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The LA Report

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The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day's top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist 89.3 FM – L.A.'s number one NPR station. Hosted by Austin Cross in the morning and Julia Paskin in the afternoon, it's the smart way to start and end your day. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

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Congress hearing on LA homelessness $, AC in Torrance schools, Rams' new superstar surgery — Evening Edition

A Congressional hearing tomorrow will focus on L-A's homelessness spending. Why Torrance schools wont' get A-C anytime soon. The Rams' new superstar needs knee surgery. P

Sep 15
4 min

Countdown to 2028 Olympics, K-town digital archive, Stagecoach 2027 lineup— Afternoon Edition

How the LAist newsroom is gearing up to cover the 2028 Olympics. A new oral history project captures stories in and around Koreatown. And the lineup for Stagecoach 2027 i

Sep 14
4 min

Paramount exodus warning, SoCal lawmakers demand A.I. safeguards, Steve Ballmer apologizes— Morning Edition

LA County warns that a Paramount exodus from California would cripple the state. SoCal Congressmen demand an emergency House session to pass A.I. safeguards. The owner of

Sep 14
4 min

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

Sep 13
9 min

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 inaug

Sep 12
11 min

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

Sep 12
4 min

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.'

Sep 11
5 min

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

Sep 11
4 min

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

Sep 11
4 min

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 w

Sep 10
4 min

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 Bre

Sep 10
4 min

RPV pushes landslide insurance plan, Emergency after Nic Cage mansion sinkhole, Uber/Lyft driver union certified — Evening Edition

Rancho Palos Verdes pushes for a state insurance plan for landslides. A state of emergency is issued in Malibu due to a sinkhole outside a mansion owned by actor Nicolas

Sep 10
4 min

Legal fight continues over warrantless immigration arrests, Mayor Bass steps down from LAHSA commission, Parking restrictions eased post Lineage fire— Afternoon Edition

We'll bring you the latest on efforts to put new limits on immigration agents making warrantless arrests. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is stepping down from L.A's lead homeless

Sep 9
5 min

Serious coastal damage from Marie, Extreme heat and humidity, Hilton vs the DMV— Morning Edition

Homes all along the SoCal coast are taking hits from the massive waves of Tropical Storm Marie. Malibu declares a state of emergency because the land is opening up from a

Sep 9
4 min

La Habra chemical leak, Metrolink to raise prices, Flock camera bill fails — Evening Edition

A leak of an unknown orange chemical in La Habra triggered a shelter in place order earlier today. Metrolink is raising prices for the first time in 13 years. A bill to r

Sep 9
4 min

LA mayor will not testify in congressional hearing, OC e-bike buyback, and Stevie Wonder goes on tour — Afternoon Edition

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass will not testify before Congress on LAHSA next week. OCs buying back electric scooters and e-bikes for gift cards. Stevie Wonder's "Songs In the Key

Sep 8
4 min

Long Beach evacuations from Marie waves, Malibu erosion fears, Angels eliminated from playoffs— Morning Edition

Homes in Long Beach are evacuated because of the giant waves of Tropical Storm Marie. Meanwhile, the high surf is washing away Malibu beaches. And if the water isn't affe

Sep 8
4 min

Menendez Brothers get new chance at parole, Bass to skip Congress testimony, El Niño and flood insurance — Evening Edition

The Menendez Brothers may be able to try for parole again next year. Why Mayor Karen Bass won't testify before Congress next month. Got questions about flood insurance ah

Sep 8
4 min

Judge to rule on warrantless arrests of immigrants, Should you get flood insurance? Answering Q's about El Niño winter, Asian retailers in SoCal— Afternoon Edition

A federal judge in L.A. could soon decide on the future of warrantless arrests of immigrants in SoCal. How L.A. County leaders are preparing for a potentially historic El

Sep 7
5 min

Huge waves flood SoCal coast, Residents praise street takeover sting, Celeste Rivas family talks death penalty— Morning Edition

SoCal coasts are slammed with waves that are flooding streets and walkways. South LA residents say a massive takedown of a street takeover was a long time coming. And the

Sep 7
4 min

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