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The LA Report
The LA Report is your daily update on the top news stories in the Los Angeles region, brought to you by LAist 89.3. Hosted by Susanne Whatley, Nick Roman, and Julia Paskin

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The LA Report is produced 7 days a week. New weekday episodes drop at 6:00am and 4:00pm PT. If you have any suggestions or feedback, or know something we should cover, email us.

Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 7:18
    Listen • 7:18
    FBI Investigates Santa Ana Unified, Ethics Reform Stalled At LA City Hall, & California Snowpack Is In Good Shape — The P.M. Edition
    The FBI is investigating Santa Ana Unified School District’s COVID testing contracts. LA City leaders promised ethics reforms, but critics say the city council is dragging its feet. Why the above average snowpack this year isn’t all good news. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 6:48
    Listen • 6:48
    Ethics Reform Stalls In LA, Lifesaving Skills Now Easier To Access In LA County & A USC Basketball Coach Moves On — The A.M. Edition
    Advocates for ethics reform in LA say changes aren't happening fast enough. LA County is teaching lifesaving skills online. USC is searching for a new men's head basketball coach.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 7:37
    Listen • 7:37
    Water Restrictions This Summer?, CA Fast Food Workers' Pay Raise, & Sculptor Richard Serra's Legacy — The P.M. Edition
    California's rainy season is ending, but did SoCal get enough rain and snow to avoid water restrictions? CA fast food workers are now paid a $20 hourly minimum wage. Famed sculptor Richard Serra, whose work is displayed in SoCal, died last week at 85. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 6:43
    Listen • 6:43
    Wage Hike For CA Fast Food Workers Starts Today, A Look At California's Water Supply, Heat Pump Water Heaters: Are They Worth It? — The A.M. Edition
    Fast food workers in CA see increase to $20 minimum wage, but there are some exceptions. An outlook on California's water supply, following the recent rains. How heat pump water heaters could help save money and the environment.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 12:32
    Listen • 12:32
    Rainstorm And Flood Watch Continues, Fast Food Wage Hike, And How Some Empty Nesters Are Addressing The Housing Crisis — The Saturday Edition
    It's another wet weekend as a rainstorm slams our already soggy region - what does this mean for our water supply? Also, the fast food industry is preparing for a wage hike that goes into effect Monday. Some baby boomers are taking on the shortage of affordable homes for millennials with kids. Plus, we check in on the Bunny Museum in Altadena this Easter Sunday.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 9:30
    Listen • 9:30
    Storm Brings Winterlike Conditions, Dodgers Continue Series Amid Scandal, And Butterfly Pavilion Opens — The Saturday Edition
    A storm is bringing more winterlike conditions to Southern California, as thunderstorms, hail and flooding are possible this Easter weekend. We check in with Dodgers fans about the Shohei Otani scandal as the team continues a series against the St. Louis Cardinals. And you can see hundred of colorful butterfly species all in one place at the Natural History Museum's Butterfly Pavilion.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 7:08
    Listen • 7:08
    Older Angelenos Move To Help Young Families Find Housing, Easter Weekend Storm, & The Best Hoagies in LA — The P.M. Edition
    How “empty nesters” in LA are helping young families find the housing space they need. A wet Easter weekend is ahead. Where to get Philly-style hoagies right here in Los Angeles. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 6:57
    Listen • 6:57
    SoCal’s Rain Timeline For Easter Weekend, LA County Certifies Primary Election Results Today & UC Reacts To Lawmakers' Deadline Extension Request — The A.M. Edition
    Heavy rains and winds expected from incoming storm. LA County's vote results are being certified today. UC rejects deadline extension request due to FAFSA mess.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 7:29
    Listen • 7:29
    LA County Families Struggle To Pay For Food, New Affordable Housing Is Less Kid-Friendly, Dodgers Win at Home — The P.M. Edition
    High housing costs in L.A. County are making it difficult for families to afford nutritious food and health care. Most of L.A.’s rental housing isn’t big enough for families with kids. Dodgers win their home opener. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen • 8:16
    Listen • 8:16
    Major Rain Storm Approaching Southland & Dodgers Home Opener & Bear Beware — The A.M. Edition
    Experts say more mudslides and debris flows are possible, ahead of the weekend rain storm. The Dodgers take on the St. Louis Cardinals in today's home opener. Black bears are waking up, and they're hungry.

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