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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. 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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Election Day final stretch, Early turnout beating expectations, UCLA women begin title defense— Morning Edition 03.11.2026 4:50

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.com Support the show: htt...

SCOTUS rejects appeal to set aside LA ballots, Airbnb and LA elections, LA's pilot program for indie films extended — Evening Edition 03.11.2026 4:48

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.com Support the show: https://laist...

Which LA candidates Airbnb has backed, LA mayoral candidates talk to voters, Musical honors civil rights icon Dolores Huerta — Afternoon Edition 02.11.2026 5:00

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.com Support the show: https://laist.com

Outrage over NoHo ICE encounter, 2nd Palisades Fire trial begins, Rams beat Chargers— Morning Edition 02.11.2026 4:28

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....

UCLA disputes DoJ voter claims, LBC sewage spill, LA Karaoke league -- Sunday Edition 01.11.2026 7:58

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/...

Judge halts DoJ elex threats, Coastal flooding outlook, Pasadena’s last gay bar closes — Saturday Edition 31.10.2026 8:30

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...

Annual homelessness count, Garment workers LA28, Catalina Internet cuts— Evening Edition 31.10.2026 4:40

The number of people sleeping on California’s streets dropped this year for the second year in a row. Garment workers in L.A. are asking Olympic organizing to source locally. California Public Utilities Commission pulled back its multi-million dollar grand for high speed internet on Catalina Island. Plus, more on Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by v...

Stormy Halloween forecast, Last call for Pasadena's last gay bar, LA MEHKO Restaurant Week—Afternoon Edition 30.10.2026 5:00

It's going to be a wet Halloween for trick or treaters. Pasadena's last gay bar is shutting its doors this weekend. And for Food Friday, we'll preview LA's newest restaurant week that's putting the spotlight on home-based restaurants. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

Criminal subpoenas for LA County election officials, Huntington Beach flood damage, Old Town Newhall arson arrests— Morning Edition 30.10.2026 4:22

The Justice Department delivers criminal grand jury subpoenas to LA County election officials over a voter roll fight that's already been rejected by courts. More than a hundred structures are damaged in the aftermath of this week's coastal floods. LA County sets a historic flooding record with more on the way. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join an...

ICE stops on racial profiling blocked, RPV land movement rises, Actor Patrick Stewart dies — Evening Edition 30.10.2026 4:37

A federal court has blocked immigration agents from stopping people based on racial stereotypes in SoCal. An area of Rancho Palos Verdes is moving more than an inch per week. Remembering actor Patrick Stewart, who died at the age of 86. 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

Judge keeps LAHSA running, 'Wildwood' low box office turnout, B-52's get Hollywood Walk of Fame star— Afternoon Edition 29.10.2026 4:50

LA's embattled homeless agency will continue to handle federal homelessness money for now. We'll talk about the newest stop motion film Wildwood and why critics are singing it's praises but the box office numbers aren't adding up. And the B-52's are getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the...

Dolores Huerta vigil, Scathing ruling in CA voter rolls case, OC strike resumes— Morning Edition 29.10.2026 4:59

Angelinos mourn the loss and honor the legacy of Dolores Huerta. SoCal Coasts are looking at one more day of floods from huge tides. A federal judge doesn't mince words in his ruling over the battle for California's voter rolls. 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

Catalina Island internet delays, LA phases out oil drilling, Preview of shuttle Endeavour — Evening Edition 29.10.2026 4:27

California utility regulators vote tomorrow if they should take back $37.5 million grant to install subsea cables for better internet on Catalina Island. L.A. City Council votes to phase out oil drilling in the city. A sneak peak of space shuttle Endeavour's permanent home at the California Science Center. Plus, more on Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by...

MacArthur Park crisis, CSU faculty union ready to strike, Civil rights icon Dolores Huerta has died— Afternoon Edition 28.10.2026 5:11

We'll check in on the state of L.A.'s notorious MacArthur Park and what city officials are doing to make it safer. A union representing 29,000 Cal State faculty member is preparing to strike. We remember labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta who died today. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

Day 3 of coastal floods, CA voter rolls ruling expected, Essayli disqualified— Morning Edition 28.10.2026 4:40

SoCal coasts brace for a third day of floods with parts of Huntington Beach at times, looking more like the city of Atlantis. A big ruling on the fight over California's voter rolls is expected today. A judge says the Justice Department's point person in LA is doing the job unlawfully. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https:/...

CA sues Santa Clarita landfill, GKN claims portal opens, License reader pilot program — Evening Edition 28.10.2026 4:36

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing the owners of Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Santa Clarita Valley. GKN Aerospace opened its $100 million claims program today for those affected by the Garden Grove hazmat scare. L.A City Council gave LAPD the greenlight to move forward with a pilot program to install new automated license plate recognition cameras in the city. Plus, more on Evening Edit...

SoCal sees record breaking high tides, LACO engineers help prep homes for El Niño, Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl LXI halftime show— Afternoon Edition 27.10.2026 4:45

SoCal is seeing record breaking high tides this week. How L.A. County engineers can help you prepare your home for upcoming El Niño winter storms. And rapper Jay-Z has picked himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

Another day of record tides, Caruso votes for Bass, Ninth Circuit rejects DOJ on CA voter rolls— Morning Edition 27.10.2026 4:58

Record tides flood the SoCal coast sending residents and business owners scrambling for protection. An appeals court tosses the Trump Administration's attempt to reject some California ballots, but the issue isn't settled yet. Rick Caruso is voting for the woman he once ran against. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://la...

Costal flooding hits OC, LA Mayor calls LADWP audit, Long Beach Unified cuts— Evening Edition 27.10.2026 4:21

Costal flooding hit parts of Newport Beach today amid a costal flooding advisory. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass calls for an audit on LADWP's rate structure to give customers relief on high cost. Long Beach Unified had decided to close two elementary school at the end of the school year. Plus, more on Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist...

How the next LA Mayor could shakeup LA28, LAUSD meets to discuss school closures. UFO's on Catalina Island?— Afternoon Edition 26.10.2026 4:58

How the next L.A mayor could shakeup the 2028 Olympics. LAUSD is hosting more meetings next week to consider closing schools. The Pentagon's latest batch of UFO files are focusing on a SoCal island. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

Potentially record-setting high tides, CA voter roll battle, Stafford sets Rams TD record— Morning Edition 26.10.2026 4:51

The coasts are bracing for potentially record-setting high tides. The battle over California voter rolls heads to a federal appeals court where judges seem skeptical of the Trump Administration. The first set of speed cameras go live in LA. 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

DoJ voter fraud claims, More high tides coming, Haunted walks -- Sunday Edition 25.10.2026 8:10

A hearing is scheduled today on whether California must comply with a Justice Department order to remove about 20,000 people it says are noncitizens from the voter rolls. High tides are expected starting this weekend, and coastal communities are preparing. For Halloween next weekend, consider an auction of Harry Houdini memorabilia or a haunted walk in Angelino Heights. Support The L.A. Report by...

CA counties ordered to ID non-citizens, CalState faculty strike vote, Strange Pasadena — Saturday Edition 24.10.2026 11:57

A number of California counties have been ordered to identify non-citizen voters by the Trump Administration amid an ongoing legal battle. Union members of the California Faculty Association will vote on whether to authorize a strike as negotiations with the CalState system have stalled. Diving into Pasadena’s stranger side of ghost stories and ritual magic. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Repo...

Bass creates crisis call center, ICE documentation, Pershing Square station renamed — Evening Edition 24.10.2026 4:59

L.A Mayor Karen Bass signed an executive directive today to create the city's first ever unified call center for crisis response. Raid response network SELA releases their numbers on ICE documentation. The Metro board voted to rename the Pershing Square Metro station after Bridget “Biddy” Mason, a woman who went from enslavement to owning much of what’s now downtown Los Ange...

Uber and Lyft drivers work less with Waymos, OC book fair returns, The lumpia smashburger taking over Grand Central Market— Afternoon Edition 23.10.2026 5:00

New data shows Uber and Lyft drivers are working less since Waymos came around. The O.C. book fair is coming back next month. And a smashburger at Grand Central Market is taking on a Filipino twist. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com