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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 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 • 4:54
    Listen • 4:54
    Anaheim to consider tourism tax, Low enrollment affects LAUSD budget, Recap of Game 3 World Series— Afternoon Edition
    Anaheim city leaders will consider a new tourism tax. We'll look at some of the funding challenges that some SoCal school districts are facing. Plus, how Game 3 of the World Series last night broke records. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:26
    Listen • 4:26
    Heat and wind warnings, CA to watch federal election watchers, Epic Dodgers win— Morning Edition
    The first major Santa Ana wind event of the season is here, sparking warnings across the region. California is bringing in its own monitors to watch the federal watchers in next week's special election. The Dodgers win an instant classic that's already a part of World Series history. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 10:15
    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
    Listen • 4:34
    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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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:59
    Listen • 4:59
    Reactions to January wildfire report, Justice Dept sues CA over voter rolls, How SB79 could transform LA— The A.M. Edition
    New promises, and frustrations, in the wake of a key report on the response to January's fire. The Justice Department sues California to get its hands on the state's voter rolls. The bill on Governor Newsom's desk that could transform areas typically reserved for more expensive homes. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:45
    Listen • 4:45
    Report shows LA County's shortcomings in fire response, Hawthorne Plaza mall could be torn down, Indie movie house recs this fall — The P.M. Edition
    A report out today details major failures in L.A. County’s response to the January firestorms. The owners of the long-abandoned Hawthorne Plaza mall have been given an ultimatum. We're taking a look at what L.A.'s indie movie houses have to offer this fall. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:10
    Listen • 4:10
    CA wins ruling on FEMA funds, Rep Takano bill on veteran deportations, Main route to Big Bear closed— The A.M. Edition
    California gets a win in federal court in its fight over FEMA funds. A local congressman introduces a bill to protect veterans from deportation. One of the main routes to Big Bear is closed and business owners fear for the future. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:40
    Listen • 4:40
    Anaheim hotel workers could get housing help, CA offers retrofitting help, LA Sparks' new muti-million training facility — The P.M. Edition
    Anaheim hotel workers could get affordable housing help after city leaders green lit a proposal Tuesday evening. The state is offering to help retrofit some houses for earthquakes. The L.A. Sparks will have a new training facility, which it said is the largest investment to date for a women's sports team. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:58
    Listen • 4:58
    Kimmel returns to TV, Wrongful conviction settlement, South LA encampment cleared— The A.M. Edition
    Jimmy Kimmel returns to TV, promising that the Trump jokes will go on. An Inglewood man gets a payday after wrongfully spending decades behind bars. Governor Newsom and LA Mayor Bass team up to clean up a long-standing encampment. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:44
    Listen • 4:44
    LA reaches agreement to avoid layoffs, Hwy 1 in Big Sur has a reopening date, People queue up in Hollywood for Jimmy Kimmel's return — The P.M. Edition
    The city of L.A. has reached an agreement to avoid layoffs amid a budget crisis. We finally know when all of Highway 1 will reopen in Big Sur. Jimmy Kimmel's back on air today - we bring you the latest from outside the show's studio in Hollywood. Plus, more.

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Austin Cross
Host, Morning Edition, AirTalk Friday, The L.A. Report Morning Edition
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Nereida Moreno
Host, Midday, The L.A. Report Afternoon Edition
STAFF PORTRAIT julia paskin
Julia Paskin
Host, All Things Considered, The L.A. Report Evening Edition