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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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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:55
    Listen 4:55
    The Dodgers celebrate World Series win, The PCH may soon get safer, How water saved San Fernando from LA incorporation — Evening Edition
    The city of Los Angeles came together to celebrate the Dodgers World Series win at Dodgers Stadium. Malibu officials will vote on a plan to repave the Pacific Coast Highway. We learn how San Fernando avoided being incorporated into Los Angeles. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:59
    Listen 4:59
    Dispatches from the Dodgers' World Series celebration, a deeper dive into Edison's Eaton fire compensation plan — Afternoon Edition
    The Dodgers celebration of back-to-back World Series Championships is in full swing with a parade and celebration at Dodger Stadium. Former Black Eyed Peas bandmates and East LA's own will.i.am and Taboo have a new remix out celebrating the Dodgers title. LAist's Erin Stone takes a deep dive into SoCal Edison's compensation plan for Eaton Fire survivors.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:34
    Listen 4:34
    LA County Sheriff refuses to hand over immigrant inmate data, FEMA wildfire support slowdown, OC Fair opens— The A.M. Edition
    The LA County Sheriff is refusing to hand over immigrant inmate data to the feds, but he is cooperating in other ways. FEMA isn't giving January's wildfire survivors the same urgency it provided other disaster victims. The OC fair is here and is already high on the hog. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:58
    Listen 4:58
    DOJ asks for undocumented inmate data, Crisis hotline stops services for LGBTQ+ youth, Heat protections bill introduced — The P.M. Edition
    The Department of Justice is asking for L.A. County sheriffs to send them data of incarcerated people without legal status. The national 988 suicide and crisis hotline will stop providing special services for LGBTQ+ youth as of today. Senator Alex Padilla is trying to introduce federal heat protections for workers. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:41
    Listen 4:41
    Newsom demands full federal drawdown, Army veteran demands ICE investigation, Trump ends CA high-speed rail funding— The A.M. Edition
    Governor Newsom isn't letting up on President Trump, despite the drawdown of federal troops in LA. An Army veteran is demanding an investigation, after he was detained for days by immigration officers without being charged. President Trump has pulled the plug on federal funding for one of California's most ambitious projects. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:58
    Listen 4:58
    Dale Fire starts near Lake Riverside, CA sues Trump over disaster prevention cuts, Forest Festival comes to SoCal — The P.M. Edition
    The Dale Fire is currently burning hundreds of acres near Lake Riverside. California is suing Trump again - this time, over ending a disaster prevention program. Calling all aspiring Paul Bunyan types... the annual Forest Festival will be this Saturday. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:17
    Listen 4:17
    2k National Guard troops leaving LA, CA's "No Secret Police" Act advances, $14 million wrongful conviction settlement— The A.M. Edition
    LA Mayor Karen Bass declares victory as 2,000 National Guard troops are pulled from Los Angeles. A state bill that would ban law enforcement masks is one step closer to becoming law. A big payday for a man who spent decades behind bars for a crime he didn't commit. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:50
    Listen 4:50
    Immigration lawyers face new reality, RPV could ban some new construction, Apple TV+ scores big with Emmy noms — The P.M. Edition
    Immigration lawyers are now facing a much more stressful new reality. Rancho Palos Verdes is seeking to ban new construction in landslide prone areas. The Emmy nominations are out today, and word is Apple TV is happy with how the nominations shook out. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:20
    Listen 4:20
    Citizens released after Camarillo raid, USC warns of layoffs, SpaceX SoCal splashdown— The A.M. Edition
    A pair of citizens are free after last week's massive cannabis farm immigration raid. But only one is facing charges. The head of USC warns that layoffs are coming. A happy SoCal homecoming for a record-setting astronaut. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:58
    Listen 4:58
    Homelessness decreased this year per LA's official count, CSULB Shark Lab program saved, LA's home run derby history — The P.M. Edition
    L.A. officials are reporting a drop in homelessness numbers for the second year running. A last-minute grant saved Cal State Long Beach's shark monitoring program. You may know the MLB's home run derby is tonight - but did you know the first home run derby was in L.A.? Plus, more.

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