The LA Report

LA County Superior Court Judge finds city of LA in violation of public open records laws. A one time billionaire tax is proposed. California Medicaid limits coverage for weight loss. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

L.A.'s annual homeless count kicks off this week. How SoCal is honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. today. Plus, we'll look at how landscapes are bouncing back one year after the L.A. fires. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Thousands march in Downtown LA to protest Iran. California quietly cuts disaster funding for people with disabilities. Trump's top prosecutor in LA is trying to stop people from tracking ICE agents by asking the public to lie. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says a member of his staff was “wrongfully detained” by federal agents Friday. The 2026 Los Angeles homeless count starts Tuesday and is looking for volunteers. Backyard Party is a brand new Pasadena music venue and gives teens recovering from last January’s fires a place to jam. 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 for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

SoCal files suits against SoCalGas and LA County over responsibility for the Eaton Fire. Local billionaire and real-estate developer Rick Caruso says he will not be running for public office at this time. Making public benches to fight hostile architecture. 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 for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

The Greater Los Angeles Homelessness survey count commences. LA County union leaders and workers shocked over county CEO's $2 million payout. Filmmaking in LA may see an increase this year. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Why so few landlords use “fair return” programs that allow them to bypass rent control? On-location filming in L.A. has increased over the last three months, but it still lags behind earlier years. Plus, for Food Friday we try some bagels Miopane, the new Taiwanese Bakery in Pasadena. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

A judge rules the feds have no right to California voter's sensitive data. Flu cases are on the rise and officials say protect yourself. The Dodgers sign former Cub outfielder Kyle Tucker. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

L-A County looks to make a big reduction in homeless programs. SoCal Gas plans to shut down brick-and-mortar locations. How entertainment industry workers get financial and mental health services.Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Why are school district budgets so tight after Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed record levels of public funding for K-12 schools? LAist producer Monica Bushman talks about the new nonprofit, Entertainment Community Fund helping the entertainment community after the LA fires. Plus, an L.A. landlord who ask renters for their star signs. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

California's new congressional maps clear a major hurdle in federal court. A judge is ordering the city of L.A. to pump the brakes on the rollout of a new RV law. Long Beach breaks ground on a new waterfront amphitheater. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

The family of an L.A. man killed by an off-duty ICE agent demands answers. A new subway project between Westwood and the Valley takes a step forward. Highway 1 in Big Sur is finally open again, and we share the details. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

L.A. is in for a winter heat wave. LAist transportation correspondent Kavish Harjai talks about how the first ever L.A. Metro chief of police is navigating officer recruitment. Plus, the new Long Beach professional basketball team is going by two names. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

California and the Trump Administration get set to square off in court over law enforcement mask bans. ICE agents are accused of blinding a protester in Santa Ana. Ticket registration opens for the 2028 Olympics in LA. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

LAFD's fire chief weighs on balancing accountability for the LA fires with moving forward from them. L.A.'s city council wants clarity on the federal government's role in the 2028 Olympics. Lady Gaga's playing a surprise concert in LA tomorrow night. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Orange County judge Israel Claustro pleads guilty to mail fraud. How the implementation of universal transitional kindergarten is changing schools in SoCal. Plus, K-pop sensation BTS announces world tour dates in L.A. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

LA County considers taking the first steps towards creating an "ICE-free" zones. Family members of the man who was killed by an off-duty ICE agent take their case to the LA Police Commission. The feds reverse course on Eaton Fire soil testing. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

LAPD has booked the man accused of driving into a protest yesterday for reckless driving. The state bar moves to discipline a powerful L.A. eviction attorney. The Trevor Project is celebrates a multi-million dollar gift after federal funding cuts last year. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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

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

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. 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 for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

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. 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 for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

We take you to Pacific Palisades, where residents remembered those who lost their lives in the fire a year ago. We also update you on the SoCal Edison compensation fund for victims of the Eaton Fire. Nick Reiner's attorney has just quit the case. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

An update on the murder case against Nick Reiner, after his high-profile attorney quit today. A state report finds an assisted living facility resident was left behind for hours during the Eaton fire. And Dodger star Shohei Ohtani is getting some love today. 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 for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

Southern California reflects and recommits to recovery, one year after the deadly Eaton and Palisades Fires. The son of Rob and Michele Reiner is set to enter a plea in his parents' murders. Warner Brothers is once again rejecting a takeover bid from Paramount. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 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 for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

LAFD's new chief is criticizing his department's Palisades Fire report. L.A. County supervisors vote to back up legal challenges against federal restrictions on trans youth health care. An anti-smoking billboard is the spot of an ironic New Year's celebration every year, but what do its sponsors think? Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comThis LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autosVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! Support the show: https://laist.com

We'll look back at L.A. Mayor Karen Bass response to the Palisades fire and the implications for her reelection bid. LAUSD's winter academy takes a camp-like approach to make learning fun for kids. And prepare for some delays around LAX as construction continues. 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 for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

LA Mayor Bass praises the rebuilding progress, one year after the January Wildfires. We revisit the mosque that was destroyed in the Eaton Fire and the community that remains. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is once again a champion... in the gambling world. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 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 for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

In honor of the anniversary of the L.A. fires this week, we hear from an Altadena barber on what he's hearing from his customers. Meanwhile, Altadena saw its highest participation ever in its last election. We check in on the LA Unified Winter Academy. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comThis LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autosVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! Support the show: https://laist.com

Stories from the one year anniversary of the L.A. fires, including how survivors are moving forward. NFL playoffs are here and L.A. teams are vying for a spot in the Superbowl. Plus, we'll take a look at your weekly forecast. 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 for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

There's been a surge of civic engagement in the year since the Eaton Fire. Activists demand action after an off-duty federal agent shot and killed a Northridge man. Award Season kicks off in Hollywood, and this year's favorite is already taking home trophies. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 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 for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

This week marks one year since the L.A. fires. We look at people who rebuilt their lives somewhere completely different. A century old Pacific Palisades newspaper printed their final issue. Plus, a wildfire photographer documents Altadena and finds inspiration to rebuild. 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 for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

California lawmakers react to the U.S. overnight operation against Venezuela. A federal appeals court rules that California's open-carry ban is unconstitutional. Plus — we dive into the history of groundbreaking mariachi musician, Rebecca Gonzales. 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 for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

King tides are on our way this weekend. After a body was recovered from the Santa Ana River, we share tips on staying safe in floods. The city of Santa Monica is suing Waymo, find out why. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comThis LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autosVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! Support the show: https://laist.com

Rain is still in the forecast, but the upcoming storms are minor compared to the past few weeks. About 325,000 Californians will have to replace their REAL IDs. Also food and culture writer Gab Chabrán predicts this years food trends. 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 for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

More rain is on the way, and homeowners in Wrightwood have been working through the night to be ready. A defendant accused of plotting New Year's attacks in SoCal has a date in court. Wildfire survivors use the Rose Parade to make a political statement. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 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 for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com