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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 • 13:28
    Listen • 13:28
    Prop 50 voting, West Nile death in L.A. County, 'Bambi' artist Tyrus Wong— Saturday Edition
    Voting centers for the statewide special election on redistricting open in L.A. County today. L.A. Diving into the history of a thriving Filipino community in the San Fernando Valley. The life and times of Tyrus Wong, one of the first Asian Americans to make a mark in Hollywood with his influence on the Disney film, "Bambi." Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:46
    Listen • 4:46
    Families feel effects of both Trump admins' immigration policies, US DOJ to monitor SoCal polling sites, Historic haunted house in West Hills — Evening Edition
    Some families who were forcibly separated at the border during Trump's first term are being split up again. The US Department of Justice says they'll monitor polling sites at Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties. Today and tomorrow, you can visit a haunted house in a historic home in West Hills. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:37
    Listen • 4:37
    Judge blocks CA Nat'l Guard to Oregon, Detainee from Carson raid ordered released, Homeless shelter offers childcare— Morning Edition
    A judge blocks President Trump from sending the California National Guard to Oregon. A man whose leg was broken in a Carson ICE raid is ordered released. The struggle to find childcare for the unhoused population, and the site that may have a solution. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 10:16
    Listen • 10:16
    Dodgers victory, Concealed carry lawsuit, Mahjong social club — Sunday Edition
    Teoscar Hernandez carried the Dodgers to victory in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department over slow concealed carry weapons permitting. A Monterey Park Mahjong club brings elders and youngsters together. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 10:28
    Listen • 10:28
    DHS policy on unaccompanied minors, Refinery fire & jet fuel, Dodgers playoffs preview — Saturday Edition
    The Department of Homeland Security has started a program targeting unaccompanied children for voluntary deportation. How the Chevron refinery fire in El Segundo will squeeze Southern California’s jet fuel supply. The Dodgers and Phillies face off in game one of NLDS today. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:30
    Listen • 4:30
    What last night's refinery fire means for gas prices, Typo in election mailers corrected, Where to get Labubu donuts (really) — Evening Edition
    What a fire at a oil refinery in El Segundo last night means for gas prices. State officials are sending out corrections for a typo in mailers for the November special election. Ever wish you could eat... a Labubu? We'll tell you where you can find berry crumb Labubu donuts in Long Beach. Plus, more in this Evening Edition of The LA Report. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:59
    Listen • 4:59
    El Segundo refinery explosion's affect on air quality, how to get your mole (the food, not the animal) fix this weekend, revisiting Cheap Fast Eats neighborhods — Afternoon Edition
    What effects are the Chevron refinery explosion in El Segundo last night having on local air quality? The annual Feria de Moles is back this weekend, celebrating the rich variety of Mexican moles. And for Food Friday, our Cheap Fast Eats series returns to neighborhoods we've already visited...to try some places we missed the first time. Plus, more in this Afternoon Edition of The L.A. Report.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:58
    Listen • 4:58
    El Segundo refinery explosion, Newsom's warning universities over Trump compact, LA County libraries end digital lending services— Morning Edition
    An explosion rocks the El Segundo Chevron refinery. Governor Newsom tells California universities not to sign President Trump's latest funding compact, or else. LA County libraries are ending their digital lending services. Plus more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:59
    Listen • 4:59
    Changes to Huntington Beach Air Show, Help scientists learn about LA's flora & fauna, 'Gilmore Girls' 25th anniversary — Afternoon Edition
    This year's Huntington Beach Air Show will look a little different because of the government shutdown. Scientists want your help learning more about the animals, plants and insects that make Los Angeles unique. On its 25th birthday, a set designer for "Gilmore Girls" explains how the hit show created east coast fall on the Warner Bros. studio lot. Plus, more in this Afternoon Edition of The L.A. Report.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:10
    Listen • 4:10
    USC ultimatum, Felony charges for UC Irvine faculty member, LAX people mover delayed— Morning Edition
    The Trump Administration wants a written pledge from USC, if it wants to keep its federal funding. A UC Irvine faculty member is hit with felony charges over an alleged red dye protest. The LAX people mover is hit with new delays. Plus more from Morning Edition. 

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Austin Cross
Host, Morning Edition, AirTalk Friday, The L.A. Report Morning Edition
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Nereida Moreno
Host, Midday, The L.A. Report Afternoon Edition
STAFF PORTRAIT julia paskin
Julia Paskin
Host, All Things Considered, The L.A. Report Evening Edition