Sponsored message
Logged in as
Audience-funded nonprofit news
radio tower icon laist logo
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
Subscribe
  • Listen Now Playing Listen
  • Listen Now Playing Listen

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 News. Hosted by Austin Cross, Nereida Moreno and Julia Paskin on weekdays and Josie Huang on the weekends.

Support The LA Report today

The LA Report relies on listener support to bring you the podcasts and reporting you value.
  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:12
    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief Kristen Crowley, saying her department wasn't ready for the Palisades Fire. The L.A. district attorney is not pursuing a retrial in the infamous Menendez Brothers case. Officials say you should stay away from any fire debris you see on the beach. Plus, more.

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

    Bass removes LAFD chief; DA won't retry Menendez Brothers; Watch out for debris on the beach — The P.M. Edition
    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief Kristen Crowley, saying her department wasn't ready for the Palisades Fire. The L.A. district attorney is not pursuing a retrial in the infamous Menendez Brothers case. Officials say you should stay away from any fire debris you see on the beach. Plus, more.

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

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:10
    Federal transportation authorities say they plan to look into California's high-speed rail project. Where to find affordable sandwiches in L.A. Screen Actors Guild Awards happening this weekend. Plus, more.

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

    Trump admin eyes unspent $4 billion on CA high-speed rail, $12 sandos or less in LA, SAG Awards preview— The A.M. Edition
    Federal transportation authorities say they plan to look into California's high-speed rail project. Where to find affordable sandwiches in L.A. Screen Actors Guild Awards happening this weekend. Plus, more.

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

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:47
    LA's annual homeless count is now in its third day, though it's hit some roadblocks. The city of Norwalk suffers a setback in its efforts to ban homeless shelters. Caltrans is looking to bring parts of the Arroyo Seco Parkway up to speed on safety. Plus, more.

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

    Day 3 of LA's Homeless Count; Norwalk shelter ban suffers setback; Caltrans wants your feedback on the 110 — The P.M. Edition
    LA's annual homeless count is now in its third day, though it's hit some roadblocks. The city of Norwalk suffers a setback in its efforts to ban homeless shelters. Caltrans is looking to bring parts of the Arroyo Seco Parkway up to speed on safety. Plus, more.

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

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:18
    Pacific Coast Highway re-opened this morning for locals. Plan to protect two buildings with ties to Japanese American History in San Pedro moves forward. Amazon is taking control of James Bond movies. Plus, more.

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

    PCH reopens for locals, Preserving remnants of Terminal Island, Amazon takes over James Bond movies — The A.M. Edition
    Pacific Coast Highway re-opened this morning for locals. Plan to protect two buildings with ties to Japanese American History in San Pedro moves forward. Amazon is taking control of James Bond movies. Plus, more.

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

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:59
    Many Altadena renters are still going back and forth with their landlords about plans to return. The L.A. City Council voted to protect what remains of a historic Japanese American fishing community. And Huntington Beach has approved a "MAGA" sign outside its library. Plus, more.

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

    Altadena renters form tenants' union; Terminal Island buildings protected; Huntington Beach approves "MAGA" library plaque — The P.M. Edition
    Many Altadena renters are still going back and forth with their landlords about plans to return. The L.A. City Council voted to protect what remains of a historic Japanese American fishing community. And Huntington Beach has approved a "MAGA" sign outside its library. Plus, more.

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

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:36
    The first property in the Palisades affected by the wildfires has finished both phases of debris removal. L.A. city leaders will wait until next month to vote on fire-related eviction protections. Hugh Jackman reprises a fan favorite, at the Hollywood Bowl this summer. Plus, more.

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

    First Palisades property clear of fire debris, LA city leaders postponed vote on fire-related eviction protections, Hollywood Bowl 2025 Lineup— The A.M. Edition
    The first property in the Palisades affected by the wildfires has finished both phases of debris removal. L.A. city leaders will wait until next month to vote on fire-related eviction protections. Hugh Jackman reprises a fan favorite, at the Hollywood Bowl this summer. Plus, more.

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

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:21
    LAUSD begins enforcing a phone ban on their over 1000 campuses today. State prosecutors file charges against a landlord suspected of rent gouging after last month’s fires. The Isley Brothers and De La Soul are just some of the acts coming to the Hollywood Bowl. Plus, more.

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

    Phone free LAUSD starts today, An Hermosa beach landlord faces price gouging charges, The Hollywood Bowl 2025 lineup is released — The P.M. Edition
    LAUSD begins enforcing a phone ban on their over 1000 campuses today. State prosecutors file charges against a landlord suspected of rent gouging after last month’s fires. The Isley Brothers and De La Soul are just some of the acts coming to the Hollywood Bowl. Plus, more.

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

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:00
    New evidence suggests that power lines operated by SoCal Edison were live and sparking new fires in Altadena days after the Eaton fire started. L.A. city leaders vote today on extending eviction protections to people who lost income during the wildfires. Emmy-nominated actress-producer Mindy Kaling gets her star Hollywood Star. Plus, more.

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

    NPR investigation suggests SoCal Edison lines sparked new fires after Eaton fire, LA eviction protections, Mindy Kaling gets Hollywood Star— The A.M. Edition
    New evidence suggests that power lines operated by SoCal Edison were live and sparking new fires in Altadena days after the Eaton fire started. L.A. city leaders vote today on extending eviction protections to people who lost income during the wildfires. Emmy-nominated actress-producer Mindy Kaling gets her star Hollywood Star. Plus, more.

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