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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 • 5:02
    Listen • 5:02
    Mortgage relief program expansion to fire survivors, 10 years since Aliso Canyon gas leak, Danny Elfman at the Hollywood Bowl— Afternoon Edition
    California is expanding its mortgage relief program for fire survivors. Today marks 10 years since the nation's largest natural gas leak right here in L.A. Plus, we'll talk about the iconic film "The Nightmare Before Christmas" ahead of it's annual live show at the Hollywood Bowl. 

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    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:42
    Listen • 4:42
    Detained immigrants' legal rights hearing, Palisades Fire DEI investigation, LAUSD enrollment declines— Morning Edition
    A federal hearing in downtown LA could determine the future rights of detained immigrants. Senate investigators want to know if DEI had a role in the Palisades Fire. Enrollment is declining at LA Unified School District, but so is the funding. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:17
    Listen • 4:17
    Artillery shrapnel falls on I-5, LA County's 2nd massive abuse settlement, College students' mental health— Morning Edition
    Governor Newsom is saying "I told you so" after shrapnel from an artillery round hits the 5. LA County announces a second massive sexual abuse settlement. College students' mental health is on the rebound. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 6:51
    Listen • 6:51
    Huge turnout for ‘No Kings’ protests, Ofrendas in LA, College mental health improves — Sunday Edition
    Protesters flooded the streets of cities all over southern California yesterday for ‘No Kings’ protests, we hear from one. The mental health of college students has shown improvement for the third year in a row. Meet the Angeleno who helped popularize the Mexican tradition of ofrendas in Los Angeles. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 5:46
    Listen • 5:46
    Dodgers head to World Series, Military exercises intermittently shut down I-5, Thousands gather for 'No Kings' protests — Saturday Edition
    Shohei Ohtani made history in Game 4 of the NLCS with ten strikeouts and three home runs, clinching the Dodgers a spot in the World Series. Military exercises intermittently shut down a stretch of the I-5 freeway today. Thousands gather for 'No Kings' protests across Southern California. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:45
    Listen • 4:45
    LA officials mark 1000 days from Olympics, Third local case of mpox reported, Stay on top of mosquito — Evening Edition
    We're 1,000 days away from the 2028 L.A. Olympics. How did city officials mark the occasion? Health officials confirm another local case of a severe strain of mpox. How to lookout for mosquito breeding grounds after this week's rain. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:58
    Listen • 4:58
    Misinformation on CA special election, Celia Cruz day in LA, LA's newest food hall— Afternoon Edition
    California election officials are addressing social media misinformation about the November 4th special election. It's officially Celia Cruz day in L.A. For Food Friday, we take you to L.A's newest food hall in West Adams.  

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    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:44
    Listen • 4:44
    LAPD asks judge to allow banned tactics at "No Kings" protests, Homelessness funding fraud charges, Mpox in LA County— Morning Edition
    The LAPD is asking a judge to let officers use banned tactics in tomorrow's "No Kings" protests. The feds accuse two LA property developers of committing fraud with public homelessness money. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:52
    Listen • 4:52
    USC rejects Trump compact, LA controller to oversee homelessness, Famous altarista gets her first retrospective — Evening Edition
    USC answers back to the request the school sign an agreement with the federal government. Why the courts have tapped the L.A. city controller to help oversee parts of L.A.'s homelessness response. A famous altarista from L.A. finally gets her own retrospective. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 5:00
    Listen • 5:00
    International shake out day, LA altar maker gets her first solo show — Afternoon Edition
    Get ready to drop, cover and hold, for the international shake out day! And an iconic L.A. altar maker who helped popularize Día de los Muertos gets her first solo show. 

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com

    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

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Credits
STAFF-HEADSHOTS-2023
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