The LA Report

Lawmakers and immigrant rights groups urge Governor Gavin Newsom to sign a bill that bars police from side gigs in immigration enforcement. A new USC study on alcohol usage. The Anaheim Ducks name the tenth captain in the team's history. Plus, more on Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

How the incoming El Niño could bring different sea creatures to SoCal waters. L.A County is seeing a record number of West Nile virus infections in about a decade. We'll hear from fans checking out the debut of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

Reactions are in to the deal over Paramount's merger with Warner Brothers. The scramble to save the shore before the storms of El Nino arrive. Big changes are coming to Medi-Cal. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

California prepares for a historic El Niño season. New data center regulations are signed into law. Immigration arrests increase for people form Asian countries.   Plus, more on Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

Paramount Skydance has reached a settlement with California and other states that sued over the Warner-Bros acquisition. Metro needs $2 billion from the federal government to deploy more buses for the 2028 Olympics; what happens if that money doesn't come in. Dolly Parton Day is officially happening this week. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist...

It's take three for a plea today with the woman whose S-U-V plowed into a Metro bus in Chatsworth. Tragedy strikes the family of supermodel Cindy Crawford. Help is on the way to fight coastal erosion in Newport Beach. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

County health officials are warning of a potential measles exposure from an unvaccinated traveler through Union Station earlier this month. The woman who is accused of crashing into a Metro bus in Chatsworth last week is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow. A pianist takes a Steinway into Griffith Park for an outdoor concert. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by...

Eight apartments were evacuated yesterday and part of a hillside collapsed in the Hollywood Hills after a pool overflowed from an unattended hose. Mayor Karen Bass explains why she skipped a Republican-led congressional hearing on homelessness spending this week. Mariachi crosses over with The Smiths at an upcoming concert. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by v...

Orange County declared a local state of emergency for coastal erosion and received a whole bunch of sand to help. Bob Baker Marionette Theater holds its annual Bob Baker Day this weekend. Volunteers get ready for annual coastal cleanup event. Plus, more on Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

Governor Gavin Newsom is ordering stronger AI protections in the state. An iconic Batmobile is going up for auction. And some of the best food in Orange County is popping up in places right underneath your nose. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

Hundreds come to Chatsworth to mourn the five victims of Tuesday's deadly accidents. The woman behind the wheel of the SUV that slammed into a Metro bus is set to answer to murder charges. Orange County declares a state of emergency over coastal erosion. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: htt...

L.A.'s district attorney speaks out against impaired drivers after a deadly crash in Chatsworth. U-C regents get feedback about the university system's approach to AI. The L.A. Kings have chosen a new captain. Plus, more on Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

Metro leaders are worried federal funding won't come in ahead of the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics. L.A city council is blocking Lineage from rebuilding after its Boyle Heights warehouse fire. Plus more on the latest efforts to keep film and TV production in the US. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

The woman accused of sparking a tragic day in Chatsworth heads to court as witnesses speak out. The key clue in the Chatsworth chopper crash may be among the most heart-breaking. The feds accuse three of defrauding LA homelessness services but say it's really the system that's broken. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist...

The feds take over investigation of the fatal helicopter crash in Chatsworth. Why LA's lead homelessness agency won't be doing the region's homeless count anymore. Details on a new law named after car enthusiast Jay Leno. Plus, more on Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

The driver of the SUV that slammed into the Metro bus has been arrested on suspicion of murder. L.A. Unified leaders are looking into potentially closing some schools. How the L.A. mayor's race is exposing absences from both candidates on important meetings Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

Chatsworth is hit with a pair of deadly tragedies: a fiery news chopper crash and a gruesome Metro bus accident. Plus, advocates demand a state of emergency over traffic deaths. And, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

LA takes center stage at a congressional hearing about fraud in homelessness funding. Gov. Newsom signs bills requiring insurance to cover smoke damage. Concerns about bus funding for the 2028 Olympics. Plus, more on Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

Prosecutors will not seek the death penalty in the case against Nick Reiner who is accused of murdering his parents Rob and Michele Reiner. New research shows a federal film and TV tax credit could boost the US economy. Scientists are sounding the alarm about this winter's El Niño. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: http...

It was a record-setting night at the Emmys. Homes in La Habra Heights are destroyed by a fast-moving brush fire. More houses are red tagged in Dana Point, and people trying to save their homes are frustrated with red tape. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

A Congressional hearing tomorrow will focus on L-A's homelessness spending. Why Torrance schools wont' get A-C anytime soon. The Rams' new superstar needs knee surgery. Plus, more on Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

How the LAist newsroom is gearing up to cover the 2028 Olympics. A new oral history project captures stories in and around Koreatown. And the lineup for Stagecoach 2027 is out, we'll bring you a preview. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

LA County warns that a Paramount exodus from California would cripple the state. SoCal Congressmen demand an emergency House session to pass A.I. safeguards. The owner of the Clippers apologizes and says he'll accept his fate in the NBA salary cap scandal. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: h...

The Orange County District Attorney’s office hosts an e-bike buyback in Anaheim today where people can exchange bikes for gift cards. A Los Angeles judge ruled this month that the 2015 contract that helped bring SoFi Stadium to Inglewood is not legally valid. A Glendale resident talks about making it to the finale of a big singing competition in Mexico akin to "The Voice". Plus, more. Suppor...

Homeless veterans in L.A. scored a victory Friday after an appeals court ruling striking that clears the way for housing construction on a VA campus. Santa Monica’s inaugural Ocean Way music festival was canceled because of beach erosion. People with the surname, Tanaka, are invited to gather at Irvine’s Tanaka Farms next weekend. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAis...