Protect local news!

Be one of 5,000 supporters to make a monthly gift during our fall member drive and help strengthen our nonprofit newsroom.
Logged in as
Audience-funded nonprofit news
radio tower icon laist logo
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
 — 
See All Episodes
Subscribe

Hey, LA listener!

Download our app for the optimal streaming experience

Apple Store logo Google play logo
  • Listen Now Playing Listen
The L.A. Report
Subscribe

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.

Show Hosts

Austin Cross
Austin Cross
See stories by Austin Cross
Nereida Moreno
Nereida Moreno
See stories by Nereida Moreno
Julia Paskin
Julia Paskin
See stories by Julia Paskin
Josie Huang
Josie Huang
See stories by Josie Huang

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 9:05
    Apple
    Spotify
    The Orange County District Attorney’s office hosts an e-bike buyback in Anaheim today where people can exchange bikes for gift cards. A Los Angeles judge ruled this month that the 2015 contract that helped bring SoFi Stadium to Inglewood is not legally valid. A Glendale resident talks about making it to the finale of a big singing competition in Mexico akin to "The Voice". Plus, more.

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

    E-bike buyback, SoFi Stadium contract voided, Glendale singer in Mexico contest — Sunday Edition
    The Orange County District Attorney’s office hosts an e-bike buyback in Anaheim today where people can exchange bikes for gift cards. A Los Angeles judge ruled this month that the 2015 contract that helped bring SoFi Stadium to Inglewood is not legally valid. A Glendale resident talks about making it to the finale of a big singing competition in Mexico akin to "The Voice". Plus, more.

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

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 11:50
    Apple
    Spotify
    Homeless veterans in L.A. scored a victory Friday after an appeals court ruling striking that clears the way for housing construction on a VA campus. Santa Monica’s inaugural Ocean Way music festival was canceled because of beach erosion. People with the surname, Tanaka, are invited to gather at Irvine’s Tanaka Farms next weekend. Plus, more.

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

    Homeless veterans court victory, Ocean Way canceled, A 'Tanaka' gathering in Irvine — Saturday Edition
    Homeless veterans in L.A. scored a victory Friday after an appeals court ruling striking that clears the way for housing construction on a VA campus. Santa Monica’s inaugural Ocean Way music festival was canceled because of beach erosion. People with the surname, Tanaka, are invited to gather at Irvine’s Tanaka Farms next 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 4:26
    Apple
    Spotify
    Orange County continues to deal with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Marie. Challenges remain for California's bilingual teachers. Senator Alex Padilla reflects on being acting L-A mayor during the September 11 attacks. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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

    Emergencies declared in OC, Bilingual education, Padilla reflects on 9/11 in LA — Evening Edition
    Orange County continues to deal with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Marie. Challenges remain for California's bilingual teachers. Senator Alex Padilla reflects on being acting L-A mayor during the September 11 attacks. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:06
    Apple
    Spotify
    A new memo from the Department of Homeland Security is putting international students in a tough spot with jobs. Plus, Newport Beach is cracking down on 'teen takeovers.' And why street vendors have become the center of a political debate here in L.A.

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

    New DHS memo puts international students in limbo for jobs, Newport Beach cracks down on teen takeovers, Street vendors 101 — Afternoon Edition
    A new memo from the Department of Homeland Security is putting international students in a tough spot with jobs. Plus, Newport Beach is cracking down on 'teen takeovers.' And why street vendors have become the center of a political debate here in L.A.

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

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:38
    Apple
    Spotify
    A third coastal city is now under a state of emergency because of this week's devastating waves. Parents are pulling their kids from school because their classrooms have no AC during a heatwave. An OC mom is accused of stealing hundreds of thousands from a high school football team. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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

    Laguna Beach declares emergency, Parents pull kids from schools w/o AC, Worst Rams loss in 2 years— Morning Edition
    A third coastal city is now under a state of emergency because of this week's devastating waves. Parents are pulling their kids from school because their classrooms have no AC during a heatwave. An OC mom is accused of stealing hundreds of thousands from a high school football team. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:45
    Apple
    Spotify
    An attorney in Long Beach is alleging the police department there concealed an officer’s assault conviction for years, potentially calling into question the legitimacy of hundreds of cases. Santa Ana voters will decide whether to make a sales tax increase permanent. Lineage is suing the solar panel operator at the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. Plus, more on the Evening Edition.

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

    LBPD accused of hiding evidence, Santa Ana tax increase, Lineage sues solar panel operator — Evening Edition
    An attorney in Long Beach is alleging the police department there concealed an officer’s assault conviction for years, potentially calling into question the legitimacy of hundreds of cases. Santa Ana voters will decide whether to make a sales tax increase permanent. Lineage is suing the solar panel operator at the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. Plus, more on the Evening Edition.

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

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:56
    Apple
    Spotify
    Olympics organizers are searching for local businesses to vend at the summer games. The L.A. Rams kick off their season tonight in Australia. For Entertainment Thursday we'll talk about the frontrunners at this year's Emmy Awards.

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

    LA28 searches for local food vendors, LA Rams season kick off, Emmy's 2026 preview— Afternoon Edition
    Olympics organizers are searching for local businesses to vend at the summer games. The L.A. Rams kick off their season tonight in Australia. For Entertainment Thursday we'll talk about the frontrunners at this year's Emmy Awards.

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

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:47
    Apple
    Spotify
    It's another day of dangerous heat after some places in SoCal felt hotter than 120 degrees yesterday. Evacuation warnings are lifted after a brush fire creeped toward Brentwood and the Getty Center. The feds are investigating conditions at a Downtown LA jail. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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

    Record-setting heat wave temps, Getty Fire evacs lifted, Casa Vega's 70th— Morning Edition
    It's another day of dangerous heat after some places in SoCal felt hotter than 120 degrees yesterday. Evacuation warnings are lifted after a brush fire creeped toward Brentwood and the Getty Center. The feds are investigating conditions at a Downtown LA jail. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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