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The LA Report

LAist Studios 100 episodes Latest Jun 1, 2026

The L.A. Report is a daily news podcast from LAist Studios that covers the top stories in Southern California. Hosted by Austin Cross in the morning and Julia Paskin in the afternoon, it features reporting from LAist 89.3 FM, Los Angeles' NPR station. The program provides a smart way to start and end the day with local news coverage.

Episodes

Feds suspends LAHSA funds, El Nino winter predictions, World Cup food recommendations— Afternoon Edition Jun 12, 2026 296 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.comSupp
Apartments for unhoused remain empty, Hochman claims massive fraud in sex abuse settlement, Ohtani injured — Morning Edition Jun 12, 2026 283 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 LAist
Feds threaten cuts to LA homelessness agency, AI in LA and Riverside courts, Today's FIFA game — Evening Edition Jun 12, 2026 289 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.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
World Cup kicks off, FIFA ticket scams, A new exhibit of Chicano art— Afternoon Edition Jun 11, 2026 300 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.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
Raman appeals to Pratt supporters, Search ends for 5-yr-old swept to ocean, Hotel rooms are empty despite World Cup— Morning Edition Jun 11, 2026 241 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://laist.c
Garden Grove's GKN Aerospace raided, Measure ER on track to pass, OC allots recovered Andrew Do money — Evening Edition Jun 11, 2026 255 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.comSupport the sh
Recovering funds from the Andrew Do scandal, Carson oil refinery taskforce, GenXFest at The Regent Theater— Afternoon Edition Jun 10, 2026 300 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://l
Hilton advances in Gov race, More Congressional races called, Rinderknecht opening statements— Morning Edition Jun 10, 2026 261 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
Inside CA's slow ballot counting, Carson residents and closing oil refinery, Noncitizens voting in LA — Evening Edition Jun 10, 2026 271 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.comSupport the show: https://lais
SoFi Stadium World Cup strike averted, How to beat World Cup traffic, LA mayor's race— Afternoon Edition Jun 9, 2026 300 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.comSupport the show: https://laist.
New CA races called, Nick Reiner wants trust fund access, Kings new coach— Morning Edition Jun 9, 2026 251 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.comSupport
Raman advances to LA mayor runoff, Bonta starts affordability initiative, Outdoor education bill advances — Evening Edition Jun 9, 2026 266 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://laist.

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