Hate crimes rose 45% from 2022 to 2023, with most motivated by race or religion. The Franklin Fire burning in Malibu is now 7%  contained and has torn through more than 4,000 acres. It’s been days since the fall of the Assad regime and Syrians in Southern California are continuing to celebrate. Plus, more.

Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com

Hate crimes rose 45% from 2022 to 2023, with most motivated by race or religion. The Franklin Fire burning in Malibu is now 7%&nbsp; contained and has torn through more than 4,000 acres. It&rsquo;s been days since the fall of the Assad regime and Syrians in Southern California are continuing to celebrate.&nbsp;Plus, more.
Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com

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.

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 &ndash; 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.

The LA Report is Southern California's Daily News Podcast