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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
    CA joins lawsuit over SNAP benefits, LA County provides food assistance amid shutdown, "Guac" play explores Parkland dad's grief — Evening Edition
    California joins a lawsuit against the Trump administration over federal food aid. Meanwhile, the L.A. County Parks Department is stepping in to help feed Angelenos affected by the shutdown. The father of a Parkland shooting victim is using joy, art and advocacy to celebrate his son's life at a play showing in Culver City. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:54
    Listen • 4:54
    Anaheim to consider tourism tax, Low enrollment affects LAUSD budget, Recap of Game 3 World Series— Afternoon Edition
    Anaheim city leaders will consider a new tourism tax. We'll look at some of the funding challenges that some SoCal school districts are facing. Plus, how Game 3 of the World Series last night broke records. 

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    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:01
    Listen • 4:01
    Investigation into LA immigration sweeps, SoCal communities monitor feds, Gov't shutdown to affect CalFresh funds— Morning Edition
    House Democrats are investigating federal immigration raids, starting with LA's sweeps. SoCal community members are teaming up to keep an eye on federal agents. The government shutdown is about to take food off the plates of millions of Californians. 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

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:26
    Listen • 4:26
    Leaders call for immigration detainment investigation, Arrest at No Kings protest this weekend, Striking Kaiser nurses return to work — Evening Edition
    Local leaders call for an investigation into the detainment of U.S. citizens and immigrants. An update on this past weekend's No Kings protest in LA. Thousands of striking Kaiser health care professionals go back to work following a weeklong strike. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com

    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

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:57
    Listen • 4:57
    CA sues plastic bag makers over false claims, Uninsured Altadenan determined to rebuild, Voter registration deadline for special election— Afternoon Edition
    California is taking action against three plastic bag makers over false advertising. We're checking in one one family's rebuilding process after the Eaton fire. Today is the last day to register to vote for California's special election. 

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com

    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

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:17
    Listen • 4:17
    Artillery shrapnel falls on I-5, LA County's 2nd massive abuse settlement, College students' mental health— Morning Edition
    Governor Newsom is saying "I told you so" after shrapnel from an artillery round hits the 5. LA County announces a second massive sexual abuse settlement. College students' mental health is on the rebound. 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

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 6:51
    Listen • 6:51
    Huge turnout for ‘No Kings’ protests, Ofrendas in LA, College mental health improves — Sunday Edition
    Protesters flooded the streets of cities all over southern California yesterday for ‘No Kings’ protests, we hear from one. The mental health of college students has shown improvement for the third year in a row. Meet the Angeleno who helped popularize the Mexican tradition of ofrendas in Los Angeles. Plus, more.

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    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 5:46
    Listen • 5:46
    Dodgers head to World Series, Military exercises intermittently shut down I-5, Thousands gather for 'No Kings' protests — Saturday Edition
    Shohei Ohtani made history in Game 4 of the NLCS with ten strikeouts and three home runs, clinching the Dodgers a spot in the World Series. Military exercises intermittently shut down a stretch of the I-5 freeway today. Thousands gather for 'No Kings' protests across Southern California. Plus, more.

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    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:45
    Listen • 4:45
    LA officials mark 1000 days from Olympics, Third local case of mpox reported, Stay on top of mosquito — Evening Edition
    We're 1,000 days away from the 2028 L.A. Olympics. How did city officials mark the occasion? Health officials confirm another local case of a severe strain of mpox. How to lookout for mosquito breeding grounds after this week's rain. 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

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 4:58
    Listen • 4:58
    Misinformation on CA special election, Celia Cruz day in LA, LA's newest food hall— Afternoon Edition
    California election officials are addressing social media misinformation about the November 4th special election. It's officially Celia Cruz day in L.A. For Food Friday, we take you to L.A's newest food hall in West Adams.  

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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

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!  

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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