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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January 12, 2026 LA Olympics tickets registration opens, Advocates fight for destroyed Hollywood motel, CA is drought free for the first time in decades — Afternoon Edition
How you can register for the 2028 L-A Olympics this week. The preservationists fighting for the burnt down Hollywood Center Motel. And for Climate Monday, we talk with LAist science reporter Jacob Margolis on what it means that California is drought free for the first time in 25 years.

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January 12, 2026 Iranian protest chaos in Westwood, LA Unified union negotiations, Golden Globes surprise— Morning Edition
A rally against the Iranian government erupts in chaos, when someone drives a U-Haul into a crowd. LA Unified students return to school while the district and union return to the bargaining table. "Hamnet" pulls off a surprise Best Drama win at the Golden Globes. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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January 11, 2026 Voices from ICE protests, LBC bookstore needs new home, Skid Row cafe helps women in need — Sunday Edition
We hear from protesters at yesterday’s “ICE Out For Good” protests that took place across Los Angeles -- more are planned today. A beloved Long Beach bookstore needs a new home -- or risks closing. The story of a cafe opened by the Downtown Women's Center, which helps women to transition out of homelessness. Plus, more.

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January 10, 2026 The Santa Anas are staying, ICE shooting protests, Hollywood Center Motel history — Saturday Edition
Strong Santa Ana winds are expected to hit their peak today, but will stick around until early next week. Protests against the fatal ICE shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Good are planned across Southern California this weekend. The history of the Hollywood Center Motel, which largely burned down in a fire this week. Plus, more.

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January 10, 2026 SoCal House reps vote to extend ACA subsidies, El Super workers lobby for ICE protections, Checking in on fire-affected restaurants — Evening Edition
Local representatives are celebrating a House vote in favor of extending ACA subsidies. SoCal grocery workers are asking their employer for more protections from immigration enforcement. We check in on restaurants affected by the LA fires a year later. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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January 09, 2026 Nature rebounds after LA fires, How to block data brokers, Meet the Mariachi Rams— Afternoon Edition
How wildlife is bouncing back one year after the L.A. fires. A new state tool helps you protect your personal data from being sold. And we'll hear from a beloved fan favorite at Sofi Stadium: the Mariachi Rams.

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January 09, 2026 SoCal ICE protests, CA sues Trump Admin over childcare funding, Altadena bear leaves— Morning Edition
Protests break out across Southern California in response to the ICE shooting in Minnesota. California unveils its 53rd lawsuit against the Trump Administration...this time over childcare funding. Governor Newsom presents his last state budget and says don't believe the hype over giant deficits. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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January 09, 2026 LA protests Minnesota ICE shooting, OC judge resigns due to fraud, Pasadena Humane post-fire check-in — Evening Edition
People in L.A. protested the deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis yesterday. An Orange County judge is resigning due to workers' comp fraud. We check in on some of the animals taken in by Pasadena Humane after the fires. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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January 08, 2026 Group rebuilding after the fires, Pres. Trump's plan for affordable housing, 'The Pitt' season 2— Afternoon Edition
Fire survivors are using a unique strategy to make the rebuilding process more affordable. We'll look at President Trump's plan to ban investor home buying and what that means for California. And the wait is over for fans of the medical drama 'The Pitt'-- season 2 is out now.

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January 08, 2026 SoCal leaders condemn MN ICE shooting, Newsom State of the State, Spencer Pratt launches LA Mayor run— Morning Edition
LA protesters hit the streets in response to the ICE shooting in Minneapolis, and elected officials are demanding action. Governor Gavin Newsom prepares his final State of the State address. UC celebrates a historic year for enrollment. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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