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

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 10:49
    The US Department of Justice has agreed not to seek wide-ranging medical information from patients of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’s trans health clinic. A quarterly swap meet specializes in VHS tapes is happening in Echo Park. Punk rocker Steven McDonald of Redd Kross joins LAist for a performance. Plus, more.

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    Trans medical data, VHS swap meet, Redd Kross performance — Saturday Edition
    The US Department of Justice has agreed not to seek wide-ranging medical information from patients of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’s trans health clinic. A quarterly swap meet specializes in VHS tapes is happening in Echo Park. Punk rocker Steven McDonald of Redd Kross joins LAist for a performance. 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 4:56
    Hundreds of L.A. residents staged a walkout today to protest the Trump administration's immigration actions. The head of a local charity's been arrested for misuse of public funds. Jackie of Big Bear's famous bald eagle couple has laid her first egg of the season. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Anti-ICE protests hit DTLA, Homelessness charity head arrested, Jackie and Shadow lay season's first egg — Evening Edition
    Hundreds of L.A. residents staged a walkout today to protest the Trump administration's immigration actions. The head of a local charity's been arrested for misuse of public funds. Jackie of Big Bear's famous bald eagle couple has laid her first egg of the season. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:46
    Today: Water shortages, Section 8 housing vouchers, O.C. cold weather shelter, SoCal democrats in U.S. House leadership roles, UCLA Tongva agreement, L.A. Comic Con, and more.

    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.

    Dozens of state water agencies expect shortages in coming months. Plus: Section 8 vouchers, L.A. Comic Con, and more – The A.M. Edition
    Today: Water shortages, Section 8 housing vouchers, O.C. cold weather shelter, SoCal democrats in U.S. House leadership roles, UCLA Tongva agreement, L.A. Comic Con, and more.

    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.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:27
    Tonight: COVID, RSV rates up; UCLA long COVID study; US gun death study; Disney's "Strange World", and more.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people. 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.

    With winter approaching, new COVID infections are already higher than in 2021 – The P.M. Edition
    Tonight: COVID, RSV rates up; UCLA long COVID study; US gun death study; Disney's "Strange World", and more.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people. 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.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:16
    Today: Winter storm ahead; CA to join UN biodiversity convention; Mexico's World Cup hopes dashed; Newsom budget decisions, and more.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people. 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.

    NWS says winter storm may bring up to two inches of rain to the L.A. coast and valleys – The A.M. Edition
    Today: Winter storm ahead; CA to join UN biodiversity convention; Mexico's World Cup hopes dashed; Newsom budget decisions, and more.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people. 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.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:36
    Tonight: Gascon defends office in El Monte police shooting case; UC bargaining reactions; Should LSATs be optional?; and more.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people. 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.

    Gascón defends office's handling of case against man who shot two El Monte police officers – The P.M. Edition
    Tonight: Gascon defends office in El Monte police shooting case; UC bargaining reactions; Should LSATs be optional?; and more.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people. 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.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:07
    Today: Addressing L.A.'s fentanyl crisis, political polarization in public schools, UC student worker strike update, USC's street medicine pilot program, and more.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people. 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.

    Amid surge in overdose deaths, L.A. County officials announce creation of working group to address fentanyl crisis – The A.M. Edition
    Today: Addressing L.A.'s fentanyl crisis, political polarization in public schools, UC student worker strike update, USC's street medicine pilot program, and more.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people. 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.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:10
    Tonight: Retailer shift schedules; What are the L.A. mayor's powers?; UC researchers reach tentative labor deal, and more.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    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.

    L.A. City Council OKs ordinance requiring retailers to give their workers shift schedules and rest – The P.M. Edition
    Tonight: Retailer shift schedules; What are the L.A. mayor's powers?; UC researchers reach tentative labor deal, and more.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    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.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:12
    Today: UC Student strike enters third week; Avoiding criminal scams; Health coverage for striking workers; Phasing out diesel trucks, and more.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    Criminal scams aren't just for the elderly. Here's what to look for. Plus: UC student strike, phasing out diesel trucks, and more – The A.M. Edition
    Today: UC Student strike enters third week; Avoiding criminal scams; Health coverage for striking workers; Phasing out diesel trucks, and more.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:37
    Tonight: L.A. Mental Health Dept staffing up; West L.A. VA lawsuit; Luna plans to collaborate with local government; and more. 

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    L.A. County's mental health dept. increasing efforts to train the next generation of professionals – The P.M. Edition
    Tonight: L.A. Mental Health Dept staffing up; West L.A. VA lawsuit; Luna plans to collaborate with local government; and more. 

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.