bring you the results of a poll on how Latino voters are looking at November's special election on redistricting. L.A. County is giving cash help to businesses affected by immigration raids. Plus, more in this Evening Edition of The LA Report.

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    Listen 4:59
    Listen 4:59
    LA28 Olympics to use electric school buses, January fires after action report, "Blue October" is here — Afternoon Edition
    Los Angeles moves toward its goal of a car-free Olympics in 2028. A long awaited report into the January fires is making waves. And it's Blue October as the Dodgers prepare to kick off their post-season run. Plus, more in this Afternoon Edition of The L.A. Report.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:25
    Listen 4:25
    Palisades fire recovery milestone, LMU strike vote, New Rancho Palos Verdes landslide — Morning Edition
    There's a new milestone in the rebuilding of Pacific Palisades. Non-tenured faculty at Loyola Marymount University are voting on whether to strike. Rancho Palos Verdes is hit with new landslides. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 11:31
    Listen 11:31
    Trump opens probe into CalState system, EV tax credits expiring, Chinatown market closes — Sunday Edition
    The California State University system becomes the latest target in the Trump administration's investigation into alleged antisemitism on college campuses. Two different electric vehicle tax credits are expiring Tuesday under a new Trump administration policy. Yue Wa Market, a Chinatown anchor, closes this week due to economic strain. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Listen 10:15
    New CA abortion laws, Indigenous plant names, Cake Picnic LA — Saturday Edition
    Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills to protect abortion rights. The L.A region’s homeless services agency has adopted its first formal conflict of interest policy. And a preview of the sold-out Cake Picnic in Santa Monica. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Listen 4:34
    LAHSA adopts conflict of interest policy, Immigration arrests in Pomona, Your electric bill could go down next month — The P.M. Edition
    L.A.'s homeless services agency adopts its first formal conflict of interest policy. Immigration agents arrested three day laborers outside of the Pomona Day Labor center yesterday. Your electric bill might be lower next month - find out why. Plus, more.

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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