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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.
Boyle Heights warehouse fire updates, Pasadena Unified tree removal, LA's Black queer club culture — Saturday Edition
A fire that started at a Boyle Heights cold storage facility on Wednesday continues to burn this weekend, blanketing Los Angeles in smoke. Pasadena Unified voted to remove dozens of trees across their campuses, sparking student backlash. A Lincoln Heights performance space pays tribute to Black queer clubs of years past over the Juneteenth weekend. Plus more.
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Boyle Heights shelter in place orders lifted, PUSD votes to save trees, 'Sissies' pays tribute to LA's Black LGBTQ+ clubs— Evening Edition
The latest on the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. Pasadena Unified moves to save trees after a public outcry. A dance performance bringing together the past and present of L.A.'s Black gay underground takes place this Juneteenth weekend. Plus, more from Evening Edition.
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World Cup art installation, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pizzeria, New Iranian bakery in LA— Afternoon Edition
L.A City has commissioned a large-scale art installation for the World Cup at City Hall and the artist is asking help from young soccer fans. An official Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pizza shop opens in Santa Monica. For Food Friday, LAist's food and culture writer Gab Chabrán takes us to a new Iranian bakery. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com
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Boyle Heights air quality concerns, FBI agents hit Skid Row, Glendale school board race tied— Morning Edition
Shelter-in-Place orders are back in effect in Boyle Heights where a warehouse fire has residents worried about what they're breathing in. FBI agents descend on Skid Row looking for evidence of voter fraud. The fight over millions in renter aid that's currently in limbo. Plus, more from Morning Edition.
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Huntington Beach's new housing plan, Compton facility cited, Inside the world's 1st AI art museum — Evening Edition
Huntington Beach adopts a housing plan after a long legal battle. Air quality regulators cited an oil recycling facility in Compton multiple times for violating pollution rules. The world’s first museum dedicated to AI art opens Saturday in LA. Plus, more from Evening Edition.
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Proposed non-citizen voting measure, MacArthur Park World Cup celebration, New AI art museum — Afternoon Edition
The Los Angeles City Council has approved a ballot proposal for November that would allow non-citizens to vote in council and school board elections. MacArthur Park in Westlake often makes headlines for being a place where crime runs rampant but it's also where locals are celebrating the World Cup. For Entertainment Thursday, LAist host Julia Paskin talks about a Juneteenth concert and a new L.A. AI art museum. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com
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Boyle Heights shelter-in-place lifted, Non-citizen voting plan advances, Billionaire tax heading to CA ballot— Morning Edition
Shelter-in-Place orders are lifted in Boyle Heights after a massive warehouse caught fire. But air quality concerns remain. LA City Council moves forward with a plan to let non-citizens vote. A billionaire's tax is heading to California's November ballot. Plus, more from Morning Edition.
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Boyle Heights cold storage facility fire, LA County Sheriff watchdog lawsuit, LA street improvement money to lapse — Evening Edition
Shelter in place orders are in place due to a smoke plume in Boyle Heights that may contain ammonia - see LAist.com for the latest. Why the L.A. County Sheriff's watchdog commission is suing the department. Funding for street improvement projects across L.A. will soon lapse. Plus, more from Evening Edition.
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Update on LA County Judge races, PUSD tree removal backlash, Juneteenth events in SoCal— Afternoon Edition
For Watchdog Wednesday, LAist reporter Cato Hernández goes over the election results of two sitting L.A. county judges who faced ethical issues. Pasadena Unified School District is facing backlash for a plan to remove nearly 200 trees. Where you can celebrate Juneteenth this Friday around SoCal. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com
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SoCal defendants in UFC White House plot, Drones threaten wildfire efforts, Langer's 79th b'day— Morning Edition
Riverside crews try to come up with a plan to get people affected by the Shore Fire back in their homes. Meanwhile, LA County Firefighters want people to keep their drones away from wildfires. The alleged plot to attack the UFC event at White House includes two suspects from SoCal. Plus, more from Morning Edition.
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Second Whiteman Airport crash, Adelanto hunger striker deported, Standoff over sharing license data — Evening Edition
A small plane crashes at Pacoima's Whiteman Airport, the second in about two months. A hunger striker at ICE's Adelanto facility is deported. State lawmakers are in a standoff with the DMV and the governor due to privacy concerns for the undocumented. Plus, more from Evening Edition.
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World Cup watch parties, LA Coliseum US birthday celebration, Preschool guide for LA — Afternoon Edition
L.A Mayor Karen Bass attended the World Cup watch party at MacArthur Park yesterday. L.A. Coliseum is hosting a concert to celebrate the 250's Anniversary of the United States of America. LAist Engagement Producer, Sabrina Sanchez talk about a guide for families navigating their preschool options in L.A. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com
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Wildfire evacuations in Riverside CO, 8 dead in Edwards AFB crash, James Beard Awards— Morning Edition
A wildfire in Riverside County explodes in size sparking evacuations in El Casco. Eight people are dead after a B-52 crashed at Edwards Air Force Base. LA Unified is expected to make major cuts to student equity programs. Plus, more from Morning Edition.
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Newsom says feds are investigating him, SoCal beaches see swell damage, Crackdown on drones near SoFi Stadium — Evening Edition
Governor Gavin Newsom claims the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating him, and says bring it on. High tides have damaged the SoCal coast line. There's a "no drone zone" around SoFi Stadium for World Cup games, but not everyone got the memo. Plus, more from Evening Edition.
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Update on Garden Grove incident, Bill on home improvement stores and ICE, Volunteer for LA Olympics — Afternoon Edition
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 by visiting https://laist.com
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LA County sex abuse settlement hearing, LAHSA underspending, Six figures is low-income in OC — Morning Edition
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.
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Iran’s World Cup game, Drones seized near SoFi, World Cup food pop-up — Sunday Edition
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.
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USA win in World Cup opener, King tide warning in OC, LACMA's mini soccer moments — Saturday Edition
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.
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Alleged Adelanto hunger strike retaliation, Chemical tanks across SoCal, LAist hits the US-Paraguay game — Evening Edition
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.
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Feds suspends LAHSA funds, El Nino winter predictions, World Cup food recommendations— Afternoon Edition
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
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Apartments for unhoused remain empty, Hochman claims massive fraud in sex abuse settlement, Ohtani injured — Morning Edition
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.
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Feds threaten cuts to LA homelessness agency, AI in LA and Riverside courts, Today's FIFA game — Evening Edition
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.
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World Cup kicks off, FIFA ticket scams, A new exhibit of Chicano art— Afternoon Edition
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.
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Raman appeals to Pratt supporters, Search ends for 5-yr-old swept to ocean, Hotel rooms are empty despite World Cup— Morning Edition
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.
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Garden Grove's GKN Aerospace raided, Measure ER on track to pass, OC allots recovered Andrew Do money — Evening Edition
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.
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Recovering funds from the Andrew Do scandal, Carson oil refinery taskforce, GenXFest at The Regent Theater— Afternoon Edition
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.
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Hilton advances in Gov race, More Congressional races called, Rinderknecht opening statements— Morning Edition
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.
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Inside CA's slow ballot counting, Carson residents and closing oil refinery, Noncitizens voting in LA — Evening Edition
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.
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SoFi Stadium World Cup strike averted, How to beat World Cup traffic, LA mayor's race— Afternoon Edition
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.
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New CA races called, Nick Reiner wants trust fund access, Kings new coach— Morning Edition
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.
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Raman advances to LA mayor runoff, Bonta starts affordability initiative, Outdoor education bill advances — Evening Edition
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.
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FIFA's free speech limits for World Cup, Coachella data center moratorium, Rebuilding after LA fires— Afternoon Edition
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.
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Raman surpasses Pratt in vote count, Trump tantrum on CA elections, Rinderknecht jury selection— Morning Edition
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.
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Race for second place in L.A. mayoral contest tightens, Alleged gang leader was peace ambassador, World Cup guides — Sunday Edition
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.
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SoFi workers authorize strike, One year since L.A. ICE sweeps, Sound art show in San Pedro — Saturday Edition
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.
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Hunger strike at Adelanto ICE facility, O.C tank clean up postponed, FIFA bans reusable water bottles— Evening Edition
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.
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High school graduates vote for the first time, Stevie Nicks donates to USC, Cheap Fast Eats in Little Saigon— Afternoon Edition
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.
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Raman gaining ground on Pratt, Calls for patience with CA vote count, MacArthur Park police raid— Morning Edition
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.
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Carcinogens from January 2025, Laundry robots in LA, World Cup scams— Evening Edition
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.
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Republicans take the lead for CD 40, Lamorne Morris in 'Spider Noir', Marilyn Monroe auction— Afternoon Edition
Two Republicans are facing off in a new congressional district here in SoCal. We'll talk about Lamorne Morris's role in the new Prime series Spider Noir and it's connection to L.A. Plus how you can bid on a trove of treasures that belong to the late Marilyn Monroe
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