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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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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:54
    Listen • 4:54
    LA County taking on feds over SNAP data, Dog on OC voter rolls, Controversial Big Bear housing advances— The A.M. Edition
    LA County is joining the fight against the feds over personal data of SNAP recipients. Orange County Republicans want to make sure there are no more DOGS casting votes. A housing project moves forward at Big Bear Lake despite concerns from bald eagle watchers. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:27
    Listen • 4:27
    LAist finds Santa Ana police's use of force broke law, Airport Fire 1-year anniversary, Containers at Port of Long Beach fall into sea — The P.M. Edition
    An LAist investigation finds Santa Ana police's use of less-lethal munitions ran afoul of a state law designed to protect protesters. We check in one year after the Airport Fire was accidentally started by an Orange County public works crew. Over 60 shipping containers fell off a cargo ship in Long Beach today. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:58
    Listen • 4:58
    Federal cuts affect LA housing assistance, CA sues over trans youth healthcare, Altadena restaurant crawls pop up — The P.M. Edition
    Federal funding cuts are affecting housing assistance programs across L.A. Attorney General Rob Bonta has sued Trump to protect gender-affirming care in California. Restaurant crawls are popping up in Altadena to support local businesses. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:39
    Listen • 4:39
    Trump Admin slashes UCLA funding, Struggles of unhoused children and families, Mayor Bass celebrates encampment clearing— The A.M. Edition
    The Trump Administration has slashed U-C-L-A's research funding over claims of anti-semitism. Children and families are slipping through the cracks in the fight against homelessness. One of the most notorious encampments is now gone, and LA's mayor is declaring a win. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:44
    Listen • 4:44
    No duplexes in Palisades burn zone, Cole's French Dip gets a temporary extension, Taboo and will.i.am's East LA hometown tribute — The P.M. Edition
    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass bans duplexes in the Palisades burn zone. The historic Cole's French Dip is staying open for another month. Why Taboo and will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas created a tribute to East L.A. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 3:41
    Listen • 3:41
    More National Guard troops withdrawn, SoCal lawmakers sue feds for ICE facility access, LA rent hikes to go down— The A.M. Edition
    The Pentagon is pulling more National Guard troops out of LA. SoCal lawmakers are taking the feds to court to get inside ICE detainment facilities. Why rent hikes are going down for many Angelinos. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:31
    Listen • 4:31
    LA cannabis businesses priced out, LA city council bans use of two slurs, Tarantula season is here — The P.M. Edition
    Some LA cannabis business owners say a lack of city support has left them in debt. The LA city council voted today to ban use of the N-word and C-word at its meetings. It's tarantula season: We'll tell you what you need to know about the little crawlers. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:10
    Listen • 4:10
    Tsunami advisory lifted, Newsom to block Palisades duplexes, Charges dropped against face shield suspect— The A.M. Edition
    The Southland can breathe a sigh of relief, after Russia's massive earthquake sparked tsunami fears. Governor Newsom is expected to put the brakes on some wildfire rebuilds in the Pacific Palisades. The feds give up on a high-profile case at the heart of LA's immigration protests. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:38
    Listen • 4:38
    Advocates criticize new LAHSA head, House linked to Andrew Do hits the market, Councilmember Park wishes DIY crosswalks stayed — The P.M. Edition
    LA's choice to direct its homelessness agency has drawn criticism from advocates. A house at the center of the Andrew Do bribery scandal is now on the market. Why one councilmember supports the removed crosswalk in West L.A. that residents painted themselves. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 3:53
    Listen • 3:53
    LA County considers ban on masked officers, OC plans to lose substance abuse funding, SoCal connection to NYC shooter— The A.M. Edition
    LA County considers banning masks on cops, including federal agents. Orange County prepares for the worst as it plans to lose substance abuse funding. The SoCal connection to the man accused of shooting up a New York City office building. 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