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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 5:06
    Listen 5:06
    Immigration agents involved in shooting, LAUSD to feed students, Robert Englund aka 'Freddy Krueger' gets Hollywood Star — Morning Edition
    Immigration agents have been involved in yet another shooting this week. L.A. Unified schools are stepping in to help feed students ahead of delays in federal food assistance. Robert Englund, best known as Freddy Krueger, gets his flowers. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Listen 4:27
    Eaton survivors on SCE compensation plan, LAFD helps with Hurricane Melissa, LAist's trick or treating tips — Evening Edition
    Eaton Fire survivors weigh in on whether SoCal Edison's compensation plan goes far enough. L.A. firefighters go to Jamaica to help after Hurricane Melissa. We share a few insider tips on where to trick or treat this year. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:00
    Listen 5:00
    Conditions at ICE Adelanto facility slammed, Santa Ana police admit to violating state law, Andrew Do turns himself into prison — The P.M. Edition
    Advocates call for better conditions for immigrants at the Adelanto Detention Facility. Santa Ana police admit to violating state military equipment law. Former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do has turned himself into prison. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:12
    Listen 4:12
    Monrovia ICE protest, Mayor Bass condemns Border Patrol, Andrew Do to report to prison— The A.M. Edition
    Protesters hit the streets in Monrovia after the feds are accused of chasing a man to his death. Mayor Karen Bass is outraged at Border Control for trying to upstage Governor Newsom's big redistricting announcement. And disgraced former O-C Supervisor Andrew Do is set to serve his time. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:51
    Listen 4:51
    LAUSD returns to school, Port of LA reports huge tariff traffic, Newsom doubles down on redistricting plan — The P.M. Edition
    LAUSD went back to school today - what's on students and immigrant families' minds? The Port of LA had its busiest month ever this July. Governor Newsom is speaking out about his redistricting plan. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:47
    Listen 4:47
    Teacher patrols for LAUSD 1st day, Newsom set for Congressional redistricting, Judge denounces ICE courthouse sweeps— The A.M. Edition
    It's the first day of school at L-A Unified, and teachers are on the lookout for ICE agents. Governor Newsom is ready to re-write California's Congressional maps. LA County's top judge is denouncing courthouse immigration detainments. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:35
    Listen 4:35
    Street medicine could get expanded, LA streetlight repairs greenlit, Pali High returns to class — The P.M. Edition
    A proposed state law aims to expand street-side healthcare. The L.A. City council approves extra funding for streetlight repairs. Today is the first day of school for Palisades Charter High School. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:53
    Listen 4:53
    UCLA funding ruling, LA City Councilmember corruption charges, OC ethics changes— The A.M. Edition
    A judge is ordering the Trump Administration to restore hundreds of UCLA's frozen science grants. An LA City Councilmember is hit with new public corruption charges. Orange County's Board of Supervisors revises its ethics code in the wake of the Andrew Do scandal. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:54
    Listen 4:54
    "Day of Action" protests held across LA, Malibu mountain lion identified, OC Pride asks for support — The P.M. Edition
    Community and labor groups are rallying across Southern California today to protest immigration enforcement. We have an update on the mountain lion that injured a child in Malibu this week. Orange County Pride says they need more donations after sponsors pulled back. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:33
    Listen 4:33
    Day of "community stoppage," Feds detain disabled teen, West Anaheim Medical nurses strike— The A.M. Edition
    An immigrant rights coalition has started a 24-hour boycott. Federal agents detain a disabled teenage boy outside of an LA public school. Hundreds of OC nurses hit the picket line. Plus, more.

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Host, Morning Edition, AirTalk Friday, The L.A. Report Morning Edition
Host, Midday, The L.A. Report Afternoon Edition
Host, All Things Considered, The L.A. Report Evening Edition