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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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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:40
    Listen • 4:40
    California votes on Prop 50, LAPD releases Palisades Fire after action report, Elysian Park celebrates new monarch habitat — Evening Edition
    We speak with California voters who've head to the polls in today's special election. The LAPD have released the crime report from areas evacuated during the Palisades Fire. Elysian Park welcomes a brand new monarch butterfly habitat. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:59
    Listen • 4:59
    California voters at the polls weigh in on Prop 50, last minute voting tips, Hotel Cafe to close...for now — Afternoon Edition
    California voters casting their ballots on Prop 50 in person weigh in on what brought them out to vote, and what Prop 50's outcome means for the future of California politics. If you waited until the last minute to vote, or are wondering if you can still register, we've got tips! And a beloved Hollywood music venue says it's closing its doors for now...but maybe not for good.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:58
    Listen • 4:58
    DTLA curfew lifted for now, Padilla rebukes Trump in Senate, Lebron eyes his 23rd season — The P.M. Edition
    There's no more curfew in downtown L.A., at least for now. California Senator Alex Padilla rebuked the federal government on the Senate floor today. Could #23 be in for a historic 23rd season? Lebron James is thinking about it. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:57
    Listen • 4:57
    Trump vs Newsom round 2, The future of the downtown curfew, CA's "No Secret Police Act"— The A.M. Edition
    It's Round 2 in court for President Trump and Governor Newsom, and LA's federal troop presence hangs in the balance. LA City Council decides if the downtown curfew stays or goes. The bill to ban law enforcement from covering their faces. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:41
    Listen • 4:41
    City of LA reveals cost of its protest response, Legislature votes to freeze Medi-Cal expansion, Shohei to hit the mound tonight — The P.M. Edition
    L.A. city leaders have revealed how much its response to the anti-ICE protests has cost so far. The California legislature puts a freeze on Medi-Cal enrollment for immigrants without legal status. Shohei Ohtani is expected to make his long-awaited first pitch for the Dodgers tonight. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:56
    Listen • 4:56
    Trump calls for more ICE action in LA, Street vendors go underground, Search for LA internet vandals— The A.M. Edition
    President Trump calls for the expansion of ICE action in Los Angeles. Federal Arrests are keeping Street Vendors away and turning parts of LA into a ghost town. The search for the vandals who caused a massive LA internet outage. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 14:10
    Listen • 14:10
    Dozens arrested during “No Kings” protest in downtown L.A., Altadena heals through ink, and L.A. soccer history — Sunday Edition
    Dozens of people were arrested during Saturday's "No Kings" protest in downtown L.A., according to police. An Altadena tattoo parlor helps give survivors a sense of permanence. The history of soccer in Los Angeles as the FIFA Club World Cup kicks off. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 10:23
    Listen • 10:23
    Live from 'No Kings' protests, Culver City restaurant helps pollinators, Altadena train display is back on — Saturday Edition
    Downtown Los Angeles sees thousands of Angelenos gather for the "No Kings" protests. A Culver City restaurant tries to help pollinators by giving away native plants. In conjunction with Pride celebrations at the Altadena library, Christmas Tree Lane resident Rob Caves is reopening his massive backyard train display.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 5:24
    Listen • 5:24
    Marines deployed in Westwood, LAPD's use of force draws scrutiny, CHLA to stop offering gender-affirming care — The P.M. Edition
    After back and forth legal rulings, Marines have been deployed to protect a federal building in Westwood. Legal experts say LAPD's use of less lethal weapons in the last week might have been unlawful. Children's Hospital L.A. has announced it's closing its trans healthcare center. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 5:59
    Listen • 5:59
    National Guard fight heads to appeal court, Possible exemptions from ICE arrests, CA launches State Farm investigation— The A.M. Edition
    The future of the National Guard in LA heads to an appeal court after an initial win for Gavin Newsom. President Trump seems to be making some exceptions when it comes to ICE arrests. Wildfire survivors celebrate a new investigation into State Farm. 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/All Things Considered
Headshot of Julia Paskin
Julia Paskin
Host, All Things Considered, The L.A. Report Evening Edition