The LA Report

L.A.'s District Attorney is promising to make MacArthur Park safer by the 2028 Olympics. Tickets to check out the new home of the Endeavour's space shuttle are going on sale soon. And we'll get into the highly anticipated Nathan Fielder documentary on Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and Aaron Sorkin's The Social Reckoning. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visitin...

Santa Ana winds are sparking Red Flag Fire Warnings across SoCal. SoCal Edison is ready to kill the power if conditions get too bad. California refuses to comply with the Trump Administration's newest voter roll threat. 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

The Trump administration made an unusual request for L.A. voting records, which election watchers say is unlawful. Red Flag Warnings are in place starting tomorrow. L.A. County officials will take over some duties from the embattled L.A. Homeless Services Authority. Plus, more on Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the sh...

The sister of rap legend Tupac Shakur speaks out as the man convicted in his death has been sentenced. L.A Mayor Karen Bass has a new plan for dangerous road near Griffith Park. And it's all or nothing for the Dodgers as they head into Game 3 of the National League Championship Series Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: htt...

Karen Bass and Nithya Raman face off in the only televised debate of the LA Mayor's race. Long Beach begins rebuilding from this weekend's coastal destruction. Erosion threatens to damage a key piece of PCH. 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

Utilities are preparing to shut off Malibu's power ahead of a red flag warning later this week. What's in Mayor Karen Bass' plan for a hotly debated road safety project. Burbank Airport passengers weigh in on what they like (and don't like) about the new terminal. Plus, more on Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the...

California voters will decide next month whether to limit environmental reviews for certain projects. How community members can weigh in tonight on public safety and drug enforcement at L.A's MacArthur Park. And a NASA Mars rover has set a new record Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

Long Beach starts rebuilding its coast after days of devastating waves. Hundreds of OC Teamsters are heading to the picket lines. The key vote that could determine who controls the future of LA homelessness programs. 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

The impact of this weekend's weather on our coast. Some questionable contractor billing in California's High Speed Rail project. L.A. eyes plans for Olympics and Paralympics watch parties in 2028. 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

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman will face off Tuesday night in the next mayoral debate. Why electric vehicle drivers should watch out for fire related risks when coastal flooding hits. L.A. is gearing up to host watch parties for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show...

Long Beach faces another day of scary tides after a weekend that destroyed buildings and forced people from their homes. Firefighters get the upper hand on a fire that threated homes near Newhall. LA County Firefighters arrive in Panama to help with earthquake recovery. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support th...

We talk with Long Beach Post reporter Kate Raphael on the state of Long Beach Peninsula after the latest storm. The Dodgers are back on the field against the Milwaukee Brewers for the first game of the NLCS. Billed by organizers as Southern California's "largest street festival," Taste of Soulreturns to Crenshaw Boulevard Oct. 17. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join a...

The National Weather Service has issued costal flood warnings across Malibu and L.A. County until tomorrow. The City of Long Beach has issued mandatory evacuations for some residents on the Peninsula. For Explore LA, a family whose Bunker Hill house was destroyed in the 60's sees paintings of their home from artist from Leo Politi for the first time. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by don...

Metrolink is set to make major train service cuts soon. Waves caused by Tropical Storm Rachel batter parts of the SoCal coast. We remember former L.A. Sparks center Heidi Burge Horton. 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

Darth Vader's iconic lightsaber is going up for sale. CicLAvia is back this weekend, taking over the streets from Echo Park to Boyle Heights. And an acclaimed Japanese restaurant on the westside is celebrating 15 years serving its own version of kaiseki cuisine. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

Long Beach is getting hammered by massive waves fueled by Tropical Storm Rachel. Crews get the upper hand on a fire that forced the 5 to shut down. Community groups say ICE raids in California are on the rise. 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

What we know about a multi-agency drug bust across SoCal today. Long Beach limits public comment at city council meetings. How El Niño could slow the opening of Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. 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

Hundreds of workers in Orange County are planning to strike next week. This weekend Southern California is finally going to see some relief from the heat. And we'll hear what David Ellison is planning for the future of entertainment giant Skydance. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

Long Beach is already getting battered by waves and Hurricane Rachel is getting closer and closer. LA County launches an investigation into a third insurer over claims from LA fire survivors. LA City Council says Laughing Gas is no joke, so it's taking action. 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: ht...

The message behind an 18-hour transit marathon that's under way across LA County. The San Clemente Trail is set to fully reopen on Friday. Details on a tasty incentive for young readers in Orange County. 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

We'll break down Charter Amendment L.A. which lets voters decide who runs the city's public works department. The L.A city council is giving cannabis shops who are behind on their taxes a chance to stay open. And Sheryl Crow is headlining a one day free concert in West Hollywood next month. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the sho...

The threat of coastal floods across SoCal adds to the risks of the already dangerous heat. An Arcadia couple pleads not guilty to some disturbing child abuse charges. Nithya Raman sparks backlash after an influencer used her to call Karen Bass a fascist. 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://...

A criminal investigation has begun at Lineage's burned Boyle Heights warehouse. A watchdog group warns L.A. Unified is risking financial insolvency. The federal government now fully owns the Adelanto ICE facility, which could affect the state's attempts at oversight. Plus, more on Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support...

Fred Claire, former general manager of the Dodgers who helped them win the 1988 World Series, has died. A rabid racoon has been found in L.A. County —officials say: protect your pets. How you can prep your home and your car for the coming El Niño winter. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

President Trump is condemned for suggesting he'd let Iran attack LA. It's another day of Extreme Heat Warnings as the heatwave officially becomes historic. And if you're trying to beat the heat, the beaches could be just as dangerous. 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