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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.
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- 6 days ago4 min
Potentially record-setting high tides, CA voter roll battle, Stafford sets Rams TD record— Morning Edition
The coasts are bracing for potentially record-setting high tides. The battle over California voter rolls heads to a federal appeals court where judges seem skeptical of the Trump Administration. The first set of speed cameras go live in LA. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
- 6 days ago8 min
DoJ voter fraud claims, More high tides coming, Haunted walks -- Sunday Edition
A hearing is scheduled today on whether California must comply with a Justice Department order to remove about 20,000 people it says are noncitizens from the voter rolls. High tides are expected starting this weekend, and coastal communities are preparing. For Halloween next weekend, consider an auction of Harry Houdini memorabilia or a haunted walk in Angelino Heights. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com
- 1 weeks ago11 min
CA counties ordered to ID non-citizens, CalState faculty strike vote, Strange Pasadena — Saturday Edition
A number of California counties have been ordered to identify non-citizen voters by the Trump Administration amid an ongoing legal battle. Union members of the California Faculty Association will vote on whether to authorize a strike as negotiations with the CalState system have stalled. Diving into Pasadena’s stranger side of ghost stories and ritual magic. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
- 1 weeks ago4 min
Bass creates crisis call center, ICE documentation, Pershing Square station renamed — Evening Edition
L.A Mayor Karen Bass signed an executive directive today to create the city's first ever unified call center for crisis response. Raid response network SELA releases their numbers on ICE documentation. The Metro board voted to rename the Pershing Square Metro station after Bridget “Biddy” Mason, a woman who went from enslavement to owning much of what’s now downtown Los Angeles. Plus, more on Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
- 1 weeks ago5 min
Uber and Lyft drivers work less with Waymos, OC book fair returns, The lumpia smashburger taking over Grand Central Market— Afternoon Edition
New data shows Uber and Lyft drivers are working less since Waymos came around. The O.C. book fair is coming back next month. And a smashburger at Grand Central Market is taking on a Filipino twist. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
- 1 weeks ago5 min
Tornado-like damage across SoCal, Dueling federal & state fraud busts, Cole's French Dip returns— Morning Edition
SoCal is cleaning up from all kinds of wicked weather including lightning hail and more. Plus, a major federal bust in the Southland targeting billions in alleged medical fraud. Rob Bonta announces his own crackdown and says the feds aren't giving California any credit. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
- 1 weeks ago4 min
Homeless spending fraud, Rebuilding post-fire struggles, Feds healthcare fraud arrest — Evening Edition
Founder of a Culver City nonprofit pleaded not guilty to allegedly misappropriating millions of dollars in public funds intended for homeless housing. A survey from the nonprofit Department of Angels found that only 1% of people who lost their home in the Eaton and Palisades fires have moved back. 15 people were charged in SoCal for allegedly committing healthcare fraud totaling nearly $2 billion dollars. Plus, more on Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
- 1 weeks ago5 min
Contagious bird flu strain back in CA, LA Angels fire manager, Netflix content woes— Afternoon Edition
A highly contagious bird flu is back in California. The Los Angeles Angels fired their manager; we'll talk about what comes next. Netflix is making some inside changes to try to win back its audience. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
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