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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.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:40
    Listen • 4:40
    CA joins lawsuit over SNAP benefits, LA County provides food assistance amid shutdown, "Guac" play explores Parkland dad's grief — Evening Edition
    California joins a lawsuit against the Trump administration over federal food aid. Meanwhile, the L.A. County Parks Department is stepping in to help feed Angelenos affected by the shutdown. The father of a Parkland shooting victim is using joy, art and advocacy to celebrate his son's life at a play showing in Culver City. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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  • 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 • 4:44
    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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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:13
    Listen • 4:13
    Praise for Kimmel's return to ABC, Some UCLA grants restored, San Bernardino Co mudslide damage— The A.M. Edition
    Local leaders are praising the return of Jimmy Kimmel to ABC. UCLA is getting back some research money that the Trump Administration had frozen. Families in San Bernardino County are still digging out of last week's mudslides and unsure of the future. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:33
    Listen • 4:33
    Jimmy Kimmel Live! to return, Mayor Bass vows to clear homeless encampments in Sepulveda Basin, Newsom signs mortgage relief bill for fire survivors -- The P.M. Edition
    ABC announces Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return to its airwaves on Tuesday. L.A.Mayor Karen Bass says homeless encampments in the Sepulveda Basin pose a fire risk. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill aimed at providing mortgage relief to L.A. fire survivors. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:32
    Listen • 4:32
    SoCal lawmakers rally for Kimmel, Rep Waters appeals to U.N. over immigration raids, "Operation Liberty" launches— The A.M. Edition
    SoCal lawmakers are hitting the streets in support of Jimmy Kimmel. An LA Congresswoman is turning to the U.N. to stop the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown. Activists are using special camera crews to monitor ICE. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 12:01
    Listen • 12:01
    CA bans masks for ICE agents, New DGA President, 'Mad Max's desert party — Sunday Edition
    Governor Gavin Newsom signs five new laws meant to protect the rights of immigrants in California, include a mask ban for federal agents under most circumstances. Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan is elected president of the Directors Guild of America. A desert gathering embraces the beloved post-apocalyptic world of "Mad Max." Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 10:41
    Listen • 10:41
    Kershaw's last home game, Free Eaton Fire soil testing, Historic Aztec Hotel — Saturday Edition
    Dodger great Clayton Kershaw pitched his last home game last night. A day of free soil testing in Altadena for those impacted by the Eaton Fire. And we look into the 100 years of history of The Aztec hotel in Monrovia.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:34
    Listen • 4:34
    LA approves $5 mil for lawyer fees on homelessness case, 4 new Metro A Line stations open, Broad Museum celebrates 10 years — The P.M. Edition
    The city of L.A. approves a $5 million payment to its lawyers in a high profile homelessness settlement. Metro's A Line opens up 4 new stations in the Pomona Valley today. The Broad Museum in downtown LA celebrates its 10 year anniversary today. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:53
    Listen • 4:53
    Late night reax to Kimmel suspension, Altadena renters win ash removal ruling, Judge 'inclined' to restore UCLA funds— The A.M. Edition
    Late night hosts rally behind Jimmy Kimmel after ABC pulled him from the air. It's a victory for Altadena renters in their battle get Eaton Fire ash removed. UCLA may be on the verge of getting back $500 million in frozen federal funds. Plus, more.

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Austin Cross
Host, Morning Edition, AirTalk Friday, The L.A. Report Morning Edition
STAFF-PHOTO-NEREIDA-MORENO
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