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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.

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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 • 4:59
    Listen • 4:59
    Palisades Fire suspect arraigned, CalFresh crisis preps, CA Planned Parenthood funding— Morning Edition
    The man accused of starting the Palisades Fire has pleaded not guilty. The LA Food Bank is getting ready for a CalFresh crisis. Gov Newsom throws a lifeline to Planned Parenthood. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:50
    Listen • 4:50
    LA City Council extends anti-eviction program, How effective are cash payments for the unhoused, Danny Elfman on his 'Nightmarish' legacy — Evening Edition
    L.A. city leaders have voted to extend legal aid for tenants. A study looks at the effect of cash assistance for people experiencing homelessness. We hear from Danny Elfman on the 10th annual Nightmare Before Christmas live concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 5:02
    Listen • 5:02
    Mortgage relief program expansion to fire survivors, 10 years since Aliso Canyon gas leak, Danny Elfman at the Hollywood Bowl— Afternoon Edition
    California is expanding its mortgage relief program for fire survivors. Today marks 10 years since the nation's largest natural gas leak right here in L.A. Plus, we'll talk about the iconic film "The Nightmare Before Christmas" ahead of it's annual live show at the Hollywood Bowl. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:42
    Listen • 4:42
    Detained immigrants' legal rights hearing, Palisades Fire DEI investigation, LAUSD enrollment declines— Morning Edition
    A federal hearing in downtown LA could determine the future rights of detained immigrants. Senate investigators want to know if DEI had a role in the Palisades Fire. Enrollment is declining at LA Unified School District, but so is the funding. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:49
    Listen • 4:49
    LA's new metal theft reward program, Court considers Huntington Beach voter ID law, Celebrate the Dodgers at this pizza joint — Evening Edition
    The city of L.A. has a new reward program for reporting scrap metal theft. Huntington Beach's voter ID requirement is back in court. We take you to a pizza joint ready to cater to Dodgers diehards. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:31
    Listen • 4:31
    Why mistrust is brewing in Santa Ana city hall, CA Film & TV Tax credit program funds Jumanji sequel, Naming the Long Beach Baseball club — Afternoon Edition
    For Watchdog Wednesday, we'll dig into the mistrust growing in Santa Ana city hall over a cancelled state contract. "Jumanji" and "Heat" are getting sequels thanks to the state's film & TV tax credit program. The Long Beach Baseball Club wants you to help name its team. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 3:55
    Listen • 3:55
    ICE-related shooting in South LA, LA County's Medi-Cal benefit plan, Eaton survivors' girls hangout — Morning Edition
    An immigrant influencer and a U.S. Marshall are shot during a federal raid. And the TikToker's lawyer says he was targeted for documenting ICE. LA County has a plan to help people keep their Medi-Cal and CalFresh benefits. Girls who survived the Eaton Fire get their own permanent hang out. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:44
    Listen • 4:44
    What it's like to teach citizenship classes now, LA city attorney asks for $250,000 to defend LAPD, Heal the Bay's Halloween donation drive — Evening Edition
    How the federal immigration crackdown is affecting local citizenship classrooms. The L.A. city attorney's office is asking for a quarter million dollars to help LAPD in their fight against the press. We tell you one place you can get, or give away, a lightly used Halloween costume. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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Credits
STAFF-HEADSHOTS-2023
Austin Cross
Host, Morning Edition, AirTalk Friday, The L.A. Report Morning Edition
STAFF-PHOTO-NEREIDA-MORENO
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