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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.
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- Yesterday9 min
Arrest in Culver City bus shooting, Windsor Hills murder verdict, The Huntington’s new UFO collection — Saturday Edition
The LAPD made an arrest Friday in the shooting and killing of a Culver City bus driver. A jury yesterday found a 41-year old nurse guilty of murder from her 2022 car crash in Windsor Hills. How a UFOlogy collection set to open later this month landed at the Huntington Library. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com
- 2 days ago5 min
CA analysis of LA fires, LA artist honors DACA recipients with portraits, Mushroom tacos from Birria Pa La Cruda— Afternoon Edition
A new state report looks at L.A.'s response to the 2025 fires. L.A. artist honors DACA recipients with portraits. And for Food Friday a new, mouthwatering mushroom taco is stealing the spotlight at a birria spot in El Sereno. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
- 3 days ago4 min
Final Catalina Island crash victim, Bus driver killer on the loose, Year's longest heatwave— Morning Edition
The body has been recovered of the final passenger from the deadly Catalina Island helicopter crash. The search is on for a public bus driver killer. An October heatwave arrives today, and it's got nowhere to go. 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
- 3 days ago4 min
Speed cameras on their way to LA soon, Sheriff Chad Bianco stripped of coroner duties, LA's El Niño prep plans — Evening Edition
The city of L.A. will soon use new cameras to catch speeding drivers. A controversial local sheriff and former candidate for governor is getting stripped of his duties as coroner. How L.A. County is preparing for El Niño's potential flash floods and debris flows. Plus, more on Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
- 3 days ago5 min
Will CA's post production film and TV tax credit work? How El Niño could affect LA28 surfing venues, LA Zoo's pet ofrenda— Afternoon Edition
We'll check in on how the entertainment industry is reacting to the state's new post production film and TV tax incentives. How El Niño's winter storms could affect surfing venues for the 2028 Olympics. And the L.A. Zoo's pet ofrenda is coming back Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
- 4 days ago4 min
Catalina Island helicopter crash, Becerra & Hilton debate, Speed camera installation— Morning Edition
Crews search for a missing person after a deadly helicopter crash at Catalina Island. California Governor candidates face off in a debate, but a third person loomed large in the room. LA's lead homelessness agency gets access again to federal money, but it won't last for long. 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
- 4 days ago4 min
Judge approves Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, New CA law limits ICE courthouse enforcement, La Verne residents want accountability after fire — Evening Edition
A judge signs off on Paramount's acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery. A new state law aims to restrict immigration enforcement at courthouses. La Verne residents demand accountability after a battery fire there. Plus, more on Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
- 4 days ago4 min
Measure E and Prop 4 explainers, Audit says LACO's response to Chiquita Canyon Landfill issues fell short, Legend of Zelda anniversary show— Afternoon Edition
Election season is here we'll take a look at two ballot measures focused on accountability on a local and state level. State officials say that L.A. County's response to a health crisis near the Chiquita Canyon landfill fell short. And a special anniversary show for the Legend of Zelda is coming to L.A. next year. 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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