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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 • 4:58
    Listen • 4:58
    LAPD no longer updating online crime map, confusion over rent control rules in Baldwin Park, 2028 Olympics closing ceremony venue plans change — Afternoon Edition
    LAPD has stopped updating its online crime map, and is refusing to release the underlying data. Rent control rules can be confusing, but they've become so opaque in Baldwin Park that even city officials don't know how much landlords can legally raise rents. L.A. City Council has made a venue change for the 2028 Olympics closing ceremonies.

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  • 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 • 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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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 8:25
    Listen • 8:25
    Memorial Day across SoCal, Mob of vandals hit downtown LA, CA's veterinarian shortage— The A.M. Edition
    The Southland honors the heroes who sacrificed everything on the battlefield. Mayhem in downtown LA, when a concert turns into mob-fueled chaos. Why California is facing a shortage of veterinarians. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 11:37
    Listen • 11:37
    Sonic boom, Robert Vargas's new mural, Seeing your burned lot cleared — Sunday Edition
    That loud boom last night? It was a SpaceX spacecraft coming back to earth. L.A. artist Robert Vargas, known for his Shohei Ohtani and Fernando Venezuela murals, has a new subject: Altadena. In an essay, host Josie Huang puts into words the experience of seeing her family lot in Altadena cleared. And more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 10:47
    Listen • 10:47
    Hotel worker wages, SD plane crash victims, Better mental health through nature sounds — Saturday Edition
    An ordinance that would raise minimum wage for hotel and airport workers in L.A. heads to Mayor Karen Bass's desk. Some victims of the San Diego small plane crash have been identified. Turn on, drop out and tune in to the sound of nature to better your mental health. And more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 8:54
    Listen • 8:54
    SoCal Edison pays millions for Bobcat Fire, Renters sue over ash from fires, Dr. Dre celebrates Compton High School makeover— The P.M. Edition
    SoCal Edison pays a multi-million dollar wildfire lawsuit. Renters are suing L.A. and Pasadena over toxic ash from January fires. Compton High School gets a makeover. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 8:38
    Listen • 8:38
    LA City Council passes budget, Palm Springs bombing act of forgiveness, SoCal's best diners— The A.M. Edition
    LA City Council approves a budget. An amazing act of forgiveness from the clinic at the center of Palm Springs' car bombing. Memorial Day weekend travel. Our favorite SoCal diners. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 7:48
    Listen • 7:48
    Metro ambassador sexual assault case, CA readies lawsuit over EV standards, Beach report card — The P.M. Edition
    An LAist investigation into Metro’s transit ambassador program revealed a troubling hiring incident. The state says it's bracing to sue the Trump administration after it moved to undo California climate policies. Find out SoCal's cleanest and dirtiest beaches. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 7:47
    Listen • 7:47
    LA City Council's budget vote, Major child predator busts, PCH set to reopen— The A.M. Edition
    A major vote today at LA City Council on the mayor's cost-cutting budget. Police announce a major operation, leading to the arrests of hundreds of suspected online child predators. For the first time since January's wildfires PCH is set to reopen. 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