The LA Report

<p>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 Susanne Whatley in the morning and Nick Roman in the afternoon, it's the smart way to start and end your day.</p> <p>This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.</p>

Weekend storm to hit SoCal; Voters pass health care spending rules; Phillips 66 indicted for violating Clean Water Act — The P.M. Edition

Rain will make its way to Southern California this weekend. Voters pass Proposition 34, accepting new rules restricting how health care providers spend money. Phillips 66 faces federal charges for allegedly dumping wastewater into L.A.'s sewer system. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

11-22
09:19

Former LA county politician Mark Ridley-Thomas seeks to reverse convictions, Legionnaire's disease pops up in the OC, longtime voice behind The Simpsons retires — The A.M. Edition

Attorneys for former L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas will try to get his fraud and bribery convictions reversed. O.C. health officials are out with a warning after seven people in the community of Westminster were diagnosed with Legionnaire’s disease. A longtime voice behind The Simpsons is calling it quits after 35 years and nearly 700 episode. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

11-21
09:18

LA officially becomes a sanctuary city, LAHSA audit finds lax oversight and delayed spending, what Californians prefer as a side dish for Thanksgiving — The A.M. Edition

L.A. adopts a sanctuary city ordinance ahead of Trump's presidency.  A new audit finds serious problems with how L.A.'s homelessness agency is spending the millions of dollars they oversee. We'll check in on the state of side dishes ahead of Thanksgiving. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

11-20
09:16

Derek Tran leads in tightest US House race; L.A. to be a sanctuary city; LAX People Mover closer to completion — The P.M. Edition

Challenger Derek Tran extends his lead over incumbent Michelle Steele in the 45th Congressional District. LA City Council approves an ordinance to officially make LA a sanctuary city. The LAX Automated People Mover makes progress. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

11-20
09:00

Gov. Newsom says he will delay clemency for the Menendez Brothers, LA City Council to consider making LA a sanctuary city today, how to prep for holiday travel — The A.M. Edition

Governor Newsom says he will delay his decision on granting the Menendez brothers clemency, until after L.A's newly elected DA Nathan Hochman reviews the case.  Today the L.A. city council will consider an ordinance to make L.A. a sanctuary city. There really is no place like home for the holidays, and Long Beach Airport has some advice for travelers. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

11-19
08:46

SoCal law enforcement respond to Trump’s mass deportation plan; CA responds Huntington Beach’s legal victory; More homes found unsafe in Rancho Palos Verdes — The P.M. Edition

Donald Trump vowed to use local police to carry out mass deportation, but California law won't allow it. More on the fight over voter ID requirements in Huntington Beach. Why more homes in Rancho Palos Verdes have been 'red-tagged'. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

11-19
08:52

GOP incumbent falls behind in tightest House race, Huntington Beach scores early lead over voter ID battle, a peak inside Long Beach Opera's 2025 program— The A.M. Edition

After days of being in the lead, GOP incumbent Michelle Steel falls behind by 36 votes to Democrat Derek Tran in the tightest House race yet. Huntington Beach scored an early legal victory in its battle to require residents to show ID when voting.  The Long Beach Opera has unveiled its ambitious 2025 program. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

11-18
08:16

Tran pulls ahead in House race; California’s bighorn sheep population could recover; A rare flower comes back from the brink after half a century — The Sunday Edition

Democrat Derek Tran is now 36 votes ahead of Republican Michelle Steel in the 45th House district race. Conservationists are optimistic about the future of the Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep in California. The story of how a rare flower was found again after six decades. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

11-17
10:39

OC non-profit returns thousands in taxpayer funds; Potential Trump tariffs threaten California; The Jim Henson Company gears up to sell an iconic studio — The Saturday Edition

Orange County non-profit Mind OC returns hundreds of thousands in taxpayer dollars. Southern California ports worry Trump’s tariff plans could affect the California job market. The Jim Henson Company prepares to sell an historic studio to John Mayer. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

11-16
11:40

Non-profit Mind OC returns almost $300,000 of taxpayer money to OC; City controller says LA left $513m meant for homelessness unspent; Audit calls UCLA response to protests unclear & inefficient — The P.M. Edition

An non-profit tied to former O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do returned a lot of taxpayer money to Orange County. City controller says LA underspent on homelessness. An audit slams UCLA's response to last year's protests against the war in Gaza. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

11-16
10:03

Audit reveals half a billion dollars went unused for the unhoused in LA, audit reveals major problems during UCLA's pro-Palestinian protests, Big Bear's famous bald eagle couple prep for new eggs— The A.M. Edition

 A new audit from the L.A. City Controller's office found that L.A. officials failed to spend over half a billion dollars that were budgeted to help address homelessness. Chaotic decision making, poor communication and more led to major problems at UCLA when a pro-Palestinian encampment turned violent this spring. All eyes on Big Bear's iconic bald eagle couple preparing for their first egg. Plus more.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

11-15
09:32

The new LA City Council; Why Google spent big to lobby CA lawmakers; How Trump's election is affecting the CA-Mexico border — The P.M. Edition

L.A. City Council is gaining two new members: Ysabel Jurado in CD-14 & Adrin Nazarian in CD-2. Google spent millions more than usual lobbying the California legislature this year. Asylum seekers in Tijuana face fear, uncertainty after Trump's election. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

11-15
09:34

LAPD gets a new chief, end could be in sight for Aliso Canyon, Operation Bear Claw reveals fake bear scam in LA — The A.M. Edition

Officials will gather this morning to see the former sheriff Jim McDonnell sworn in as the new chief of the LAPD. State utilities regulators are putting out a plan that could lead to the closure of the Aliso Canyon gas storage site in Porter Ranch. Four L.A. area humans have been arrested for allegedly wearing a giant bear costume to commit insurance fraud. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

11-14
10:01

Democrat Mike Levin secures his House seat; Layoffs at JPL; What Trump tariffs mean for California— The P.M. Edition

U.S. Representative Mike Levin defeats Republican challenger Matt Gunderson in northern San Diego & south Orange County. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory lays off 350 people. How President-elect Trump's promised tariffs could impact CA. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

11-14
09:13

LA Mayor expedites sanctuary city ordinance ahead of Trump presidency, women make big gains in CA Senate, this 90s pop diva has her own day in Palm Springs — The A.M. Edition

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass wants swift action to make Los Angeles an official sanctuary city, ahead of a new Trump presidency. For the first time in history, women will make up at least half of the California state Senate. It's November 13th, and in Palm Springs, it's Mariah Carey day. Plus more.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

11-13
08:59

LA County votes to overhaul its government, latest on the Mountain Fire, LAUSD cell phone ban pushed back — The A.M. Edition

LA County voters have approved the biggest change to local government in a century - expanding the Board of Supervisors from five members to nine. Damage from the Mountain Fire in Ventura County could climb much higher than the current $6 million estimate. L.A. Unified is delaying its student cell phone ban by one month -- now starting in February. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

11-12
08:45

Appeals court blocks plan to build housing for veterans on VA campus; Voters say no to Proposition 6; What Trump's 2nd term might mean for California childcare — The P.M. Edition

A federal appeals court pumps the brakes on plans to quickly build new housing on the VA campus in West LA. Voters reject proposition to end forced labor in CA prisons. How a new Trump presidency could affect child care programs here. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

11-12
09:57

Federal judge demands LA to move unhoused veterans off the streets, LA's new police chief says his officers won't aid Trump's deportation plans, Star Trek fans bid millions at weekend auction— The A.M. Edition

A federal judge is demanding L.A. officials find housing for unhoused veterans before winter. Newly sworn-in LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell is promising the department will not cooperate with President-elect Donald Trump's plan to use local police for mass deportations. Star Trek fans spent $3.6 million dollars on props and costumes at an auction this weekend. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

11-11
09:52

Bomb threats affect vote counting; Kaiser strike enters fourth week; Inside a free SELA radio workshop for kids — The Sunday Edition

Bomb threats have been made over the last couple days to ballot counting operations in Orange County, Riverside County and Los Angeles County. In Southern California, some Kaiser patients are showing their support for striking mental health workers. We stop by a program that’s teaching kids on the southeast side of LA County how to build a radio for free. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

11-10
10:53

Kevin de Leon concedes to Ysabel Jurado; New environmental rules could affect gas prices; Protest in DTLA for immigrants' rights — The Saturday Edition

Kevin de Leon will be replaced on the city council by Ysabel Jurado, a progressive tenants rights attorney. The California Air Resources Board voted to tighten its carbon emissions standards for oil producers yesterday, a move that is likely to raise gas prices statewide. And a protest downtown aims to codify protections in law to make L.A. a sanctuary city. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

11-09
09:31

ID21274754

This is the am edition. Again.

02-28 Reply

ID21274754

Isn’t this the same as the am edition?

02-14 Reply

ID21274754

What happened to Oscar Gomez? He died of massive head wounds!

06-22 Reply

ID21274754

I really resent the TWO Minute ad at the end of this podcast lately.

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