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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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Episodes
  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:37
    Listen • 4:37
    Transparency issues with OC's low-income health provider, Officials warn of election scams, Why is it so hot in LA in late October? — Evening Edition
    A report reveals major transparency violations in CalOptima’s allocation of public funds. Warnings about an election scam may be coming to your text message inbox. Why you may need less layers for your Halloween costume these days. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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  • 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 • 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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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:33
    Listen • 4:33
    Reactions to "Operation Trojan Horse," January fire deaths may be more than official toll, Stater Bros workers reach deal— The A.M. Edition
    Federal agents are facing criticism for hiding in the back of a rental truck in their latest immigration raid. The death toll of January's fires may be a lot higher than the official number. Grocery store workers are celebrating a potential new deal with Stater Bros. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:36
    Listen • 4:36
    "Trojan horse" immigration sweep at Home Depot, RPV bans some new construction, Nipsey Hussle's Metro TAP card — The P.M. Edition
    Federal agents conducted a so called "trojan horse" sweep this morning at a Home Depot in Westlake. Construction is now banned in some of the most scenic parts of Ranchos Palos Verdes. Metro is debuting a new TAP card in honor of Nipsey Hussle. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:01
    Listen • 4:01
    Heat advisory begins, New Skid Row services hub, San Fernando Valley water disruption— The A.M. Edition
    A heat wave arrives with some areas about to hit triple-digit temps. LA County gets a new hub for Skid Row homeless services. Thousands in the San Fernando Valley may wake up to no water. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:31
    Listen • 4:31
    Trump's Olympics security task force, Crews move house to Altadena, Community restores Burbank's Tardis — The P.M. Edition
    President Trump says he may send troops to the 2028 Olympics. We follow a house as it's moved from Los Feliz all the way to Altadena. And for the Doctor Who fans: We've got the latest on Burbank's very own TARDIS. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:14
    Listen • 4:14
    Newsom threatens CA redistricting, Prominent organizer to self-deport, Trump launches Olympics task force— The A.M. Edition
    Governor Newsom is ready to pull the trigger on California redistricting plans. A long-time organizer makes the difficult decision to self-deport. President Trump launches a task force for the LA Olympics. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:16
    Listen • 4:16
    Typhus infections on the rise in Long Beach, Triple digit temps coming to SoCal, LACMA gets first van Gogh & Manet paintings — The P.M. Edition
    Long Beach is reporting an uptick in typhus infections this summer. A heat advisory has been issued for Southern California starting Wednesday. LACMA's getting new van Gogh and Manet paintings next year.

    Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:35
    Listen • 4:35
    Activists react to key immigration ruling, Eaton survivors question underground power lines, Grocery workers calling for Monday boycott— The A.M. Edition
    Activists are celebrating the latest court ruling that slams the brakes on immigration crackdowns. Survivors of January's fires want to know why it's so expensive to bury power lines. Grocery workers are asking Pasadena shoppers to boycott one store in particular today. 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