The LA Report

For Climate Monday, an update on the Garden Grove chemical incident that led thousands to evacuate. California State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez is proposing a bill that would require big home improvement stores to publicly report ICE activity on their properties. Plus, how to volunteer for the 2028 Olympics in L.A. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and...

LA's District Attorney goes before a judge to delay payments in the County's massive sex abuse settlement, and survivors aren't happy. LA's homelessness agency isn't spending all the money in its budget. And in Orange County, a six-figure salary can qualify you for low-income housing. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and b...

Iran is scheduled to play their first World Cup in Los Angeles tomorrow, we learn about their journey here. About 15 drones were seized and their operators were cited over the weekend for violating temporary flight restrictions at World Cup venues. Gab Chabrán tells us about a pop-up in a loading dock where you can grab a beer, a bite, and watch a World Cup match. Plus, more. Support The L....

The U.S. Men’s national team defeated Paraguay 4-to-1 in its World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium yesterday. Newport Beach is warning its residents of dangerous king tides expected to sweep the coast beginning today. Robert Garrova visits an artist who has been recreating iconic World Cup moments with miniatures. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting ht...

ICE is accused of retaliating against people on a hunger strike at Adelanto. The chemical in the Garden Grove hazmat crisis is stored elsewhere in SoCal. Are they prepared for a similar emergency? LAist gets in on the World Cup fun for the U.S.-Paraguay game. Plus, more from Evening Edition.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://...

Federal authorities has suspended money for the LA Homeless Services Authority, LAHSA. Forecasters are predicting a strong El Nino this winter. For Food Friday, LAist's Food and Culture writer Gab Chabrán gives his recommendations of best bites near SoFi Stadium to watch the World Cup. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com...

Hundreds of apartments for unhoused people, that we paid for, are sitting completely empty. LA's District Attorney says the County's history-making sexual abuse settlement may be full of fake claims. The feds say the suspect accused of starting the Palisades Fire immediately tried to throw police off his trail. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAis...

Federal authorities say they're pulling funding from L-A's embattled homelessness agency. L.A. and Riverside counties test out AI in the courtroom. LAist stops by today's FIFA FanFest. Plus, more from 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 FIFA World Cup officially kicks off today with events across LA. LA County Sheriff department is warning World Cup fans to watch out for a range of scams. How Cheech Marin helped the ‘Godfather of West Coast graffiti’ break into the art world. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.co...

The November campaign kicks off in the L-A Mayor's race, and Nithya Raman is appealing to Spencer Pratt's supporters. Orange County crews end the search for a five-year-old who was swept out to sea. The World Cup has arrived in LA, but hotel rooms are sitting empty. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://lais...

Federal agents raid the company where the chemical emergency in Garden Grove occurred. An LA County sales tax measure to fund hospitals and clinics is on track to pass. Orange County decided how to divvy up public money recovered from Andrew Do. Plus, more from Evening Edition.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support t...

O.C. Supervisors are deciding what to do with the millions of dollars recovered from the Andrew Do corruption scheme. Why South Bay residents are fighting for their voices to be heard as a local oil refinery shuts down. A tribute to 90s alt rock and grunge is happening at The Regent Theater this weekend. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https:...

The AP calls the Governor's primary, putting Republican Steve Hilton in the November race against Democrat Xavier Becerra. More SoCal races have been called, including the OC battle that will have two sitting Congress members facing off in the fall. Opening arguments are set to start in the trial of the man accused of starting the Palisades Fire. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L...

Why counting election results is slow going in California. Communities near a closing oil refinery in Carson want a say in what happens next. The latest on a proposed ballot measure to give noncitizens in L.A. voting rights. Plus, more from Evening Edition.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the show: https:/...

A potential strike from SoFi Stadium workers has been averted after the union announced a tentative deal. We'll tell you what we know. Plus, how you can beat the World Cup traffic around LA. And the L.A. Mayor's race is officially set. We'll break down the results. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the show: https://la...

New CA races are called since the last ballot drop, including congressional contests and the fight for LA mayor. Nick Reiner needs money from his parents' trust fund to defend himself in their murders. OC leaders battle over the money Andrew Do stole. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Supp...

The Associated Press forecasts L.A. city councilmember Nithya Raman will run against incumbent L.A. Mayor Karen Bass. California's top lawyer announces a campaign against high prices. A state bill has advanced aiming to get more students out in nature. Plus, more from Evening Edition.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://la...

How FIFA is cracking down on political protests ahead of the World Cup. The city of Coachella is taking a major step torward banning data centers. Fire survivors share photos of their rebuilding process more than a year after the L.A. fires. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

There's been a shakeup in the L-A Mayor race as ballots continue to be counted in last week's primary. President Trump storms off "Meet The Press" after doubling down on claims that California's elections are rigged. The man investigating California's elections says it's a matter of how much, not "if" there's been voter fraud. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at...

Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt are nearly neck and neck for second place in the L.A. mayor’s race with another ballot update expected this afternoon. Feds allege L.A. gang leader was a city “peace ambassador.” An A-to-Z guide to navigating the World Cup kicking off this week. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Suppo...

The union representing SoFi stadium workers authorizes a strike and could walk off the job anytime, including during World Cup matches. Today marks one year since ICE sweeps began in Los Angeles, separating families and dampening local business. And soundpedro, a festival in San Pedro, showcases sound art installations. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiti...

The hunger strike at Adelanto ICE facility is now two weeks in. The scheduled removal of the chemical methyl methacrylate at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove has been postponed. FIFA is banning bringing reusable water bottles to the World Cup games. Plus, more from Evening Edition.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Sup...

We'll hear from high school seniors who voted for the first time in the June primary election. Singer songwriter Stevie Nicks is making a generous donation to USC. And our food and culture writer Gab Chabrán shares where you can eat in Little Saigon for under $15 bucks. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Suppor...

Nithya Raman is gaining on Spencer Pratt for the second spot in the Mayor's race. California's Secretary of State is preaching patience as votes counts continue. The feds and LAPD team up to sweep MacArthur Park. Plus, more from 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 heavy metal and known carcinogen may have traveled miles downwind from the Eaton and Palisades burn zones during debris clean up. The food delivery robots Serve Robotics expands services in LA to laundry. Officials warn of World Cup scams. Plus, more from Evening Edition.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the s...