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The LA Report
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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 • 4:31
    Listen • 4:31
    Checking in on WIC benefits amid shutdown, Anaheim drops theme park gate tax, How your ballot signature is checked — Evening Edition
    As millions in the state are set to lose their SNAP benefits, we'll tell you about one food aid program that isn't going away. The city of Anaheim has decided against putting a tax on theme parks and visitor parking on the ballot. We explain how California election officials verify ballot signatures. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:59
    Listen • 4:59
    Details on Edison's Eaton Fire compensation program, Anaheim's independent review of waste claims, surf park coming to Newport Beach — Afternoon Edition
    SoCal Edison has released the final version of its voluntary compensation program for survivors of the Eaton Fire. The City of Anaheim has brought in an outside law firm to do an independent review of waste and fraud claims. Newport Beach approves plans for a surf park

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:46
    Listen • 4:46
    SoCal leaders denounce Kirk murder, Activists launch carwash protection units, Construction worker suicide rate— Morning Edition
    SoCal leaders are denouncing the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Activists are launching community squads to protect carwash workers from immigration raids. It's National Suicide Prevention Week, and we'll bring awareness to an occupation that has a surprisingly higher risk. Plus, more in today's Morning Edition of The L.A. Report.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:48
    Listen • 4:48
    Most CA police aren't filing use of force reports, State anti-grooming bill introduced, Original Pantry reopens tomorrow — The P.M. Edition
    LAist finds most law enforcement agencies aren't following a state law requiring them to document use of force. A state bill would require students and teachers to learn how to recognize signs of grooming and abuse. The Original Pantry Cafe reopens tomorrow with its original staff. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:54
    Listen • 4:54
    LA County taking on feds over SNAP data, Dog on OC voter rolls, Controversial Big Bear housing advances— The A.M. Edition
    LA County is joining the fight against the feds over personal data of SNAP recipients. Orange County Republicans want to make sure there are no more DOGS casting votes. A housing project moves forward at Big Bear Lake despite concerns from bald eagle watchers. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:27
    Listen • 4:27
    LAist finds Santa Ana police's use of force broke law, Airport Fire 1-year anniversary, Containers at Port of Long Beach fall into sea — The P.M. Edition
    An LAist investigation finds Santa Ana police's use of less-lethal munitions ran afoul of a state law designed to protect protesters. We check in one year after the Airport Fire was accidentally started by an Orange County public works crew. Over 60 shipping containers fell off a cargo ship in Long Beach today. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:49
    Listen • 4:49
    Activists denounce Supreme Court raid ruling, Industrial waste off SoCal coast, Santa Monica considers fiscal emergency— The A.M. Edition
    Immigrant rights groups are denouncing the Supreme Court decision that lifts restrictions on federal raids. Industrial waste is changing the chemistry of SoCal's sea floor. Santa Monica may be on the verge of declaring a fiscal emergency. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:27
    Listen • 4:27
    SCOTUS makes 'roving' sweeps legal for now, State of CA sues L.A. County, Deals in honor of Long Beach's 908 Day — The P.M. Edition
    The Supreme Court allows 'roving' immigration sweeps to resume in L.A. The state sues L.A. County and the sheriff's department over jail conditions. We highlight some local businesses (with deals!) in honor of 908 day in Long Beach. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:39
    Listen • 4:39
    CA GOP coordinates against Prop 50, LAPD pulls Harris detail, LA County gets wildfire-fighting planes— The A.M. Edition
    California Republicans are circling the wagons to defeat the state's redistricting election. The LAPD pulls its security detail for former Vice President Kamala Harris. LA County wildfire crews get some essential tools from Canada. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 8:57
    Listen • 8:57
    Dodgers meltdown, CA GOP convention, remembering Vicky Tafoya — Sunday Edition
    Yoshinobu Yamamoto nearly pitched a no-hitter before Dodgers suffered a fifth straight loss. California Republicans hold their state convention in Garden Grove. Remembering Vicky Tafoya, a pivotal figure in the rockabilly revival of the 1990s. 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
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Julia Paskin
Host, All Things Considered, The L.A. Report Evening Edition