Bass re-election bid, A cafe for birds, Fixing a watch from the Palisades Fire — Sunday Edition
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass launches her 2026 re-election campaign. A street artist’s Pershing Square installation is overtaken by its subjects, pigeons. One man’s story of salvaging a destroyed watch from the ruins of the Palisades Fire. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com
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LA County rent relief, The Geminids are here, Benefit gig for lost vinyl records — Saturday Edition
Application window starts next week for rent relief tied to the January fires and recent ICE raids. The year's brightest meteor showers happen this weekend. We'll hear from an Altadena musician who lost his home in the Eaton Fire about why he's working to get vinyl records back in the hands of survivors. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com
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LAPD funding increase approved, CA sues Trump over massive H-1B fee, Altadena bear trap triggered by member of press — Evening Edition
The L.A. City council approves funding to hire more police officers. California sues the Trump administration over a $100,000 fee on some immigration visas. We have an update on a stubborn black bear living in an Altadena crawlspace, and the media member who accidentally triggered a trap meant for it. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comThis LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autosVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! Support the show: https://laist.com
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Altadena tree giveaway, LAFD gets Hollywood Star, Hermon's newest sit-down restaurant— Afternoon Edition
A nursery in Altadena is giving out trees this weekend. The L.A.F.D. is getting a star from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, adjacent to the Walk of Fame. Plus, new and old comings to the L.A. food scene. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com
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DHS says 10k undocumented immigrant arrests in LA, Felony charges against Eaton Fire unlicensed contractors, LA reservoirs need cleaned— Morning Edition
The Trump Administration puts a number on the immigration crackdown in L-A, so far. LA County goes after unlicensed contractors accused of targeting Eaton Fire survivors. The feds say dozens of LA's drinking water reservoirs haven't been cleaned in a decade. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com
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