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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.

  1. LA Mayor wildfires executive orders, Voter registration for displaced residents, Cal Poly celebrates microbrew program — The P.M. Edition

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    LA Mayor wildfires executive orders, Voter registration for displaced residents, Cal Poly celebrates microbrew program — The P.M. Edition

    Details on LA Mayor Bass' recent executive orders that aim to speed up wildfire recovery. What displaced LA County residents can do about their voter registration. And ten years of teaching the art and science of the microbrew at Cal Poly Pomona. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit 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

    7 min
  2. Budget cuts come for Animal Services, A dire warning from LA ports, The best brunch spots for Mother's Day — The A.M. Edition

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    Budget cuts come for Animal Services, A dire warning from LA ports, The best brunch spots for Mother's Day — The A.M. Edition

    LA budget cuts are putting animal services in the crosshairs. President Trump's tariffs are sparking a dire warning from our ports. An LA memorial for the Pope. The best brunch spots for Mother's Day. 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

    7 min
  3. Proposal would cut LA climate office, LAist's budget calculator, Kevin de León fined — The P.M. Edition

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    Proposal would cut LA climate office, LAist's budget calculator, Kevin de León fined — The P.M. Edition

    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is proposing to eliminate the city’s landmark climate action office. LAist's budget calculator can help you break down what you're paying for in the city budget. Former councilmember Kevin de León has been fined for violating city law. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit 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

    7 min
  4. Citizens receive deportation notices, Metro assistance delays, Elephants' fate in doubt — The A.M. Edition

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    Citizens receive deportation notices, Metro assistance delays, Elephants' fate in doubt — The A.M. Edition

    Angelinos are among those getting emails demanding that they leave the country. Thousands are wondering when they'll get the Metro money they were promised. The fate of the L-A Zoo's last two Asian elephants is now in doubt. 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

    7 min
  5. Federal agents arrest Pomona laborers, Bass asks for budget assist, Irvine's gondola proposal — The P.M. Edition

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    Federal agents arrest Pomona laborers, Bass asks for budget assist, Irvine's gondola proposal — The P.M. Edition

    Federal agents arrested a group of people at a Home Depot in Pomona - we bring you an eyewitness account. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is in Sacramento today to ask the state for budget help. Irvine could be the first city in the U.S. to use gondolas for public transit. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit 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

    7 min
  6. Feds target Pomona Home Depot, Affordable housing budget cuts, Asian elephants leaving LA — The A.M. Edition

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    Feds target Pomona Home Depot, Affordable housing budget cuts, Asian elephants leaving LA — The A.M. Edition

    Ther's outrage in Pomona, after federal agents target day laborers at a Home Depot. The new LA city budget puts affordable housing under the knife. The LA Zoo is saying goodbye to its last two Asian elephants. 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

    7 min
  7. LA votes to expand camping ban, Special ed cuts, Huntington Beach's anti-"porn" signs — The P.M. Edition

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    LA votes to expand camping ban, Special ed cuts, Huntington Beach's anti-"porn" signs — The P.M. Edition

    LA City Council has voted to extend a controversial camping ban. Federal cuts to special education could have big effects here in California. Signs that say they're anti-"porn" are causing controversy in Huntington Beach, but maybe not for the reason you think. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit 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

    7 min
  8. Palisades Charter High returns, Underground powerline plans, SoFi's historic comedy show — The A.M. Edition

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    Palisades Charter High returns, Underground powerline plans, SoFi's historic comedy show — The A.M. Edition

    It's a return to the classroom for some students whose campus was destroyed by wildfires. A plan to prevent the next disaster means going underground. SoFi Stadium's quest to host the largest comedy show in history. 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

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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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