The LA Report

Immigrants rights groups and their supporters will gather outside the ICE processing center in Adelanto today to protest the conditions of detainees. A new exhibit opening today at the Craft in America Center highlights skateboard culture in Los Angeles. We preview next week’s heat wave in Southern California. 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

L.A. city council looks at how large property companies may make it harder to own a home. A new study shows how dramatically domestic workers are underpaid in California. And the L-A Controller is warns the city is hundreds of million dollars over budget. 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

A beloved restaurant in Malibu that survived the Palisades fire is finally reopening. Where you can watch the Oscars in L.A. this weekend. And for Food Friday how donuts became an Eid tradition here in SoCal. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

LA's heatwave hits a second day and HVAC repair pros are staffing up. Folks in LA County are dying younger than they were a decade ago. LA Unified's acting superintendent commits to supporting immigrant families. 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

Orange County gets closer to recovering taxpayer money tied to former supervisor Andrew Do's corruption scheme. L.A. County gives out millions to local businesses impacted by immigration raids. Why an ocean swim isn't the best way to escape the heat right now. 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

UCLA's latest Hollywood diversity report is out. The LA Music Center is hoping to cash in on Timothée Chalamet's controversial remarks on ballet and opera. Why critics say the Disney+ series 'Wonder Man' is relatable for Angelenos working in the entertainment industry. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

California leaders don't seem too concerned over threats from Iran, but their actions tell a slightly different story. Plus, a major heat wave comes to town. A whistleblower sounds the alarm over a sleepy public servant, who was in an important position during the Eaton Fire. 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

Iran is reportedly pulling out of the World Cup - what that means for the L.A. games. L.A. explores ways to reform the city's controversial "mansion tax." Orange County filed a lawsuit accusing its main mental health partner of billing millions for services it didn’t provide. 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

We're learning more about how far former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do's corruption extends following a recent audit. Why the L.A. city attorney is against a new contract for a legal aid group that helps renters. L.A. County is asking for your feedback on its response to the 2025 fires. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

A police surge is coming to Downtown LA. LA City Council signs the check on a $107 million contract, despite the City Attorney's wishes. The embattled LA Unified superintendent claims his innocence in the face of FBI raids. 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

California lawmakers want to reverse cuts to Medi-Cal for undocumented people. It'll soon get even more expensive to call an Uber from LAX. The National Weather Service says this week's heatwave could be "unprecedented." 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 more Californians filed for paid family leave than ever before. How you can eat pie to your hearts content this weekend in honor of Pi day. And the U.S. Postal Service is debuting a new stamp that celebrates lowriders. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Homeless deaths have dropped for the first time in LA County. It may get more expensive to take an Uber from LAX. The family of a deaf and mute man accuses the feds of lying about his deportation. 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

A man recently released from ICE custody in Adelanto has died. How L.A. plans to keep fans safe from the heat during the World Cup. This weekend you can "drop in" to a new exhibit on L.A.'s skateboard culture. 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

The new deal between State Farm and California that keeps a controversial rate hike from the LA fires in place. It's Climate Monday, reporter Jacob Margolis explains why maggots might be the answer to your backyard composting woes. And Tom Brady's flag-football classic comes to 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 City Councilwoman Nithya Raman kicks off her campaign for mayor. A shooter targets Rihanna's Beverly Hills home. The effects of ICE raids on young children. 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

Allegations of past abuse against the head chef of Noma, a world-renowned fine-dining restaurant, re-surface days before its LA residency begins. Gas prices in California are skyrocketing because of the war in Iran. The owner of the iconic “Brady Bunch” house on her campaign to make it an official L.A. historic-cultural monument. 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

Santa Ana winds could reach up to 70 miles per hour this weekend and will bring warm temperatures to SoCal. The U.S. Justice Department is set to make the final call on where $3.7 million in recently recovered funds from the Andrew Do corruption scheme will go. The story behind why chili cheese dogs are being served up for L.A. Marathon runners. 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 lawmakers respond to President Trump's pick to lead Homeland Security. Monterey Park voters will decide whether to allow big data centers. The city's power to oversee LAPD could change under a new committee's recommendation. 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

South Pasadena residents are urging their city council to end its contracts with Flock Safety that operates AI-powered automated license plate readers. The company behind Labubu dolls have announced their first U.S. headquarters in Culver City. LAist senior editor Rene Lynch talks about her unique way of organizing her freezer. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

LA County wants to know why LAHSA can't pay its bills. California leads a coalition to take on President Trump's newest tariffs. LAX is boosting its police presence because of the war in Iran. 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

Senator Alex Padilla responds to the firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. A rare source of affordable housing in the Palisades that burned down last year is up for sale. We have an update on the wild donkeys being mysteriously attacked in Riverside County. 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

Britney Spears has been arrested in Ventura County -- what we know. Why experts say it's going to take a while to uncover details about the federal raid into LAUSD superintendent Alberto Carvalho. A new Oscar nominated short documentary captures the bedrooms of school shooting victims. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

LA City leaders debate the future of homelessness funding as Mayor Bass issues a grave warning. Carson police rescue elderly people from a couple accused of widespread abuse. A new bill would ban California police from moonlighting with ICE. 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 head of L-A Department of Water and Power's steps down. Amid immigration arrests, a Downey man starts a bystander group. The Oscars are next weekend, but street closures in Hollywood start tomorrow. 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 L.A city leaders are discussing pulling funding from LAHSA today. L.A. county will shell out millions of dollars to pay lawsuits stemming from Sheriff's department car crashes. And how one local lawmaker is trying to bring the grizzly bear back to the Golden State. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

The lawyer for the man accused of starting the Palisades Fire wants the case thrown out, because of recent firefighter testimony. California's Democratic party chair says longshot Governor's candidates need to go, and Gavin Newsom agrees. An OC fertility doctor is accused of holding embryos hostage. 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 expands RV parking restrictions across more unincorporated areas. ICE releases a SoCal survivor of the Cambodian genocide after a court order. Neighborhoods affected by last January's fires get a hand in building ADUs. 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

Major changes could be coming to how L.A. city government works. Metro will invest nearly $1 million dollars to shuttle fans to and from SoFi Stadium during the World Cup. An unofficial L.A. marathon related bike ride is happening this weekend. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

The US Supreme Court blocks a California education law that advocates say protects trans students. Paramount wants to merge its streaming service with HBO-Max. LA City Council is on the verge of a major decision on the future of homeless service spending. 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

LAUSD's new temp superintendent has spoken on his first day on the job. Local police agencies are warning license plate reader companies are sharing data. How to get a rare look at scrolls from the Egyptian Book of the Dead 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

The World Cup is around the corner but the federal government has yet to pay host cities for security including L.A. A South L.A. intersection has been renamed after the late rapper Nipsey Hussle. Plus, we'll tell you about Porkchop who's been released back to the wild after a year of rehab. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Demonstrators hit the streets in LA, with some denouncing, and others celebrating the strikes in Iran. But California lawmakers say the President needs to be reined in. The surprise win for the top prize at the Actors Awards. 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

Demonstrators in support and in opposition of the US-Israeli airstrikes in Iran took to the streets this weekend. Winds are slamming into Southern California this week and could cause dangerous conditions. A non-descript utility box in the Arts District is actually a discreet performance space. 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

California's Congressional delegation responds to attacks on Iran by the US and Israel. L.A. city and county step up law enforcement patrols near houses of worship and community spaces. For years a Miller beer sign stood tall over the 210 Freeway. We look back at the brewery and its ties to the city of Irwindale... 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

L.A. Charter Reform Commission recommends increasing the size of the City Council from 15 to 25 and moving elections to a ranked choice voting system. The Port of Long Beach was the busiest in the country last month. A three-flippered green sea turtle named Porkchop swims free after being rescued 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

We'll tell you about the 'MAGA Takeover' and a 'Raza Invasion' coming to Disneyland this weekend. LA could see temps in the 90s today but could the weather cool down this weekend? We'll find out. There's a new Peruvian restaurant in town served right from the owner's house. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

A firefighter testifies that his warnings about the Lachman Fire were ignored. Netflix drops out of the Warner Brothers bidding war. The financial aid that's available to 3 out of every 5 California students. 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

Governor Gavin Newsom launches the state's 2028 water plan. Data from the City of Los Angeles shows that LAPD uses minor traffic stops as a way to investigate Black and Latino people on suspicion of committing a more serious crime. This year’s wildflower bloom at Diamond Valley Lake in Riverside County is starting a little early. 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

El Super union workers win protections from federal agents. AMC's new policy gives its best-paying customers the best theater seats. And for a weekend activity, try some immersive theater or a puppet show from Muppets creator Jim Henson's son. Plus, more on the Afternoon Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

The LA Unified board meets behind closed doors to discuss the future of Superintendent Alberto Carvalho. LA leaders want to delay a new state law that will put more homes near train stops. The LA homeless services CEO accused of stealing millions is set to enter a plea. 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

Mayor Bass fires back at Trump's reference to LA in the State of the Union. LA City adopts an unarmed mental health response program. And local students have been walking out to protest immigration policies, what are their rights? 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