The LA Report

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.

Mayor Bass budget decision day, Free Metro all weekend, Santa Ana's cheap, fast eats— The A.M. Edition
Jun 6, 2025 – 07:22
LA REPORT PM - 06-05 — The P.M. Edition
Jun 5, 2025 – 05:45
Feds derailing CA high speed rail funding, DMV scam warning, Hollywood's real-life "Succession"— The A.M. Edition
Jun 5, 2025 – 08:26
Palm Springs person of interest arrested, Bill tackles Spanish-speaking teacher shortage — The P.M. Edition
Jun 4, 2025 – 05:58
Bakersfield girl stays in America, $600 million plan to rebuild wildfire-damaged schools, A maestro prepares for final concert— The A.M. Edition
Jun 4, 2025 – 08:44
CA canine prison searches, Metro is free this weekend, Venues announced for Paralympics — The P.M. Edition
Jun 3, 2025 – 05:28
Feds threaten CA schools over transgender athletes, Long Beach unhoused population rises, a Sunset Strip staple is closing— The A.M. Edition
Jun 3, 2025 – 06:32
Andrew Do is now volunteering, L.A. citrus quarantine, Jackie and Shadow's eaglet takes flight — The P.M. Edition
Jun 3, 2025 – 05:44
Slain officer identified, UC Irvine lecturer banned, CA population rebound— The A.M. Edition
Jun 2, 2025 – 06:41
Baldwin Parking shooting, New South Asian heart program, Becoming American — Sunday Edition
Jun 1, 2025 – 10:52
LA hires big law firm, Federal sanctuary city list, Festival on MENA culture — Saturday Edition
May 31, 2025 – 10:56
LA County sought to send fire debris to the desert, West Hollywood celebrates PRIDE weekend, Irvine promises transparency on gondola project — The P.M. Edition
May 31, 2025 – 04:31
Saving Eaton Fire lumber, Riverside animal shelter crisis, Dog attack capital of U.S.— The A.M. Edition
May 30, 2025 – 09:14
Warmer Weather to hit Inland Valleys and Desert, Metro to launch Mobility Wallet, Shark researcher on the legacy of 'Jaws' — The P.M. Edition
May 30, 2025 – 08:15
A mother's encampment death, Could Mayor Bass take the stand?, Local Spelling Bee finalist— The A.M. Edition
May 29, 2025 – 08:15
Los Angeles plans to close city-run preschools, LAHSA lays off workers, Update on SoCal's toxic algae bloom — The P.M. Edition
May 28, 2025 – 06:22
Contentious hearing on LA homelessness, New COVID strain in CA, Missing tax refunds for wildfire survivors— The A.M. Edition
May 28, 2025 – 07:05
Orange County prepares next year's budget, Irvine's ambitious gondola project is under scrutiny, New LAist report investigates Orange County contracts linked to Andrew Do — The P.M. Edition
May 28, 2025 – 07:53
A judge considers LA's homelessness funding, Bass demands vandal arrests, Parental notifications of transgender children— The A.M. Edition
May 27, 2025 – 06:55
Update to troubled Los Padrinos, LA's new plan to phase out oil drilling, Boyle Heights group cares for cat colonies— The P.M. Edition
May 26, 2025 – 08:05
Memorial Day across SoCal, Mob of vandals hit downtown LA, CA's veterinarian shortage— The A.M. Edition
May 26, 2025 – 08:25
Sonic boom, Robert Vargas's new mural, Seeing your burned lot cleared — Sunday Edition
May 25, 2025 – 11:38
Hotel worker wages, SD plane crash victims, Better mental health through nature sounds — Saturday Edition
May 24, 2025 – 10:47
SoCal Edison pays millions for Bobcat Fire, Renters sue over ash from fires, Dr. Dre celebrates Compton High School makeover— The P.M. Edition
May 23, 2025 – 08:54
LA City Council passes budget, Palm Springs bombing act of forgiveness, SoCal's best diners— The A.M. Edition
May 23, 2025 – 08:38
Metro ambassador sexual assault case, CA readies lawsuit over EV standards, Beach report card — The P.M. Edition
May 22, 2025 – 07:48
LA City Council's budget vote, Major child predator busts, PCH set to reopen— The A.M. Edition
May 22, 2025 – 07:47
Free Eaton Fire soil testing, LAUSD preschool enrollment up, LA Zoo elephants moved — The P.M. Edition
May 21, 2025 – 07:32
Public weighs in on Bass budget, Missing LA Zoo elephants, Fleet Week begins— The A.M. Edition
May 21, 2025 – 07:53
Mayor Bass vows to make it easier to film in L.A., Santa Ana Unified lays off nearly 300 educators, Remembering beloved actor George Wendt— The P.M. Edition
May 20, 2025 – 07:38
Heat advisory for LA County, Latino Caucus takes on Newsom's budget, The future of HIV prevention— The A.M. Edition
May 20, 2025 – 07:46
Illegal trash dumping in desert, PUSD finds lead & other chemicals, Heatwave incoming — The P.M. Edition
May 19, 2025 – 08:19
Bombed Palm Springs clinic reopens, Suspected bomber's father speaks, LA City Council wants less layoffs— The A.M. Edition
May 19, 2025 – 07:07
Alleged bomber in Palm Springs identified, Lilac garden in Idyllwild bids farewell — Sunday Edition
May 18, 2025 – 09:00
Pasadena Unified soil tests, 'Comfort woman' memorial, Billboard public art — Saturday Edition
May 17, 2025 – 11:05
Los Padrinos plan approved, "Community solar" in SGV, Irvine giving out free life jackets — The P.M. Edition
May 16, 2025 – 08:13
Altadena residents rally against gentrification, The grocery chain overcharging consumers, Metro D closure— The A.M. Edition
May 16, 2025 – 07:52
Judge explores pulling homelessness funds, Immigration obstruction arrests, LA County fire recovery guide — The P.M. Edition
May 15, 2025 – 06:44
The future of LA's homelessness spending, Gov Newsom says no to LA bailout, Free homes for wildfire survivors— The A.M. Edition
May 15, 2025 – 08:26
Newsom's new budget proposal, LA County and oil drilling bans, Santa Monica approves outdoor drinking — The P.M. Edition
May 14, 2025 – 08:02
Newsom unveils CA budget, Menendez Bros resentenced, A.I. to help wildfire survivors— The A.M. Edition
May 14, 2025 – 07:46
State Farm rate increase OKed, Officials say LA's layoffs could hit hard, Fledge Watch at Jackie and Shadow's nest — The P.M. Edition
May 13, 2025 – 07:09
Menendez Brothers resentencing hearing, Homeless services go high-tech, A tribute to Ruth Beaglehole— The A.M. Edition
May 13, 2025 – 09:13
Newsom motivates cities to break up encampments, Ports react to tariff pause, Santa Monica squirrels — The P.M. Edition
May 12, 2025 – 07:57
CA eyes State Farm's wildfire response, The science behind the Eaton fire's "zombie line" theory, LA Zoo sued over elephants— The A.M. Edition
May 12, 2025 – 08:01
Bus crash on 60 FWY, New Pope sandwich, AAPI connection to birthright citizenship — Sunday Edition
May 11, 2025 – 13:26
Quickie heat wave, Eaton fire soil, Stumbling onto LA's art history — Saturday Edition
May 10, 2025 – 11:17
Altadena lifts final water advisory, SoCal heatwave, Topanga Beach Bus returns — The P.M. Edition
May 9, 2025 – 07:40
Eaton Fire soil still unsafe, Palisades brush concerns, CHP's new sleek fleet — The A.M. Edition
May 9, 2025 – 07:22
Kaiser strike ends, Burn zone fruit safety, LA Catholics celebrate new pope — The P.M. Edition
May 8, 2025 – 06:15

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