Best Rain Delay Theater Podcasts (2024)

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#226.5 - Solo Minisode: Jack Graphs The Royals/White Sox 21:19

13h ago21:19

21:19

This week, Jack checks in solo to recap his experience graphing the Royals/White Sox game and his encounter with a mysterious hoodie-clad Royals “fan”. Jack shares a chilling Bobby Witt dream-premonition that came to roost IRL!By Rain Delay Theater

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LA City Council Ethics Reform Advances, Chinatown Tenants To Get $15M In Rental Aid, & Free WiFi In Huntington Park — The P.M. Edition 7:19

31m ago7:19

7:19

The L.A. City Council approves ethics reforms, which requires voter approval. L.A. passes a $15 million deal to subsidize rents for Chinatown's Hillside Villa Apartment tenants despite push back. Huntington Park rolls out free WiFi in public spaces. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.…

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Anti-Nepotism Bill Moves Forward, Bus Tour Shows Black Expectant Parents Options For Care & A Native Plants Showcase — The A.M. Edition 7:25

15m ago7:25

7:25

Anti-nepotism bill sparked by LAist investigation moves forward in state senate. Black maternal mortality rate inspires new tour of hospitals. Morning Edition Host Susanne Whatley seeks advice from local landscaper in a garden of native plants. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show…

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Part Of Topanga Canyon Closed Until Fall, City Workers' Pay Raises Approved, & Black Maternal Health Week — The P.M. Edition 7:26

15h ago7:26

7:26

Caltrans says Topanga Canyon Boulevard will be closed all summer long. Pay raises are coming for L.A. city workers. In LA County, Black pregnant people face worse outcomes. A guide on how to have a healthy pregnancy. Plus, more. 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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What's Next For Tenants Of Chinatown's Hillside Villa? CA Sets Historic Limit On Water Contaminant & A Motorsports First In Long Beach — The A.M. Edition 6:35

9h ago6:35

6:35

LA leaders to vote on a deal to subsidize rents for people living in a Chinatown apartment complex. CA sets a first-in-the-nation water standard for a contaminant linked to cancer. Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame to induct its first woman driver. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support th…

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Andrew Do's Daughter Comments on OC Controversy, CA Declines To Charge LAPD Officer, & LAX People Mover Delayed — The P.M. Edition 7:53

21h ago7:53

7:53

Rhiannon Do says she had a limited role in the nonprofit that handled millions of taxpayer dollars. No criminal charges against the officer who fired inside a Burlington store and killed a teen in 2021. LAX 'people mover' won't be ready until late next year. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://l…

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Disneyland Expansion Gets Preliminary Approval, San Gabriel Council Votes To Cancel Its DEI Commission & The Lakers Secure Playoff Spot — The A.M. Edition 6:35

1d ago6:35

6:35

Anaheim leaders give unanimous approval to Disneyland's expansion plan. San Gabriel council nixes a DEI-related commission. The Lakers are heading to the playoffs, after achieving victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. 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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Judge: LA Mishandled Evidence in Homelessness Lawsuit, LA County Launches Apartment Inspections, & Anaheim Considers Disneyland Expansion — The P.M. Edition 7:28

2d ago7:28

7:28

A federal judge has found that the city of L.A. mishandled evidence in a major homelessness lawsuit. A new program now requires apartment inspections in some parts of L.A. County. Anaheim City Council to consider a Disneyland expansion. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the …

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LA Mayor Announces New Housing Campaign, San Gabriel Council Considers Shutting Down DEI Commission & NASA Seeks Overhaul Of Mars Sample Project — The A.M. Edition 7:10

2d ago7:10

7:10

Mayor Karen Bass talks homelessness and city budget in state of the city address. San Gabriel considers dropping equity panel after rejecting LGBTQ safe space program. NASA seeks to speed up and lessen the cost of its planned Mars Sample Return Project. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support…

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CA Sues Huntington Beach Over Voting Rights, Mayor Bass To Deliver "State of the City," Parenting Without Computer Skills — The P.M. Edition 7:10

3d ago7:10

7:10

California is suing the city of Huntington Beach over a law that requires an ID to cast a ballot, starting in 2026. Mayor Karen Bass delivers her state of the city address. We speak with some moms in L.A. who are learning how to use the computer. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Su…

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LA County Leaders To Vote On New Rental Inspections, 'Rust' Gun Supervisor Sentencing & There's A New Pup In Long Beach— The A.M. Edition 6:33

3d ago6:33

6:33

The LA County Board of Supervisors is expected to vote on new inspections and enforcement for substandard rental housing. The person who handled weapons on "Rust" scheduled for sentencing. An orphaned sea otter pup has a new surrogate mom. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: htt…

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Confirmed Measles Case, Budget Impact Of City Pay Raises, Rent Subsidy For Hillside Villa— The Sunday Edition 10:59

4d ago10:59

10:59

There is a confirmed case of measles in L.A. County, according to health officials. L.A. City workers are looking at a pay raise under a tentative agreement, but it's going to cost the city, according to a new fiscal report. Some tenants at the Hillside Villa Apartments could receive rent subsidies under a proposal from L.A. housing officials. Supp…

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New Metrolink Accident Sensors, SCOTUS Case On California Building Fees, California's Unknown Greenhouse Gas — The Saturday Edition 11:43

5d ago11:43

11:43

Metrolink tries new ways to reduce pedestrian and car collisions. In a 9-0 ruling from the Supreme Court has made it harder for local governments to impose certain fees -- and a little easier for a builder to sue over such fees. South Los Angeles and Orange County are the biggest emitters of a lesser-known green house gas according to a new study. …

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L.A. Expands RV Parking Bans, Mayor Bass Offers Help To 99 Cents Store Workers, & Calling More Parents To Teach Preschool — The P.M. Edition 7:05

6d ago7:05

7:05

New restrictions will make it harder for unhoused people to park RVs overnight on LA streets. The City of Los Angeles is taking steps to help 99 Cents Only store workers find a job. L.A. County needs more pre-school teachers. Plus, more. 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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Wildlife Crossing Closures Coming For 101 Freeway, Rain Returns This Weekend & A Chapter Closes In Bald Eagle Saga — The A.M. Edition 6:24

6d ago6:24

6:24

Lane closures on the 101 begin soon, for construction on the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. Rain and cooler temperatures return to the Southland. Big Bear Valley's eagle couple no longer in sight, nor are the eggs. 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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Former Dodger Interpreter Charged With Stealing $16M, O.J. Simpson Remembered, & Reviving Classic Movie Theaters — The P.M. Edition 6:54

7d ago6:54

6:54

Dodger superstar Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter faces federal bank fraud charges. A look at the complicated life of USC and NFL legend O.J. Simpson. And the push to revive vintage movie houses across SoCal, including Brain Dead Studios in Fairfax. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…

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Abortion Pill Costs For CSU and UC Students Vary, Metrolink Awarded Funding For Collision Prevention Pilot & Salmon Fishing Off CA Coast Banned Again — The A.M. Edition 6:43

7d ago6:43

6:43

Why do abortion pill costs vary among CA's 33 public universities? Metrolink receives $1.3 million to test new technology aimed at preventing collisions. Salmon fishing off California's coast cancelled for the second year in a row. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://lai…

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Many in SoCal Can Expect Higher Water Bills, Auditor Picked to Assess LA Homelessness Spending, & New Delivery Charges — The P.M. Edition 7:30

8d ago7:30

7:30

Southern Californians will see higher water bills next year despite record rainfall. A federal judge has chosen the auditor who'll look into L.A.'s spending on homelessness. UPS and FedEx add surcharges for deliveries to some zip codes. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the …

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Judge Picks Auditor To Assess Homeless Services in LA , UCLA Program Welcomes Underserved Students & Insecticide Spraying Shuts Down Crystal Lake — The A.M. Edition 6:48

8d ago6:48

6:48

A judge selects the firm that will audit LA's homeless services and spending. How a four-year university in LA is helping students at 2-year colleges make the leap. Camping at Crystal Lake in the San Gabriel Mountains suspended for spraying. 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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#226 - 4/5/24 Los Angeles Dodgers @ Chicago Cubs 1:30:45

9d ago1:30:45

1:30:45

Our first game recap of the year has Jack and Jeremy seeing Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers take on the Cubs. Will Ohtani hit another homer for the guys? Will Bobby Miller shutdown the Cubs? Will any Dodger pick up a sharpie? Some old regulars are back already and some new oddball Cubs workers make themselves known as well. Plus a couple cool autogra…

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CA Releases Homelessness Spending Audit, LA Suspends Dog Breeding Permits, & Hollywood Bowl Parking Gets Cut— The P.M. Edition 7:47

9d ago7:47

7:47

A new audit of California's spending on homelessness finds that the state hasn't been tracking how billions of dollars were spent. L.A. city’s breeding moratorium aims to ease overcrowding at shelters. The Hollywood Bowl swaps parking spots for shuttles. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist…

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CA Approves Rent Cap For Low Income Housing, A Key Water Pipeline Repair To Impact Traffic & There Was Once A Bicycle Freeway — The A.M. Edition 6:56

9d ago6:56

6:56

State officials have approved a rent cap on low income housing developments. Partial lane closures begin on a two-block stretch of North Santa Monica Blvd. Why the ambitious California Cycleway was never completed. 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 Solar Eclipse Visits LA, Audit On LA Homeless Services To Move Forward, & Allergy Season Gets A Boost From Recent Rains — The P.M. Edition 7:06

10d ago7:06

7:06

Students across Los Angeles share their hope and excitement during the solar eclipse. A federal Judge is expected to decide on who will audit the millions spent on homeless services in LA. Allergy season is in full swing thanks to recent rains. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Supp…

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Look To The Sky: A Total Solar Eclipse Happens Today, CA Renewable Energy's Downside & History Of A Chicano Hub In Long Beach - The A.M. Edition 6:48

10d ago6:48

6:48

What to expect from today’s Total Solar Eclipse. What a recent UC study reveals about California’s renewable energy sources. A new photo exhibit highlights the Chicano Movement in Long Beach. 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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Big Sur Highway 1 Update, Tips For Tomorrow's Eclipse, And How Even Small Tsunamis Can Be Big — The Sunday Edition 18:29

11d ago18:29

18:29

We check in on a stretch of Highway 1 in Big Sur that keeps crumbling into the sea. We have last minute tips to enjoy tomorrow's solar eclipse. And tsunamis pose a real threat to Southern California - we'll explain how even a small tsunami can be life-threatening and have a big economic impact. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join …

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Wayfarers Chapel Unlikely To Reopen In Current Location, 99 Cents Only Stores Closing, and LA Festival of Movies — The Saturday Edition 10:03

12d ago10:03

10:03

Officials at the Wayfarers Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes now say it’s unlikely they’ll ever be able to reopen to the public on its current land. The discount chain 99 Cents Only is shutting all of its 371 locations. A new music center in Historic South Central is bringing state of the art equipment and classes to an affordable housing complex. And …

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Shoppers Brace For 99 Cents Only Stores Closure, SoCal Sends Aid To Taiwan Earthquake Victims, & Internet Access Expands — The P.M. Edition 8:02

13d ago8:02

8:02

Customers of 99 Cents Only stores say the chain’s closing will be a shock to their pocketbook. Taiwanese Americans are sending help to people recovering from the major earthquake in Taiwan. California gets $70 million to connect more residents. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Supp…

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Students Abortion Pill Outreach, Frustration Grows Over Delayed Opening Of Korean American Museum & Angels Opener Tonight – The A.M. Edition 7:07

13d ago7:07

7:07

A proposal to raise awareness about abortion medication availability at CA public universities. Koreatown group demands accountability surrounding a stalled museum. LA Angels play first home game of the season tonight. 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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#225 - Graphing the Rockies (4/2/24) 42:59

15d ago42:59

42:59

Jack and Jeremy kick off the 2024 season with graphing the Rockies at Wrigley Field on a cold and rainy night. How will this affect a normally good-signing team like Colorado? Will Jack get redemption with Bud Black? Will the guys be greeted by any friendly returning Cubs security staff? Will any weirdos show up on a freezing Tuesday night? Tune in…

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LA’s Mansion Tax Turns 1, Electricity Bills Could Go Up, New Rules Coming To Protect Stone-Cutting Workers — The P.M. Edition 7:10

14d ago7:10

7:10

Some tenants in Los Angeles who have benefited from Measure ULA say it kept disastrous evictions at bay. California is proposing a new $24 fixed charge on electricity bills. L.A. City leaders propose new rules to protect workers from hazardous dust. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.…

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Mansion Tax Falling Short On Revenue, Could SoCal's Buildings Collapse Like Those In Taiwan? & Providing Meals For Struggling Community College Students - The A.M. Edition 7:24

14d ago7:24

7:24

LA's Mansion Tax generates way less than projected. Why some SoCal buildings are at risk of collapsing during a quake, like some did in Taiwan. A local non-profit is helping students who are food insecure. 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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L.A. Deploys Clinicians For Mental Health Calls, AT&T Customers Could Lose Federal Help, & Where To Watch The Solar Eclipse — The P.M. Edition 7:41

15d ago7:41

7:41

L.A. city officials launched six mental health crisis response teams. Thousands of Californians can expect their phone bills to go up next year as a federal discount sunsets. Where the best views in Southern California for Monday’s solar eclipse will be. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist…

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FAFSA Vexes Those With Long Last Names, A New Strategy To Curb Gun Violence in LA County & A "Blessed" Tradition Continues On Olvera Street — The A.M. Edition 7:24

15d ago7:24

7:24

Why filling out the FAFSA form is problematic for some students in particular. How authorities in LA County are using a free handout to combat gun violence. Hundreds turn out for an historic L.A. tradition. 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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FBI Investigates Santa Ana Unified, Ethics Reform Stalled At LA City Hall, & California Snowpack Is In Good Shape — The P.M. Edition 7:18

16d ago7:18

7:18

The FBI is investigating Santa Ana Unified School District’s COVID testing contracts. LA City leaders promised ethics reforms, but critics say the city council is dragging its feet. Why the above average snowpack this year isn’t all good news. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Suppo…

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Ethics Reform Stalls In LA, Lifesaving Skills Now Easier To Access In LA County & A USC Basketball Coach Moves On — The A.M. Edition 6:49

16d ago6:49

6:49

Advocates for ethics reform in LA say changes aren't happening fast enough. LA County is teaching lifesaving skills online. USC is searching for a new men's head basketball coach. 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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Water Restrictions This Summer?, CA Fast Food Workers' Pay Raise, & Sculptor Richard Serra's Legacy — The P.M. Edition 7:37

17d ago7:37

7:37

California's rainy season is ending, but did SoCal get enough rain and snow to avoid water restrictions? CA fast food workers are now paid a $20 hourly minimum wage. Famed sculptor Richard Serra, whose work is displayed in SoCal, died last week at 85. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…

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Wage Hike For CA Fast Food Workers Starts Today, A Look At California's Water Supply, Heat Pump Water Heaters: Are They Worth It? — The A.M. Edition 6:43

18d ago6:43

6:43

Fast food workers in CA see increase to $20 minimum wage, but there are some exceptions. An outlook on California's water supply, following the recent rains. How heat pump water heaters could help save money and the environment. 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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Rainstorm And Flood Watch Continues, Fast Food Wage Hike, And How Some Empty Nesters Are Addressing The Housing Crisis — The Saturday Edition 12:33

18d ago12:33

12:33

It's another wet weekend as a rainstorm slams our already soggy region - what does this mean for our water supply? Also, the fast food industry is preparing for a wage hike that goes into effect Monday. Some baby boomers are taking on the shortage of affordable homes for millennials with kids. Plus, we check in on the Bunny Museum in Altadena this …

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Storm Brings Winterlike Conditions, Dodgers Continue Series Amid Scandal, And Butterfly Pavilion Opens — The Saturday Edition 9:30

19d ago9:30

9:30

A storm is bringing more winterlike conditions to Southern California, as thunderstorms, hail and flooding are possible this Easter weekend. We check in with Dodgers fans about the Shohei Otani scandal as the team continues a series against the St. Louis Cardinals. And you can see hundred of colorful butterfly species all in one place at the Natura…

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Older Angelenos Move To Help Young Families Find Housing, Easter Weekend Storm, & The Best Hoagies in LA — The P.M. Edition 7:08

20d ago7:08

7:08

How “empty nesters” in LA are helping young families find the housing space they need. A wet Easter weekend is ahead. Where to get Philly-style hoagies right here in Los Angeles. 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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SoCal’s Rain Timeline For Easter Weekend, LA County Certifies Primary Election Results Today & UC Reacts To Lawmakers' Deadline Extension Request — The A.M. Edition 6:57

21d ago6:57

6:57

Heavy rains and winds expected from incoming storm. LA County's vote results are being certified today. UC rejects deadline extension request due to FAFSA mess. 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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LA County Families Struggle To Pay For Food, New Affordable Housing Is Less Kid-Friendly, Dodgers Win at Home — The P.M. Edition 7:30

21d ago7:30

7:30

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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Major Rain Storm Approaching Southland & Dodgers Home Opener & Bear Beware — The A.M. Edition 8:16

21d ago8:16

8:16

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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Former LA Deputy Mayor Convicted of Bribery, Young Parents Struggle To Find Family Housing, & LA Libraries Expand Narcan Clinics — The P.M. Edition 7:47

22d ago7:47

7:47

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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Housing Shortage Vexes LA Families, ICE Transfers From OC Sheriff's Custody On The Rise & New Bill Could Save Whales From Ship Strikes— The A.M. Edition 6:38

22d ago6:38

6:38

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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Advocates Remain Optimistic Over LA County DA Race, FAFSA Deadline Extended, & LMU Offers Bad Bunny Class — The P.M. Edition 7:48

23d ago7:48

7:48

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 Addresses Gambling Allegations, AT&T Wants To Phase Out CA Landline Service, & Another Pacific Storm On Its Way— The A.M. Edition 6:41

23d ago6:41

6:41

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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Ohtani Denies Involvement In Gambling Scandal, Workers At 34 Hotels Ratify New Contracts, Earthquake Safety Shaky At LA Schools— The P.M. Edition 8:29

24d ago8:29

8:29

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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New Lawsuit Filed In The Fight For Joshua Trees, Supreme Court Hearing On Abortion Pills, & Rail Service Resumes In San Clemente— The AM Edition 6:58

24d ago6:58

6:58

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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LA Public Library and Angel City Press, Mauritanian Refugees in Bell, and Plans For Long Beach's First Women's Sports Bar — The Sunday Edition 11:00

26d ago11:00

11:00

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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