The LA Report

LA Mayor hopefuls Karen Bass and Nithya Raman lay out their differences when it comes to the environment. The feds take down an LA podcaster for his online posts calling for the President's death. And the threat of dangerous waves and high surf as the effects of Hurricane Marie creep closer to SoCal. Plus, more on 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. Mayor Karen Bass is requested to testify before Congress on homelessness funding. Two bills could change how data centers' water use is reported. Pabst Blue Ribbon is asking for help recovering 20 tons of missing brews. Plus, more on the 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 Hurricane Marie could affect SoCal beaches this Labor Day weekend. We'll bring you a sneak peak at the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. And why the end of the summer box office season is bringing back hope to the film industry. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

LA Mayor Candidates pitch their vision when it comes to the environment and everything climate is connected to. Meanwhile, Democratic Socialists endorse Nithya Raman for Mayor, and that may come with a political price. LA Unified's new A-I restrictions. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Research finds thousands of unhoused people could be displaced for the Olympics. More people near the Lineage warehouse may now be eligible for assistance. A legislative deal to regulate the fallout from wildfires fails at the last second. Plus, more on the 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 Voting Rights Project filed a lawsuit on behalf of CHIRLA against the Trump administration over how it's using federal data to claim voter fraud. Why the future of a project to reduce car crashes on a stretch of Forest Lawn Drive remains unclear. And singer Miley Cyrus is coming to the Hollywood Bowl this fall. Note: A correction was made to the episode title and to the description to clarify that UCLA's Voting Rights Project filed a lawsuit on behalf of CHIRLA, not that UCLA and CHIRLA are suing the Trump administration. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Coastal towns are stuffing two weeks of work into just four days, preparing for Tropical Storm Marie. LA County is already getting ready for the floods of the upcoming El Nino. SoCal Congressman Ted Lieu gets explicit over his fears about Trump's mail-in voting restrictions. Plus, more on 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 Angels are getting a new owner. New housing goes into Altadena in the Eaton Fire recovery. California declares Dolly Parton Day. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

LAUSD wants to hear from the community on how students should use AI. Amazon is facing a multi state lawsuit including California and the federal government. And we'll bring you a preview of the L.A. mayoral forum happening this Thursday hosted here on LAist. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

A guilty verdict in the murder of Tupac Shakur. The female veterans who say their homes are so run-down, they're taking their landlord to court. President Trump wants to expand TV and film tax credits on a federal level. Plus, more on 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 sues State Farm for its response to claims from the Eaton and Palisades fires. A harmful algal bloom hits Big Bear Lake. Universal's new roller coaster opens soon after opening was delayed to address noise complaints. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

New data shows that unhouse people are far more likely to get sick in the heat. Why the LAPD is requesting 300 new vehicles to police the 2028 Olympics and the hefty price tag that comes with it. New market cafe in Highland Park inspired by Korean convenience store culture. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

LA County is promising new info in its investigation into State Farm over Eaton and Palisades Fire claims. Closing arguments are expected in Tupac Shakir's murder trial in Vegas. Lineage has gotten all the rotting food out of Boyle Heights, and some say the neighborhood is already seeing a turnaround. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Lineage Logistics said yesterday they’ve finished bulk food waste removal at the burned Boyle Heights warehouse. A tax in Long Beach on utility companies buying gas for generating electricity isn’t delivering the revenue city leaders thought it would. Jim Lang, composer of '90s cartoon ‘Hey Arnold!’ takes the show’s music on the road. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Mayor Karen Bass said she'll issue a new executive order yesterday after the LAPD released two videos of officer-involved deaths from last month. California Attorney General Rob Bonta seeks more social media protections for teens following a settlement with Meta. New photo exhibit on seminal L.A. punk band X. The Linda Lindas on expanding their sound in new major label album. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

This week’s heatwave broke daily records across the region, but a cooldown is finally in the forecast. Buena Park will soon be using AI to answer some 911 calls. Pabst Blue Ribbon is on the hunt for a stolen truck with 40,000 pounds of beer. Plus, more on the 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 talk to the second generation owners of one of L.A.'s oldest Thai restaurants. Stumptown Coffee Roasters is opening a new cafe in a historic Lincoln Heights theater. And Olivia Rodrigo is bringing one of her latest hits to the Grammy Museum. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

SoCal humidity hits the record books. LA wildfire survivors set their own record for the wrong reasons. The defense rests in the Tupac trial after calling just three witnesses. Plus, more on 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 L.A. City Council on Wednesday called for a review of this year’s point-in-time homeless count. The federal government has still not appropriated more than $15 billion in long-term recovery funds to help survivors from the L.A fires. What SoCal residents need to know about mail in ballot legal battles. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Latest on the Paramount Warner Bros Discovery takeover. The California State Parks Foundation is looking for the best photographers to capture the beauty of the state's parks. The Hollywood Bowl is celebrating 30th anniversary of Fugees: The Score this fall. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

In addition to all the heat, some new weather may enter the chat today... thunderstorms. The homelessness non-profit that took millions and may not have done a thing. A pair of states ask the Supreme Court to step in over California's suit against Paramount. Plus, more on 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 impact of heatwaves on unhoused Southern Californians. Responses to the Lineage warehouse fire move through the L.A. city council. Get your best country glam outfit ready - an iconic L-A iconic roller rink is paying tribute to Dolly Parton. Plus, more on the 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 new LAist investigation reveals L.A.'s homeless services agency sent millions of tax dollars to an embattled non-profit. The Dodgers are partnering with controversial prediction site Kalshi. And the Magic Castle is teaming up with Knott's Scary Farms this spooky season. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

The SoCal legacy of Dolly Parton. CA Attorney General Rob Bonta says he's willing to sit down with Paramount, but the leaks and games have to stop. Homelessness is on the rise among California students. Plus, more on 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 contaminated industrial site in southeast L.A. is getting cleaned up. Two local councilmembers are sentenced to prison for bribery charges. Pershing Square may be renamed after Biddy Mason, a Black L.A. trailblazer. Plus, more on the 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 this week's heatwave is likely the hottest so far this summer. An update on the Hawk fire in Reno Nevada. And the demand for after school care for kids is rising. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

The hottest week of the summer is here with triple digit temperatures expected all across SoCal. Governor Newsom is promising a court fight over the latest Supreme Court ruling that could ultimately limit mail-in voting. California's highest court takes up the case of Chad Bianco's seized ballots. Plus, more on 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 have reactions to the state’s strict rules for fire-safe landscaping. Talks between California and Paramount have been called off - we have background on the merger and legal case. How you can help mark the opening of the Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

In today's report, Southern Californians react to new Zone Zero rules outlining what can be within five feet of a home's exterior. Mayor Karen Bass heads the board of LA's homeless services agency, but records show she's missed half of their meetings. Plus, it's Fat Marmot Week! What does that mean exactly? We fill you in. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

California cancels merger talks with Paramount. A legal expert on what residents need to know after the Boyle Heights fire. And SoCal is in for another heatwave this week. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Paramount and California’s Attorney General are expected to meet tomorrow for talks on settling a lawsuit over Paramount’s merger with Warner Brothers. Extreme heat watch is in effect this week with triple digit temperatures expected inland. Gustavo Dudamel says goodbye to L.A. with “A Concert for Venezuela.” Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

West coast craft brewing pioneer Stone Brewing is planning facility closures and layoffs. Lineage Logistics is walking back its cleanup percentages after mistakenly reporting it surpassed 100%. A comedy club brings A-list talent to Bellflower. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's bid to pause court-ordered improvements at the Adelanto immigration detention center. L.A County Superior Court officials are warning residents to look out for jury duty scam calls. Orange County Cox customers now get access to Dodgers network. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Tips for avoiding flea-borne typhus. The Japanese American National Museum will reopen after a two year renovation. And a new food pop-up, Taqueando After Dark. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Another deadline passes in the Lineage warehouse cleanup. A San Fernando Valley resident dies from West Nile Virus. And after increased funding for after-school care, a survey says many local families struggling to get help with the kids. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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 https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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.comSupport 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 the debate live on air and streaming as a public service to Angelenos. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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.comSupport 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 today. Plus, more on the 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 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 Niño. 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.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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 https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com