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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 • 4:38
    Listen • 4:38
    Emmy winners, 2028 Olympic security, LA County water bills on the rise— The A.M. Edition
    The winners are in from the biggest night in television. Security for the 2028 Olympics will be in the hands of the feds. Find out what that means for LA. Why you may be paying a lot more on your water bill. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 12:46
    Listen • 12:46
    Major environmental bills headed to Newsom, Emmys security, Bird poop & SaMo — Sunday Edition
    An environmental package and other big bills close out the California legislative season. After last week's Charlie Kirk killing, organizers and city departments ramp up security at the Emmy Awards. Researchers zero in on one possible source of pollution at the Santa Monitor pier -- bird poop. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 10:03
    Listen • 10:03
    SB79 passes legislature, SAG-AFTRA new prez, Inside the spooky General Hospital — Saturday Edition
    Major housing bill that would bring taller and denser housing to the state is awaiting Newsom's signature. Actor Sean Astin has been elected as SAG-AFTRA's new president. We take you inside the long shuttered General Hospital in Boyle Heights, which will be transformed into new housing.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:26
    Listen • 4:26
    Aliso Canyon methane leak has long-term health effects, LA's new plan for its parks, The mystery of the missing Arby's sign on Sunset — The P.M. Edition
    A study finds the natural gas leak in Aliso Canyon 10 years ago has had major health impacts. L.A. is setting a roadmap for what it'll do with its parks over the next 2 decades. We tracked down what happened to the famous Arby's sign in Hollywood. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:18
    Listen • 4:18
    Ruling bars use of force against LA press, CA lawmakers pass police mask ban, "Mansion Tax" reforms fail— The A.M. Edition
    A judge is barring LA police and federal agents from using force against journalists covering protests. Separately, California lawmakers ban law enforcement, including the feds, from wearing masks. The plan to reform LA's so-called "mansion tax" has fallen apart. Plus, more.

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    Listen • 4:34
    Listen • 4:34
    LA lags behind in speed camera installation, Why solar panel installation is stalling, Mayor Bass speeds up LAPD hiring — The P.M. Edition
    A pilot to install speed cameras in L.A. is lagging behind other cities. Why L.A. residents are installing fewer solar panels. Karen Bass signed an order today to speed up hiring more police officers. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:46
    Listen • 4:46
    SoCal leaders denounce Kirk murder, Activists launch carwash protection units, Construction worker suicide rate— The A.M. Edition
    SoCal leaders are denouncing the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Activists are launching community squads to protect carwash workers from immigration raids. It's National Suicide Prevention Week, and we'll bring awareness to an occupation that has a surprisingly higher risk. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:48
    Listen • 4:48
    Most CA police aren't filing use of force reports, State anti-grooming bill introduced, Original Pantry reopens tomorrow — The P.M. Edition
    LAist finds most law enforcement agencies aren't following a state law requiring them to document use of force. A state bill would require students and teachers to learn how to recognize signs of grooming and abuse. The Original Pantry Cafe reopens tomorrow with its original staff. Plus, more.

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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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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