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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 6:03
    Today: Luna begins term as L.A. County Sheriff; Short-term rental regulations; Holiday scams; College Football Playoff expanding; Black Panther sequel tops box office, 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.

    Robert Luna begins term as L.A. County Sheriff. Plus: Holiday scams, Black Panther box office, and more – The A.M. Edition
    Today: Luna begins term as L.A. County Sheriff; Short-term rental regulations; Holiday scams; College Football Playoff expanding; Black Panther sequel tops box office, 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 16:30
    In this Sunday edition:

    Former Long Beach police chief Robert Luna has been sworn in as the LA County Sheriff, a plan to clean Southern California air, and more. 

    And you know those popular countertops made from synthetic stone? Turns out, they're making the people who cut and process them sick. We'll explain why.

    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.

    An ancient lung disease strikes countertop cutters in L.A. – The Sunday Edition
    In this Sunday edition:

    Former Long Beach police chief Robert Luna has been sworn in as the LA County Sheriff, a plan to clean Southern California air, and more. 

    And you know those popular countertops made from synthetic stone? Turns out, they're making the people who cut and process them sick. We'll explain why.

    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 24:11
    In this weekend edition: When you think of L.A., you might not think of foragable wild food…but in fact, there's lots of it. This week on How To L.A. naturalist and author Jess Starwood took us on a hike to find all the ingredients needed to serve up one very popular L.A. staple.

    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.

    In the wilderness and hungry? Here's how to make a taco from foraged food – The Weekend Edition
    In this weekend edition: When you think of L.A., you might not think of foragable wild food…but in fact, there's lots of it. This week on How To L.A. naturalist and author Jess Starwood took us on a hike to find all the ingredients needed to serve up one very popular L.A. staple.

    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 5:37
    Tonight: Weekend storms inbound; O.C. cold weather shelter; UCLA Tongva agreement; Oil drilling ban; Metro fare cap, 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.

    A major storm system this weekend could bring heavy rain. Plus: L.A. Metro fare cap, O.C. cold weather shelter, and more – The P.M. Edition
    Tonight: Weekend storms inbound; O.C. cold weather shelter; UCLA Tongva agreement; Oil drilling ban; Metro fare cap, 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 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.