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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
    Pasadena selling homes that would've been demolished by doomed 710 project, World Series Game 6 preview, trying Erewhon's Smashing Pumpkins smoothie so you don't have to — Afternoon Edition
    The city of Pasadena is selling more than a dozen homes that were set to be demolished as part of a failed plan to extend the 710 Freeway. It's win or go home tonight in Game 6 of the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. LAist's food and culture writer Gab Chabran tried Erewhon's new Smashing Pumpkins-themed "OG Goth" smoothie, aptly priced at $19.79...was it worth it?

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  • 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
    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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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:44
    Listen • 4:44
    Do ordered to pay over $800k back to OC, Child care union reaches agreement with state, Malibu winery reopens — The P.M. Edition
    Former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do was ordered to pay $878,230.80 in restitution today. The union Child Care Providers United has reached a tentative deal with the state. A beloved Malibu winery closed after January's fires has now reopened. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:28
    Listen • 4:28
    Newsom vs Trump round 2, Andrew Do learns what he should pay, Water service returns to San Fernando Valley— The A.M. Edition
    It's Gavin Newsom versus Donald Trump, round 2, in the legal fight over the National Guard deployment in LA. Disgraced former OC supervisor Andrew Do may finally get the bill for his crimes. Water has returned to Porter Ranch and Granada Hills, but it's still not safe to drink. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 10:00
    Listen • 10:00
    SFV & water services, Arrested ICE activist released, Loss & hope after Eaton Fire —  Sunday Edition
    It's been 6 days already, and residents of Granada Hills and Porter Ranch are going to have to wait just a bit longer for water services to come back. Community activist who was arrested Friday on Terminal Island over ICE activities has been released. And a photographer who takes pictures of wildfires ponders rebuilding -- and the idea of hope -- after losing his home in the Eaton Fire. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 9:51
    Listen • 9:51
    ICE citizen patrol detained, K-town & LAFC's new star, My dog can't pee! —  Saturday Edition
    A demonstration that the LAPD deemed an "unlawful" assembly unfolded last night over the arrest of a community immigration activist. Professional soccer in Los Angeles has its newest superstar in Son Heung-min -- and K-town is hyped up. The lengths one human in South Pasadena went to get his doggo to use the bathroom. And, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:48
    Listen • 4:48
    Trump asks UCLA for $1b settlement, Law firm bills $1.8M to represent LA, Bus to SoFi stadium debuts — The P.M. Edition
    The Trump administration wants UCLA to pay $1 billion to settle antisemitism claims. The costs for L.A.'s legal representation in a major lawsuit have been ballooning. There's a new way to get to SoFi stadium via public transit. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:37
    Listen • 4:37
    Canyon Fire expanding, Supreme Court asked to end SoCal ICE restraining order, What will Andrew Do pay?— The A.M. Edition
    The Canyon Fire expands across Ventura County into LA County. The Trump Administration asks the Supreme Court to end restrictions on the SoCal Immigration crackdown. Prosecutors want disgraced former OC Supervisor Andrew Do to pay up, but how much? Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:22
    Listen • 4:22
    Boil water notices follow water outage, LAUSD's new electric buses, Practice your music next to shelter pets— The P.M. Edition
    Boil water notices are still in place for parts of Porter Ranch, Granada Hills and Malibu following a water outage. LAUSD has new electric buses, so get used to how they sound. For all the musicians out there, we'll tell you about a new practice space you can use - in animal shelters, Plus, more.

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Credits
Headshot of Austin Cross
Austin Cross
Host, Morning Edition, AirTalk Friday, The L.A. Report Morning Edition
Headshot of Nereida Moreno
Nereida Moreno
Host, Midday, The L.A. Report Afternoon Edition
Headshot of Julia Paskin
Julia Paskin
Host, All Things Considered, The L.A. Report Evening Edition