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The LA Report
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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.
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City of LA infrastructure plan, Unpaid wages for LAX people mover workers, Independent TK evaluations— Morning Edition
2w ago00:04:25Tap to summarizeLA city's infrastructure could soon get a makeover. Workers testing the LAX People Mover could be owed millions. Plus, the effort in Sacramento to make sure new education programs like transitional kindergarten are actually working. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 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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SAG-AFTRA tentative deal, Kratom maker faces legal action, A forgotten LA speakeasy — Sunday Edition
2w ago00:10:35Tap to summarizeSAG-AFTRA, the union representing Hollywood actors, announced it reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with major studios Saturday. A San Diego-based maker of Kratom products is facing legal action from California officials. We explore a forgotten speakeasy in La Crescenta. Plus, more. 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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Last Spirit flight at LAX, Battery storage backlash, Art takes over Venice Boardwalk — Saturday Edition
3w ago00:10:06Tap to summarizeSpirit Airlines announced its closure after over thirty years of providing budget airfare; its last flight to Los Angeles touched down last night. Residents across the San Gabriel Valley rallied today against a battery storage project in the City of Industry. Former Snapchat buildings on the Venice Boardwalk is now a pop-up art space. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
Transcribe →Thousands rally for May Day, LA courts try to stop evictions early, Big Bear baby eaglets named— Evening Edition
3w ago00:04:29Tap to summarizeThousands rallied in MacArthur Park Friday in one of many events recognizing May Day. Los Angeles County Superior Court launches new programs to resolve evictions before they go to trial. The two chicks growing in Big Bear’s famous bald eagle nest have been named. 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
Transcribe →School bonds update, Driverless cars now subject to traffic tix, Peruvian burrito controversy— Afternoon Edition
3w ago00:04:59Tap to summarizeWhy years later some California schools are finally getting money for repairs. How new rules from the California DMV will affect Waymos. And for Food Friday we'll tell you about a Peruvian burrito that broke the internet. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
Transcribe →May Day rallies, Noncitizen voting proposal, 1st Santa Monica Int'l Jazz Festival— Morning Edition
3w ago00:04:29Tap to summarizeActivists plan May Day rallies all across SoCal. An LA City Councilmember wants to let noncitizens vote in local elections. The World Cup is going to bring in big profits and SoFi workers want a cut. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
Transcribe →State board approves millions in school repairs, Coachella Valley's new Lakers league, 'Funny AF' LA comedians — Evening Edition
3w ago00:04:37Tap to summarizeNearly two years after California voters approved billions of dollars in bond money to repair aging schools, demand has outstripped the available funds. The Lakers are moving their G-League team to the Coachella Valley. L.A. comedians compete for their own Netflix comedy special in Kevin Hart’s new reality competition show. 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
Transcribe →MyLA 311 app problems, Eaton fire dog gets adopted, 'Funny AF' LA comedians — Afternoon Edition
3w ago00:04:55Tap to summarizeLA's service request system is facing tech issues; why city leaders are struggling to fix it. A dog that survived the Eaton fire has finally found his forever home. And we'll hear from three comedians who tried out for their own Netflix special and what they have to say about the comedy scene in LA. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
Transcribe →Little Lake City school district strike ends, Calls for May Day economic blackout, LAPD Olympic funding plea— Morning Edition
3w ago00:04:39Tap to summarizeCalifornia's third longest teachers' strike in three decades is over. May Day event organizers are calling for an economic blackout. The head of the LAPD pleads for Olympic security funding after the Games refuses to open its wallet. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
Transcribe →CA gov candidates on health care, Judge weighs Adelanto ICE detention case, Disneyland's controversial face ID — Evening Edition
3w ago00:04:26Tap to summarizeWhat candidates said about health care at last night's CA governor debate. An update on the legal battle over conditions at the Adelanto ICE facility. Reactions to the Happiest Place on Earth's using facial recognition tech. 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
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