
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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West coast craft brewing pioneer Stone Brewing is planning facility closures and layoffs. Lineage Logistics is walking back its cleanup percentages after mistakenly reporting it surpassed 100%. A comedy club brings A-list talent to Bellflower. Plus, ... more
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's bid to pause court-ordered improvements at the Adelanto immigration detention center. L.A County Superior Court officials are warning residents to look out for jury duty scam calls. Orange C... more
Tips for avoiding flea-borne typhus. The Japanese American National Museum will reopen after a two year renovation. And a new food pop-up, Taqueando After Dark.
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Another deadline passes in the Lineage warehouse cleanup. A San Fernando Valley resident dies from West Nile Virus. And after increased funding for after-school care, a survey says many local families struggling to get help with the kids.
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Love this and usually it’s 5 stars but the new music is insane with the loud beat - louder than the announcers. What happened to the mellow music- no one wants beats on the news
6.5 minute podcast, 3 minutes of commercials / 3.5 minutes of news. I hate it.
Love how this podcast gives me daily updates on what’s happening in Los Angeles. Short and sweet.
Good reporting. They could use better editing, and cut back on the long commercial ads. And does anyone else feel like the Saturday theme music sounds depressing?
After listening to this podcast from day 1, I have unsubscribed because they reporting is increasingly one-sided and biased toward Israel and the Jewish community.
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A fast-paced daily news briefing focused on Southern California, blending concise updates on public safety, transportation, housing, and local policy with in-depth human-interest segments and on-the-ground reporting. Episodes often pair traditional beat coverage with feature pieces—from fires and heat waves to culture and community initiatives—highlighting how local government, nonprofits, and media collaborate to inform residents. A notable strength is the mix of short, digestible reports and longer, character-driven profiles that give listeners both the headlines and the context behind them. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who want reliable, door-to-door coverage of LA-area issues and who appreciate access to subject-matter exp... more
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