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The LA Report

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

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:40
    What's happening today: The next Mayor of Los Angeles will be choice between billionaire developer and longtime lawmaker; Ordinance that bans political contributions to L.A. city leaders from developers takes effect; President Biden in L.A. for this week's Summit of the Americas; Foo Fighters have announced pair of tribute concerts to honor drummer who died.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    The next mayor of L.A. will be choice between billionaire developer and longtime lawmaker. Plus: Summit of the Americas, new Foo Fighters concerts, and more – The P.M. Edition
    What's happening today: The next Mayor of Los Angeles will be choice between billionaire developer and longtime lawmaker; Ordinance that bans political contributions to L.A. city leaders from developers takes effect; President Biden in L.A. for this week's Summit of the Americas; Foo Fighters have announced pair of tribute concerts to honor drummer who died.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:04
    Here's your morning news: In L.A. mayor's race, Congressmember Karen Bass and developer Rick Caruso will face off in November; Sheriff Alex Villanueva forced into runoff with former Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna; One of the most-watched Congressional races in the country: the 45th House District; San Francisco voters oust progressive district attorney; Leader of Mexico-based megachurch due in court Wednesday for sentencing for child sex abuse charges; Joshua Tree National Park is popular with hikers. Bighorn sheep like it, too.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    In L.A. mayor's race, Bass and Caruso will face off in November. Plus: Sheriff Villanueva in runoff; SF's progressive DA ousted, and more – The Morning Edition
    Here's your morning news: In L.A. mayor's race, Congressmember Karen Bass and developer Rick Caruso will face off in November; Sheriff Alex Villanueva forced into runoff with former Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna; One of the most-watched Congressional races in the country: the 45th House District; San Francisco voters oust progressive district attorney; Leader of Mexico-based megachurch due in court Wednesday for sentencing for child sex abuse charges; Joshua Tree National Park is popular with hikers. Bighorn sheep like it, too.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:36
    What's happening today: Election 2022 – The California primary is today; January 6 committee will hold first public hearing Thursday 5:00pm PT; L.A. to implement cannabis emblem program for businesses; Angels have lost single season team record of twelve consecutive games; L.A. Sparks fire head coach.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    Election 2022: The California primary is today. Plus: Jan 6 hearing, cannabis inspection emblems, and more – The P.M. Edition
    What's happening today: Election 2022 – The California primary is today; January 6 committee will hold first public hearing Thursday 5:00pm PT; L.A. to implement cannabis emblem program for businesses; Angels have lost single season team record of twelve consecutive games; L.A. Sparks fire head coach.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:43
    Here's your morning news: Early voting in this primary election low leading up to election day; Mayor Garcetti declares Juneteenth an official holiday in Los Angeles; Amid high  COVID transmission in L.A. County, some signs that spread may be starting to slow; The Electrify Expo heads to Seattle after drawing crowds to the Long Beach Convention Center; At the Los Angeles Convention Center, the Summit of the Americas is taking place through Friday; NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has a new director – the first woman to assume the role in the lab's history.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    Early voting turn out low so far for primary elections. Plus: slowing COVID rates, JPL's new director, and more – The Morning Edition
    Here's your morning news: Early voting in this primary election low leading up to election day; Mayor Garcetti declares Juneteenth an official holiday in Los Angeles; Amid high  COVID transmission in L.A. County, some signs that spread may be starting to slow; The Electrify Expo heads to Seattle after drawing crowds to the Long Beach Convention Center; At the Los Angeles Convention Center, the Summit of the Americas is taking place through Friday; NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has a new director – the first woman to assume the role in the lab's history.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:11
    What's happening today: Tuesday is primary election day in California – here's how to fill out your ballot; Medical care will not be disrupted this week at three hospitals run by L.A. County; Heads of state from North, Central and South America will be in Los Angeles this week for the Summit of the Americas; San Francisco state senator wants to push last call to 4:00am; Democrats in state senate want to spend a $1.5B to buy water rights from California farmers for endangered fish species.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    Tuesday is primary election day in California – here's how to fill out your ballot. Plus: Hospital strike averted, Summit of the Americas, and more – The P.M. Edition
    What's happening today: Tuesday is primary election day in California – here's how to fill out your ballot; Medical care will not be disrupted this week at three hospitals run by L.A. County; Heads of state from North, Central and South America will be in Los Angeles this week for the Summit of the Americas; San Francisco state senator wants to push last call to 4:00am; Democrats in state senate want to spend a $1.5B to buy water rights from California farmers for endangered fish species.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:02
    Here's your morning news: The Summit of the Americas is comes to L.A. this week; California opening free preschool program for 4-year-olds public schools; Hundreds of vote centers opened over the weekend; How to vote if you're experiencing homelessness.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    California to open free preschool program for 4-year-olds in public schools. Plus: Summit of the Americas, Primary Tuesday, and more – The Morning Edition
    Here's your morning news: The Summit of the Americas is comes to L.A. this week; California opening free preschool program for 4-year-olds public schools; Hundreds of vote centers opened over the weekend; How to vote if you're experiencing homelessness.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 19:24
    In this Sunday edition: On today's show we'll tell you about a new program in LA that aims to provide mental health services to AAPI young people. Then, we'll talk about the leading candidates in the closely-watched 45th congressional district race.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    A new program aims to provide mental health services for AAPI youth. Plus: The race in L.A.'s new 45th district
    In this Sunday edition: On today's show we'll tell you about a new program in LA that aims to provide mental health services to AAPI young people. Then, we'll talk about the leading candidates in the closely-watched 45th congressional district race.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 15:03
    In this weekend edition: On today's show we'll tell you about California's plan to provide free preschool, and what it could mean for existing child care programs. Then, we'll hear the story of an Afghan Air Force pilot who had to leave his wife and kids behind when he was evacuated to California during the US withdrawal last year.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    California's free preschool plan, an Afghan Air Force pilot's refugee plight, and The Golden Girls – The Weekend Edition
    In this weekend edition: On today's show we'll tell you about California's plan to provide free preschool, and what it could mean for existing child care programs. Then, we'll hear the story of an Afghan Air Force pilot who had to leave his wife and kids behind when he was evacuated to California during the US withdrawal last year.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.