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Webchat Wednesdays are conversations with local and widespread makers about their crafts, creative processes, and perspectives. Join the Studio guides from the Long Beach Public Library as we talk with designers, builders, scientists, and artists. And follow us on YouTube at Long Beach Public Library and wherever you get your podcasts.
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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 Susanne Whatley in the morning and Nick Roman 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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You Can’t Eat the Sunshine is the podcast of Esotouric, the offbeat Los Angeles company that turns the notion of guided bus tours on its ear. Each week, join Kim Cooper and Richard Schave on their Southern California adventures, as they visit with fascinating characters for wide-ranging interviews that reveal the myths, contradictions, inspirations and passions of the place. There’s never been a city quite like Los Angeles. Tune in if you’d like to find out why.
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In a dramatic fall from grace, former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do pleaded guilty Thursday for conspiring to receive kickbacks off more than $10 million in taxpayer dollars. We're hours away from the Dodgers World Series celebrations in downtown L.A. Metro will start handing out warnings to cars parked in bus only lanes and stops. Plus more. …
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The state's top lawyer announces a settlement with Beverly Hills over the city's alleged attempt to block an abortion clinic. Former OC supervisor Andrew Do enters a guilty plea in court to a bribery scheme. Are you ready for tomorrow's Dodger parade? Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…
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It was a big night for the boys in blue as the Dodgers became the world champions once again. Celebrations quickly got out of hand in downtown and East L.A. A former O.C. Supervisor at the center of an LAist investigation is in federal court today. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Su…
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Algae is making some parts of LA smelly right now. We break down a complicated ballot measure asking voters to decide on peace officer pensions. Dodger Mookie Betts responds to the moment last night when a fan grabbed a ball out of his mitt. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support …
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Seven incarcerated people at Men's Central Jail in downtown L.A. have been hospitalized, one in critical condition, after what L.A. sheriff's say was an overdose. L.A. city council voted to stop reno-victions, which means getting a new kitchen or bathroom will no longer mean tenants get evicted. First dust of snow on local mountains. Plus more. Sup…
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Los Angeles will receive over $380 million dollars in state grants to address homelessness. Homeowners in Rancho Palos Verdes threatened by land movement are offered a buy out. The Dodgers are just one win away from a World Series sweep. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the …
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There's a new buyout programs for homeowners living in the Portuguese Bend neighborhood of RPV. UCLA baseball will get some access back to its stadium and practice field on the Veterans Affairs campus in West L.A. We continue our Spooky LA series with a trip to what some say is the most haunted building around: The Hotel Cecil. Plus more. Support T…
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Governor Gavin Newsom plans to double the state’s tax credit program for the film & TV industry. Reporter Erin Stone goes on a “ride and drive” in a semi-truck at an electric charging site. A closer look at Proposition 6. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://la…
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The drama over building veteran housing at the West L.A. Veteran Affairs campus continues in court today. Shohei Ohtani's expected to play tonight in game three of the World Series after partially dislocating his shoulder Saturday night. We'll hear about the SoCal celebrity ghost that everybody wants to see. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by do…
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The Dodgers are now 2-0 in the World Series, but will Shohei Ohtani keep playing after injuring a shoulder during last night's game? A man accused of hijacking a metro bus and killing a passenger will face 12 charges this week. We dive into the supernatural history surrounding the UFOs of the Big Tujunga Canyon. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report …
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We bring you reactions from the Dodgers' blowout grand slam victory last night. Also, in-person voting opens up in LA and Orange counties today. We tell you how to find your local voting center. A new documentary explores the Vietnamese new wave scene in the 80s. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting http…
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Some homes on the Palos Verdes Peninsula affected by the ongoing landslide are getting power back. What happens now that L.A. District Attorney recommended Lyle and Erik Menendez for resentencing. It's Game 1 of the World Series. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: ht…
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L.A. District Attorney George Gascón is seeking resentencing for the Menendez brothers. It's a big night for the Dodgers and several other events are happening across L.A. -- we got you covered on how to prep for carmaggedon. Dia de los Muertos events kick off this weekend in L.A. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and…
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Erik and Lyle Menendez have been recommended for resentencing after 35 years in prison for killing their parents. Orange County's Vietnamese community reacts to the indictment of former supervisor Andrew Do. Angelenos prepare for Day of the Dead. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Sup…
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New details emerge about City Council candidate Ysabel Jurado’s recorded comments on police. Metro launches a concealed weapons pilot detection program to increase safety. Whooping cough is making the rounds in Los Angeles. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://l…
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L.A. County will appoint a compliance officer after juvenile halls have been found unsuitable. Jaime Jarrín remembers Dodger legend Fernando Valenzuela. Reporter Mariana Dale breaks down the school board races on your ballot. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https…
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The baseball world has lost another legend. Andrew Do has resigned as O.C. Supervisor and has agreed to plead guilty to a conspiracy to steal millions of taxpayer dollars. Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 home run ball sold for a whopping 4.4 million at an auction, breaking the record paid for a baseball. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAis…
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Andrew Do agrees to plead guilty to a conspiracy to steal millions of taxpayer dollars. We speak with correspondent Nick Gerda. CD 14 candidate Ysabel Jurado faces blowback for quoting a rap lyric at a campaign event. Caltrans-owned homes finally on sale. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://lais…
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The candidate hoping to unseat LA city councilmember Kevin de Leon is under scrutiny for her controversial take on cops. A check in on some of those homes in South Pasadena once owned by Caltrans. World Series tickets for Dodgers vs. Yankees on sale for $1,000 minimum. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting…
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A new survey finds that the most parents in L.A. County with children under 6 are struggling to pay for food, housing, and childcare. Kaiser workers say they're striking for better patient care. How one SoCal couple used solar power to avoid blackouts this summer. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting htt…
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Kaiser mental health workers plan to strike today. Californians can now report election misinformation on a website launched by the Secretary of State's office. It's a Fall Classic - the Dodgers will face off the New York Yankees this Friday in the World Series. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https:…
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Pull out your lucky socks for Game 6 of the NLCS, as the Dodgers could clench a World Series spot. The Hollywood Farmers Market is one of several markets looking for donations to stay afloat. And what goes into the titles you see accompanying candidates' names on California ballots? Long story short, it's complicated and often ends up in court. Plu…
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Today, on the Weekend Edition of The L.A. Report, we'll have info for you on some of the ballot initiatives we're voting on this election. Southern California is under a red flag warning due to dry weather and high winds. And find out about one person's quest to find the best breakfast burrito in L.A. It's not an easy task, but it's a fun one. Supp…
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A state court filing reveals that federal prosecutors have convened a federal grand jury for O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do. Nearly 2,400 Kaiser Permanente mental health workers in SoCal could start picketing Monday. The best breakfast burritos in L.A. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. S…
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A former LAPD officer gets an arrest warrant nine years after shooting a man in the back. Folks living near Chiquita Canyon landfill are worried that the dump could be causing cancer. Strike a pose -- we'll take you to an exhibit on the woman who changed the way women dress on the job. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/joi…
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Some city officials endorse a ballot measure to expand the LA County Board of Supervisors. Many California hospitals are not structurally ready for the Big One. Dengue is spreading in LA County. How specialists are responding. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: http…
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The Archdiocese of Los Angeles will pay hundreds of millions of dollars to over 1,300 victims of clergy sexual abuse. Relatives of the Menendez brothers are calling on L.A.'s DA to release the brothers early. O.C. DA's office announced charges against 40 more people who took part in a UC Irvine protest in May. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by …
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Officials declare Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall conditions "unsuitable" and order its closure. OC Supervisor Andrew Do directed taxpayer funds to a nonprofit for work the county says was never done. Erik & Lyle Menendez's family call for resentencing. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. …
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O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do's wife was hired for a $275,000 contract, but the county says her work was never turned in. The family of the Menendez brothers will call for the release of the brothers today. Students at one O.C. high school have started a petition to get rid of a new bathroom policy. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAi…
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A Fullerton city council candidate was arrested for allegedly falsifying information. Reports show Santa Ana's police union spent over $100K to reelect the mayor & another candidate. Latest on Kevin de León vs. Ysabel Jurado's LA City Council race. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. …
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Governor Newsom signed a law yesterday aimed at lowering gas prices, calling out big oil companies for lying to consumers. A progressive city council candidate has high hopes for this November. A vending machine that feeds your imagination. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support t…
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A new state law championed by the governor will force oil refineries to stockpile gasoline. A Santa Ana ballot measure would make it the first California city to allow non-citizens to vote. LAist has a new newsletter called Building Your Block. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Supp…
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A man with guns and a fake ID was arrested near a Coachella Valley Trump rally this weekend. Santa Ana could be the first city in California to allow non-US citizens to vote in municipal elections. New comet in town. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.c…
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Leaders of both parties are campaigning this weekend in pivotal congressional races that could determine whether the Democrats will win back the house. The Dodgers prepare to face off against the New York Mets in the National League Championship Series in L.A. tonight. And, want to try a Bronx-style chopped cheese with Del Taco sauce? We take you t…
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Orange County’s largest city voted this week to make it a crime to sleep in public. The election is less than a month away, will Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón win favor with voters in LA? Frank Stoltze reports. Those living by the Pacific Ocean have prime real estate to see a comet tonight. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donat…
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South Pasadena homes previously held by Caltrans for a freeway extension are now for sale. State lawmakers scrap affordable housing program before tenants can get help. LAist’s Cheap Fast Eats heads to West Hollywood. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist…
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Long Beach residents can drink and use their tap water again. Two Orange County cities are limiting where unhoused people can live. For this Food Friday, LAist's Gab Chabrán takes us through the latest edition of cheap, fast eats in West Hollywood. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. S…
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Parts of Long Beach are under a boil-only notice for their tap water. Less film and TV production is taking place in L.A. We look at one reason why. A new online dashboard aims to offer detailed environmental maps of Southern California. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the…
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Fewer shows and movies are being filmed around Los Angeles -- that's according to a new study from Film L.A. Some landlords are getting sued for discriminating against people with section 8 vouchers. You want to go to the house of mouse anytime soon -- how much is it worth it to you? Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join …
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LAist discovers a glitch in Huntington Beach's official election guides for a controversial ballot measure. Cameras are getting added to Metro buses to crack down on cars blocking the bus lane. Why it's been so foggy lately. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https:…
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L.A. District Attorney George Gascon announces criminal charges against an L.A. police officer. Sin City - Las Vegas - blows a kiss goodbye to the Tropicana Hotel and Casino. Hang tight Dodger fans -- it ain't over til it's over. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: ht…
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California and 12 other states are suing social media app TikTok, alleging it harms kids. Pollution at the Port of Los Angeles is at its lowest levels since records began in 2005. Honor your lost pets with an ofrenda at the L.A. Zoo this year. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Suppo…
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The latest move to get veterans the housing they need faster. Former L.A. city councilmember Jose Huizar surrendered for his 13-year federal prison sentence. A partially decapitated Bob's Big Boy statue in Downey was given new life in true Frankenstein fashion. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https:/…
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Judge David O. Carter tells Veteran Affairs to add temporary units to the West LA campus before the end of the year. Disgraced politician José Huizar starts his prison sentence. Nereida Moreno says Latino voters are being targeted with fake news. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Su…
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Multiple events are planned today to mark the one-year anniversary of Hamas' deadly October 7th attack against Israel. Water recycling – once dubbed “toilet-to-tap” by naysayers – has entered a new era in California. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.c…
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Over 500 janitors who worked at Cheesecake Factory restaurants between 2014 and 2017 are owed back wages, but the state can't find them. A new UC Davis study finds that 2020's wildfires led to a smaller crop of one of California's biggest exports: nuts. And a celebration of a different nut, one of the staples of Southern California Cuisine: donuts.…
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What does the appointment of LAPD chief Jim McDonnell mean for the city? UCLA has offered a proposal the school hopes will allow it to continue leasing their baseball stadium on the West LA Veterans' Affairs campus. A judge ordered them to vacate last month. And we bring you the story of one Dodger do-gooder who hands out the balls he catches to ki…
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Correspondent Frank Stoltze explains what Jim McDonnell's appointment may mean for policing in Los Angeles. We explore why so many races on the November ballot are unopposed. Food editor Gab Chabrán tells us about his favorite L.A. hotdog. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support t…
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Governor Newsom is cracking down on Norwalk over the city's ban on homeless shelters. L.A. prosecutors are reviewing new evidence in the case of the Menendez brothers. The "King of Soul" gets some respect today. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…
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Gov. Newsom escalates the battle with the city of Norwalk over its ban on new homeless shelters. Thousands of Kaiser mental health care workers say they're overworked. Californians will see a credit on their electric bills this month. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the sh…
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