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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 4:56
    Listen 4:56
    Prop 50 vote reactions, Plight of "micro-businesses" in wake of January fires, LA Mayor Bass ends homelessness state of emergency— Morning Edition
    Governor Newsom's taking a victory lap after California voters overwhelmingly passed Prop 50. Now, he's calling on other Democratic leaders. New research shows how much "micro-businesses" have suffered in the wake of the January's wildfires. LA Mayor Karen Bass ends the state of emergency over homelessness. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • 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 5:01
    Listen 5:01
    LA City & County pursue legal action over immigration crackdown, Constitutional experts weigh in on federal suit against LA, Newsom to announce TV & film tax credits— The A.M. Edition
    Both LA City and County are firing up their lawyers to take on the recent federal immigration crackdown. Constitutional experts are weighing in on the Trump Administration lawsuit against Los Angeles. Hollywood has $750 million reasons to celebrate today. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:59
    Listen 4:59
    LA officials blast Trump lawsuit, CA sues HHS over health data access, New LA rent hike cap — The P.M. Edition
    L.A. city officials are condemning the Trump administration's lawsuit against the city's sanctuary policy. Meanwhile, the state is suing the federal government for giving immigration officials access to personal health data. L.A.'s new rent increase cap is now in effect as of today. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:00
    Listen 5:00
    Mayor Bass to respond to sanctuary lawsuit, CA Republicans want ICE changes, Ports brace for the return of tariffs— The A.M. Edition
    The Trump Administration is suing LA, and now the Mayor is set to respond. A group of California Republicans are asking the feds to tone it down when it comes to immigration crackdowns. The ports are bracing for the return of Trump tariffs. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:58
    Listen 4:58
    Trump admin sues LA over sanctuary policies, County explores legal action against Trump, New OC nature preserve — The P.M. Edition
    The Trump administration is suing the city of L.A. over its protections for undocumented immigrants. Meanwhile, an L.A. County supervisor is exploring whether the county should take legal action against the feds. Orange County's getting a new coastal nature preserve. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:23
    Listen 5:23
    Multiple wildfires in Riverside & San Bernardino Counties, Trump promises immigration passes for farm & hotel workers, LA County's new tool to battle homelessness — The A.M. Edition
    Multiple wildfires are burning through Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. President Trump once again seems willing to carve out exemptions for farm and hotel workers without legal status. LA County gets a new tool to battle homelessness. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 13:12
    Listen 13:12
    Lake Fire in San Bernardino, Gathering for detained paleta vendor, Adolfo Guzman-Lopez the poet — Sunday Edition
    A fire near Silverwood Lake started burning in San Bernardino yesterday, forcing evacuations. Culver City gathers to support a longtime ice cream vendor detained by ICE. LAist journalist Adolfo Guzman-Lopez takes readers on a road trip from Mexico to L.A. with his first book of poetry. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 10:06
    Listen 10:06
    Film tax credits to expand, ICE impersonator arrested, Altadena's Black artists —  Saturday Edition
    California film tax credits are set to double after the legislature approved a plan proposed by Governor Newsom. A man posing as a federal immigration agent was arrested by police this week amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions. And behind the scenes of “Ode to Dena,” featuring Black artists from Altadena. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:58
    Listen 4:58
    Medicaid cuts could hit LA hard, Will gas prices really skyrocket in July?, Documenting immigration arrests — The P.M. Edition
    A new study looks at how hard L.A. could be hit by Medicaid cuts. We fact check claims that gas prices will skyrocket when a tax takes effect July 1. We have a guide for how to document immigration arrests. Plus, more.

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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