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The LA Report

LAist Studios 100 Episodes Jul 25, 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

Sunset Blvd reopens, Pasadena Synagogue vandalized, Ed Wood screening in Sylmar graveyard — Saturday Edition
Sunset Blvd reopens, Pasadena Synagogue vandalized, Ed Wood screening in Sylmar graveyard — Saturday Edition Jul 25, 2026 537 Sunset Boulevard reopened to traffic overnight after LADWP crews finished repairs on a ruptured water pipe in West Hollywood. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is investigating anti-semitic graffiti that defaced a mural at a Pasadena Synagogue. A trip to a Sylmar graveyard screening a cult classic Ed Wood film tonight. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/jo
Heat continues this weekend, Paramount-Warner Bros. deal delayed, Notorious jail stays open for 5 more years — Evening Edition
Heat continues this weekend, Paramount-Warner Bros. deal delayed, Notorious jail stays open for 5 more years — Evening Edition Jul 25, 2026 261 It's a hot one - we'll bring you your weekend forecast. The Paramount Warner Brothers merger is delayed for almost a year. Why L-A County's notorious Men's Central Jail won't close until at least 2031. 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
Big Bear land fundraiser reaches goal, Free tickets to Daisy Chain Fields, Japanese restaurants with SoCal twists — Afternoon Edition
Big Bear land fundraiser reaches goal, Free tickets to Daisy Chain Fields, Japanese restaurants with SoCal twists — Afternoon Edition Jul 24, 2026 299 A fundraiser to protect the land near Big Bear's famous bald eagle nest has reached the finish line. How you can get free tickets to Olivia Rodrigo's music festival. And we'll tell you about a few Japanese restaurants going beyond a foodie's expectations with a SoCal twist. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show:
LA homelessness on the rise, Sunset Blvd set to reopen tonight, Wayne Manor hits market in Pasadena — Morning Edition
LA homelessness on the rise, Sunset Blvd set to reopen tonight, Wayne Manor hits market in Pasadena — Morning Edition Jul 24, 2026 300 Homelessness is up in Los Angeles. Crews are promising to have Sunset reopened today, but WeHo's water main break has already hurt businesses. The injured Big Bear eagle believed to be Jackie gets a life-saving blood transfusion. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
LAPD negotiating Flock camera deal, Multifamily homes in Altadena, AI school replaces Montessori — Evening Edition
LAPD negotiating Flock camera deal, Multifamily homes in Altadena, AI school replaces Montessori — Evening Edition Jul 24, 2026 294 LAPD is negotiating a deal for the controversial Flock surveillance cameras. We break down community tensions over how to rebuild in Altadena. A local Montessori School is being replaced with an AI driven school. 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
How long will the Men's Central Jail in DTLA remain open? The Cinerama Dome & Hollywood Arclight reopening, New music festival in Santa Monica — Afternoon Edition
How long will the Men's Central Jail in DTLA remain open? The Cinerama Dome & Hollywood Arclight reopening, New music festival in Santa Monica — Afternoon Edition Jul 23, 2026 295 The Men’s Central Jail in downtown L.A. was supposed to close in 2021...how much longer will it remain open? What the Cinerama Dome & Hollywood Arclight might look like after reopening. And a new music festival brings major artists to Santa Monica. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
WeHo water main setback, Heat wave peaks, D4VD forensic evidence — Morning Edition
WeHo water main setback, Heat wave peaks, D4VD forensic evidence — Morning Edition Jul 23, 2026 253 There's been a big setback in the West Hollywood water main repairs. The hottest temperatures of the week arrive today, bringing unhealthy air conditions too. Forensic experts reveal what they found in the garage of the singer... accused of murdering a 14-year-old. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comS
LAHSA years behind on audits, City weighs closing South LA oil site, Metro board may add spot for riders — Evening Edition
LAHSA years behind on audits, City weighs closing South LA oil site, Metro board may add spot for riders — Evening Edition Jul 23, 2026 264 L.A.'s homelessness agency hasn't finished an internal audit in years. Inside the battle to shut down an oil drilling site in Jefferson Park. Should an L.A. metro rider have a voting seat on the agency's board? Leaders and transit advocates are divided. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comS
Update on the LAX People Mover, L.A.'s Latino businesses one year after federal raids, the Cinerama Dome and Hollywood Arclight may reopen — Afternoon Edition
Update on the LAX People Mover, L.A.'s Latino businesses one year after federal raids, the Cinerama Dome and Hollywood Arclight may reopen — Afternoon Edition Jul 22, 2026 300 Why the contractor behind LAX's People Mover is suing the city of L.A. How L.A. County's Latino businesses are still suffering after last summer's federal immigration raids. And the Cinerama Dome and Hollywood Arclight multiplex will soon come back to life under new ownership. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the sho
Heat wave arrives, Lineage warehouse vermin, Ladera Ranch cancer concerns— Morning Edition
Heat wave arrives, Lineage warehouse vermin, Ladera Ranch cancer concerns— Morning Edition Jul 22, 2026 297 The latest heat wave arrives today. The City of LA needs help dealing with the pests at the site of the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. An OC community is demanding answers after a number of kids developed an extremely rare cancer. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
Eaton fire remediation approved, Bill would protect CA doctors from extradition, Graffiti towers cleanup plan — Evening Edition
Eaton fire remediation approved, Bill would protect CA doctors from extradition, Graffiti towers cleanup plan — Evening Edition Jul 22, 2026 275 LA County approves a soil cleaning program for Eaton Fire survivors. Why California lawmakers want to protect some health care providers from anti-abortion states. The plan to clean up downtown L-A's "graffiti towers." 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
MacArthur Park fence controversy, How to join LACO Ethics Commission, New treats at OC fair — Afternoon Edition
MacArthur Park fence controversy, How to join LACO Ethics Commission, New treats at OC fair — Afternoon Edition Jul 21, 2026 300 The city's building a new fence around MacArthur Park. Will that make the area safer? How L.A. County residents can participate in the region's first ethics commission. And we'll tell you what to try at the O.C Fair. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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