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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 and Julia Paskin

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The LA Report is produced 7 days a week. New weekday episodes drop at 6:00am and 4:00pm 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 • 4:27
    Listen • 4:27
    SCOTUS makes 'roving' sweeps legal for now, State of CA sues L.A. County, Deals in honor of Long Beach's 908 Day — The P.M. Edition
    The Supreme Court allows 'roving' immigration sweeps to resume in L.A. The state sues L.A. County and the sheriff's department over jail conditions. We highlight some local businesses (with deals!) in honor of 908 day in Long Beach. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:39
    Listen • 4:39
    CA GOP coordinates against Prop 50, LAPD pulls Harris detail, LA County gets wildfire-fighting planes— The A.M. Edition
    California Republicans are circling the wagons to defeat the state's redistricting election. The LAPD pulls its security detail for former Vice President Kamala Harris. LA County wildfire crews get some essential tools from Canada. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 12:02
    Listen • 12:02
    Lyle Menendez denied parole, heat wave extended, UCLA feels funding freeze pinch —  Saturday Edition 
    Lyle Menendez was denied parole by the state parole board after his brother Erik was denied parole on Thursday. A heat wave that’s been baking southern California has been extended through Sunday. We get an update on the federal government freezing funding for UCLA, plus more!

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:41
    Listen • 4:41
    LA city council explores alternatives to LAHSA, Trump pulls CA sex ed funding, Cheap Fast Eats in NoHo — The P.M. Edition
    The L.A. City Council is exploring alternatives as it considers defunding the L.A. Homeless Services Authority. The Trump administration has pulled California's federal sex education funding. We tell you about some of the best cheap fast eats you can get in North Hollywood. Plus, more.


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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:49
    Listen • 4:49
    Potential power shutoffs amid heatwave, Erik Menendez denied parole, Researcher leaves UCLA due to cuts— The A.M. Edition
    SoCal Edison is warning of potential power shutoffs, in the middle of this week's heatwave. One of the Menendez Brothers has been denied parole, and the other faces the board today. Researchers are leaving academia after the Trump administration froze UCLA grants. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:19
    Listen • 4:19
    Gov. Newsom's redistricting plan approved, Officials decry use of federal agents, Red flag warning hits during heatwave — The P.M. Edition
    The state legislature approved Governor Newsom's redistricting plan today. California politicians accuse President Trump of using Border Patrol agents to intimidate them. A red flag warning is here: Officials warn of potential "extreme fire conditions." Plus, more.


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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:40
    Listen • 4:40
    Heatwave begins to peak, Menendez Bros parole hearing, CA lawmakers set to approve redistricting election— The A.M. Edition
    This week's heatwave begins to peak. The Menendez Brothers have a date with the parole board. California lawmakers are set to approve a special election to re-write the Congressional maps. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:51
    Listen • 4:51
    High schooler detained by federal agents sparks outcry, Fired LAFD chief files defamation claim, How to keep your pets cool — The P.M. Edition
    Community members call for the release of a high school senior detained by immigration agents. Former LAFD Chief Kristen Crowley is accusing city leadership of defamation after being fired by Mayor Karen Bass. We have tips to keep your pets cool during this week's heatwave. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:44
    Listen • 4:44
    Heatwave arrives, Firefighters prepare for heat-related emergencies, Rally for detained high schooler— The A.M. Edition
    The biggest heat wave of the year arrives today. Plus, crews are on high alert for wildfires, but firefighters say they're ready. Teachers and activists demand the release of a high schooler who has spent weeks in federal immigration custody. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:38
    Listen • 4:38
    LA's cooling centers open for heatwave, Officials declare nuisances over uncleared fire debris, ChatGPT comes to Cal States — The P.M. Edition
    We tell you where you can stay cool in the heatwave arriving tomorrow. LA County is starting to declare lots a public nuisance over fire debris. The Cal State system is giving all its students and faculty ChatGPT. Plus, more.

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STAFF PORTRAIT julia paskin
Julia Paskin
Host, All Things Considered, The L.A. Report P.M. Edition
STAFF-HEADSHOTS-2023
Austin Cross
Host, Morning Edition, AirTalk Friday, The L.A. Report A.M. Edition