The LA Report

By LAist StudiosNews Daily News

The LA Report episodes

July 20 Fighting mosquito season, SoCal beach cities ban large canopies, Chef Roy Choi brings Best Friend to OC— Afternoon Edition
How public health officials are trying to protect your ankles during mosquito season. Why some SoCal beaches won't let you set up large canopies near the water. And chef Roy Choi is bringing his internationally acclaimed Las Vegas restaurant to Orange County.

Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com
Support the show: https://laist.com
5 min
July 20 WeHo streets remain closed due to pipe break, Lineage stench demands, Big Bear bald eagle injured— Morning Edition
Crews make major progress repairing the WeHo water main break, but streets aren't open yet. Elected leaders wants answers...today... from Lineage over the stench in Boyle Heights. The widow of a Sheriff's Deputy killed in a grenade explosion says the Department failed her husband and wants them to pay. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com
Support the show: https://laist.com
5 min
July 19 More water main breaks, Long Beach budget troubles, Opera and soccer — Sunday Edition
Updates on water main breaks in West Hollywood and Venice. Long Beach budget woes force the city to pull from emergency reserves for the first time since 2021. L.A. Adolfo Guzman-Lopez talks to former LA Opera conductor James Conlon and his great-nephew Sebastian, who has been drafted by LA Galaxy. Plus, more.

Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com
Support the show: https://laist.com
7 min
July 18 WeHo water main repair, CalFresh produce delivery, Silent cinema tribute in La Crescenta — Saturday Edition
LADWP crews made significant progress in fixing a rupture in a West Hollywood water main that flooded the area Thursday. Two L.A. farmer’s markets providing home delivery to some Angelenos on CalFresh benefits. And a trip to a silent cinema palace in La Crescenta. Plus, more.

Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com
Support the show: https://laist.com
10 min
July 18 Legal help for Adelanto detainees, Rent hike payments struck down, Inside LAUSD's budget shortfall — Evening Edition
An L.A. nonprofit is helping ICE detainees learn how to challenge their cases. Why a new way to soften the blow of large rent hikes didn't hold up in court. We have the backstory on LAUSD's budget crisis. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com
Support the show: https://laist.com
5 min
July 17 Who's taking more paid family leave, Jeopardy champ from SoCal, Cheap Fast Eats guide: Artesia edition— Afternoon Edition
Why new dads are taking more paid family leave than moms. We'll tell you about the latest Jeopardy super champion and their SoCal roots. And the cheap food options that will make you want visit Artesia.

Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com
Support the show: https://laist.com
5 min
July 17 Fact-checking Trump's LA election claim, WeHo asked to conserve water, CA vs Paramount hearing— Morning Edition
We fact-check President Trump's claims on California and LA elections. WeHo is being asked to conserve water, and crews still don't know how long it will take to fix yesterday's broken pipe. A judge hears California's attempt to stop Paramount's merger with Warner Brothers Discovery. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com
Support the show: https://laist.com
5 min
July 17 WeHo water main break update, Santa Monica AI ticketing, Transit funds for SoCal— Evening Edition
Next steps for residents affected by a water main break in West Hollywood this morning. Santa Monica has started using AI camera technology to help cite drivers blocking bike lanes. Governor Gavin Newsom announced $2.5 billion dollars for transit projects in the state. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com
Support the show: https://laist.com
5 min
July 16 Hollywood workers worried AI could take their place, OC Fair returns, The Odyssey opening weekend— Afternoon Edition
New data shows Hollywood workers in L.A. are worried AI will take their jobs. We'll bring you a preview of the Orange County fair kicking off this weekend. And we'll talk about Christopher Nolan's latest film The Odyssey now in theaters

Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com
Support the show: https://laist.com
5 min
July 16 WeHo water main break, Heatwave makes Boyle Heights stench worse, Ogwumike ties Leslie's Sparks record— Morning Edition
A massive water main break floods West Hollywood. The heatwave is making the smell in Boyle Heights a lot worse. More and more immigrants are being held without bond, particularly at Adelanto. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com
Support the show: https://laist.com
5 min

About The LA Report

From the publisher's feed

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.