• Report details post-fire rise in unemployment, UCLA negotiates with feds, K-Pop Demon Hunters fan viewings come to Alhambra — The P.M. Edition
    Aug 25 2025

    Over 10,000 people filed for unemployment after January's fires, a report finds. UCLA is at the negotiating table with the federal government over antisemitism allegations, even as Jewish groups defend the university. L.A. Report cohost Josie Huang stopped by a local fan viewing of K-Pop Demon Hunters. Plus, more.


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    5 mins
  • LAHSA can't help new unhoused families, Wildfire survivors demand action against insurers, LA Metro hasn't received federal Olympics funds— The A.M. Edition
    Aug 25 2025

    A shocking admission from LA's homeless services agency: it can't help any new families. Wildfire survivors are demanding action against what they call "illegal insurer misconduct." LA Metro is still waiting on its Olympic funds from the feds. Plus, more.

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    4 mins
  • L.A. County jail improvements, more extreme heat today, K-Pop Demon Hunters slays at theaters — Sunday Edition
    Aug 24 2025

    L.A. County Jails are seeing improvements in wait times and conditions, but there are worries over the population increasing. Southern California’s heat wave is on its way out. We get into vegetarian tacos and a K-Pop sensation. Plus, more.

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    12 mins
  • Lyle Menendez denied parole, heat wave extended, UCLA feels funding freeze pinch — Saturday Edition
    Aug 23 2025

    Lyle Menendez was denied parole by the state parole board after his brother Erik was denied parole on Thursday. A heat wave that’s been baking southern California has been extended through Sunday. We get an update on the federal government freezing funding for UCLA, plus more!

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    12 mins
  • LA city council explores alternatives to LAHSA, Trump pulls CA sex ed funding, Cheap Fast Eats in NoHo — The P.M. Edition
    Aug 22 2025

    The L.A. City Council is exploring alternatives as it considers defunding the L.A. Homeless Services Authority. The Trump administration has pulled California's federal sex education funding. We tell you about some of the best cheap fast eats you can get in North Hollywood. Plus, more.


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    5 mins
  • Potential power shutoffs amid heatwave, Erik Menendez denied parole, Researcher leaves UCLA due to cuts— The A.M. Edition
    Aug 22 2025

    SoCal Edison is warning of potential power shutoffs, in the middle of this week's heatwave. One of the Menendez Brothers has been denied parole, and the other faces the board today. Researchers are leaving academia after the Trump administration froze UCLA grants. Plus, more.

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    5 mins
  • Gov. Newsom's redistricting plan approved, Officials decry use of federal agents, Red flag warning hits during heatwave — The P.M. Edition
    Aug 21 2025

    The state legislature approved Governor Newsom's redistricting plan today. California politicians accuse President Trump of using Border Patrol agents to intimidate them. A red flag warning is here: Officials warn of potential "extreme fire conditions." Plus, more.


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    4 mins
  • Heatwave begins to peak, Menendez Bros parole hearing, CA lawmakers set to approve redistricting election— The A.M. Edition
    Aug 21 2025

    This week's heatwave begins to peak. The Menendez Brothers have a date with the parole board. California lawmakers are set to approve a special election to re-write the Congressional maps. Plus, more.

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    5 mins