The LA Report
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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As Paramount floats another plan to buy Warner Bros, we hear from the congressmember representing where many of the studios are located. Experts weigh in on how to bring down electric bills. L.A. County is celebrating its first all-women graduating class of firefighters. Plus, more from Evening Edition.
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UCLA research shows little evidence that cannabis treats anxiety and other health issues. Fire survivors say that some mortgage lenders are not following state law to delay payments. Plus, it's a Christmas miracle in one Altadena neighborhood.
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Paramount makes a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, plus President Trump weighs in on Netflix's deal. State mortgage relief is about to expire for wildfire survivors, and they need more. LA City Councilmembers want to know what role President Trump will have in planning the 2028 Olympics. Plus, more from Morning Edition.
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Angelenos gathered last night for the 105th annual lighting of Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena, the first lighting since the Eaton Fire. L.A. County Supervisors will take up a final vote this week on a mask ban for law enforcement in unincorporated areas. Exploring which LA pubs to visit for the 2026 World Cup. Plus, more.
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Eleven additional L.A. County workers have been charged with felony grand theft for claiming unemployment benefits during the pandemic. FIFA announced the inaugural 2026 World Cup game between Los Angeles and Paraguay will start at 6 p.m. Altadena’s Christmas Tree Lane is lighting up, a year after the Eaton Fire. Plus, more.
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What we learned today about Which 2026 World Cup matches will happen in LA. There's a new way to track pollution in your neighborhood. State officials try to lure a 500 pound bear from under a home in Altadena.
Plus, more from Evening Edition.
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L.A. is moving forward with a plan to include water taxis for the 2028 Olympics. Estimates are in for about how much revenue the Olympics could bring to L.A. Plus, for Food Friday, we'll talk about tamales that are pushing the boundaries.
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Netflix is the winner of the bidding war for Warner Brothers-Discovery. SoCal Edison's compensation plan for Eaton Fire survivors may come with a big tax bill. CalFire is suing Orange County over the Airport Fire. Plus, more from Morning Edition.
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A federal judge considers whether to make California hand over sensitive voter data to the federal government. Tomorrow we'll learn which teams are playing at SoFi Stadium for the World Cup. Tonight's supermoon could also bring king tides to our shores. Plus, more from Evening Edition.
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Today is the last day for California counties to certify the election results of Prop 50. LAist wants your help in creating the ultimate holiday guide of things to do in SoCal. Plus, we'll get a sneak peak into the Sid the Cat Auditorium.
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California has launched a website where the public can report federal agents who are breaking the law. The head of LA's Olympic committee is facing calls to resign over Trump allies joining the board. Transitional Kindergarten is coming to California but at the expense of pre-schools. Plus, more from Morning Edition.
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A local doctor linked to Matthew Perry's death was sentenced today. L.A. County Sheriff deputies are wearing body cameras in prisons for the first time. Big Bear is officially opening for the ski season this week. Plus, more from Evening Edition.
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A new report says affluent families are driving enrollment in California's free preschools. How an LA faked an ICE investigation to scam a client out of thousands of dollars. Plus, parents -- mark your calendars for mid January. Kids Disney tickets are going on sale.
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LA's top cop is arguing against a potential ban on the use of foam rounds and tear gas. A big decision on LA rent increases has been put on pause. A Koreatown man is accused of attacking a downtown federal building with Molotov cocktails. Plus, more from Morning Edition.
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L.A. County moves ahead with a ban on officers wearing masks on duty. Thousands of L.A. County residents are getting their medical debt erased. A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from Huntington Beach challenging the state’s sanctuary law. Plus, more from Evening Edition.
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Pasadena is calling on volunteers for its annual homeless count. Potential changes coming to the L.A. Charter Reform Commission. Plus, details on the upcoming Foo Fighters benefit show.
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LA County is set to vote on a mask ban for law enforcement. LA City Council is facing a big decision on rent increases. San Bernardino marks 10 years since its deadly terrorist attack. Plus, more from Morning Edition.
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An LA lawyer faked an immigration operation; how to protect yourself from similar scams. The city of LA is planning changes to its charter, affecting many local agencies - we tell you how you can weigh in early in the process. Before you take a trip out to Joshua Tree this week, we have some closures to tell you about. Plus, more from Evening Edition.
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L.A. County launched a holiday gift card program to support businesses affected by January's fires. For Climate Monday, checking in on where drought conditions stand and how the fire recovery process is going. Plus, the grace period for solo carpool lane access for EV drivers is over.
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Public school enrollment is down, and immigration raids may be a reason why. Santa Monica and Malibu are making moves to create two separate school districts. Habitat for Humanity wants to finish its first Eaton Fire rebuild in time for Christmas. Plus, more from Morning Edition.
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