The LA Report

By LAist Studios

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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February 25, 2026 Medical debt erased, Downtown LA graffiti towers get a new buyer, Sand dunes make a comeback— Evening Edition
An LA program is helping wipe away medical debt. A new buyer has stepped in for the graffiti covered skyscrapers in downtown LA. And sand dunes are making a comeback on Santa Monica beaches to prevent erosion. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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February 24, 2026 Transitional Kindergarten accountability, Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu's connection to Lakewood, Protecting pets from disasters— Afternoon Edition
California's billion dollar investment into TK is not being evaluated by the state -- we'll tell you why. Olympic Gold medalist Alysa Liu has a surprising L.A. connection. Plus, how a SoCal congressmember is lobbying to protect pets during disasters.

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February 24, 2026 Kaiser strike ends, Lack of studying transitional kindergarten, First-time homeowner loans— Morning Edition
Kaiser nurses return to work after a month long strike. California spends billions on transitional kindergarten, but hasn't set aside money to see if it's working. The "Dream for All" program relaunches to help first-time homebuyers with their down payments. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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February 24, 2026 How the partial government shutdown could affect LA Fire survivors, Millions in bond payouts to LA Unified abuse victims, New Pat Riley Statue — Evening Edition
What the partial government shutdown could mean for funding for LA Fire survivors. LA Unified approves millions in bonds to pay victims of abuse. Legendary coach Pat Riley honored with new statue from the Lakers.

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February 23, 2026 LAHSA late on payments to contractors, Dem. lawmakers boycott Prez. Trump's State of the Union address, Rebuilding in LA — Afternoon Edition
Why L.A County's lead homelessness agency is behind on payments to homeless service providers. The Democratic lawmakers planning to boycott President Trump's State of the Union address. And how you can share photos of your rebuilding journey after last year's fires.

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February 23, 2026 Americans sheltering-in-place in Mexico, President Trump threatens Netflix, Nick Reiner set to enter plea— Morning Edition
American tourists are being told to shelter-in-place in parts of Mexico after violence erupted across the country yesterday following the killing of a powerful cartel leader. President Trump is threatening Netflix to fire an outspoken board member. Nick Reiner is set to enter a plea in the murder of his parents. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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February 22, 2026 Schiff skips SOTU, Bruins stick to Rose Bowl, Marimba salons — Sunday Edition
California Senator Adam Schiff joins other democrats in saying they’ll boycott Tuesday’s State of the Union address by attending an alternative “People’s State of the Union.” UCLA Football home games will remain at the Rose Bowl for the 2026 season despite a legal dispute between the two. One L.A. local's mission to bring the sound of marimbas to the masses. Plus, more.

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February 21, 2026 LAHSA IOUs, CA Dem convention, A new Studio Ghibli exhibition — Saturday Edition
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority says a “leadership vacuum” and other factors are to blame for the tens of millions of outstanding bills it owes contractors. California Democrats discuss mid-term strategies at their state convention in San Francisco this weekend. Exploring a new Studio Ghibli exhibition at the Academy Museum with a superfan. Plus, more.

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February 21, 2026 LA's RV removal program struck down, LA Iranian couple separated, Port of LA braces for traffic after SCOTUS tariff ruling — Evening Edition
A judge rules L.A. can't go ahead with a controversial R-V removal program. A Sun Valley couple requested asylum, and now one of them faces deportation. We check in on the Port of L.A. after the Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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February 20, 2026 Edison updates payout plan for Eaton fire survivors, ESPN Women's Sports Sunday, The hype behind Max and Helen's diner— Afternoon Edition
We'll break down the recent changes to SoCal Edison's wildfire compensation program. ESPN is making big changes to it's Sunday programming. And for Food Friday we'll talk about the diner in Larchmont Village that's drawing celebrities and crowds.

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