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The LA Report
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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 • 4:56
    Listen • 4:56
    Prop 50 vote reactions, Plight of "micro-businesses" in wake of January fires, LA Mayor Bass ends homelessness state of emergency— Morning Edition
    Governor Newsom's taking a victory lap after California voters overwhelmingly passed Prop 50. Now, he's calling on other Democratic leaders. New research shows how much "micro-businesses" have suffered in the wake of the January's wildfires. LA Mayor Karen Bass ends the state of emergency over homelessness. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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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 • 9:14
    Listen • 9:14
    Saving Eaton Fire lumber, Riverside animal shelter crisis, Dog attack capital of U.S.— The A.M. Edition
    The race to save the lumber that survived the Eaton Fire. Riverside County animals shelters are facing an overcrowding crisis. The postal service gives LA a new title: dog attack capital of America. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 8:14
    Listen • 8:14
    Warmer Weather to hit Inland Valleys and Desert, Metro to launch Mobility Wallet, Shark researcher on the legacy of 'Jaws' — The P.M. Edition
    The National Weather Service says to expect warmer weather for parts of the Inland Valleys and desert. Metro launches the next phase in its delayed program for low-income Angelenos. A shark researcher on the influence of JAWS fifty years later. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 8:14
    Listen • 8:14
    A mother's encampment death, Could Mayor Bass take the stand?, Local Spelling Bee finalist— The A.M. Edition
    A grieving family demands action after a matriarch is found dead in a homeless encampment. Mayor Karen Bass could take the stand to defend LA's homelessness spending. The Angelino who is looking to win the National Spelling Bee. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 6:22
    Listen • 6:22
    Los Angeles plans to close city-run preschools, LAHSA lays off workers, Update on SoCal's toxic algae bloom — The P.M. Edition
    Some L.A. parents are upset over plans to shutter city-run preschools. LA's agency managing homeless services offers workers volunteer buyouts. The Marine Mammal Care Center updates us on SoCal's toxic algae bloom. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 7:04
    Listen • 7:04
    Contentious hearing on LA homelessness, New COVID strain in CA, Missing tax refunds for wildfire survivors— The A.M. Edition
    A federal hearing over the future of LA's homelessness funding is getting contentious. A new strain of COVID is in California and its highly contagious. Wildfire survivors are missing out on their tax refunds. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 7:52
    Listen • 7:52
    Orange County prepares next year's budget, Irvine's ambitious gondola project is under scrutiny, New LAist report investigates Orange County contracts linked to Andrew Do — The P.M. Edition
    Orange County is close to finalizing next year's budget. An ambitious gondola project has been proposed for Irvine's Great Park. Orange County agencies are reviewing contracts approved under former Supervisor Andrew Do's supervision. Plus more.

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    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 6:55
    Listen • 6:55
    A judge considers LA's homelessness funding, Bass demands vandal arrests, Parental notifications of transgender children— The A.M. Edition
    The future of LA's homelessness spending is in the hands of a federal judge. Mayor Karen Bass is demanding action after a mob of vandals lets loose on Downtown LA. A school district tries to skirt state laws over transgender children. Plus more.

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    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 8:05
    Listen • 8:05
    Update to troubled Los Padrinos, LA's new plan to phase out oil drilling, Boyle Heights group cares for cat colonies— The P.M. Edition
    An update to the troubled Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. L.A. has a new plan to phase out oil drilling. And a Boyle Heights group tackles the neighborhood strays, one kitty at a time. 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