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Orange County's DA office is hosting an e-bike buyback program next month. UCLA has announced plans to close two university-run childcare centers next June. Fullerton city officials this week closed a multi-million dollar budget deficit without dipping into the city's reserves. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting…
In today's report, West Hollywood says goodbye to another restaurant and California public schools are set to receive free asthma inhalers. We also explore the world of microdramas and how they're shaking up Hollywood. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com
In this Special Edition of The L.A. Report, we bring you the first debate between LA Mayor candidates Karen Bass and Nithya Raman since advancing to the November general election. Bass and Raman fought over top issues affecting LA, including homelessness and public safety, Wednesday night. The debate was hosted by Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association, or SOHA. LAist reached out to SOHA to provide…
LA's mayor tries to fend off her challenger in a heated debate. A controversial wildfire policy gets approved. And several reporters and military members were detained at gunpoint at California military base. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com
District Attorney Nathan Hochman will reduce charges against an LAPD Officer Daniel Flores who was accused of illegally recording his fellow officers as they offensive remarks. L.A. City Council approved a move that would fast-track construction on some temporary projects for the 2028 Olympics. The man accused of starting a fire that led to last year's destructive Palisades Fire pleaded not guilty…
We bring you an update on efforts to recoup the stolen money from the Andrew Do bribery scheme in Orange County. How you can start preparing for some major winter storms due to El Nino. And, what Democrat Xavier Becerra is saying about debating Republican Steve Hilton in the governor's race. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show:…
Health experts in Boyle Heights accuse Lineage of hiding the true consequences of their massive warehouse fire. Meanwhile, Lineage is in the neighborhood passing out checks. LA Mayor candidates Karen Bass and Nithya Raman get set to square off in the first debate in the general election. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting…
California 988 suicide and crisis lifeline contact centers say they are struggling to keep up with increased demand because of a lack of funding. Cities in the state are struggling to hit affordable housing goals by 2030. Newport-Mesa Unified School District is the first in California to ban electric bikes from school property for kindergarten through eighth grade. Plus, more on the Evening…
We'll bring you a preview of the first mayoral debate between Mayor Karen Bass and city councilmember Nithya Raman. Nominations for the Video Music Awards are out and Madonna leads the pack. Plus, a citywide basketball tournament that's only $5 to enter. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com
Another heat wave arrives in SoCal with experts keeping an eye out for fires. A poll showing a big lead for LA Mayor Bass is completely phony. A missing jet-skier is rescued after hours adrift at sea. 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
The L.A County Development Authority opened its waitlist for public housing today. CalOptima Health's street medicine program is expanding to four more cities in Orange County. The Buss family has voted to sell its minority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting…
What we know about air quality testing in the wake of the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. We'll look at what's next for Jackie's longtime partner Shadow and their Big Bear nest. Irvine's newest bridge lets you skate, scoot and walk across the 5 freeway. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com
Golden Globe-nominated actress Hayden Panettiere has died. Opening statements are set to start in the Tupac trial. A community demands answers one year after a day laborer is killed while fleeing the feds. 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
A major overhaul of Tomorrowland at Disneyland was announced yesterday at D23 Expo. The L.A. County Sheriff's Department has released photos of people suspected in burgling the same East L.A. AutoZone on back-to-back nights. A look at Philip K. Dick's legacy in Orange County ahead of Fullerton's PKDFest this week. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting…
It's been one year since former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do began his prison sentence for taking bribes. Nearly $240 million in bond funding has been secured for the La Brea Tar Pits renovation, expected to be completed before the LA28 Olympics. Fingerboarders create their own skatepark by the Los Angeles River. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by…