The LA Report

Here's what we're following today:

• Los Angeles County could soon fall back into the "medium" tier in the CDC's COVID-19 community tracker
• LAUSD leader warns of tough times ahead
• Half of the unemployment claims rejected by the California Employment Development Department end up overturned on appeal
• Los Angeles voters will have a chance to decide if hotels should be required to rent out vacant rooms to unhoused people
• Divided opinions over Echo Park fencing
• Lawyer-to-the-stars Bert Fields dies

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Here's what we're following today:

• Fencing torn down at Echo Park Lake
• Investigating corruption at Anaheim City Hall
• Update on Windsor Hills crash that killed six
• Student loan forgiveness in exchange for public service
• How to spot medical 'gaslighting'

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Here's what we're following today:

• What legal power do cities have when it comes to reproductive rights?
• A law that would prohibit pregnancy service centers from misleading people about reproductive health services
• Charges in connection with Thursday's deadly car crash in Windsor Hills
• Death Valley record rainfall strands visitors
• The California DMV suing Tesla over its self-driving car claims
• A new art exhibit at the Glendale Galleria
• A new baby sea otter

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In this Sunday edition: It used to be common practice to dump harmful chemicals including DDT into our coastal waters. We talk with the lead investigator with the Environmental Protection Agency about the scope of the problem. 

And then, we take a moment to remember Vin Scully… and all the time we spent with him. We hear from a couple fathers and sons who share their love of the Dodgers and the legendary announcer.   

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In this weekend edition: We'll talk about student debt, and how federal and state governments have been unable to keep their promises of free or affordable education…

Then, how people with serious mental health and addiction living in home in Hollywood are building a community garden as part of their treatment.

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Here's what we're following this afternoon:

• Arrest made in crash that killed six
• Voters to decide if local hotels will have to join a program to make vacant hotel rooms available to the unhoused
• Measure to keep bars open until 4:00am
• Why are millennials living so close to home?
• HBO's House of Dragons preview

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Here's what we're following this morning:

• Angelenos continuing to cut back on water use
• COVID numbers dropping, but transmission level remains high
• A law that would prohibit pregnancy centers from misrepresenting their services
• Legal groups preparing for end of "Remain in Mexico" program
• A sound wall through North Hollywood Valley Village and Valley Glen
• Gas at lowest prices since March

This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

Here's what we're following today:

• Monkeypox vaccine supply
• Safe injection sites pilot program
• Calls for early release of incarcerated people with serious medical conditions
• 6th Street Bridge reality
• Alex Jones slapped with millions in damages to Sandy Hook families

This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.