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

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September 14, 2026 Paramount exodus warning, SoCal lawmakers demand A.I. safeguards, Steve Ballmer apologizes— Morning Edition
LA County warns that a Paramount exodus from California would cripple the state. SoCal Congressmen demand an emergency House session to pass A.I. safeguards. The owner of the Clippers apologizes and says he'll accept his fate in the NBA salary cap scandal. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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September 13, 2026 E-bike buyback, SoFi Stadium contract voided, Glendale singer in Mexico contest — Sunday Edition
The Orange County District Attorney’s office hosts an e-bike buyback in Anaheim today where people can exchange bikes for gift cards. A Los Angeles judge ruled this month that the 2015 contract that helped bring SoFi Stadium to Inglewood is not legally valid. A Glendale resident talks about making it to the finale of a big singing competition in Mexico akin to "The Voice". Plus, more.

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September 12, 2026 Homeless veterans court victory, Ocean Way canceled, A 'Tanaka' gathering in Irvine — Saturday Edition
Homeless veterans in L.A. scored a victory Friday after an appeals court ruling striking that clears the way for housing construction on a VA campus. Santa Monica’s inaugural Ocean Way music festival was canceled because of beach erosion. People with the surname, Tanaka, are invited to gather at Irvine’s Tanaka Farms next weekend. Plus, more.

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September 12, 2026 Emergencies declared in OC, Bilingual education, Padilla reflects on 9/11 in LA — Evening Edition
Orange County continues to deal with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Marie. Challenges remain for California's bilingual teachers. Senator Alex Padilla reflects on being acting L-A mayor during the September 11 attacks. Plus, more on Evening Edition.

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September 11, 2026 New DHS memo puts international students in limbo for jobs, Newport Beach cracks down on teen takeovers, Street vendors 101 — Afternoon Edition
A new memo from the Department of Homeland Security is putting international students in a tough spot with jobs. Plus, Newport Beach is cracking down on 'teen takeovers.' And why street vendors have become the center of a political debate here in L.A.

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September 11, 2026 Laguna Beach declares emergency, Parents pull kids from schools w/o AC, Worst Rams loss in 2 years— Morning Edition
A third coastal city is now under a state of emergency because of this week's devastating waves. Parents are pulling their kids from school because their classrooms have no AC during a heatwave. An OC mom is accused of stealing hundreds of thousands from a high school football team. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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September 11, 2026 LBPD accused of hiding evidence, Santa Ana tax increase, Lineage sues solar panel operator — Evening Edition
An attorney in Long Beach is alleging the police department there concealed an officer’s assault conviction for years, potentially calling into question the legitimacy of hundreds of cases. Santa Ana voters will decide whether to make a sales tax increase permanent. Lineage is suing the solar panel operator at the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. Plus, more on the Evening Edition.

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September 10, 2026 LA28 searches for local food vendors, LA Rams season kick off, Emmy's 2026 preview— Afternoon Edition
Olympics organizers are searching for local businesses to vend at the summer games. The L.A. Rams kick off their season tonight in Australia. For Entertainment Thursday we'll talk about the frontrunners at this year's Emmy Awards.

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September 10, 2026 Record-setting heat wave temps, Getty Fire evacs lifted, Casa Vega's 70th— Morning Edition
It's another day of dangerous heat after some places in SoCal felt hotter than 120 degrees yesterday. Evacuation warnings are lifted after a brush fire creeped toward Brentwood and the Getty Center. The feds are investigating conditions at a Downtown LA jail. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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September 10, 2026 RPV pushes landslide insurance plan, Emergency after Nic Cage mansion sinkhole, Uber/Lyft driver union certified — Evening Edition
Rancho Palos Verdes pushes for a state insurance plan for landslides. A state of emergency is issued in Malibu due to a sinkhole outside a mansion owned by actor Nicolas Cage. A union to represent Uber and Lyft drivers is certified. Plus, more on the Evening Edition.

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