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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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California officials say they’ll sue after President Trump signed an executive order to restart drilling at a Santa Barbara oil pipeline that’s been shut down since a 2015 spill. Los Angeles Unified labor groups will rally in downtown L.A. Wednesday to push the school district for new contracts as negotiations continue to stall. South Pasadena residents fight “flock” surveillance cameras installed around the city. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com 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!Support the show: https://laist.com
Immigrants rights groups and their supporters will gather outside the ICE processing center in Adelanto today to protest the conditions of detainees. A new exhibit opening today at the Craft in America Center highlights skateboard culture in Los Angeles. We preview next week’s heat wave in Southern California. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com 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!Support the show: https://laist.com
L.A. city council looks at how large property companies may make it harder to own a home. A new study shows how dramatically domestic workers are underpaid in California. And the L-A Controller is warns the city is hundreds of million dollars over budget. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
A beloved restaurant in Malibu that survived the Palisades fire is finally reopening. Where you can watch the Oscars in L.A. this weekend. And for Food Friday how donuts became an Eid tradition here in SoCal. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
LA's heatwave hits a second day and HVAC repair pros are staffing up. Folks in LA County are dying younger than they were a decade ago. LA Unified's acting superintendent commits to supporting immigrant families. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
Orange County gets closer to recovering taxpayer money tied to former supervisor Andrew Do's corruption scheme. L.A. County gives out millions to local businesses impacted by immigration raids. Why an ocean swim isn't the best way to escape the heat right now. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
UCLA's latest Hollywood diversity report is out. The LA Music Center is hoping to cash in on Timothée Chalamet's controversial remarks on ballet and opera. Why critics say the Disney+ series 'Wonder Man' is relatable for Angelenos working in the entertainment industry. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
California leaders don't seem too concerned over threats from Iran, but their actions tell a slightly different story. Plus, a major heat wave comes to town. A whistleblower sounds the alarm over a sleepy public servant, who was in an important position during the Eaton Fire. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
Iran is reportedly pulling out of the World Cup - what that means for the L.A. games. L.A. explores ways to reform the city's controversial "mansion tax." Orange County filed a lawsuit accusing its main mental health partner of billing millions for services it didn’t provide. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
We're learning more about how far former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do's corruption extends following a recent audit. Why the L.A. city attorney is against a new contract for a legal aid group that helps renters. L.A. County is asking for your feedback on its response to the 2025 fires. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
A police surge is coming to Downtown LA. LA City Council signs the check on a $107 million contract, despite the City Attorney's wishes. The embattled LA Unified superintendent claims his innocence in the face of FBI raids. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
California lawmakers want to reverse cuts to Medi-Cal for undocumented people. It'll soon get even more expensive to call an Uber from LAX. The National Weather Service says this week's heatwave could be "unprecedented." Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
Why more Californians filed for paid family leave than ever before. How you can eat pie to your hearts content this weekend in honor of Pi day. And the U.S. Postal Service is debuting a new stamp that celebrates lowriders. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
Homeless deaths have dropped for the first time in LA County. It may get more expensive to take an Uber from LAX. The family of a deaf and mute man accuses the feds of lying about his deportation. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
A man recently released from ICE custody in Adelanto has died. How L.A. plans to keep fans safe from the heat during the World Cup. This weekend you can "drop in" to a new exhibit on L.A.'s skateboard culture. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
The new deal between State Farm and California that keeps a controversial rate hike from the LA fires in place. It's Climate Monday, reporter Jacob Margolis explains why maggots might be the answer to your backyard composting woes. And Tom Brady's flag-football classic comes to L.A. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
LA City Councilwoman Nithya Raman kicks off her campaign for mayor. A shooter targets Rihanna's Beverly Hills home. The effects of ICE raids on young children. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
Allegations of past abuse against the head chef of Noma, a world-renowned fine-dining restaurant, re-surface days before its LA residency begins. Gas prices in California are skyrocketing because of the war in Iran. The owner of the iconic “Brady Bunch” house on her campaign to make it an official L.A. historic-cultural monument. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com 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!Support the show: https://laist.com
Santa Ana winds could reach up to 70 miles per hour this weekend and will bring warm temperatures to SoCal. The U.S. Justice Department is set to make the final call on where $3.7 million in recently recovered funds from the Andrew Do corruption scheme will go. The story behind why chili cheese dogs are being served up for L.A. Marathon runners. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com 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!Support the show: https://laist.com
SoCal lawmakers respond to President Trump's pick to lead Homeland Security. Monterey Park voters will decide whether to allow big data centers. The city's power to oversee LAPD could change under a new committee's recommendation. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com








This is the am edition. Again.
Isn’t this the same as the am edition?
What happened to Oscar Gomez? He died of massive head wounds!
I really resent the TWO Minute ad at the end of this podcast lately.