Catalina Island is awarded a $37 million grant to install high-speed internet. The movie Love & Basketball turns 25 this year. LAist reporter Adolfo Guzman-Lopez shares his holiday tradition of making ponche.

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!

Catalina Island is awarded a $37 million grant to install high-speed internet. The movie Love &amp; Basketball turns 25 this year. LAist reporter Adolfo Guzman-Lopez shares his holiday tradition of making ponche.
Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting<a href="https://laist.com/"> https://laist.com</a>
Visit<a href="http://www.preppi.com/LAist"> www.preppi.com/LAist</a> to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

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

The LA Report

The L.A. Report for Alexa

Alexa feed for LAist/KPCC. Automatically aggregates from other programs in Omny Studio.

Alexa feed for LAist/KPCC. Automatically aggregates from other programs in Omny Studio.

LAist on Alexa Feed

This playlist is used to feed content to NPR One via API. It ingests content from other programs in Omny,

This playlist is used to feed content to NPR One via API. It ingests content from other programs in Omny,

NPR One Feed

The L.A. Report

 High-speed internet for Catalina Island, 'Love & Basketball' turns 25, Holiday tradition of making Ponche — Afternoon Edition

Weather forecasters now say the storm hitting L.A. and Ventura counties this week will bring major rainfall. Why Californians may need to get more supermarket tote bags. We take you to the Norton Simon, Pasadena's art gem. And did you know that the city of L.A. owns thousands of pieces of Hollywood memorabilia? 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!

Weather forecasters now say the storm hitting L.A. and Ventura counties this week will bring major rainfall. Why Californians may need to get more supermarket tote bags. We take you to the Norton Simon, Pasadena's art gem. And did you know that the city of L.A. owns thousands of pieces of Hollywood memorabilia? Plus, more.
Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting<a href="https://laist.com"> https://laist.com</a>
Visit<a href="http://www.preppi.com/LAist"> www.preppi.com/LAist</a> to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

Major storm this week, A tour of Norton Simon, Hollywood artifacts owned by L.A.  — Sunday Edition

A big housing ruling against the city of Huntington Beach. A local nonprofit got additional funding to provide mental health services to fire survivors. We take you to Cafe Hotel, a beloved small music venue in Hollywood that is expanding in 2026.

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!

A big housing ruling against the city of Huntington Beach. A local nonprofit got additional funding to provide mental health services to fire survivors.&nbsp;We take you to Cafe Hotel, a beloved small music venue in Hollywood that is expanding in 2026.
Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting<a href="https://laist.com"> https://laist.com</a>
Visit<a href="http://www.preppi.com/LAist"> www.preppi.com/LAist</a> to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

HB's big legal loss,  Mental health service for fire survivors, Ode to Hotel Cafe — Saturday Edition

The latest on a leaking oil well in Newport Beach. The Los Angeles Angels settle a lawsuit with the family of Tyler Skaggs. The 405 is slated to be partially closed. 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 Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autos

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!  

The latest on a leaking oil well in Newport Beach. The Los Angeles Angels settle a lawsuit with the family of Tyler Skaggs. The 405 is slated to be partially closed. Plus, more from Evening Edition.
Support The L.A. Report by donating at&nbsp;<a href="https://laist.com/podcasts/LAist.com/join" data-cms-ai="0">LAist.com/join</a>&nbsp;and by visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://laist.com/" data-cms-ai="0">https://laist.com</a> This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/b?node=10677469011" data-cms-ai="0">Amazon.com/autos</a> Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.preppi.com/LAist" data-cms-ai="0">www.preppi.com/LAist</a>&nbsp;to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! &nbsp;

High-speed internet for Catalina Island, 'Love & Basketball' turns 25, Holiday tradition of making Ponche — Afternoon Edition

In 2 playlist(s)

The L.A. Report

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips