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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
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    Today: The man jailed on suspicion of killing a top LA Archdiocese official could be charged as soon as today; People who live around a battery recycling plant in the city of Industry demand action from the state; And the governor's plan to save Delta water for agriculture falls flat with environmental activists, plus more top stories.

    Accused killer of archdiocese official could be charged today; Residents near battery plant demand state action; Newsom's Delta water plan disappoints environmental activists – The A.M. Edition
    Today: The man jailed on suspicion of killing a top LA Archdiocese official could be charged as soon as today; People who live around a battery recycling plant in the city of Industry demand action from the state; And the governor's plan to save Delta water for agriculture falls flat with environmental activists, plus more top stories.

  • The L.A. Report
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    In the P.M. edition: 48 arrested for human trafficking in San Diego, Search paused for missing actor Julian Sands, Worker brings books to LA County inmates, and more.

    Dozens arrested for human trafficking in San Diego; Search paused for missing actor; Health worker brings books to inmates, and more – The P.M. Edition
    In the P.M. edition: 48 arrested for human trafficking in San Diego, Search paused for missing actor Julian Sands, Worker brings books to LA County inmates, and more.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:12
    Today: Sheriff Luna announces an arrest in the shooting death of Catholic Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell; California legislators consider bills to codify the state's status as an abortion haven; Get ready for a big storm out of Canada, bringing low-level snow to the passes, perhaps even some valleys, and more.

    Arrest made in Bishop's shooting death; California considers codifying abortion access laws; Canada storm could bring low-level snow – The A.M. Edition
    Today: Sheriff Luna announces an arrest in the shooting death of Catholic Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell; California legislators consider bills to codify the state's status as an abortion haven; Get ready for a big storm out of Canada, bringing low-level snow to the passes, perhaps even some valleys, and more.

  • The L.A. Report
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    Today: Catholic bishop found shot dead, sheriff investigates homicide; CA seeks federal aid for asylum seeker vaccinations, testing; LACMA exhibit showcases early computer-generated art, and more.

    Catholic bishop found shot dead, federal COVID aid for asylum seekers, and LACMA's early CG showcase – The A.M. Edition
    Today: Catholic bishop found shot dead, sheriff investigates homicide; CA seeks federal aid for asylum seeker vaccinations, testing; LACMA exhibit showcases early computer-generated art, and more.

  • The L.A. Report
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    In the Sunday edition: We visit LACMA to check out the exhibit, "Coded: Art Enters the Computer Age, 1952-1982" with its curator, Leslie Jones.

    And, homeowners have traditionally held the lion's share of voting power, but that's beginning to change as more renters are being elected. Then, we'll discuss what’s behind some children rejecting their ethnic identities and native languages at an early age, and then choosing to relearn as adults.

    L.A.'s new wave of renter politicians emerges. Plus: Adults reconnect with their roots through native languages – The Sunday Edition
    In the Sunday edition: We visit LACMA to check out the exhibit, "Coded: Art Enters the Computer Age, 1952-1982" with its curator, Leslie Jones.

    And, homeowners have traditionally held the lion's share of voting power, but that's beginning to change as more renters are being elected. Then, we'll discuss what’s behind some children rejecting their ethnic identities and native languages at an early age, and then choosing to relearn as adults.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 22:30
    In the weekend edition: A conservation classic gets a big update and a reprint to reflect the climate crisis. Patagonia re-released "A Forest Journey" and we talk with author, John Perlin. 

    And, with the long-term reality of drought looming, we'll meet one Leimert Park woman who's leading the way with drought-tolerant landscapes.

    Then: LA's ubiquitous flower vendors…you see them everywhere, but what does it take to make that hustle happen?

    The drought-tolerant landscaping trend takes root. Plus: Inside the hustle of L.A.'s street flower vendors – The Weekend Edition
    In the weekend edition: A conservation classic gets a big update and a reprint to reflect the climate crisis. Patagonia re-released "A Forest Journey" and we talk with author, John Perlin. 

    And, with the long-term reality of drought looming, we'll meet one Leimert Park woman who's leading the way with drought-tolerant landscapes.

    Then: LA's ubiquitous flower vendors…you see them everywhere, but what does it take to make that hustle happen?

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:26
    In the late edition: A suspect is charged with HATE CRIMES in TWO separate shootings in Los Angeles. Turkey’s deadly earthquake is a reminder "The Big One" can happen HERE at any time. How renters can prepare. If you have a lawn and want to conserve water, listen up.

    Suspect charged with hate crimes in two L.A. shootings; How renters can prep for "The Big One"; Tips for water conservation, and more – The P.M. Edition
    In the late edition: A suspect is charged with HATE CRIMES in TWO separate shootings in Los Angeles. Turkey’s deadly earthquake is a reminder "The Big One" can happen HERE at any time. How renters can prepare. If you have a lawn and want to conserve water, listen up.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:31
    In the early edition: Suspect arrested in Pico Robertson shooting, California approaches 100,000 COVID deaths, Staying safe during coyote mating season, and more.

    Suspect arrested in Pico Robertson shooting; California approaches 100,000 COVID deaths; Staying safe during coyote mating season – The A.M. Edition
    In the early edition: Suspect arrested in Pico Robertson shooting, California approaches 100,000 COVID deaths, Staying safe during coyote mating season, and more.