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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 Susanne Whatley in the morning and Nick Roman 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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High housing costs in L.A. County are making it difficult for families to afford nutritious food and health care. Most of L.A.’s rental housing isn’t big enough for families with kids. Dodgers win their home opener. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.c…
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Experts say more mudslides and debris flows are possible, ahead of the weekend rain storm. The Dodgers take on the St. Louis Cardinals in today's home opener. Black bears are waking up, and they're hungry. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…
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A federal jury finds former L.A. Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan guilty of bribery, racketeering, and fraud. Family-sized housing in L.A. County is out of reach for many young parents. More Narcan clinics open at L.A. County libraries, saving more lives. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. …
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LAist launches a new series looking into the shortage of family-sized homes in Los Angeles. In Orange County, the number of people released from sheriff’s custody and flagged for federal immigration officials is going up. State lawmakers consider how to reduce the number of whales killed by ships. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at L…
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LA District Attorney George Gascon heads to the November primary with just a quarter of votes, but reformers remain optimistic. California students have one more month to file for financial aid. Demand for a Bad Bunny course soars at Loyola Marymount. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…
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Shohei Ohtani speaks out for the first time publicly about his former interpreter, fired by the Dodgers amid theft and illegal gambling allegations. AT&T wants to ditch landline service for Californians, but not everyone is on board. A coming storm is expected to make for a wet Easter weekend. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist…
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Dodger star Shohei Ohtani says he didn't know his interpreter was using his money to allegedly pay off gambling debts. Thousands of hotel workers ratify new contracts, ending a series of strikes that began last summer. Are L.A. schools earthquake safe? Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.c…
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Environmental advocates are suing the federal government for its decision not to list the Joshua Tree under the Endangered Species Act. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear case that could limit access to the abortion pill. Metrolink and Amtrak trains resume full service today through south Orange County, after two months of emergency construction…
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Angel City Press, a small printer focused on Southern California stories, was recently donated to the LA Public Library. Long Beach may be the future home of the region's first sports bar dedicated to women's leagues. And a Latino church in Bell is hosting 19 asylum seekers from Mauritania. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and …
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The latest on an audit planned for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. Scientists ask the public for help studying Southern California parrots. Several new eaglets hatch on Catalina Island. Requested water allocations double for state water agencies after winter storms. A multi-year gray whale mortality event comes to an end. Gender parity…
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L.A. leaders defend a report that says an anti-camping law has failed to get unhoused Angelenos into shelter. State Farm won’t renew coverage for thousands of customers, citing financial troubles. Admission is free this weekend for 30 SoCal Museums. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.…
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A judge today is expected to release more details about an audit into LA's shelter bed services. Why tuberculosis cases are rising in LA County. A couple took Compton's pothole problem into their own hands - - now they're being told to stop. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: h…
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L.A. looks to cut 2,000 vacant city job to balance its budget amid a $288-million deficit. Dodger Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is accused of stealing money from Ohtani to pay for bad bets. Your smartphone can help fight climate change. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…
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Measure aimed at addressing CA's homelessness crisis narrowly passes. Shohei Ohtani's interpreter fired by Dodgers amid theft and illegal gambling allegations. LAUSD is using a new AI platform to help students and parents. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…
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Huntington Beach approves steps towards privatizing library services. California will create trust funds for children who lost a parent to COVID starting next year. Orange County welcomes two eaglets. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…
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What tightened rules mean for short-term rental hosts in LA County. Amtrak and Metrolink announce plans to resume passenger rail service through San Clemente. LA Dodgers kick off the season in Seoul, South Korea. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…
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The city of Los Angeles agrees to an audit into its shelter bed services. November runoffs could see the progressive footprint expand in L.A. City Council. Huntington Beach considers private library services. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…
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Research shows California nail techs are among the worst paid in the state. The fate of CA's Prop 1 measure remains uncertain. A lifelong Angeleno is setting out to visit all of LA County's historic landmarks. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…
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A judge pushes for an audit of where LA’s homelessness dollars are going. Two CA lawmakers introduce legislation to make kindergarten mandatory starting in 2026. Scientists need help studying wild parrots in Southern California. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.…
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A judge is set to oversee a possible audit of LA's homelessness spending. What a recent lawsuit settlement means for home buyers and sellers. Newly proposed legislation would make kindergarten mandatory in CA in 2026. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…
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Thousands of people are hitting the pavement today for The L.A. Marathon. Voters have recalled two conservative members of the Orange Unified School District. And the California State Assembly’s Committee on Happiness, helmed by former Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, has had its first meeting. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join …
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LA city officials study Paris for lessons on preparing for the 2028 Olympics, especially with key issues like transit and homelessness. Orange County officials say they are considering next steps after a nonprofit run by OC Supervisor Andrew Do’s daughter failed to meet a deadline to prove how it spent $4 million in taxpayer dollars. And we introdu…
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Non-profit directed by OC Supervisor Andrew Do’s daughter fails to show how it spent millions in tax dollars. Three LAUSD board seats head to the November general election. Riverside County reports the first case of a deadly parasite to dogs. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Suppor…
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The Southland sees damages and outages from yesterday's Santa Ana winds. LA city council district 4 race called. Movie lovers hopeful the century-old Highland Park Theater will return. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…
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Incumbent L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman wins reelection despite millions of dollars spent to defeat her. Santa Ana winds cause power outages and a mess with showers forecasted. Driverless robotaxis are giving free rides across L.A. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support th…
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High wind warnings and wind advisories are out for much of the Southland today amid threatening Santa Ana winds. Remaining ballots to be counted in LA County. Live cam footage of Eagle parents Jackie and Shadow is spawning teachable moments. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: h…
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The city of L.A. rejects environmental challenges to new affordable housing. New data shows L.A. paid out nearly $427 million in liability claims as it faces a major budget deficit. Now that Spring is here, where you can see wildflowers in Southern California. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https:/…
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Forecasters warn Santa Winds are set to return tonight and continue tomorrow. Where do things stand in the Los Angeles city council district 4 race? Michelin Guide folks recommend several local restaurants. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…
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Disneyland's $1.9 billion expansion plan clears its first hurdle with the city of Anaheim. People living near the Chiquita Canyon Landfill can now apply for funds to move away from the smell. Big Bears bald eagle nest shows no signs of life. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support…
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Why there's a new push to end daylight saving time in California. LA County officials reject Chiquita Canyon landfill operator's request to expand. Sunday's Academy Awards drew its biggest audience in four years. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…
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A new report says L.A. County’s juvenile hall in Downey was understaffed when one of the young people held there escaped. The city of L.A. fined Smart & Final for allegedly violating the civil rights of a patron. A Sun Valley wetland project is in jeopardy. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://la…
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Who went home with Oscar gold at last night's Academy Awards? Delays are jeopardizing a project in the San Fernando Valley aimed at capturing stormwater and alleviating flooding. A new brightly plumed bird finds a home in the Southland. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https:…
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Daylight saving time begins today, so we're bringing you a look at efforts to get rid of the time change in California. Los Angeles County is experimenting with artificial intelligence to predict who will become unhoused. And if you need some last-minute plans to watch the Oscars, we've got you covered. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.…
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There are still votes to be counted, but Janice Hahn declared victory last night in her bid for another term on the LA County Board of Supervisors. LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia announced that his office will conduct an audit of Inside Safe, Mayor Karen Bass's flagship program to address homelessness. And Venice is known for its funky boardwalk,…
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Kenneth Mejia says he will audit Mayor Karen Bass's program to get unhoused Angelenos off the street. The Coast Guard investigates a new oil sheen off the coast of Huntington Beach. Chino Valley Unified school board tweaks gender ID notification policy. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.…
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Federal judge plans to rule that LA misled plaintiffs about promises to clear encampments and add shelter beds. A controversial voter ID ballot measure in Huntington Beach is on track to pass. Time change coincides with Sunday's Oscars. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https:…
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Questions linger over millions in tax dollars given to the nonprofit led by O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do’s daughter. Costs tied to the LAPD’s 2021 botched fireworks explosion exceeds $10 million. Big Bear's famous eagle eggs are past due to hatch. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Supp…
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An OC nonprofit sends mixed signals amid pressure to account for millions from taxpayers. The armorer on the set of the movie "Rust" convicted of involuntary manslaughter. "Barbie" is touring with a live orchestra this summer, with a stop in LA. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the sho…
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The latest election results in LA and Orange Counties. Several key races are potentially heading for runoffs in November, including incumbent DA George Gascón, and LA City Councilmembers Kevin de Leon and Nithya Raman. The Senate race heats up. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Supp…
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LAist is following post-election day results. Low voter turnout is noted so far statewide. Partial passenger train service resumes through San Clemente today. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.comBy LAist Studios
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Super Tuesday is here and SoCal voters are deciding on several key races and laws. LAist reporter Jill Replogle explains a controversial voter ID law in Huntington Beach. LAist reporter Frank Stoltze talks about the crowded field for the L.A. District Attorney race. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist…
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Still need help filling out your primary ballot? LAist's Voter Game Plan can help. A teachers union withdraws support from an LAUSD Board District 1 candidate. Transparency in question, as some prospective college students wonder why they're not being accepted. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.…
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L.A. City Council President Paul Krekorian questions the accuracy of a report calling the city’s anti-camping ban ineffective. Voting is off to a slow start for the March 5th primary. LA County Bar Association's election ratings for judges faces growing criticism. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting htt…
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LA Council president pushes back against audit findings on an anti-camping ordinance. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees begins contract negotiations with studios and streamers today. How to capture stormwater on your property. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the…
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The driverless car hailing company Waymo cleared a regulatory hurdle on Friday. A program that got thousands of residents into California’s state parks is in jeopardy. And we’ll learn how foraging for edible plants can help the environment, and do a little taste test. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://lai…
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New data reveals that LA's ban on homeless encampments is just not working. There's a primary coming up Tuesday, so we have tips on how to fill out your ballot on things like like the superior court judge races. And Big Bear’s famous bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow could welcome their first chick of the year this weekend. Support The L.A. Repor…
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Californians will decide Proposition 1, which would expand access to behavioral health care. Some of LA's influential groups are spending big on District 12 Councilman John Lee's reelection bid. Van Nuys installs over 100 solar-powered streetlights. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.…
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Independent groups spend big money to re-elect an LA city council member under an ethics cloud. A new pilot program makes way for more solar powered streetlights in LA. Young students form a robotics team and send "Jeffrey" into competition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: h…
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Cal State LA faculty and students protest over potential asbestos exposure from a busy campus building. A new online tool documents anti-Asian incidents and connects victims with resources. Residents may get a tax cut for storm damage to their property. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.…
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What you should know if you incurred storm damage to your home or other property. Officials provide updated timeline on San Clemente rail line repairs. New Dodger player Shohei Ohtani announces marriage. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…
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