LAist 89.3

A public radio station serving the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area and licensed to Pasadena, California, operating at 89.3 FM. The outlet functions as a comprehensive local news and information service, covering topics central to Southern California life including housing and homelessness, education, climate, and the environment. Reporting spans local government affairs, immigration policy, and emergency coverage of weather events such as severe rain systems affecting areas impacted by recent wildfires. Education coverage includes scrutiny of large public school district budgets and staffing decisions. Housing reporting examines real estate trends and affordability issues across the region. The LAist name derives from the long-running local news website of the same identity. The station provides continuous live programming and maintains an active online presence streaming alongside its over-the-air broadcast, offering audiences access to both live and on-demand local journalism tailored specifically to the diverse communities of Los Angeles County and surrounding areas.