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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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  • 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 5:36
    In the news: Long Beach mayoral race; Courting the AAPI vote; Pregnancy centers face fines for misinformation, 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. pregnancy centers could face fines for misrepresenting medical services – The P.M. Edition
    In the news: Long Beach mayoral race; Courting the AAPI vote; Pregnancy centers face fines for misinformation, 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 7:29
    This morning: South Korea crowd crush memorial; Redondo Beach racist flyer; Long Beach to offer home buyer assistance; UCI study finds greater flooding risk in L.A., and more.

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

    California's Prop 1 seeks to enshrine abortion rights into state constitution – The A.M. Edition
    This morning: South Korea crowd crush memorial; Redondo Beach racist flyer; Long Beach to offer home buyer assistance; UCI study finds greater flooding risk in L.A., 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
    Today: O.C. RSV health emergency; Korean American Federation of L.A. opens memorial; Long Beach to offer 100 prospective homebuyers up to $20,000, and more.

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

    O.C. health officials declare health emergency for RSV in children – The P.M. Edition
    Today: O.C. RSV health emergency; Korean American Federation of L.A. opens memorial; Long Beach to offer 100 prospective homebuyers up to $20,000, 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 5:53
    This morning: O.C. RSV hospitalizations surging; How to correct a ballot mistake; L.A. City Council to adopt definition of 'antisemitism'; LAX Terminal 8 reopens, and more 

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

    O.C. health agency issues emergency declaration citing surge in RSV hospitalizations – The A.M. Edition
    This morning: O.C. RSV hospitalizations surging; How to correct a ballot mistake; L.A. City Council to adopt definition of 'antisemitism'; LAX Terminal 8 reopens, 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 5:42
    Today: LAX Terminal 8 reopens after fire suppression system activated, South Korea Halloween stampede, U.S. Supreme Court hears affirmative action cases, and more.

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

    LAX Terminal 8 reopens after fire suppression system activated, injuring four – The P.M. Edition
    Today: LAX Terminal 8 reopens after fire suppression system activated, South Korea Halloween stampede, U.S. Supreme Court hears affirmative action cases, 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 19:21
    In this Sunday edition: An Orange County School Board has become a battleground in the conservative “parental rights” movement that's sweeping parts of the country. We'll talk about what's at stake.

    Then, one local Republican congressmember is accused of using a campaign tactic called "red baiting". We'll explain what it is, and how it's affecting the race to represent the 45th District.

    Plus: People of Indigenous descent were among those targeted in local politicians' racist remarks recently caught on tape. We'll speak to some of them about this discrimination, and whether recent events are spurring change.

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

    O.C.'s conservative 'parental rights' movement; 'Red-baiting' in District 45 race; Indigenous Angelenos speak up about discrimination
    In this Sunday edition: An Orange County School Board has become a battleground in the conservative “parental rights” movement that's sweeping parts of the country. We'll talk about what's at stake.

    Then, one local Republican congressmember is accused of using a campaign tactic called "red baiting". We'll explain what it is, and how it's affecting the race to represent the 45th District.

    Plus: People of Indigenous descent were among those targeted in local politicians' racist remarks recently caught on tape. We'll speak to some of them about this discrimination, and whether recent events are spurring change.

    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 21:39
    In this weekend edition: Child care providers navigate mysterious rashes, meltdowns, and potty training mishaps on a daily basis. We'll introduce you to one childcare influencer who uses social media to share how she tackles the many challenges of watching kids.

    Then, in our latest installment of How To LA: Antisemitic incidents have been on the rise in L.A. for the last few years but a certain celebrity voice has amplified the hate in recent weeks. We'll provide some context into what’s happening and why it matters.

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



    How a child care 'influencer' became a role model for providers across the country. Plus: Kanye West and the ripple effects of antisemitism in L.A.
    In this weekend edition: Child care providers navigate mysterious rashes, meltdowns, and potty training mishaps on a daily basis. We'll introduce you to one childcare influencer who uses social media to share how she tackles the many challenges of watching kids.

    Then, in our latest installment of How To LA: Antisemitic incidents have been on the rise in L.A. for the last few years but a certain celebrity voice has amplified the hate in recent weeks. We'll provide some context into what’s happening and why it matters.

    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 5:28
    In the news: Torrance man freed after 40 years; Harvey Weinstein trial; Indigenous representation in L.A.

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

    Torrance man who spent nearly 40 years imprisoned for kidnapping and murder is free after not-guilty ruling – The P.M. Edition
    In the news: Torrance man freed after 40 years; Harvey Weinstein trial; Indigenous representation in L.A.

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