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August 29, 2025 Border Czar promises more LA raids, Feds detain San Bernardino man whose car was shot, Typhus on the rise— The A.M. Edition
President Trump's Border Czar is promising more immigration raids in LA. The San Bernardino man who was shot at by immigration agents is now in federal custody. A dangerous disease that could target our pets is on the rise in the region. Plus, more.

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5 min
August 28, 2025 OC launces new immigrant legal fund, Santa Ana Unified reaches students impacted by sweeps, Torrance will reform its police department — The P.M. Edition
Orange County starts a new legal fund to support immigrants. Santa Ana Unified is reaching immigrant families afraid to leave home due to ICE sweeps with a virtual academy. The city of Torrance will reform its police department after investigators uncovered racist statements. Plus, more.

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5 min
August 28, 2025 Extra patrols at LA Catholic schools, LA City Council delays law firm payment, CA Supreme Court won't block redistricting election— The A.M. Edition
LA Catholic schools are on heightened alert in response to the shooting in Minneapolis. LA's City Council is putting off a decision on paying its homelessness lawyers. California's Supreme Court refuses to block the special election on Congressional redistricting. Plus, more.

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5 min
August 27, 2025 Redistricting mail campaign starts, Border Patrol agent accused of assault dies, The Palisades' Lake Shrine reopens after fires — The P.M. Edition
The political battle over redistricting heats up: The first mailers are arriving in Californians' inboxes. A border patrol agent accused of assaulting Long Beach police officers has died. The Palisades' historic Lake Shrine is now welcoming visitors after a months-long fire recovery. Plus, more.

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5 min
August 27, 2025 Homeland Security marks 5k LA immigration arrests, The future of LA parking, Pasadena cuts Eaton Fire rebuilding fees— The A.M. Edition
Homeland Security marks 5,000 immigration arrests in LA this summer, and they say it's just the beginning. Your next LA home may not come with a parking space. Pasadena is cutting rebuilding fees for Eaton Fire survivors. Plus, more.

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5 min
August 26, 2025 New LAHSA boss starts job, Trump threatens CA gerrymandering lawsuit, Army to start final Palisades debris removal— The A.M. Edition
The new head of LA's homelessness agency starts the job today. President Trump is threatening to sue California over its redistricting efforts. The Army is set to celebrate its final wildfire debris removal in the Pacific Palisades. Plus, more.

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5 min
August 25, 2025 Report details post-fire rise in unemployment, UCLA negotiates with feds, K-Pop Demon Hunters fan viewings come to Alhambra — The P.M. Edition
Over 10,000 people filed for unemployment after January's fires, a report finds. UCLA is at the negotiating table with the federal government over antisemitism allegations, even as Jewish groups defend the university. L.A. Report cohost Josie Huang stopped by a local fan viewing of K-Pop Demon Hunters. Plus, more.

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5 min
August 25, 2025 LAHSA can't help new unhoused families, Wildfire survivors demand action against insurers, LA Metro hasn't received federal Olympics funds— The A.M. Edition
A shocking admission from LA's homeless services agency: it can't help any new families. Wildfire survivors are demanding action against what they call "illegal insurer misconduct." LA Metro is still waiting on its Olympic funds from the feds. Plus, more.

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5 min
August 24, 2025 L.A. County jail improvements, more extreme heat today, K-Pop Demon Hunters slays at theaters — Sunday Edition
L.A. County Jails are seeing improvements in wait times and conditions, but there are worries over the population increasing. Southern California’s heat wave is on its way out. We get into vegetarian tacos and a K-Pop sensation. Plus, more.

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13 min
August 23, 2025 Lyle Menendez denied parole, heat wave extended, UCLA feels funding freeze pinch — Saturday Edition
Lyle Menendez was denied parole by the state parole board after his brother Erik was denied parole on Thursday. A heat wave that’s been baking southern California has been extended through Sunday. We get an update on the federal government freezing funding for UCLA, plus more!

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13 min

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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.