Weekend weather recap, Billing red flags in CA's high speed rail project, Pacific Center reopens— Evening Edition

The impact of this weekend's weather on our coast. Some questionable contractor billing in California's High Speed Rail project. L.A. eyes plans for Olympics and Paralympics watch parties in 2028. Plus, more on Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting …

LA mayoral debate preview, EV fire risks during coastal flooding, Olympic watch parties— Afternoon Edition

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman will face off Tuesday night in the next mayoral debate. Why electric vehicle drivers should watch out for fire related risks when coastal flooding hits. L.A. is gearing up to host watch parties for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics. Support The …

Long Beach wave destruction, Evacuation Orders lifted in Bike Fire, Dodgers lose NLCS Game 1— Morning Edition

Long Beach faces another day of scary tides after a weekend that destroyed buildings and forced people from their homes. Firefighters get the upper hand on a fire that threated homes near Newhall. LA County Firefighters arrive in Panama to help with earthquake recovery.Plus, more on Morning Edition…

Damage on Long Beach Peninsula, Dodgers playoffs, Taste of Soul festival — Sunday Edition

We talk with Long Beach Post reporter Kate Raphael on the state of Long Beach Peninsula after the latest storm. The Dodgers are back on the field against the Milwaukee Brewers for the first game of the NLCS. Billed by organizers as Southern California's "largest street festival," Taste of Soulretur…

Coastal flood warnings, Long Beach & Newport slammed, Children of Bunker Hill— Saturday Edition

The National Weather Service has issued costal flood warnings across Malibu and L.A. County until tomorrow. The City of Long Beach has issued mandatory evacuations for some residents on the Peninsula. For Explore LA, a family whose Bunker Hill house was destroyed in the 60's sees paintings of their…

Metrolink plans service cuts, High surf along coast, LA Sparks' Heidi Burge Horton dies — Evening Edition

Metrolink is set to make major train service cuts soon. Waves caused by Tropical Storm Rachel batter parts of the SoCal coast. We remember former L.A. Sparks center Heidi Burge Horton. Plus, more on Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://lais…

Darth Vader lightsaber up for sale, CicLAvia Heart of LA, n/naka turns 15— Afternoon Edition

Darth Vader's iconic lightsaber is going up for sale. CicLAvia is back this weekend, taking over the streets from Echo Park to Boyle Heights. And an acclaimed Japanese restaurant on the westside is celebrating 15 years serving its own version of kaiseki cuisine. Support The L.A. Report by donating…

Monster waves hit Long Beach, ICE raids on the rise in CA, Taylor Swift's private LA concert— Morning Edition

Long Beach is getting hammered by massive waves fueled by Tropical Storm Rachel. Crews get the upper hand on a fire that forced the 5 to shut down. Community groups say ICE raids in California are on the rise.Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and …

'Operation Save Skid Row' drug bust, Long Beach limits public comment, El Niño and Annenberg Wildlife Crossing — Evening Edition

What we know about a multi-agency drug bust across SoCal today. Long Beach limits public comment at city council meetings. How El Niño could slow the opening of Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. Plus, more on Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https:/…

OC Teamsters announce strike date, Cooler weather and rain incoming, David Ellison talks future of Skydance— Afternoon Edition

Hundreds of workers in Orange County are planning to strike next week. This weekend Southern California is finally going to see some relief from the heat. And we'll hear what David Ellison is planning for the future of entertainment giant Skydance. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/…