The L.A. Report Podcast
The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day’s top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist.com and KPCC 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.
- Los Padrinos plan approved, “Community solar” in SGV, Irvine giving out free life jackets — The P.M. Editionby LAist Studios on May 16, 2025 at 11:20 pm
A judge approved a plan to move kids out of the troubled Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. A first-of-its-kind “community solar” project is now online in the San Gabriel Valley. The city of Irvine is giving out free life jackets, and you don’t have to live there to get one. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit 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!Support the show: https://laist.com
- Altadena residents rally against gentrification, The grocery chain overcharging consumers, Metro D closure— The A.M. Editionby LAist Studios on May 16, 2025 at 2:54 pm
Wildfire survivors want help to stop gentrification. You may be paying more for groceries than you should be. Metro D line will be closed for 70 days.Plus more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit 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! Support the show: https://laist.com
- Judge explores pulling homelessness funds, Immigration obstruction arrests, LA County fire recovery guide — The P.M. Editionby LAist Studios on May 15, 2025 at 11:17 pm
A federal judge is weighing whether to pull control of homelessness funds from the city of L.A. In South L.A., two people were arrested for trying to block immigration agents. Learn about L.A. County’s new guide to rebuilding after the fires. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit 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!Support the show: https://laist.com
- The future of LA’s homelessness spending, Gov Newsom says no to LA bailout, Free homes for wildfire survivors— The A.M. Editionby LAist Studios on May 15, 2025 at 2:50 pm
The future of LA’s homelessness spending is in the hands of a federal judge. Governor Newsom puts the breaks on an LA bailout. And the plan to provide prefab homes, for free, to wildfire survivors. 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!Support the show: https://laist.com
- Newsom’s new budget proposal, LA County and oil drilling bans, Santa Monica approves outdoor drinking — The P.M. Editionby LAist Studios on May 14, 2025 at 11:15 pm
Governor Newsom unveiled his revised budget proposal this morning. L.A. County has repealed a law that phased out oil drilling — we’ll tell you why. And Vegas-style outdoor drinking will soon be allowed on Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit 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!Support the show: https://laist.com