Lou and Jaime Z intrude the digital airwaves about indie, punk, hardcore, metal, rock, hell, music in general. A couple of albums are reviewed and a topic is discussed. Babies are born and rainbows appear. And maybe some vodka is drank. Lou and Jaime Z met through a comic shop in the King of Prussia mall around the summer of 1999. Jaime rang our hero Lou up for some comic books and asked if Patrick was his brother. Lou awkwardly answered "Yes" and ran out of the store in fright. A few weeks ...
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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. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
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Episode 141 Notes: Where on the internet can you find a podcast that compares Sharon Van Etten to “Beyond the Black Rainbow”? One at the most We talk about Monte, Ty, Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory. Kendrick Lamar, Klaus Nomi, and Julia and the Squeezettes. All this and a special guest drops by to plug current and future projects Sorry to…
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LA County's tight new budget, Dangerous drivers still on the road, TV & movie productions decline — The A.M. Edition
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6:30LA County's newest budget has everyone tightening their belts. The DMV is allowing dangerous drivers to stay on the road. Some sobering statistics that cast shadows on the state of Hollywood. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emerge…
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Earthquake shakes SoCal, Irvine City Council election, LA fires clothing donations — The P.M. Edition
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6:41A magnitude 5.2 earthquake rattled Southern California this morning. We look at the hot topics at play in Irvine's latest city council election this week. Most of the clothes people donated after the L.A. Fires won't be going to fire victims. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit w…
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Tragic Menendez twist, DMV expands hours, Wildlife returns to fire zones — The A.M. Edition
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7:06A new tragedy for the Menendez family, and they're pointing fingers at LA's district attorney. The DMV is trying to make it a little easier for you to get a Real ID. And the animal kingdom returns to wildfire zones. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to rece…
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Pacific Coast Highway to reopen in May, Tariffs hit the Port of L.A., Altadenans navigate rebuilding or leaving — Sunday Edition
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12:42Governor Gavin Newsom announces a plan to reopen PCH burn areas before the Summer. Tariffs on China increase the cost of goods in the Port of L.A.. The story of one family’s decision to leave or stay in Altadena. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive …
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Permits for rebuilding in Altadena, The smallest full moon of the year, Mountain Lions return to burn areas — Saturday Edition
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12:42L.A. County Board of Supervisors expedite permitting for rebuilding in Altadena. Tonight’s full moon will be the farthest away from earth this year. Keystone species begin repopulating burn areas months after L.A.'s firestorms. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LA…
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Eaton Fire soil testing, LA trash fees, The story behind the 90 freeway's gap — The P.M. Edition
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7:09The county's soil testing found heavy metals like lead in soil downwind of the Eaton Fire. The L.A. City Council is moving forward with a plan to raise trash fees. Why is there a local freeway with a 40-mile gap? We bring you the story of the 90 freeway. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist…
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Key hearing for Menendez Bros, A Bass/Caruso/Redick rebuilding collab, Best fries in LA — The A.M. Edition
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7:20It's the most important hearing yet for the Menendez Brothers. A Los Angeles dream team is coming together to rebuild a key part of the Pacific Palisades. The best French fries in LA, according to our listeners. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive …
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DHS visits LAUSD schools, Measure HLA lawsuit, New Oscars category — The P.M. Edition
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6:53LAUSD confirms that federal agents were denied entry to two elementary schools this week — we bring you the details. LA is facing its first lawsuit over a voter-approved transportation safety initiative. The Academy's adding a new category. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www…
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Ksenia Karelina freed, China limits Hollywood films, Universities celebrate grads' ethnicity — The A.M. Edition
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7:13An Angelino is freed from a Russian prison. China punishes Hollywood for President Trump's trade war. Universities openly defy Trump's policies against DEI. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $10…
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LA Convention Center expansion plan, Trash fees may increase, LA Phil at Coachella — The P.M. Edition
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7:10The L.A. City Council approved a plan to expand the Convention Center, but the full project won't be done in time for the Olympics. The council is looking into increasing trash fees in the city of L.A. And The L.A. Philharmonic hits Coachella this year. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.…
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Trade war sets sights on Hollywood, LAUSD land acknowledgement, LeBron goes Barbie — The A.M. Edition
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7:56Hollywood could be caught in the crossfires of President Trump's trade war. A new land acknowledgement that some indigenous people say is long overdue. Lebron gets a Barbie-inspired makeover. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emerge…
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Federal homelessness task force, Supervisors weigh in on Do sentence, State Farm rates hearing — The P.M. Edition
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6:48A new federal task force is looking at homelessness spending in California. Orange County Supervisors are divided on a harsher penalty for former supervisor Andrew Do. State Farm customers could face a bump up in their insurance rates. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.prep…
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The case for insurance hikes, A.I. fights homelessness, OC's expanding oceanfront — The A.M. Edition
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7:38There's a major hearing with insurance rates for a million Californians in the balance. The program to prevent homelessness that even the people it helps think is too good to be true. The plan to bring more beach-front properties to Orange County. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Vi…
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Huntington Beach voter ID, Heatwave later this week, Tariffs impact CA's economy — The P.M. Edition
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7:02An Orange County judge ruled in favor of Huntington Beach's controversial voter ID requirement. A heat wave is in store for us through the rest of the week. President Trump's tariffs are already impacting key California industries. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.c…
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UCLA student visas revoked, Logging at Angeles Forest, Oldest WWII paratrooper passes — The A.M. Edition
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6:45SoCal college students are caught in the crossfires of the Trump Administration's immigration agenda. A forest, already devastated by wildfires, may now be opened up to logging. Compton mourns America's oldest World War II paratrooper. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist…
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SoCal joins “Hands Off” protests, A community log bank for Altadena, Monitoring oil well pollution in LA — Sunday Edition
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9:49Hundreds in downtown L.A. joined a nationwide rally against the Trump administration. A local project wants to stockpile burnt Altadena trees for home rebuilding. Monitoring methane leaks from oil wells in Los Angeles. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.…
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Homelessness chief resigns, Rebuilding Eaton trails, LA accents — Saturday Edition
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11:55Embattled head of LAHSA resigns. An Altadena resident who volunteers to rebuild trails after wildfire has lost his home in the Eaton Fire. A project out of UCLA wants to map accents across L.A. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emerg…
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LA County $4 billion settlements, Supes question Andrew Do's punishment, Bunny Museum rebuilds — The P.M. Edition
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7:13L-A County is expected to pay $4 billion dollars in settlements for abuse claims. Orange County Supervisors are calling for a harsher penalty for former supervisor Andrew Do. We update you on the rebuilding efforts for Altadena's iconic Bunny Museum. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com…
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LA Hate Incident Report, Kamala Harris returns, Papa Cristos closing — The A.M. Edition
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7:59A first of its kind report on LA hate incidents. Kamala Harris returns to the spotlight in the OC. And a dining institution is closing its doors. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be p…
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What's in our fire retardant, Tenant harassment enforcement, RPV lobbying — The P.M. Edition
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7:20An LAist investigation breaks down the heavy metals found in the fire retardant used in the L.A. fires. L.A. passed a law against harassment of tenants, but is it being enforced? Rancho Palos Verdes plans to lobby the federal government for funds to manage the city's landslide. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and b…
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New Eaton fire death, Fire retardant investigation, Movies of CinemaCon — The A.M. Edition
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7:29There's a new death in the Eaton fire. LAist investigates the fire retardant that's dropped from planes. All the movies making buzz right now at Cinema-Con. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $10…
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Becerra joins Governor's race, Hollywood mourns Val Kilmer, Big Bear eagle babies named — The A.M. Edition
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6:54The California Governor's race gets a little more crowded. Hollywood mourns the loss of an icon. The Big Bear eaglets earn their names. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared fo…
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Sales tax jumps in LA County, Hangar Fire investigation, Free attorneys for LA renters — The P.M. Edition
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7:13Sales tax in LA County goes up today. Officials have released the results of their investigation into the Tustin Hangar Fire. The LA City Council voted today to give low-income renters in LA free attorneys. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FRE…
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The future of homeless funding, A travel warning for visa holders, Free WeHo street parking — The A.M. Edition
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7:30LA County determines the future of homeless funding. A warning for people who are legally here on a visa. It's getting a little easier to park in WeHo. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) an…
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Tracking methane leaks in neighborhoods, Wildlife crossing construction, USC vs. UConn tonight — The P.M. Edition
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7:01Community members in Wilmington are tracking methane leaks near oil wells in their neighborhood. The Annenberg Wildlife Crossing celebrates a milestone today: it now has native soil. USC women's basketball vie for a chance in the Final Four tonight. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com …
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Wildfire Cleanup Extension, World's Largest Wildlife Crossing, The Future of Refrigerators in Rentals — The A.M. Edition
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6:20Wildfire survivors get more time to ask for free cleanup help. Crews are laying down the dirt for the world's largest wildlife crossing. One of the biggest inconveniences of LA renting could soon become a thing of the past. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist…
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Tariffs & rebuilding, Nonprofit buys first Eaton lot, RIP Dodger organist — Saturday Edition
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11:55Los Angeles home builders relying on materials imported from Mexico and Canada worry new tariffs hitting this week could put construction projects on hold. A local nonprofit purchases a destroyed Altadena property -- to rebuild and resell to homeowners of color. Beloved Dodger organist Nancy Bea Hefley died at age 89. Plus more. Support The L.A. Re…
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Waiving CEQA for utilities, 'Altadena Not For Sale' rally, Fire destroyed gallery reopens — Saturday Edition
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10:19Governor Gavin Newsom issues another executive order to speed up rebuilding -- this one applies to electric, gas and other utility companies. We check in on "Altadena Not For Sale" rally at Fair Oaks Burger today. An art gallery reopens after the Palisades fire. And, an artist talks to 100 local leaders to capture the zeitgeist of L.A. Plus more. S…
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LAFD overtime settlement, LA County to report on homelessness funds, Debris removal deadline extended — The P.M. Edition
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7:30L.A. Mayor Karen Bass has approved a $9.5 million settlement to pay LAFD overtime. L.A. County homelessness officials are facing a budget shortfall. The deadline to apply for federal debris removal has been extended to April 15. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: htt…
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DOJ sets sights on LA Sheriff, Bus lane tickets via A.I., Best Late Night Food— The A.M. Edition
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7:29The Justice Department sets its sights on the LA County Sheriff's Department. Your next ticket for parking in a bus lane may be issued by artificial intelligence. The best spots in LA for late night food. 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…
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Judge calls for LAHSA transparency, Controversy over Metro bus lanes, State calls on Kaiser to improve mental healthcare — The P.M. Edition
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6:43The judge who ordered a scathing audit of the LA Homeless Services Agency is calling for more transparency. Metro's board voted today to move forward with a controversial bus lane project. State regulators are calling for Kaiser to fix issues with their mental healthcare. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visi…
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City Leaders to Federal Court; Volunteer Fire Brigades; Dodgers Opening Day — The A.M. Edition
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7:43City leaders go before a federal judge to talk homelessness. Wildfire survivors form their own volunteer brigades. YouTube has traditional TV taking notice. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.comBy LAist Studios
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LA County's new homelessness budget, Fear among UCI international students, Fire debris removal deadline — The P.M. Edition
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7:16L.A. County now has access to Measure A sales tax homelessness funds, but it still cut some services. International students and professors who protested at UC Irvine fear more immigration crackdowns. The deadline for federal fire debris removal is approaching. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https:…
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Mercury levels in firefighters; LA Unified teachers want raises; Dodgers to visit White House — The A.M. Edition
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6:25High levels of mercury and lead are showing up in the blood of Eaton and Pacific Palisades firefighters. LA Unified teachers are looking for some big raises. Mookie Betts considers joining Dodgers at the White House. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.c…
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LA city council explores pulling homelessness funds, LA's water recycling plan still decades away, Bill would protect pets in emergencies — The P.M. Edition
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6:40The LA City Council is looking into taking money back from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. A city plan to recycle nearly all of LA's wastewater by 2035 is now about 20 years behind. A new state bill aims to protect pets during evacuations. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.c…
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The Future of Homeless Services; A Roadmap for Wildfire Recovery; Fighting "Surveillance Pricing" — The A.M. Edition
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7:05The City Council decides the future of LA homeless services. More than a hundred academics and experts write a roadmap for wildfire recovery. And the state moves to put an end to shady online sales tactics. 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…
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Fire hazard severity in SoCal up 30% since last assessed, LAHSA says homelessness is down as it faces cuts, Rental assistance funds run out — The P.M. Edition
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7:07New fire hazard maps for Southern California signal a troubling future. Homelessness funding up for review as an incomplete count points to a downward trend. COVID-era rental assistance is running out early. 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…
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Record Heat in Store; 23&Me Warning; Rental Fund Running Dry — The A.M. Edition
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7:36The city could feel record-setting heat today. There's a warning surrounding one of the most popular genealogy websites. The money is running out of a major rental assistance fund. 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…
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New SoCal wildfire risk maps, Daveed Diggs on COVID learning loss, First women's prison newspaper — The Sunday Edition
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15:20State officials are dropping a new map for wildfire risks in LA, Orange and other SoCal counties on Monday. A pandemic era rent subsidy program that helps 15,000 Californians is running out of money years ahead of schedule. We interview Daveed Diggs, who is an executive producer on a new docuseries about COVID-19 learning loss. Plus more. Support T…
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Bad words at City Council, Altadena library's grand reopening, 'Save the Tiles' follow up — The Saturday Edition
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13:56Two offensive words could get members of the public removed or banned from L.A. City Council meetings.We were at the Altadena main library's grand reopening today. An update on a story that has garnered a lot of attention as our producer Evan Jacoby checks in on the Save The Tiles volunteers. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.…
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Inside LA's nearly $1 billion deficit, Bill aims to improve rain forecasts, Tomatomania in SoCal — The P.M. Edition
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7:09Officials say city spending and federal cuts are both to blame for LA's nearly $1 billion deficit. A new bill in Congress aims to improve forecasting for atmospheric rivers. We get in on Tomatomania with science reporter (and gardener) Jacob Margolis. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…
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City Pay Raises in Doubt, Eaton Fire Survivors in Squalor, Bronny Breaks Out — The A.M. Edition
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7:22Budget shortfalls could put city pay raises in doubt. Eaton fire survivors say they're living in squalor. And local democrats are putting the pressure on Kamala Harris when it comes to the governor's race. 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…
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L.A. homelessness reportedly decreases, The freeway that never was, Inside the debate over AI in Hollywood — The P.M. Edition
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7:12An early count found fewer people living on the streets in L.A. Details on a SoCal freeway that never came to be. Emily Guerin of LAist's Imperfect Paradise podcast reports on how AI became a Hollywood villain and its early adopters. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show…
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Edison Disputes Eaton origins, Suspected Gang Mastermind goes to Court, Bus Lane Cameras now in Effect — The A.M. Edition
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7:16Southern California Edison is firing back over a new report about the origin of the Eaton Fire. A suspected gang leader accused of being a mafia-like mastermind heads to court. The new technology that will have you thinking twice, the next time you want to drive in a bus lane. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by…
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OC assessor found to have harassed employee; LA eyes almost $1 billion in cuts; City council looks into homelessness oversight — The P.M. Edition
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8:03An LAist investigation reveals an O.C. official harassed and retaliated against an employee over her disability. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is looking to cut nearly a billion dollars from the city budget. L.A. City Council is also looking to create an homelessness oversight bureau. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by…
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Justice Department sets sight on UCLA, CA's chief justice says no to ICE, the city's most popular dogs — The A.M. Edition
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7:35The Department of Justice is backing UCLA students in their antisemitism lawsuit against the school. California's chief justice is fighting back against some of President Trump's plans for immigration raids. The American Kennel Club names the city's most popular dogs. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting…
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Faster broadband wires coming to South LA; Federal cuts affect local climate projects; Breaking down LA's costly settlements — The P.M. Edition
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7:03New internet infrastructure is coming to South L.A. Local climate resilience projects are feeling the effects of federal government cuts. L.A.'s spending on legal settlements has gone way up - we break down some of the costliest cases. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the sh…
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A Toxic Warning for LA Beaches, City Crime is Down, Debunking Toll Road Rumors -- The A.M. Edition
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6:58Toxic algae blooms are sickening marine mammals along LA County beaches. The city says overall crime went down last year. We debunk toll road rumors in Rancho Palos Verdes. 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…
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Wilshire closed for Metro construction; Community patrols watch out for ICE; Dodgers face off in Tokyo — The P.M. Edition
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7:04A stretch of Wilshire Boulevard is now closed for three weeks for work on the D Line. An immigrant rights group has been protesting, and successfully diverting, ICE agents. And the Dodgers start their season in Japan playing against the Chicago Cubs tomorrow. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://…
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