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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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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:58
    Listen 4:58
    LAPD no longer updating online crime map, confusion over rent control rules in Baldwin Park, 2028 Olympics closing ceremony venue plans change — Afternoon Edition
    LAPD has stopped updating its online crime map, and is refusing to release the underlying data. Rent control rules can be confusing, but they've become so opaque in Baldwin Park that even city officials don't know how much landlords can legally raise rents. L.A. City Council has made a venue change for the 2028 Olympics closing ceremonies.

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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 4:55
    Listen 4:55
    Legislature introduces "No Vigilantes Act", Tustin hangar cleanup nearly done, LAist's resource guide for immigrants — The P.M. Edition
    A new bill would require law enforcement officers operating in California to identify themselves. The debris cleanup from 2023's Tustin hangar fire is almost finished. We have a guide to help connect immigrant communities with food, remote jobs, financial aid, and legal resources. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:41
    Listen 4:41
    Protesters rally against strikes in Iran, the 1870s law at the center of Newsom vs Trump hearing, LA City Council considers ICE-related lawsuit— The A.M. Edition
    Demonstrators hit the streets of LA to protest the military strikes on Iran. The legal battle over who controls the National Guard in LA throws it back to the 70s... the 1870s. LA City Council is gearing up for its own legal fight over the ICE arrests. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 9:24
    Listen 9:24
    US enters Israel-Iran conflict, ICE and AAPI hubs, Two Trader Joe’s in Sherman Oaks? — Sunday Edition
    State and local officials say they're monitoring security threats after the U.S. struck three Iran nuclear sites on Saturday. Foot traffic is down in popular Asian ethnic enclaves out of fear of immigration actions. Sherman Oaks residents react to a new neighborhood Trader Joe's. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 11:31
    Listen 11:31
    CA v. Trump updates, Fire weather warning, A cola named 'Los Angeles' — Saturday Edition
    The latest on California versus Trump over the deployment of military troops. Fire weather warning on tap for parts of L.A. County. L.A. Opera opens its fabulous closet for a once-in-a-decade costume sale. We went searching for the origins of a cola in Japan named "Los Angeles" --  and found a story about growing up in Osaka.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:42
    Listen 4:42
    Santa Ana's La Cuatro empties out, New lawsuit filed against DHS, Public lands in CA could be up for sale — The P.M. Edition
    We check in on businesses in Santa Ana, as a commercial corridor in the mostly Latino city has turned into a ghost town. Journalists and protesters are suing the Department of Homeland Security. Huge parcels of public lands in SoCal could be up for sale under Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill." Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:38
    Listen 4:38
    Ruling keeps Trump in control of CA National Guard, Immigrant rent crisis, Pasadena PD investigates possible ICE action— The A.M. Edition
    An appeals court lets President Trump stay in control of California's National Guard, for now. Families are struggling to make ends meet in the wake of recent ICE arrests. Pasadena's police want answers after this week's ICE action. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:59
    Listen 4:59
    Border Patrol agents at Dodger Stadium, DTLA businesses welcome curfew's end, Juneteenth events — The P.M. Edition
    We bring you a report from Dodgers Stadium, where federal Homeland Security officials were present earlier today. Downtown L.A. businesses are welcoming the end of the city's curfew. We have some events you can check out to celebrate Juneteenth. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:27
    Listen 4:27
    Pasadena ICE protests, Andrew Do assets returned to taxpayers, LAUSD cell phone ban success— The A.M. Edition
    Pasadena protesters hit the streets to denounce ICE arrests. There's justice for taxpayers in the aftermath of the Andrew Do scandal. And now that the school year is over, the verdict seems to be in on L-A Unified cell phone ban. 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