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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.

About the Show

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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Episodes
  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:59
    Listen 4:59
    California voters at the polls weigh in on Prop 50, last minute voting tips, Hotel Cafe to close...for now — Afternoon Edition
    California voters casting their ballots on Prop 50 in person weigh in on what brought them out to vote, and what Prop 50's outcome means for the future of California politics. If you waited until the last minute to vote, or are wondering if you can still register, we've got tips! And a beloved Hollywood music venue says it's closing its doors for now...but maybe not for good.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:59
    Listen 4:59
    Election day for Prop 50, San Fernando Valley teenager remains in Adelanto Detention Center, Lakers win without big three— Morning Edition
    Election day is here and California voters will decide the future of midterms. We check in on San Fernando Valley teenager who was detained by federal agents months ago.  Lakers overcome absence of their star players. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:33
    Listen 4:33
    Reactions to "Operation Trojan Horse," January fire deaths may be more than official toll, Stater Bros workers reach deal— The A.M. Edition
    Federal agents are facing criticism for hiding in the back of a rental truck in their latest immigration raid. The death toll of January's fires may be a lot higher than the official number. Grocery store workers are celebrating a potential new deal with Stater Bros. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:36
    Listen 4:36
    "Trojan horse" immigration sweep at Home Depot, RPV bans some new construction, Nipsey Hussle's Metro TAP card — The P.M. Edition
    Federal agents conducted a so called "trojan horse" sweep this morning at a Home Depot in Westlake. Construction is now banned in some of the most scenic parts of Ranchos Palos Verdes. Metro is debuting a new TAP card in honor of Nipsey Hussle. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:01
    Listen 4:01
    Heat advisory begins, New Skid Row services hub, San Fernando Valley water disruption— The A.M. Edition
    A heat wave arrives with some areas about to hit triple-digit temps. LA County gets a new hub for Skid Row homeless services. Thousands in the San Fernando Valley may wake up to no water. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:31
    Listen 4:31
    Trump's Olympics security task force, Crews move house to Altadena, Community restores Burbank's Tardis — The P.M. Edition
    President Trump says he may send troops to the 2028 Olympics. We follow a house as it's moved from Los Feliz all the way to Altadena. And for the Doctor Who fans: We've got the latest on Burbank's very own TARDIS. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:14
    Listen 4:14
    Newsom threatens CA redistricting, Prominent organizer to self-deport, Trump launches Olympics task force— The A.M. Edition
    Governor Newsom is ready to pull the trigger on California redistricting plans. A long-time organizer makes the difficult decision to self-deport. President Trump launches a task force for the LA Olympics. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:16
    Listen 4:16
    Typhus infections on the rise in Long Beach, Triple digit temps coming to SoCal, LACMA gets first van Gogh & Manet paintings — The P.M. Edition
    Long Beach is reporting an uptick in typhus infections this summer. A heat advisory has been issued for Southern California starting Wednesday. LACMA's getting new van Gogh and Manet paintings next year.

    Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:35
    Listen 4:35
    Activists react to key immigration ruling, Eaton survivors question underground power lines, Grocery workers calling for Monday boycott— The A.M. Edition
    Activists are celebrating the latest court ruling that slams the brakes on immigration crackdowns. Survivors of January's fires want to know why it's so expensive to bury power lines. Grocery workers are asking Pasadena shoppers to boycott one store in particular today. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 12:09
    Listen 12:09
    What's next for LAHSA, Heat wave's coming, A bygone circus city —  Sunday Edition
    Embattled LAHSA has a new interim leader. So, what's next? Major heat wave landing in the region mid-week. Once upon a time, there was a city in L.A. that began as a circus. Plus, more.

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Credits
Host, Morning Edition, AirTalk Friday, The L.A. Report Morning Edition
Host, Midday/All Things Considered
Host, All Things Considered, The L.A. Report Evening Edition