LA County beach hazards, Rat poison is killing wildlife at alarming rates, CA's high-speed rail lawsuit — Evening Edition

The latest on the holiday storm. Rat poison is killing fish and wildlife at alarming rates. And, an update on the high-speed rail lawsuit in California. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com This LAist podcast is s…

Wrightwood mudslide clean up begins, Best bites in SoCal for 2025, Annual monarch butterfly count— Afternoon Edition

Crews in Wrightwood assets the damage from mudslides and begin clean up efforts. LAist food and culture editor Gab Chabrán looks back on the best food he ate in 2025. Plus, how you can get involved for the annual Western Monarch Count. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by v…

Historic rainfall, Wrightwood transitions to recovery, Eaton survivors on Xmas— Morning Edition

It's another day of showers in SoCal, in what's becoming a historic year of rain. The life-saving efforts are over in Wrightwood, but residents are still dealing with debris-caused nightmares. The Eaton Fire area dried out enough to enjoy a Merry Christmas. Plus, more from Morning Edition.  Suppor…

Second Wave of the holiday storm, Federal funding cuts cause library program to stop, What makes a good Christmas movie?— Evening Edition

The second wave of heavy rainfall is expected to pour over us tonight. We also check in on the damage SoCal has endured so far by the storm. And what makes a holiday movie good? Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com…

Heavy rains continues tonight, Irvine’s gondola public transit system cost, Citadel record tall Christmas tree— Afternoon Edition

Heavy rain remains in the forecast for the Christmas holiday. LAist Orange County reporter Yusra Farzan looks back on the biggest stories she broke this year. Plus, the world’s tallest fresh-cut Christmas tree isn't at the Rockefeller Center but at the Citadel Outlet Mall. Support The L.A. Report …

Wave 2 of Christmas Storm, Veterans win housing ruling, Interest-free wildfire recovery loans— Morning Edition

The worst of Wednesday's rain may be in the past, but some serious threats remain. We've got the latest on alerts and evacuations, including the emergency in Wrightwood. SoCal Veterans get a big win when it comes to future housing. Plus, more from Morning Edition.  Support The L.A. Report by donat…

Holiday Storm is well underway, VA required to build more housing, OC Supervisor pay increases— Evening Edition

Tonight, we check in on the atmospheric river soaking the region. The VA has been ordered to build more housing. A 25% pay increase was given to OC Supervisors. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com This LAist podc…

Latest on Christmas Eve storm, Lookback at June immigration raids, Powerball jackpot jumps to $1 billion— Afternoon Edition

Forecasters warn that the worst of the storm has yet to come. For Watchdog Wednesday, our watchdog team looks back at coverage of the immigration raids and protests in LA over the summer. Plus, the Powerball jackpot tops $1 billion dollars and you could be the lucky winner this Christmas Eve.  Sup…

Flash Flood Warnings, Huntington Beach councilmember sues for defamation, New Year's plot suspects indicted— Morning Edition

The first wave of an atmospheric river has arrived in Southern California, sparking Flash Flood Warnings across the region. A Huntington Beach city councilmember is suing the local school board president for defamation. The four people accused in a New Year's Eve bombing plot are formally indicted.…

The latest forecast on the holiday storm, Ways to reduce postage costs, LA Unified expands Winter Academy program— Evening Edition

The latest update on the Christmas storm over LA. A new way to reduce postage costs during the holidays. Cheaper stamps at the post office. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com This LAist podcast is supported by A…