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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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- Yesterday4 min
Voters weigh in on this election, Election monitors at CA polls, Waymo expands to South Bay — Evening Edition
LAist has been at the polls hearing from voters. The feds are sending election monitors to California, and the state's responded with its own observers. Waymo's now expanded to much of the South Bay and South L.A. 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
- 2 days ago5 min
More coastal flooding likely this winter for SoCal coasts, Neighbors protecting Boyle Heights voters, LA rams welcome back Myles Garret— Afternoon Edition
SoCal coasts have been pounded by high surf recently; why experts say this is only a preview of what's to come this winter. How neighbors in Boyle Heights are stepping up to protect people's right to vote. And the LA rams welcome back star pass rusher Myles Garret to practice. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
- 2 days ago4 min
Election Day final stretch, Early turnout beating expectations, UCLA women begin title defense— Morning Edition
The Supreme Court refuses to get involved in the Trump Administration's last-minute, failed attempts to segregate thousands of California ballots. The candidates in the LA Mayor's race make their final pitches. Voting turnout is already breaking expectations. 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
- 2 days ago4 min
SCOTUS rejects appeal to set aside LA ballots, Airbnb and LA elections, LA's pilot program for indie films extended — Evening Edition
The latest on the DOJ's last minute attempt to investigate California's voter rolls. Airbnb is spending big money in an attempt to influence local L.A. races. The city of L.A.'s extending a pilot program to save money for indie filmmakers. 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
- 3 days ago5 min
Which LA candidates Airbnb has backed, LA mayoral candidates talk to voters, Musical honors civil rights icon Dolores Huerta — Afternoon Edition
Airbnb has poured a lot of money into local races in LA. LA's mayoral candidates are giving their final pitches to voters. And a musical touring LA is honoring the late labor leader and civil rights icon Dolores Huerta. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
- 3 days ago4 min
Outrage over NoHo ICE encounter, 2nd Palisades Fire trial begins, Rams beat Chargers— Morning Edition
Analysts have studied the feds' list of alleged noncitizen voters in California, and they say it's not accurate at all. LA City leaders demand an investigation after a suspected ICE agent is caught pointing a gun in a bystander's face. A second trial begins for the man accused of starting the flames... that eventually torched Pacific Palisades. 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
- 4 days ago7 min
UCLA disputes DoJ voter claims, LBC sewage spill, LA Karaoke league -- Sunday Edition
An analysis by UCLA's Voting Rights Project has found errors in a Department of Justice list of some 20,000 people it claims may be noncitizens voting in California. A main break sewage spill has closed all Long Beach coastal swimming areas, including beaches. We hang out with the LA Karaoke league, where singing is a competitive sport. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
- 5 days ago8 min
Judge halts DoJ elex threats, Coastal flooding outlook, Pasadena’s last gay bar closes — Saturday Edition
A California judge has ordered the federal government to stop threatening California election workers. Los Angeles has had a record twelve days of coastal flooding this year, but what’s in store for the rest of the season? The last gay bar in Pasadena closes down tonight, and goes out with a bang. Plus, more. 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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