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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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Episodes
  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:40
    Listen • 4:40
    California votes on Prop 50, LAPD releases Palisades Fire after action report, Elysian Park celebrates new monarch habitat — Evening Edition
    We speak with California voters who've head to the polls in today's special election. The LAPD have released the crime report from areas evacuated during the Palisades Fire. Elysian Park welcomes a brand new monarch butterfly habitat. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • 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 • 4:31
    Listen • 4:31
    Many unaware of CA's new school grade, Metro shares A and D Line updates, Long Beach homicides drop — The P.M. Edition
    Many local parents still don't know about California's new TK (transitional kindergarten) grade, which starts this fall. Metro has big updates for its A and D lines. What's behind Long Beach's drop in homicides this year? Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:29
    Listen • 4:29
    Edison launches Eaton Fire fund, Barger refutes West Altadena report, Nurses condemn Kaiser's end of gender-affirming surgeries for minors— The A.M. Edition
    Southern California Edison says it will pay Eaton Fire victims straight from its pockets. An LA County Supervisor is disputing claims that firefighters neglected one of the worst hit neighborhoods in the Eaton Fire. Nurses condemn Kaiser's decision to end gender-affirming surgeries for minors. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:58
    Listen • 4:58
    Is it smart for fire survivors to sue?, Altadena historic designation moves forward, 100-year old ballad on deportation unearthed — The P.M. Edition
    Should fire survivors join lawsuits? We have a guide to help. Why some are pushing for a historic district in Altadena. A local professor unearthed a ballad her great great grandfather wrote 100 years ago that resonates deeply today. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:42
    Listen • 4:42
    Activists say data proves ICE crackdown is race-based, Attempted murder charges in nightclub incident, West Nile virus in Orange County— The A.M. Edition
    An immigrant-rights group says it has the data to prove that the federal crackdown in SoCal is based on race. Plus, 37 counts of attempted murder for the man accused of plowing into a nightclub crowd. West Nile virus has been confirmed in Orange County. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:34
    Listen • 4:34
    Why CA voter turnout was down in 2024, Metro ridership decreased in June, K-Town mosque responds to hate incident with new mural — The P.M. Edition
    We look at California's voter turnout during the 2024 election. Why Metro's ridership may have been down last month. After a Koreatown mosque was targeted, the community answered with an anti-hate mural. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:40
    Listen • 4:40
    Immigration sweep at Ontario grocery store, How much should Andrew Do pay?, Children's Hospital LA ends gender-affirming care— The A.M. Edition
    Fear and Anger in Ontario as federal agents target a grocery store. Federal prosecutors want disgraced OC Supervisor Andrew Do to pay up, and they already have a number in mind. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles pulls the plug on gender-affirming care. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:44
    Listen • 4:44
    Marines no longer deployed in LA, How many detainees have violent convictions?, Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies at 54 — The P.M. Edition
    The military presence in LA is getting smaller, as 700 Marines were released today. UC researchers examine how just 8% of immigration detainees have been convicted of a violent crime. We remember actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who has died at the age of 54. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:45
    Listen • 4:45
    LA Mayor Bass gathers veterans to condemn federal troop presence, Activists call on more assistance for immigrants, Trump releases frozen school funds— The A.M. Edition
    LA Mayor Karen Bass is hoping that veterans can convince the feds to pull troops out of Los Angeles. Activists call on local governments to do more to help immigrants affected by the ICE crackdown. California schools are finally getting some of the federal funds they were promised. Plus, more.

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Credits
Headshot of Austin Cross
Austin Cross
Host, Morning Edition, AirTalk Friday, The L.A. Report Morning Edition
Headshot of Nereida Moreno
Nereida Moreno
Host, Midday/All Things Considered
Headshot of Julia Paskin
Julia Paskin
Host, All Things Considered, The L.A. Report Evening Edition