A record-setting storm continues to slam SoCal, bringing debris flow, flooded streets, and power outages. Dozens of residents were rescued after a mudslide in the Beverly Crest area. LAUSD keeps schools open while several colleges closed. Plus, more storm news. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Parts of Southern California are under flash flood warnings. An emergency declaration has been issued for several Southland counties to support storm recovery efforts. New research suggests methods of addressing beach erosion. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

An atmospheric river is moving through California, and it's forecast to bring extreme flooding, high winds, and even landslides. A new plan is in place to build a barrier wall to protect a portion of seaside train tracks in San Clemente that's vulnerable to erosion and landslides. And expect a very soggy red carpet tonight at the Grammy Awards. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

An atmospheric river is heading to Southern California - we tell you how to prepare for a potentially dangerous downpour. Los Angeles County could soon issue permits to street vendors after a Board of Supervisors vote this week. And the National Parks Service shares tips on planning under-the-radar getaways this summer.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Dangerous, life-threatening conditions from a second storm are expected across Southern California Sunday. Officials are urging unhoused Angelenos to find shelter. An OC program aims to prevent people from ending up on the street with rental assistance. 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

Forecasters expect twice as much rain from the next storm. Officials say air travelers may have been exposed to measles at LAX and a restaurant in Northridge. A Pico-Union elementary school is a lot greener now. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The rent freeze and COVID-19 eviction protections end today in LA. A second storm is on the way, as today's storm passes. LAist's investigation continues into if and what California public universities tell students about their access to abortion pills. 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

Forecasters warn of flooded roadways and underpasses amid today's storm. Rent hikes kick in today in the city of Los Angeles. LA rolls out permanent al fresco dining program. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.     Support the show: https://laist.com

Renters in LA face a big deadline Thursday. Two storms are headed for SoCal, the first tonight. CA's public universities are required to provide abortion pills to students who want them, but LAist found few universities tell students the medication is available. 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

Renters in Los Angeles have until tomorrow to pay back rent accrued during the pandemic. Parts of the Southland at risk of flooding due to atmospheric river. A new LAist investigation reveals many California colleges required to provide the abortion pill don't let students know. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.    Support the show: https://laist.com

Back rent is due 2/1 in LA, but the city is using new data to help renters hold off eviction. A state audit accuses Anaheim of routing millions in public money to promote tourism. Invasive fruit flies infest citrus trees in Redlands, posing a serious threat. 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

The first of two atmospheric rivers are expected to hit the Southland tomorrow. LA is using new data to find renters facing eviction. Space shuttle Endeavour now looks to the sky at the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.   Support the show: https://laist.com

Today's sunny weather will be short-lived with more storms headed for SoCal this week. LA fixed more than 45,000 potholes last year. Details on how to report new ones. Applications for Section 8 housing in Ventura County opens Tuesday. 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

A storm is bringing snow and rain to SoCal this week. How Metro is addressing mental health crises aboard its trains and buses. Shuttle Endeavour begins the final phase of its "go for stack" process today. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.    Support the show: https://laist.com

An atmospheric river looks to be heading straight for Southern California later this week. A rare bird is now recovering in San Pedro after it was found entangled in fishing equipment at the beach. An art exhibit featuring the work of artists commissioned for metro stations along the K Line from West Adams to Westchester. And we speak with comedian Kate Berlant about her new one-woman show. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.    Support the show: https://laist.com

Find out the details of the closures on the 110 freeway near downtown LA. Livestream watchers celebrated bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow's first egg of the season. And the Cal State chancellor has drawn scrutiny from union employees for her $800,000 yearly salary. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.     Support the show: https://laist.com

Former LA Councilman José Huizar was sentenced to 13 years in prison for racketeering and tax evasion. The University of California suspends a proposal to allow undocumented students to get campus jobs. Big storms are forecasted for SoCal next week. 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

Plan for delays on the 110 Freeway in DTLA this weekend. A new bill would require speed-limiting devices in California cars. Shuttle Endeavour is a step closer to being lifted into a launch-ready position in Expo Park. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.       Support the show: https://laist.com

Could an earthquake like Wednesday's 4.2 magnitude quake in San Bernardino trigger another? A landslide disrupts train services in South Orange County for the fourth time since 2022. Dodgers Stadium's proposed gondola faces another hurdle. 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

The US Geological Survey says last night's shaking was a 4.2 Magnitude earthquake. The LA City Controller's Office warns of a possible budget crisis. LA Chargers hire Jim Harbaugh as its next head coach. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.    Support the show: https://laist.com

O.C. supervisors are deadlocked on a proposal to increase public transparency and update ethics policies. LA moves to hold internet providers accountable for digital discrimination. Efforts to install air conditioning and keep pets in LA rental homes. 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

Anaheim gets funds for emergency shelter beds in bad weather. CSU's tentative contract with faculty spawns mixed emotions. Unhoused people in LA County are being tallied in an annual count by volunteers. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.    Support the show: https://laist.com

Los Angeles Times plans to lay off at least 115 employees, about 20% of its newsroom. California State University faculty are back in the classroom after a late-night contract agreement. This year's Academy Awards nominees are announced. 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

Oppenheimer leads this year's Academy Award nominations. CSU and its faculty reach tentative contract agreement. A March ballot measure that aims to raise money for mental health treatment beds might cut other services. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.    Support the show: https://laist.com

Lecturers, professors, coaches and counselors at California State University are on strike. Monterey Park marks one year since the shooting at a ballroom dance studio killed 11 people. Despite rainy weather, SoCal is having a dry winter so far. 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

Rain, gusty winds and flooding are in the forecast for the Southland today. What went wrong during last year's response to record snowfall in the San Bernardino Mountains? A five-day faculty strike across CSU campuses begins today. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.   Support the show: https://laist.com

Cal State professors across the state are gearing up to strike tomorrow. Community events are being held today to commemorate the first anniversary of the Monterey Park shooting. And we hear from a Southern California photographer who set out to paddle a canoe around the Salton Sea. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

We bring you an anniversary remembrance of the Monterey Park shooting. Candidates for Los Angeles District Attorney held a debate in downtown L-A. And many say the cheeseburger was invented in Pasadena 100 years ago - take a look inside the disputed origins of the fast food staple.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com

An immigrant rights group says it needs more support to help the growing number of migrant children coming to the border. LA Times journalists walk off the job to protest "significant" layoffs. Southern California will have a stormy weekend. 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

A new statewide survey reveals that three and a half million Californians are disconnected from the internet, we explain why. Candidates running for the L.A. County District Attorney seat squared off yesterday, putting Gascon in the hot seat. We have the latest forecast on a series of storms coming to the southland this weekend. 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

Millions of Californians cannot afford reliable Internet service, and millions more might lose that service soon. Metro postpones a plan to pay Lyft to run its bike share service after major opposition. The LA County District Attorney debate is tonight. 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

Millions of Californians may have to pay more for internet, if Congress doesn't allocate more funding for the ACP program. LA City Council approves more RV Parking Bans. Observance of last week's high tides revealed beach erosion at a SoCal beach. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

30 years ago, the Northridge earthquake exposed the dangers of a big urban quake -- the lessons learned and how to survive the next big one. LA searches to replace retiring police chief Michel Moore. Six Glendale students head to the Sundance Film Festival. 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

LAist looks back at the Northridge earthquake in 1994 and what's changed since then. The Queen Mary turned a profit last year, after years of debt. Some local college students are attending the country's largest independent film festival. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.   Support the show: https://laist.com

LA County will wait two years before putting a new mental health law into effect. Details on Senate Bill 43. New film & TV productions are down from last year following the Hollywood strikes. The Clippers' new arena will host 2026's NBA All-Star Game. 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

LAist brings you highlights from the 2024 Emmy Awards, delayed by last year's Hollywood strikes. LA County waits to comply with a law that could bring people dealing with mental illness into involuntary treatment. Children under 12 could be banned from playing tackle football. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.   Support the show: https://laist.com

60 years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. addressed a crowd at the Coliseum. We hear excerpts of his speech. Volunteers honor King's legacy with acts of service. The Emmys are tonight 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://laist.com

Did you feel it? A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck before 3 this morning. SoCal Association of Governments awards $35 million to help local governments reach housing goals. OC allocates more money to help low-income residents at risk of eviction. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

We look at an event commemorating the one-year anniversary of the Monterey Park shooting. Orange County is investing big in a pilot program to prevent homelessness. And a remembrance of the roadside restaurant Pea Soup Andersen's, which closed this week. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com

LAPD Chief Michel Moore says he will step down as the city's top cop. The US Supreme Court will review lower-court rulings that make it harder for cities in the West to enforce laws against sleeping on the street when there's not enough shelter space. And LA Metro is looking at proposed fare hike to Metro Micro, its rideshare service.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com

Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva calls other officials liars under oath during his 4-hour testimony over deputy gangs. Monterey Park plans memorials to mark first anniversary of the deadliest shooting in L.A. County. COVID sends Californians to the hospital. 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

Alex Villanueva testifies under oath today about deputy gangs within the LA County Sheriff's Department. More than 700,000 undocumented people in CA now have access to free health care. Santa Monica first responders are now assisted by mental health teams. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

Eight LA County probation officers are on leave after a “significant” incident at a juvenile hall. Red Cross declares an emergency blood shortage. Many Taiwanese Americans in SoCal are returning to the island to vote in a high-stakes presidential election. 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

Tomorrow is the deadline for LA County landlords to apply for pandemic rent relief. Stem cell donor for LA man not allowed into US. What Governor Gavin Newsom's budget proposal could mean for local education. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com

Governor Newsom unveils CA's budget that includes ways to offset the $38 billion deficit; there will be cuts. One person is killed, another injured in an avalanche at Palisades Tahoe ski resort. Anaheim puts up road signs to direct drivers to visit "Little Arabia." 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

LA faces a lawsuit for stalling affordable housing near single-family homes. The city of Tustin awaits an emergency declaration response from Governor Newsom. Space shuttle Endeavor moves a step closer to going vertical. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.   Support the show: https://laist.com

Hate crime numbers are up in the nation's largest cities, including LA. The number of mountain lions in CA is lower than previously thought. Little Tokyo says goodbye to a iconic restaurant that's been there for 50 years. 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

LA City Council's Curren Price has pleaded not guilty to embezzlement, perjury, and conflict of interest charges. How LAUSD is using its winter academy to boost academic performance. The Ohtani Dodger deal is getting attention from the state controller. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com

LA City Council's Curren Price pleads not guilty to felony corruption charges. LA Unified students return to school amid a COVID, RSV, & flu surges. An El Segundo company gets the US back into the Moon rocket business for the first time in nearly 52 years. 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

Parts of the region are experiencing freezing temperatures. A judge blocks a new CA law that prohibits concealed weapons being carried in most public spaces. Struggling to apply for financial aid under changes to new FAFSA form? Here's what you need to know.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com

The Golden Globe Awards kick off the Hollywood award season tonight, and they're at a crossroads. It's expected to remain gusty throughout the day across Southern California as a winter storm rolls through. And lowriding and cruising are once again allowed in the state after a new law went into effect this year. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Not to let air out of your day, but the use and sale of balloons in public places in Laguna Beach is now banned. A 17-year-old has been found after the first-ever Ebony Alert was issued under a law that went into effect in the new year. And we have the latest on this weekend's weather and wind advisory. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

An earthquake above Rancho Cucamonga was felt across SoCal. Two men are indicted for a AirBnb scam in CA and other states. An LA man who needs a stem cell transplant has a cousin in the Philippines who's willing to donate, but his visa was denied. 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

Another cold storm is moving in this weekend with a chance of more snow and light rain. The Golden Globes is making a notable comeback Sunday. The Palm Springs Festival is underway with 179 films from 74 countries. 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

COVID-19 cases are going up. California's annual numbers on police stops across the state show a “pervasive pattern” of racial profiling by officers and deputies in the field. Garment workers in LA win a settlement for unpaid overtime. 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

High winds gusting up to 60 mph are affecting the western portion of L.A County and the Interstate 5 corridor. High surf along Orange County and L.A. county beaches. Metro Micro's one-dollar rides prove costly for the transit agency. 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

Governor Newsom was in LA today supporting a March ballot measure that would raise money for more mental health care. Frost advisory in Riverside and San Bernardino tonight. The waves crashing onto local beaches are glowing blue again. 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

A cold winter storm is bringing low-elevation snow to the southland today. The first snowpack survey of the season in the Sierra Nevada is done. 2024 is a big election year for Los Angeles, as seven city council seats are up for grabs. 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

A mask requirement is back in place at health facilities in L.A. County as seasonal virus activity surges. A new law in California implements an Ebony Alert for missing Black women and children. Two popular LA bakeries close. 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

Rain and snow are expected in parts of the SoCal region this week. Why students in California can no longer be suspended for "willful defiance." Didn't see the Rose Parade floats yesterday? There's still time. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.      Support the show: https://laist.com

It’s New Year’s Day — the 135th Tournament of Roses Parade rolled through Pasadena to celebrate. We look at a new paid sick leave law now in effect in California. An extensive list of films, music and literature entered the public domain with the New Year. 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

Rose parade festivities are taking, with one float built by Cal Poly students. How to vote in the March 2024 Presidential Primary, if you're not registered with a party. CA retailers face tougher fines in 2024 for selling banned tobacco products. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.   Support the show: https://laist.com

Large waves are slamming CA's coast for a second day with High Surf Warnings in effect. Tips for watching the Tournament of Roses in person. A look at the new laws taking effect in the new year. 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

High surf warnings remain in effect as waves pound against area beaches. How to get around using public transit this New Year's weekend. JPL techs are inscribing a poem and people's names on the Europa Clipper. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.    Support the show: https://laist.com

A high surf advisory and warning are in effect for much of Southern California. Many Angelenos tell LAist buying a home in LA is getting further out of reach. A girl's search for a unicorn continues after LA County issued its first-ever unicorn license last year. 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

SoCal bracing for high waves and coastal flooding. "That 70's Show" actor Danny Masterson sent to prison in Kern County, following 2 rape convictions. Yoshinobu Yamamoto happy to join Dodgers with onetime teammate Shohei Ohtani. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.    Support the show: https://laist.com

The hotel strikes we've seen across Southern California since July arrive in Pasadena on the New Year's holiday weekend. More than 1,100 Pizza Hut delivery drivers will lose their jobs. Two LAist reporters talk about the big stories of 2023.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.     Support the show: https://laist.com

Low-lying areas brace for flooding this week, as high waves hit California's coast. CA workers can get time off after experiencing reproductive loss. How one local artist is portraying LA in a new light. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.    Support the show: https://laist.com

Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva says he'll testify about deputy gangs. LAist immigrant communities correspondent Leslie Berestein Rojas looks back at the year's big stories on her beat. Float builders talk about preparing for the Rose Parade in Pasadena. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.   Support the show: https://laist.com

Metrolink begins a four-day closure today for repairs and upgrades. Air quality officials extend a no burn order until midnight. A new law in 2024 aims to reduce police escalations and racial profiling. L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com

We talk with LAist reporters Mariana Dale, Julia Barajas, Adolfo Guzman-Lopez and Josie Huang about the big stories they covered in 2023.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.   Support the show: https://laist.com

Local Christmas celebrations today include events to help those experiencing homelessness. More housing relief announced in North Hollywood. A year filled with Hollywood strikes ends with a slate of Holiday movie releases. L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Metro has a new plan for a housing development around the North Hollywood station. The US Postal Service has delivered 11 billion pieces of mail this holiday season. And the enduring appeal of "The Nutcracker" ballet.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Today is the busiest day for those hitting the road and one of the busiest for flyers this holiday travel season. The city of Tustin plans to test soil and some inside spaces for asbestos and lead from the World War II hangar that burned down last month. And a podcast that looks at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, and how the club's exclusive culture was pitted against the recent reckoning on diversity. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

A group of Culver City parents successfully lobbied the city to prevent another gun store from moving in next to an elementary school. The LA Dodgers reach a deal with another Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Public media lion Ruth Seymour has died at 88.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.   Support the show: https://laist.com

The LA Dodgers sign another Japanese superstar-pitcher. The city and county of Los Angeles are getting more funding for Project Homekey. This year's box office earnings best since the pandemic hit. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.   Support the show: https://laist.com

The first big storm of December is hitting SoCal with heavy rain, snowfall, and flooding through Friday. A new COVID-19 subvariant is quickly spreading across the country. Holiday travel tips for staying safe and dry on crowded roads. 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

Coastal storm brings heavy rain across SoCa today. LA County attorney released by Venezuelan government, after being wrongfully imprisoned for nearly two years. LAUSD Board votes to draft a policy that would limit where charters can be located in the district. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.   Support the show: https://laist.com

SoCal is under a flood watch through early Friday from a forecasted mega El Niño winter. LA County delays rollout of a new law that expands criteria for involuntary mental health treatment. Tustin students take home dangerous debris from blimp hanger fire. 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

Forecasters warn of wet roads, mud and debris flows, as a strong storm moves over SoCal. A developer is selected for General Hospital revamp. New CA law removes zoning hurdles for religious groups and nonprofit colleges wanting to build affordable housing. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

New state regulations will allow recycled sewage water to be returned to the tap. OC supervisors delay a vote on a policy change prompted by an LAist investigation. The LA City Council quietly changes its procedures regarding public comment. 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

Parts of the Southland are at risk of flooding, with heavy rain moving in. New funding announced for safety improvements along PCH, following the death of four Pepperdine students. A pod of Orcas has been spotted off the Orange County Coast. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

Local reactions to Pope Francis' new Vatican policy that allows priests to bless same-sex couples. LA school district begins first "Winter Academy." CA kids sue the federal government and Environmental Protection Agency over climate change. 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

Two approaching storm systems are bringing rain to the Southland this week. Pomona church cancels services and holiday festivities, after weekend fire. Scientists recreate a tropical environment to make their own chocolate in Pasadena.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com

The holiday travel season is now underway at LAX and TSA is telling passengers to use a mobile ID if they can. Following complaints from Mid-City residents, the L.A. City Council moves to crack down on illegal hostels. And we take you to the L.A. Memorial Coliseum to meet a team of working feral cats that help keep the rodent population under control. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Al Fresco dining is here to stay in L.A. Dozens of digital billboards coming to the city are supposed to bring you news you can use. A ban on new warehouses in Pomona is expiring. And we'll hear from high school students about the songs they couldn't stop playing in 2023. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

The LA City Council is pressing the city attorney to see if litter laws can be used to make handing out hate speech fliers a crime. Two Tustin schools, closed by the blimp hangar fire, will reopen next week. Chargers fires its head coach and general manager. 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

Dodger Stadium event officially introduces Shohei Ohtani. A judge makes a sweeping ruling in favor of unhoused veterans with disabilities. L.A. city councilmember Curren Price is set to be arraigned today on criminal charges of theft by embezzlement, perjury and conflict of interest. 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

New Dodger Shohei Ohtani was introduced today at Dodger Stadium. An LA non-profit got millions of taxpayer money to house unhoused Angelenos -- but many ended up back on the streets. Remembering those lost in the COVID-19 pandemic in LA County. 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

California agencies must curtail spending due to budget deficit. Why homeowners' insurance in CA could get more expensive. Shohei Ohtani is being introduced at Dodgers Stadium today. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza shut down the 110 Freeway today in downtown. Two major LA county landfills are releasing putrid odors into nearby neighborhoods. Meteor shower coming tonight. 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

Five people were injured last night, when an Amtrak Surfliner train struck a semi truck along Highway 118 in Moorpark. The Ace Hotel in Downtown LA set to close next month. Emmy-award winning Actor Andre Braugher died this week after a brief illness. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com

LA City Council votes to move forward with plans to provide legal help to low-income tenants facing eviction. It also protects renters with pets adopted during the pandemic. Mayor Karen Bass hits her one year mark. 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

Today marks the one-year anniversary of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass taking office. LA leaders consider loaning more money to repair apartments in the Skid Row area. MediCal is having problems amid the rollout of new programs. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

City controller finds that on average two LAPD helicopters are flying over the city 20 hours a day year-round. Their time is mostly spent on low-priority incidents. A train from LA to Vegas could be here by 2028. More landslides coming to Palos Verdes? 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

The Shohei Ohtani mural was removed from Angels Stadium after announcing he was signing with the Dodgers. Environmentalists sue the National Park Service over nursery-grown sequoias. Street parking in downtown LA's Arts District will cost you. 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

Baseball phenom Shohei Ohtani is headed from the L.A. Angels to the L.A. Dodgers. Metro is increasing train frequency for its light rail, even along the K Line which sees fewer riders than any other rail line. And activists and neighborhood groups are holding a rally today in Little Tokyo to protest gentrification and save Suehiro Cafe. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

L.A.'s "al fresco" outdoor dining program on streets and sidewalks could become permanent. One of Andrew Do's fellow Orange County supervisors has called for an investigation into Do giving millions of taxpayer dollars to his daughter's nonprofit. And LAFC fans are ready for their team to face off in the MLS championship today. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

64% of L.A. city employees lived outside of L.A. in 2022, according to new data. Why it matters. Santa Ana winds are in the forecast with Red Flag Warnings for SoCal. Los Angeles FC will battle to bring home another championship Saturday. 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

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden are in Los Angeles today for campaign fundraisers. TV production resumes after the actor's union contract was ratified this week. Supporters of Little Tokyo restaurant Suehiro Cafe rally against its eviction next month. 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

What California's projected $68 billion deficit means for SoCal. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who represents Bakersfield, is leaving Congress. LA's Metro buses will use AI to ticket drivers of cars parked in bus lanes. 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

CA's COVID era rent relief program running low on money. LA City Council considers proposed "Office of Compliance" to help council members stay out of ethical trouble. An overnight shutdown of the westbound 91 freeway in Corona set for next week. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.   Support the show: https://laist.com

Remembering Norman Lear, one of the greatest producers of TV entertainment. LA County Supervisors adopts a new water plan. Researchers may know what's causing a new canine respiratory illness threatening dogs in SoCal. 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

The Screen Actors Guild has approved a new three-year contract with studios and streamers. Local animal shelters overcrowded, with staff overwhelmed. The LA City Council moves forward with proposal to ban rodeos. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.    Support the show: https://laist.com

A new audit finds it's nearly impossible to get an accurate count of the available shelter beds for unhoused Angelenos. LAist looks at CA's efforts to get thousands of idle oil wells capped. This week is the deadline to file to run in the March 2024 election. 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

Parts of SoCal experience a 3.5 magnitude earthquake. LA City Council votes today on whether to ban rodeos in city limits. Members of the Screen Actors Guild have until 5 p.m. to vote on tentative deal with studios. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.    Support the show: https://laist.com

A record 3,220 people died of drug overdoses in LA County in 2022. Caltrans identifies dozens of sites under the 10 Freeway that may pose safety risks following last month's fire. Infamous “Dead Man’s Curve” on PCH gets some safety upgrades. 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

Water officials not taking wet winter prediction for granted. SAG AFTRA members have until tomorrow to ratify proposed contract. How Harris's Hawks are fending off nuisance birds at SoFi stadium. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com

A suspect has been arrested in the killings of three unhoused people across Los Angeles this past week. The LA City Council approved an ordinance Friday that would require police permits for short-term rentals like Airbnbs and hotels. In Orange County this weekend, the public can check out a special competition featuring gingerbread houses made by structural engineers. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Electric vehicle drivers report experiencing more problems with their vehicles than other drivers, according to a Consumer Reports survey. Members of Orange County's Medi-Cal plan CalOptima can receive free doses of naloxone. People with diabetes who get their health insurance through Medi-Cal will have easier access to medication and equipment. And the investigation into the deaths of three unhoused people this week in Los Angeles is ongoing. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Detectives search for a killer suspected of shooting three Angelenos sleeping alone on the streets. The LA City Council approves a new law requiring hotels and short-term rental homes to get police permits. New express lanes are open on the 405. 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

LA County is launching CARE Court: what you need to know. The 405 Express Lanes open today in Orange County. A new market opens in Costa Mesa, inspired by the great 'mercados' of Mexico. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.   Support the show: https://laist.com

O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do is facing calls to resign after LAist uncovered he failed to disclose two family relationships relevant to his official duties. CARE Court starts in LA County Friday. Climate change funds may help shade L.A. bus stops. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

Low-income tenants in LA are a step closer to receiving free legal counsel. USC obtains archives from historic Latino journalist organization. The recent 10 freeway shutdown sparks a look into its history. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

LA City Council puts independent redistricting on the 2024 ballot. OC Supervisor Andrew Do failed to disclose his wife is a judge during a relevant official proceeding. Hate crimes in LA County are up 18% compared to last year. Plus, more.*Correction: In an earlier version of LAR P.M., we reported Will Rogers State Historic Park and Will Rogers State Beach are among the parks in the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians' territory. Will Rogers State Park and State Beach are not within the tribe’s territory listed in its partnership with California State Parks. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

LA City Council votes today on whether to approve a ballot measure to create an independent redistricting commission. Long Beach's main website restored following a recent cybersecurity incident. Sea lions sickened by algae bloom recover. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

The parents of an LA County Sheriff’s deputy killed outside a Palmdale station is suing the county. The LA City Council addresses housing policy with two votes -- one adopts requirements for hotel developers and the other limits rent hikes. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com

LA County's gas price average hits four-month low. LA council votes today on whether to require hotel developers to replace any lost permanent housing. A rare arctic visitor shows up In South LA County. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com

USC and its graduate students reach a tentative deal. Inside a lab where CA ag workers breed sterile fruit flies to protect the state's citrus crops. Efforts to galvanize Latino voters, who are more than a third of CA's population, but only a quarter of its voters. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Lawyers heed Mayor Bass' call to offer free help in eviction cases. LA County's gas price average hits $5 even. A new food pantry for pets of unhoused people opens today. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com

LAX and AAA officials provide advice on how to get to your destination safely this holiday weekend. SAG-AFTRA has released the full tentative agreement with Hollywood studios. And some activities to enjoy this holiday season, from the Hollywood Christmas Parade to a light show at the South Coast Botanic Garden. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Car crashes in parking lots starts to spike after Thanksgiving - an AAA spokesperson shares advice on how to avoid them. Law enforcement agencies are stepping up patrols as the holiday shopping season begins. A six-acre parcel of the Bolsa Chica Mesa near Huntington Beach is now back under indigenous stewardship. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

LAUSD hopes to provide a final plan to increase green spaces on campuses by Dec. 1, a year after its initial pledge. L.A. Supervisors look to provide compensation for incarcerated people caring for their peers with mental illness. Reinvent T-Day leftovers. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Three out of every ten households are now struggling to put food on the table. An LAist investigation finds O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do helped direct $3.1 million to his daughter's center. Ways animal lovers can support their local turkey this Thanksgiving. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

O.C Supervisor Andrew Do approved millions of dollars in subcontracts for his daughter's mental health center without publicly disclosing the connection. A new health warning for your dog. Thanksgiving meal prep and travel tips. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Registered nurses at three Southern California hospitals are on strike starting today through the Thanksgiving weekend. You can order free COVID tests by mail again. Descanso Gardens is hosting "Enchanted Forest of Light" nightly through the holidays. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

L.A. County Board approves a plan that allows free phone calls at LA jails Dec. 1st. 34 year-old Jesse Dominguez was identified as the man fatally shot by a CHP officer on the 105 Freeway. Thanksgiving travel will be among the busiest at LAX. Travel tips. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

New information on a fatal shooting involving a California Highway Patrol officer on the 105 freeway.  The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will vote on a plan to allow incarcerated people to make free phone calls from jail. California K-12 students will soon be taught how to recognize fake news. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

CA attorney general is investigating a fatal shooting Sunday by a CHP officer in Lynwood. The 10 Freeway south of Downtown LA is open for traffic again - two days ahead of schedule. Monarch butterflies are migrating, and they're stopping in SoCal. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Interstate 10 has reopened in downtown Los Angeles. Here's how crews were able to speed things up. New shipments of RSV vaccine for babies may not be enough to meet the demand. L.A. County accounted for the most maternity ward closures in the past decade. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The I-10 freeway downtown will partially reopen tonight, weeks earlier than anticipated, and it will be fully open by Monday morning. The discovery of hundreds of invasive fruit flies has triggered an agricultural quarantine in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. And the Tustin hangar fire is expected to be fully extinguished soon, but an animal shelter close to the hangar is looking for volunteers to foster dogs who've been mostly stuck in kennels since the fire started. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

An automotive expert says car prices could begin a "race to the bottom" next year as traffic and costs at the Port of Los Angeles return to pre-pandemic levels. L.A. Metro is looking for names for its new line connecting Artesia to downtown L.A. We speak to a local entrepreneur selling merch for the I-10 fire. And go see a fleet of vintage gas guzzlers owned by Robert Downey Jr. at the L.A. Auto Show - including one with a solar-powered electric barbecue. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Ventura's D.A. gives details about the charges against a Moorpark College professor in the death of Jewish man following an Israel-Hamas war protest. Long Beach declares a local emergency over a cyberattack. Head Start teachers could get a pay raise. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The 10 freeway damaged by Saturday's fire is scheduled to reopen in a few days. Long Beach leaders consider a state of emergency in response to Tuesday's hacking incident. Planning a 'Friendsgiving?' We have advice here on Food Friday. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

A Moorpark man was arrested in the death of a Jewish man injured during an Israel-Hamas war protest. Rooftop solar incentives face cuts in 2024. Experts say rain cleared the air from the Tustin fire, but may cause other issues. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The 10 freeway closure is bringing attention neighborhoods already plagued by noise and air pollution. A vote today could cut solar incentives for apartments and schools statewide. Long Beach is investigating a "network security incident." Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

L.A. city leaders urge commuters to use public transit until the I-10 reopens. Officials are working to slow down traffic on the P.C.H. after a speeding car killed four students last month in Malibu. Cutbacks may be coming to California’s solar incentives. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The I-10 closure prompts investigation into what else is being stored under LA's freeways. LA City Council votes to allow new development at Weddington Golf and Tennis in Studio City. The results are in for a contested recall election in Santa Ana. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Shut down 10 Freeway south of Downtown LA will be closed for about a month. Skilled laborers at California State University campuses on a one day strike. A local look at a new national climate assessment. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Officials still don't know if the I-10 damage from Saturday's fire can be repaired or if demolition is required. SAG-AFTRA members begin voting today on tentative deal with studios. A bill signed into law requires drug education and the fentanyl overdose remedy naloxone in CA public schools. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

A big section of one of the busiest freeways in Southern California is closed indefinitely following Saturday's fire. Governor Gavin Newsom says arson is the likely cause. What the 1994 Northridge quake destruction of the I-10 shows us. Plus, more on freeway closure.Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

A segment of the 10 freeway in Downtown LA is closed for the foreseeable future, after sustaining fire damage over the weekend. Some homeowners are going without fire insurance, citing high costs. Remembering the deadly and destructive 2018 Woolsey Fire. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to direct resources to reopening the I-10 freeway downtown after a fire. Scams targeting the California's EBT fund are depleting the state's funds for food assistance. And state wildlife officials are reviewing a proposal to get rid of an invasive species of deer on Catalina Island, which has proved controversial. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

A massive fire in downtown L.A. has forced an indefinite closure of the 10 freeway. The Navy will send up to $1 million to help clean up the aftermath from the Tustin Hangar fire. SAG-AFTRA moves a step closer to finalizing a new contract. And the federal government will fund housing vouchers for homeless veterans in San Bernardino County. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Local economists examine the cost of the actor and screenwriter strikes that stalled Hollywood production for months. The L.A. School District takes official count of students on "Norm Day." WeHo may construct a 50-foot sphere on Sunset Blvd. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Orange County has declared a state of emergency after this week's hangar fire in Tustin. SAG-AFTRA is expected to release details today of the tentative deal it reached with Hollywood studios and streamers. A century-old theater in Hollywood is back in business.  Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

What's in the tentative deal between SAG-AFTRA and studios. Voters will decide in 2024 whether non-U.S. citizens can vote in Santa Ana city elections. Tustin schools and parks are closed after fire destroyed a historic hanger and asbestos was detected  Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Hollywood actors have reached a tentative deal with studios and streamers. The LA City Council is scheduled to vote on allowable rent hikes next week. 'Amazon Style' clothing store in Glendale closes its doors today. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

Four former and current LA County Sheriff’s employees died in 24-hours by suicides. Santa Ana winds trigger wind advisory and red flag warning across SoCal. Baseball coach Ron Washington is the new manager of the Angels. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for parts of Southern California. A free bilingual resource sheds light on Latino communities. The Los Angeles Zoo's newest family member makes his public debut. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Deputies are investigating the death of a 69-year-old Jewish man after he was injured during a pro-Israeli and Palestinian protest. A historic WWII-era blimp hangar in Tustin has burned down. Workers at California State Universities prepare to strike. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The captain of the Conception dive boat that caught fire near Santa Cruz Island has been convicted. Voting is underway in the controversial recall election of a Santa Ana City councilmember. An update on efforts to house veterans in LA County. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

SAG-AFTRA responds to the production studios' "last, best, and final offer." Some historic venues in California are hoping to get an upgrade with new state sales tax money. Who's catching beloved Southern California parrots with nets in Temple City? Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Many people eligible for the Women, Infants, and Children program are missing out on benefits. The Highland Fire in Riverside County could be fully contained today. Sriracha production resumes, after a shortage. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The actors' union – SAG-AFTRA – says it’s now reviewing what the studios call their “last, best, and final offer.” A new poll on the race for U.S. Senate from California shows a statistical tie between Democrats Katie Porter and Adam Schiff. And, the climate crisis is bringing fires and floods to local trails. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

We look at what’s causing the California unemployment fund’s $20 billion debt. The merger between Six Flags and Knott's Berry Farm’s parent company is causing concerns in the entertainment industry. SAG-AFTRA meets with AMPTP today to go over studios' latest contract proposal. And we bring you to Day of the Dead celebrations in Boyle Heights. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

O.C. religious leaders, inspired by the Pope, urge lawmakers to work on climate change measures. A ballot measure to open LA hotels to unhoused Angelenos is off the ballot; details on what will replace it. WeHo considers adding safe bike lanes. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Hollywood actors are waiting to hear a response from studios about their latest counter proposal. Crews continue working to contain the Highland Fire in Riverside County. Los Angeles County opens a new Veterans Business Outreach Center.  Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Los Angeles moves closer to a ban on overnight RV street parking in some parts of the city. LA will expand free legal help to migrants who face deportation. LA Public Library scrambles to keep up with demand for Britney Spears memoir. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Another locally acquired case of Dengue has been found, this time in Long Beach. LA leaders reject a proposed six-month extension of a pandemic-era ban on rent hikes. A deal could be reached soon between Hollywood actor and studios. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Thousands in Riverside County remain under mandatory evacuation orders from the Highland Fire, despite some progress. The controversial CARE Court launches 12/1. LA City Council looks into a public online dashboard to track eviction filings. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Health officials are encouraging Mpox vaccinations amid a statewide increase in cases.  LA City leaders allocate more money to affordable housing. Learn how efforts to digitize a centuries-old encyclopedia of indigenous Mexican Culture is impacting local students. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The LA City Council approved another $10 million for the troubled Skid Row Housing Trust. Efforts to launch a Native American Commission in Long Beach faces challenges. More than 20 miles of the Angeles Crest Highway reopens after repairs. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The National Weather Service has extended a red flag warning for parts of Southern California.The number of dads in the state taking time off work to bond with their babies has increased in recent years. A South Pasadena yard is home to the 'Halloween' hedge. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Nearly 30,000 Cal State University employees authorize a strike. The United Auto Workers have tentative deals with all three big auto companies after 6 weeks of picketing. A report finds LA County's "zero-bail" system has not decreased public safety. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com

Santa Ana winds have brought on a Red Flag Warning for LA and Ventura Counties until 10 tonight. A new motion would legalize vending on Hollywood Blvd. The Los Angeles Football Club won the first game of its best-of-three series Saturday. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for fire risk in parts of the area until Monday Night. Hollywood reacts to the death of Matthew Perry of "Friends" fame. And in honor of spooky season, we talk to an author of kids' stories about skeletons and look into what goes into making pan de muerto. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Southern California Edison is warning that it could turn off power for customers across Greater L.A. due to high winds and an elevated fire risk. UCLA has issued a new report on how long COVID affects California residents financially. And a look at a labor showdown at a Koreatown supermarket. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Southern California's Santa Ana winds are here with much of LA and Ventura counties under fire weather watch. Where parents can find the new RSV vaccine for their kids. The popular restaurant Gladstone's in Malibu will stay open a little while longer. Plus, more.  Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Health officials anticipate shortage of RSV vaccine. Santa Ana winds trigger a fire weather watch. The Metro Board of Directors vote to make the Metro Ambassadors pilot program permanent to assist riders and increase safety. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com

Several LA City Councilmembers want to delay rent increases for another six months. The pressure is on striking actors and studios to make a deal. Jewish progressives rally for a cease-fire outside Adam Schiff's office. Lakers play their home opener tonight. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

A bail-review hearing is scheduled for the 22-year-old man charged in the Malibu crash that killed 4 Pepperdine University students. SAG negotiations continue today, after being put off for a day. Climate competition in West LA promotes awareness of the environment. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The trial is now underway for the captain of the scuba boat that that burned off the Channel Islands two years ago. Prosecutors charge a 22-year-old man with murder in the deaths of 4 women in PCH crash. What does this rain mean for fire season? Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The driver arrested last week after a deadly crash along PCH, is re-arrested. Small landlords in Los Angeles can apply for financial assistance from the city. The actor known as the first black action hero has passed away. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

California and 32 other states are suing the parent company of social media giants Facebook and Instagram. SAG-AFTRA is back at bargaining table today. Striking workers make a deal with a third LA hotel. Graduation rate at CSU remains flat at 35%. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The Screen Actors Guild and producers return to the bargaining table today. Governor Newsom approves bill that allows leaves of absence for reproductive-related losses. A new groundwater storage project progresses in the Antelope Valley. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Workers at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank launch a five-day strike. Hollywood actors & movie and TV studios and streamers get back to contract talks Tuesday. The Egyptian Theater is reopening after two years of renovations. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Healthcare workers at a Burbank hospital begins a 5-day strike today. Are you prepared for a potential deluge in SoCal this storm season? LA Metro ridership is on pace to return to pre-pandemic levels. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Gov. Gavin Newsom heads to China on Monday for a summit on climate issues. State park officials are asking to extend a program that lets California residents visit the parks for free with a library card. SAG-AFTRA will be back at the negotiating table on Tuesday. Plus, more headlines on the use of AI in college application essays guaranteed income program for former foster youth. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Environmental concerns have pushed California to let cities ban synthetic turf again. New camping rules will impose harsher penalties for no-shows and late cancellations at California state parks. L.A. County Fire Department is holding a fire camp for girls to encourage more diverse recruitment. And a new special center has opened up in Monterey Park to help the community recover from the mass shooting nine months ago. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

COVID, flu, and mpox vaccines are being offered at select libraries in Los Angeles County. An LA Metro pilot program transitions. A new exhibit at the Riverside Art Museum traces the evolution of the Inland Empire's logistics history. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Gov. Newsom to visit Israel before his trip to China. Nine candidates for LA County District Attorney debated last night. First-term DA George Gascon wasn't there. An earthquake alert test message was sent out mistakenly last night. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Local Jewish and Muslim groups seek humanitarian aid amid Israel-Hamas war. A series of steps have been outlined to address odors coming from an LA County landfill. Worldwide earthquake drills are set for today, in observance of the 'Great Shakeout.' Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Four young women killed in a car wreck in Malibu were Pepperdine students. CA students are falling short of grade-level standards in reading, writing and math. Huntington Beach City Council votes to hide some library books from kids under 18. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

LA County leaders vote to address the renting of RV's to unhoused people. How a resiliency center is helping survivors of the Monterey Park mass shooting. Candidates vying for LA County District Attorney debate tonight, but the incumbent is absent. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

LA County Supervisors pass a resolution supporting Israel and condemning Hamas attacks as Israel's siege on Gaza continues. Mayor Karen Bass pushes feds for more help to house veterans. New film looks back at “LA Rebellion” young filmmakers of the 1960s. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The filing deadline for most taxpayers in CA has been extended. LA County leaders vote today on whether to crack down on people renting out RV's to unhoused people. California will have a new state animal next year. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Mayor Karen Bass and LA city council members are in Washington D.C. as they seek more federal funds. 200 Santa Clarita Transit workers are on strike. Flag football is among the 5 new sports added to the 2028 Olympic Games in L.A. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Los Angeles City leaders are seeking more federal help in Washington, D.C. this week. Parts of the Southland are expected to see above normal temperatures by Wednesday. "Three's Company" actress Suzanne Sommers died over the weekend. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Los Angeles is piloting a new public restroom program you can access with an app. Death Valley National Park is open again, but some areas are still off limits. And an LAist investigation finds that some of the cases that L.A.'s "leading eviction law firm" has brought to court are fake. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a host of bills into law, including a $25 minimum wage for healthcare workers and a speed camera pilot in some cities. A rendering company in Vernon has reopened after air quality regulators shut it down for failing to contain odors. Also, tips on viewing this morning's eclipse. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Two Black LAPD officers say they were racially profiled by the Beverly Hills Police Department. Tens of thousands of Kaiser workers reach a tentative agreement with healthcare giant. LA's Crenshaw Wall gets a makeover. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Los Angeles City Council member Curren Price is expected to be arraigned on public corruption charges today. How to view Saturday's solar eclipse. SoFi Stadium is hosting its first-ever Friday Night Lights tonight. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Note: This version of the story updates from earlier.Support the show: https://laist.com

Negotiations between Hollywood actors and studios and streamers have stalled. Kaiser Permanente and the union for its healthcare workers resume bargaining. CA offers help to childcare providers now that federal relief money has expired. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Negotiations between the SAG-AFtRA and Hollywood producers have been postponed. Kaiser Permanente and its healthcare workers are expected to resume negotiations. Significant changes are being proposed to the use of solitary confinement in CA prisons. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Pasadena is working to have carbon-free electricity by 2030. The company that was the focus of the LAist investigation into hazardous odors in Southeast LA goes to court to seal photos of its headquarters. CDC Director comes to LA for her vaccine. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Members of the L.A. City Council voice support for Israel. Educators are concerned about what artificial intelligence technology like ChatGPT means for learning. A former Dodgers All-Star is running as a Republican for the US Senate. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

As Israel bombs Gaza in retaliation for Hamas attack, Pres. Biden says U.S. will support Israel. Mayor Karen Bass appoints herself to commission that oversees the LA Homeless Services Authority. Rocket engines coming to the CA Science Center. Plus, more.  Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Israeli immigrants in L.A's Pico Robertson are processing the violence in their homeland. Pasadena considers ways to drop coal from its energy inventory. Mission Viejo taxpayers could be on the hook for legal fees stemming from city council action. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Los Angeles' Jewish and Muslim leaders react to Hamas' attacks in Israel. Hollywood scriptwriters ratify their contract, while striking actors continue talks with studios. Changes inside L.A. City Council a year after the infamous tape scandal. Plus, more.  Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Nurses and medical support staff at four hospitals in L.A. and Orange counties walk out to protest understaffing. Dodger fans hope for a win in tonight's 2nd playoff game. L.A County has captured enough rainwater to serve 5 million people for more than a year. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Vigils for Los Angeles’s Jewish community are planned for tonight after deadly attacks in Israel. Two political figures file lawsuits over leaked audio tapes that roiled L.A. City Hall. An estimated 83 percent of all American-made CLOTHING is produced here in L.A. The How To LA team takes a look at efforts to produce clothing that’s more sustainable. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The Kaiser labor strike is over, but the issues the unions have raised are far from settled. Rancho Palos Verdes has declared a local state of emergency as shifting land continues to threaten homes. And a new LAist investigation into foul odors that have plagued Southeast L.A. for decades. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Kaiser health care workers are in the final day of their strike, but remain without a deal. Striking actors and studios are negotiating today and plan to continue into next week. Get ready for a “Ring of Fire” solar eclipse in Southern California. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

LA County Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer has been laid to rest. Why some people are trying to repurpose a portion of the Marina freeway. More convenience comes to LAX, now that all 8 terminals are connected. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

George Tyndall, the ex-gynecologist accused of sexually abusing patients on campus, was found dead today at his L.A. home. Day 2 for striking Kaiser health workers. It's been tricky for some to get a shot of the new COVID-19 vaccine. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

UCLA's annual health survey finds more adults in California are struggling to afford food. Kaiser Permanente workers in CA return to picket lines. Today's memorial service for Senator Dianne Feinstein can be streamed online. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Thousands of Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers are on strike in California. L.A. County makes moves to stop drilling at the Inglewood Oil Field. A preview of Episode 2 of "Nury and the Secret Tapes." Plus, more.  Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente health workers are walking off the job today. Hollywood actors resume bargaining with studios and streamers. State officials are preparing for another wet winter after forecasters predict a potential "super" El Nino. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Bakersfield Republican Kevin McCarthy is out as House Speaker. California's new U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler is sworn in to fill late Dianne Feinstein's vacated seat. Ethics problems for another member of the LA City Council -- Councilman John Lee. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Kaiser Permanente workers are set to launch a three-day strike. Striking actors and studios plan to meet for a 2nd day of talks. Anaheim voters will vote on a $25 minimum wage for hospitality workers in today's special election.  Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Hollywood actors and studios are restarting negotiations on a new deal after more than two months on strike. Gov. Newsom vetoes two major labor bills. California CARE Court, a controversial approach to mental illness treatment, launches. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Governor Newsom appoints Laphonza Butler as successor to the late Senator Dianne Feinstein. Striking Hollywood actors are set to return to the bargaining table with producers. L.A County has ended cash bail for most low-level offenses. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

New COVID vaccines are rolling out a little slower than planned. Attorneys for a local man freed 27 years after a wrongful conviction says false confessions can be common. The first episode of the LAist podcast, "Imperfect Paradise: Nury and The Secret Tapes" -- an exclusive look behind the L.A. City Council tape scandal a year later. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Celebrations are held around town for the annual Moon Festival, an important holiday in Chinese and Asian cultures. We discuss what new reforms to the cash bail system starting Sunday will mean for LA County. And, how a local community is getting ready for the next wildfire, with neighborhood volunteers using their own firefighting gear. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

We look at the life and legacy of California Senator Dianne Feinstein, who died Thursday night at the age of 90 after three decades in U.S. Senate. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Former President Trump is scheduled to speak at the CA Republican Party convention in Anaheim today. Kaiser employees are on the verge of a three-day strike next week. Find out why you could be paying more for your next Metro Micro ride. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

A federal judge approves a settlement of a long-running lawsuit against L.A. County over its homeless policies. New CA law will give fast food workers a big pay bump in April. Koreatown is trying to increase its tree coverage. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The Screen Actors Guild is heading back to the bargaining table with Hollywood producers. Millions of women and children at risk of losing WIC benefits. Learn how a new competition in Orange County is putting young architects on the map. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Striking actors aren't back at the bargaining table yet, despite the Hollywood writer strike ending after nearly five months. LA County opens two COVID-19 vaccination clinics for uninsured Angelenos. An investigation into the shooting death of an LA rapper. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Writers Guild leadership approves tentative deal with Producers. Seven Republican presidential candidates debate in Simi Valley tonight. A new budget parking lot has opened at Los Angeles International Airport. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

As Biden visits an autoworker picket line in Michigan, we talk to an autoworker striking in SoCal. Video game actors have authorized their own walkout as actors continue picketing. Southern California could get a new national monument near Joshua Tree. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The Screen Actors Guild has voted to authorize a strike against video game companies. The Writers Guild leadership is expected to vote today on a tentative deal reached with producers over the weekend. Residents can put questions directly to L.A. Mayor Karen Bass at tonight's telephone town hall. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Striking Hollywood writers are close to finalizing a tentative deal with studios and streamers they agreed to Sunday. Gov. Newsom vetoes a bill to stop prisons from turning non-citizens over to ICE. One million LA County households are food insecure. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The Hollywood writers' strike may be nearing an end with the announcement of a tentative deal. A new study finds 30 percent of homes in LA County are food insecure. Today marks Judaism's holiest day of the year. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Writers and studios continue negotiations for a fifth day. Santa Clarita holds a vigil for Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer. And, an LAist investigation finds that thousands of people with serious mental illness are living in California's nursing homes. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Three vetoes come down from the Governor, among the many bills that await his decision. The San Bernardino County sheriff's department began rolling out body worn cameras this month. And, a conversation with Tarell Alvin McCraney, the new artistic director of the Geffen Playhouse in Westwood. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The autoworkers strike against Detroit’s Big 3 comes to California. Third day of talks this week between the Writers Guild and studios raises hopes a deal is near, but pickets continue. The 39th annual CA Coastal Cleanup Day is this weekend. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Writers Guild members are scheduled to meet with producers again today. The state is suing some companies that advertise "abortion pill reversal" treatments as safe and effective. Beverly Hills City Council votes to ban silly string and shaving cream on Halloween. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Could the strike by Hollywood scriptwriters be nearing an end after 5 months? Concerns intensify that tensions between the U.S. and China will increase anti-Asian hate. A spending fight in Congress could trigger a walkout by CA wildland firefighters. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Writers Guild contract negotiations resume. Concerns over UC's efforts to provide campus jobs for undocumented students. Have you been dropped from your Medi-Cal coverage? You may be eligible to apply again. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

A LAist investigation finds thousands of people with serious mental illnesses are living in CA nursing homes. The man charged with murder of an LA Sheriff’s deputy pleads “not guilty” by reason of insanity. A L.A. City Councilman who resisted calls to resign runs for another term. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Hollywood writers and studios are scheduled to return to the bargaining table today. The company that bottles Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water is ordered to cut back on what it draws. Hear about various climate bills awaiting Governor Newsom's signature. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Another bus of migrants sent from Texas arrived in Los Angeles today, the 14th since June. LA is taking applications from renters for rent assistance with more than $18 million available. Sea otters along the Central CA coast will retain federal protections. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The mother of the man arrested in a deputy's fatal shooting reportedly says her son is mentally ill. A new campaign from First 5 California is bringing awareness to how children are affected by toxic stress. Seventy Thai garment workers in LA County honored by US Labor Department. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.    Support the show: https://laist.com

A suspect is in custody for Saturday’s ambush killing of an L.A. County Sheriff’s deputy. Anaheim voters are deciding whether there should be a $25 minimum wage for hotel workers. O.C. firefighters set fake homes on fire to demo fire preparations. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The search continues for the killer of a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy. Two bills aimed at combating the state's opioid crisis are on Governor Newsom's desk to sign or veto. A new study of LGBTQ+ representation in movies is out. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

A Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy was shot and killed Saturday in his patrol car while on duty near the Palmdale Sheriff Station. A bill awaiting the governor's signature would make it easier for cannabis lounges to serve food. And, UCLA researchers are studying the 2015 Aliso Canyon gas blowout and the potential health effects for residents in the community. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

California sues the world's top oil companies in one of the largest lawsuits of its kind. The DMV expands at home written tests for some drivers. And, new washing machines in the state may come equipped with a microplastic filter.  Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

LA's teenagers took to the streets today to demand action on climate change. Striking writers and studios are heading back to the bargaining table. The Geffen Playhouse in Westwood has a new Artistic Director. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

New COVID boosters will soon be available in L.A.County. The Writers Guild of America has sent out a notice to its striking members about a resumption of contract negotiations. LAist's Food Friday welcomes the Jewish New Year, which begins tonight at sundown. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The “Summer of Strikes” continues as healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente authorize a strike. The dangers of blood clots during pregnancy. And young people in LA and around the world will skip school tomorrow to raise awareness about the climate crisis. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

A federal judge in Texas once again finds the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals Program, or DACA, unlawful, but did not end protections for those currently enrolled. A number of bills await Governor Newsom's signature, as the legislative session wraps today. Mixed feelings, as a hospital in Inglewood ends its maternity services next month.  Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Former L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva to run in next year’s election. Cal State trustees approve an annual tuition hike for next five years. Some unhoused disabled vets can't get housing at the West L.A. VA campus. Striking writers and actors march in L.A. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The Cal State University Board of Trustees is expected to approve a tuition increase today. The Temecula Valley Unified School Board has approves a policy to limit which flags can be flown on school property. Feline fun awaits at a Pasadena storefront, where several cats await new homes. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

As auto workers are now on the verge of a strike, twin strikes by Hollywood scriptwriters and actors continue. A bill on Gov. Newsom's desk would make striking workers eligible for unemployment benefits. The new COVID shot has been approved for everyone 6 months and older. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

California lawmakers approve bills centered around concealed carry weapons, child trafficking, and more. A cocktail lounge in West L.A. has been the target of arson and vandalism. "Brady Bunch" house in Studio City sells –– well below asking price. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Beverly Hills Police Department accused of racially profiling Black people. California State University Board of Trustees to vote on a 6% tuition hike for each of the next five years. ESPN returns to Spectrum TV, just in time for Monday Night Football. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Health officials are warning of simultaneous high rates of flu, COVID-19 and respiratory illness. Ceremonies are being held throughout Southern California today to remember the lives lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks 22 years ago. Plans are taking shape for a futuristic diner and drive-in for EVs in LA. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Governor Newsom signs a referendum reform bill into law.Talking with an infectious disease specialist about this year’s threat of a “Triple-demic”. A local college leader revives classes taught in foreign languages. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Sewage, big waves and a strong riptide causing dangerous coastal waters. Exploring legal challenges to mandatory parental reporting policies in public schools. Efforts to save the nearly extinct southern mountain yellow-legged frog in the San Gabriel Valley. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

More on the explosive accusation that an OC judge led a criminal coverup of the county's "jailhouse snitch" scandal. School officials in the City of Orange vote in favor of a "gender notification" policy. CA cities demand "zero-emission" building standard. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

L.A. County health officials report an uptick in COVID transmission in the workplace and at school. Orange Unified School District approves policy to inform parents if a student requests a gender or name change. A state bill could extend unemployment benefits to Hollywood strikers. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

A court filing accuses an OC judge and former prosecutor of leading a criminal cover-up. Plans for a luxury hotel in Benedict Canyon are killed. An update on local landfills, including one in Castaic that smells terrible. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The International Olympic Committee delayed its decision on which sports to include in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Actor Danny Masterson is set to be sentenced today after rape conviction. Major League Baseball placed Dodger pitcher Julio Urias on administrative leave after arrest. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

A judge halts a Chino Valley school policy that outs students who want to change their gender ID and pronouns. The L.A. County DA takes aim at wage theft. Huntington Beach bans COVID-19 face masks and vaccine mandates. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

Huntington Beach votes to ban universal masking and COVID vaccine mandates, with one exception. A bill that would make California the first state to ban discrimination based on caste is headed to the governor's desk. Major movies change release dates to make way for Taylor Swift. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The video game industry could be next in line for a strike. Affordable housing is a key issue in this summer's labor actions. Death Valley National Park is closed indefinitely after Tropical Storm Hilary. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The Screen Actors Guild mails ballots to video game actors, seeking strike authorization. About two dozen people were arrested after hundreds of healthcare workers rallied in East Hollywood on Labor Day. Millions of dollars remain in California mortgage relief program for homeowners struggling with COVID-related hardship. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

SoCal health care workers hold rally to draw attention what they say are issues with patient care. Band that played Cook's Corner the day of the mass shooting hold a fundraiser for victims. There's a new safety campaign for e-bike riders. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Learning about the LA River’s history and ecology through a kayaking trip. SAG-AFTRA seeks strike authorization against videogame production companies. Inexpensive yet delicious fish tacos in Southern California. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com

We preview a wildlife crossing in Agoura Hills that will protect creatures big and small. A new low-income apartment complex breaks ground in South LA. Beyoncé continues her three night residency at SoFi Stadium. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The O.C. bar Cook's Corner reopens nine days after the mass shooting. The U.S. government sues Southern California Edison over the massive Bobcat Fire in San Gabriel Mountains from 2020. Grilling advice from a culinary master for Labor Day. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Dockworkers at the ports of LA and Long Beach and up the West Coast approve a new contract. The scene of last week's mass shooting in Orange County is set to reopen today. Viewing the Hollywood sign from a bus in the hills may become a thing of the past. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

More methane gas is going into the storage site above Porter Ranch – the site of the largest gas leak in U.S. history. A spotlight tonight on shaky ethics in Anaheim city government. Beyonce performs at SoFi Stadium this weekend. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The state Public Utilities Commission votes today on whether SoCal Gas can expand storage at Aliso Canyon. What you should know about the latest COVID variant: BA.2.86. Why the price of gasoline is so high this Labor Day holiday. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

City cooling centers for unhoused people opened weeks late this summer. 11th bus carrying migrants arrives in LA from Texas. The Biden administration cancels loan debts for students who attended for-profit San Diego college. The history of LA rent control. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The Los Angeles City Council has approved spending the first 150-million-dollars raised from Measure ULA. The West Nile virus claims the first life of the year in Southern California. CBS is honoring the late Bob Barker with a prime time special Thursday night. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

LA County prosecutors charge an infamous New York con man with a new big-money swindle. Many of CA plants that process our toxic waste are old and need maintenance.  A "super blue moon" will rise Wednesday night for the first time in years. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

CARE Courts, a new system in CA to address mentally ill unhoused people, starts in October. A regional heat wave continues, but relief is in sight. Tips on how to prepare for potential power outages. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Veteran L.A. politician Mark Ridley-Thomas gets 42 months in prison for corruption. CA Attorney General sues Chino Valley Unified School District over policy mandating gender identity disclosure. There's an excessive heat warning in SoCal. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

El Segundo Little Leaguers secure world championship after defeating Curacao 6-5. A former LA County supervisor and city council member is set to be sentenced today. Forecasters are predicting triple digit temperatures for parts of SoCal today and tomorrow. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

We tour KCON in L.A. with Vivian Yoon, the host of LAist's K-pop Dreaming podcast. The El Segundo Little League team plays Curacao for the World Championship international title Sunday. Plus, Mark Ridley Thomas will be sentenced this week on corruption convictions. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

A dispatch from the Coachella Valley — one of the areas hardest hit by Tropical Storm Hilary. What street medicine teams could do for unhoused people living with a psychotic spectrum disorders. A SoCal team competes for the Little League World Series U.S. title. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Tonya Clark, Glen Sprowl Jr. & John Leehey are named as the victims from the Cook's Corner shooting. FBI investigates claims some LAPD officers failed to properly document traffic stops. The El Segundo All-Stars are in Little League World Series finals. Plus, more.  Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

A former police sergeant traveled from out of state to carry out the O.C. mass shooting. Striking hotel workers and their union are urging convention planners to avoid L.A. And a North Hollywood bar reopens as the only unionized strip club in the U.S. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Three people are dead, six wounded in Trabuco Canyon shooting. The gunman was also killed on the scene. Striking writers say studios' offer is not good enough. Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in North Hollywood reopens as a union strip club. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

At least 4 people were killed after a gunman opened fire at a biker bar in Orange County. The Motion and Picture and Television fund is holding a food distribution event for striking Hollywood workers. An unusual, smelly attraction is opening at the Huntington Gardens. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The LA City Council approves a new contract that includes big pay raises for LAPD officers despite opposition. Striking Hollywood writers call their meeting with studios a "lecture." Some Joshua trees burned in the Mojave Fire survive, but struggle from climate change.  Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Hollywood producers released details overnight about its latest counteroffer to striking writers. UPS workers have voted to ratify their contract. El Segundo's all-star team is inching their way to the U.S. championship game for the Little League world series.  Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

An emergency evacuation at White Memorial Hospital after Tropical Storm Hilary. Coachella Valley farmworkers are shut out due to flooded fields. Years after a major gas leak, CA utility commission wants to increase methane gas stored at Aliso Canyon facility.  Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

More than 200 patients at a Boyle Heights hospital were forced to evacuate overnight. Some area farm fields were flooded by Tropical Storm Hilary, creating bad working conditions for farmers. A ninth bus of migrants arrived at Union Station Monday night. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

LAUSD schools have been closed in response to tropical cyclone Hilary. The National Weather Service has reported record rainfall in parts of LA County. A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Ojai over the weekend. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Checking out native plants and pollinators at the Irvine Ranch Conservancy, talking to an author about firescaping your home, and updates from Catalina Island and Palm Springs ahead of Tropical Storm Hilary. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

A conversation with the co-founder of the seminal Chicano rock band Quetzal, tracking the history of hip hop from the East to the West Coast, updates as tropical storm Hilary approaches Southern California, and more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Hurricane Hilary should be here by Sunday, not as a hurricane but still plenty strong — expect the coast to get hammered by big waves. Plus, La Brea Tar Pit researchers talk about extinct saber-tooth cats and dire wolves. And more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

California could get hit with a rare tropical storm this weekend. Cost analysis pending on a bill classifying child sex trafficking as a serious felony. A magnitude 3 earthquake struck the Hemet area this morning. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Hurricane Hilary should arrive in Southern California Sunday, but just as a tropical storm. Hundreds of LA apartments built for unhoused Angelenos are sitting vacant. The smash-and-grab thieves that have hit luxury stores now have a task force on their trail. Plus, more Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

More than 270 newly built apartment units for people experiencing homelessness have sat empty for more than two months. A tropical storm along the coast of Baja California could also affect SoCal. Learn what what a local conservancy is dong to restore native plants. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The L.A. City Council halts a controversial luxury hotel project in Benedict Canyon. Beverly Hills sues striking hotel workers over noise complaints. Mayor Karen Bass wants to buy a hotel to make more temporary housing — the city council weighs in this week. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Local fundraising efforts continue after Maui's deadly wildfires. Two geese stuck in hot asphalt at LA Brea Tar Pits last month are still recovering. Nearly a dozen arts organizations in LA are set to receive funding from a Latino Community Foundation grant. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Striking Hollywood scriptwriters are talking contract with studios and streamers. LA County jails are on a pace for a year even deadlier than at the height of the pandemic. A syringe exchange program has the OK to operate in Orange County. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

A proposal in Orange County would require schools to notify parents if their child requests a gender or name change. An update on California's progress towards going zero emission. An oceanic research tool in La Jolla retires. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

It's the first day of school in L.A. and Day 1 of transitional kindergarten for all four-year-olds at LAUSD. High temps in California could lead to electricity shortages. CA reaches a settlement with SoCal Gas for misleading marketing about natural gas. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

LAUSD students enter another school year with changes aimed at improving school safety. LA County Fire dogs and personnel are assisting with Maui recovery efforts. Volunteers hit the streets for LA's "Bat Roost Count." Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

What to do when meeting a coyote one on one, Burbank’s Pickwick Bowl rolls its last ball after six decades, and a scientifically proven way to avoid the jab from stingrays. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Stories from unhoused Angelenos, chronic absenteeism at the top of mind ahead of the new LAUSD school year, and Dodgers fans celebrate pitcher Fernando Valenzuela as his jersey is retired. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

In this special episode of The L.A. Report, singer-songwriter Regina Spektor speaks with host Julia Paskin about her current tour, her upcoming documentary project, and shares her feelings on the war in Ukraine as a refugee of the Soviet Union with Ukrainian heritage.  Support the show: https://laist.com

Striking Hollywood writers met with studios and streamers to talk contract. LA City Council weighs potentially expanding the council. City leaders in Anaheim take steps to deal with influence peddling in OC's biggest city. Another COVID-19 restriction expires. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Governor Gavin Newsom is deploying search and rescue teams from across the state to Hawaii to assist with the deadly wildfires. A new electric-powered vehicle is set to join LA's city fleet. The Dodgers will retire Fernando Valenzuela's number-34 jersey in a pre-game ceremony tonight. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Hollywood writers will meet with studio representatives for contract negotiations Friday for the first time since the strike began. The latest on the deadly wildfires in Hawaii. Details from a study into the linger, nagging effects of COVID-19. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

A new website shows people how they can help prevent potential gun violence. A memorial service is planned today for one of the LA County Sheriff's recruits who was struck by a wrong-way vehicle. CA considers a new strategy for clean, renewable hydrogen. Support the L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The writers' strike hits 100 days with Hollywood at a standstill. LA City leaders want to crack down on those who rent out RV’s to unhoused Angelenos. CA has made voting easier, but regular voters still skew white and old. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

An LAPD Officer has been arrested in connection to burglary and theft. Orange County approves $1.7 aimed at reducing fentanyl abuse. The Perseid Meteor Shower will reach its peak this weekend. Find out the best place to see it. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

About 11,000 L.A. city workers walk out for the day, delaying some services. Twin strikes by writers, actors are affecting workers behind the scenes in Hollywood. The home of prominent gay civil rights activist Morris Kight is named a Historical Cultural Monument.  Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The LA County Public Defender's office cites overwhelming workloads. Investigators collect evidence from Sunday's fatal helicopter crash in Riverside County. Long Beach officials launch of a team of five mental health professionals to help with 9-1-1 dispatches. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Thousands of L.A. City workers will walk off the job Tuesday for one day. Some tenants at Chinatown affordable housing complex Hillside Villa receive eviction notices. Oscar-winning director William Friedkin, known for "The French Connection" has died. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Two helicopters responding to a fire in Cabazon in Riverside County collided mid-air yesterday. Eleven thousand LA city workers will stage a one-day strike tomorrow. It's bat season and several found in LA County have tested positive for rabies. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

LA city workers eye one-day strike this week. Flea born typhus on the rise in LA County. And the essential, but overlooked, art of film casting. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com

With drought and extreme heat threatening the survival of urban trees, we hear from scientists about which trees to plant in SoCal. LA City workers announce plans to strike next week. And, singer Regina Spektor talks about her upcoming Southern California shows. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Hundreds of striking writers and actors shut down streets near Universal Studios. Strategies to cool your home amid a forecast of triple digit temperatures across SoCal. The CDC says flea-borne typhus is on the rise with more than 170 cases in 2022. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

A Monterey Park Navy sailor is charged for allegedly sharing military secrets with China. Some hotel rooms LA has paid to use for unhoused Angelenos sits empty. Admission to national parks are free today to celebrate 2020's Great American Outdoors Act. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The writers' and producers' unions will restart talks Friday more than 3 months into the WGA strike. Taylor Swift begins her concert series at SoFi Stadium with nearly 500K fans expected to flood Inglewood. UCLA's Chancellor will step down next year. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

A first-in-the-nation center in LA aims to protect Thai workers from exploitation. The York Fire continues to burn in the Mojave National Preserve. Hundreds of thousands of fans are set to pack SoFi stadium for slate of Taylor Swift concerts. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The writers guild will meet with the producers after 3 months on strike. LAist speaks with SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher. A white supremacist accused of inciting political violence across CA is extradited from Romania. A center opens for exploited Thai workers.  Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Negotiators for the Writers Guild are expected to discuss negotiations with producers this Friday. Los Angeles City Council unanimously votes to fund $3 million in community projects.Find out where to best watch the Perseid meteor shower. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

A major report looks at corruption in Anaheim's city government. LAPD rookies get an 11% raise in a tentative contract agreement. And the huge fire in the Mojave is causing fire whirls. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Today is the deadline for LA renters who owe rent from March 2020 to September 2021. Los Angeles City Council reconvenes today after a three-month hiatus. An income-based program aims to help those who still have student loan debt. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

The biggest fire in the Mojave's history is burning; the landscape may never look the same. Tuesday is the due date for tenants in Los Angeles to repay rent they missed early in the pandemic. Advocates for criminal justice reform win a major battle in L.A. Plus, more.  Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Fire crews battle a wildfire in the CA Mojave preserve, while another fire burns in Riverside County. Resilience hubs might just get us through the next disaster. Altadena is where you'll find Los Angeles County's newest historic landmark. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Lockdown is lifted at the Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey after violence broke out Friday night. Heat tips from a pro marathoner who ran 135 miles across Death Valley. And, a newly discovered species shares a name with its hometown: The Los Angeles Thread Millipede.  Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Violence broke out Friday night at the Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey. Trader Joe's recalls their broccoli cheddar soup, which they say may contain insects. And, a local organization is setting out to increase access to fresh, affordable produce through urban farming.  Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Actors and writers form a mutual aid fund to help their colleagues through the Hollywood strikes. LAist obtains internal reports showing LA Mayor's struggle to address homelessness. Pandemic-era eviction protections expire next week. Plus, more.  Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The 75th Emmy Awards scheduled for September will be postponed due to the actors' and writers' strikes. A 6th busload of migrants from Texas arrives in Los Angeles. Hotel workers ask Taylor Swift to postpone her upcoming concert series at SoFi Stadium. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The LA Controller finds more than 76% of LAPD arrests from 2019 to 2022 were Black and Brown people. Advocates urge LA Mayor Karen Bass to fulfill her promise for free public transit. Rent control goes before CA voters again next year. Plus, more.  Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The average price for regular gas tops five dollars a gallon in LA County. Some LA tenants are facing an eviction deadline. LA County has one of the highest rates of Alzheimer's in the nation. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

Two years after a massive sewage spill in Playa del Rey, air regulators find a toxic chemical present in the air. Covered California raises insurance premiums. An update on LA's efforts to increase tree canopy by at least fifty percent. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.      Support the show: https://laist.com

California's energy grid stronger than last year. Los Angeles County Supervisors seek to eliminate phone fees for incarcerated people. Planning a "staycation?" Here's how to make the most of it. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The Teamsters and UPS make a tentative deal, averting a major strike for now. Protestors demand answers about LA County's juvenile halls. LA and OC renters will get a slight reprieve from large rent increases in August. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

Contract negotiations resume today as UPS strike looms. Mayor Karen Bass shares plan for connecting unhoused Metro riders with stable housing. Santa Barbara News Press ends publication after more than a century. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

A LA County probation officer is charged with assaulting a minor. There's a new arrest involving last year's firebombing of an O.C. Planned Parenthood. Former USC dean is sentenced for her role in Mark Ridley Thomas' bribery scheme. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Forecasters say record-setting temperatures may return to the region this week. The former dean of USC's School of Social Work is set for sentencing today. Trader Joe's clears their stores of two cookie products. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Another bus carrying migrants arrives in Los Angeles, the fifth since June sent by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. The Temecula Valley Unified School District approves the state's new social studies book, after twice rejecting it. And, it's been a week since Hollywood actors joined writers on strike – and trickle-down effects are already being felt.  Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Six months since the Monterey Park shooting, Congressman Judy Chu introduces a pair of bills to prevent future gun violence. The lone Black bear who'd been living in the Santa Monica Mountains was killed crossing the 101. And, Cal State Long Beach's 'Shark Lab' studies great white sharks' conservation success.  Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Hollywood actors are feeling the economic pressures as the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strike continue. CA's Education Superintendent was removed from a school board meeting over a transgender student policy. Another sriracha shortage for SoCal. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

LA County health officials note signs of rising COVID cases. An RV encampment in Sylmar is shut down amid health and safety violations. Local watch parties are planned, as the US takes on Vietnam in the Women's World Cup. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

LA County transfers hundreds of young people in juvenile detention after facilities were deemed unsuitable, but advocates are critical. Incarcerated people are at risk during the CA's heat wave. The $1 billion Powerball ticket sold at L.A. shop. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

A winning ticket for the billion-dollar Powerball jackpot was sold in Downtown Los Angeles. Dozens of independent films allowed to continue production during the SAG-AFTRA strike. Pasadena students place in solar car competition, despite its cancellation. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

As extreme temperatures continue, we check in on a project in Pacoima that aims to cool down pavements. LA's hot labor summer heats up even more as UPS workers rally downtown. A striking actor has a cautionary tale with artificial intelligence. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

A fourth busload of migrants arrived at Downtown LA's Union Station last night. RSV drug for infants gets the green light from the FDA. How to handle black, sticky gobs on the beach. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Warehouse workers say conditions are dangerous, as the Inland Empire endures extreme heat. After a LAist' investigation, veterans can move into previously vacant housing. Despite the SAG-AFTRA strike, indie productions are exempt. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Resources are being made available to striking writers and actors. Progress report on Riverside County wildfires. The summer heat is packing a punch, particularly on unhoused people. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Firefighters in Riverside County battle four wildfires at once. The heat wave continues in Southern California. With Hollywood actors on the picket lines, how is the SAG-AFTRA strike affecting new young actors? You'll hear from them. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

A prolonged heatwave continues this week. An LA Metro bus line tests new program. The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner resumes service through San Clemente. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

The Pacific Surfliner resumes service between Orange and San Diego counties Monday. West Hollywood inaugurates its first “Drag Laureate”. And the untold story of Barbie, from LAist Studios. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com

Former employees of the Farmer John Slaughterhouse struggle to find work. A Death Valley hotel manager braces for this weekend's extreme heat. And toxic work practices in Hollywood are explored in the book, “Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood." Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

SAG-AFTRA actors joined more than 11,000 writers already on strike today, effectively shutting down Hollywood. Triple digit temperatures are forecasted for SoCal. CA voters will decide whether to remove Proposition 8 language from the state's constitution in 2024.   Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Actors are joining screenwriters on the picket lines. A former La Habra police chief has been found guilty for his role in the January 6th insurrection. Looking for your next read? How about a human book? Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

160,000 actors with SAG-AFTRA will be on strike Friday, joining Hollywood writers on the picket line. We were at Union Station today when a third bus carrying migrants from Texas arrived in L.A. And why are apartments for unhoused veterans sitting empty? Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

The SAG-AFTRA National Board takes a strike vote today. Many VA apartments for homeless veterans remain vacant, despite being move-in ready. A prolonged heatwave settles into SoCal today. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Hollywood's largest union SAG-AFTRA and studios continue to negotiate ahead of the midnight deadline. A private school pushes for a new sports complex along the LA River. SoCal could be drinking more recycled water. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

A strike by Hollywood actors appears more likely, as they and producers face a midnight deadline. Cal State trustees debate proposed tuition hike. Rolling Hills Estates declares emergency over landslide losses. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

Former Manson follower Leslie Van Houten is released from prison on parole. A superior court judge blocks an investigation into deputy gangs at the L.A. Sheriff's Department. A heat wave brings extreme temperatures to Southern California. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

Hollywood is bracing for actors to join picketing writers. Los Angeles Times announces sale of San Diego Union Tribune. The California State University system's new chancellor to be announced tomorrow. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Dozens of residents were forced to flee their homes after a landslide in a community near Palos Verdes. Hotel workers are on strike again, this time near LAX. Mayor Bass updates and renews her emergency declaration on homelessness. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com