The LA Report

What's happening today: MLB suspends Dodger pitcher Trevor Bower for two seasons over violations of its sexual assault and domestic violence policies; Mayor Garcetti, families gather at Florence & Normandie to commemorate 1992 uprisings; New study says that 68% of Angelenos expect future violence; Get to know mayoral candidate Karen Bass; Stage Coach country music festival returns after pandemic hiatus.

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Here's your morning news: Another top L.A. County sheriff's official accuses Sheriff Alex Villanueva of covering up controversial jail house video; Friday marks 30 years since a jury acquitted four white LAPD officers in the beating of Rodney King; Get to know your candidates in this year's midterm election; LAUSD superintendent recommends that the district push back implementation of its COVID vaccination mandate; A rapid bus line from North Hollywood to Pasadena was unanimously approved by the Metro board; Californians need to conserve more water–but besides restricting water use, what else should we do?

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What's happening today: Second top official accuses Sheriff Villanueva of coverup In controversial jail video case; Drunk driver slams into CHP vehicle on the 105 in Downey; What's become of Florence and Normandie, the intersection that was a touchpoint of the 1992 uprisings?; Survey finds that more than two-thirds of L.A. residents expect similar violence in next five years; Unions representing more than 85,000 county workers rally on Thursday;

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Here's your morning news: The latest round of Project Homekey funding includes $9.5M for L.A.'s Housing Authority; Bill to shut down three oil rigs off Orange County coast clears first hurdle; Lawmakers and Governor Newsom at stalemate over tax rebates to offset high gas prices; Doctors and trial attorneys in California agree to raise the cap on money awarded for non-economic damages in malpractice lawsuits; City leaders vote to start the process of banning single-use plastics at city events and facilities; A dress that Judy Garland wore as Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz" is up for sale.

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What's happening today: To combat drought, unprecedented water restrictions about to go into effect; Indictment for O.C. Mexican mafia members; First black woman headed to ISS; UC workers demanding better pay, benefits in contract talks with admins; Theater owners optimistic at CinemaCon.

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Here's your morning news: Metropolitan Water District of Southern California implementing emergency water conservation program for first time; Villanueva backtracks on reporter investigation, citing "frenzy of disinformation"; Reseda man accused of selling meth and  "ghost guns" indicted by a federal grand jury; Streets around UCLA were blocked off Tuesday as protestors took to the streets; Pfizer asking FDA to approve COVID booster shots for kids ages five to 11; LAUSD to extend upcoming school year by a week; The L.A. City Council to consider a number of measures aimed at cutting waste.

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What's happening today: Sheriff Villanueva denies abuse cover-up attempt again; L.A. County D.A.'s office establishes first LGBTQ+ advisory board; Oakland-based abortion non-profit seeks financial help from L.A.; Are college-bound senior considering the 'hidden curriculum'?; City of L.A. launches eco-conscious transportation pilot program in South L.A. 

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Here's your morning news: Commander files lawsuit accusing Sheriff Alex Villanueva of  covering up mistreatment of arrestee; Dodgers' Trevor Bauer suing woman who accused him of assault; L.A. County Dept. of Public Health study reveals that deaths among young unhoused people more than doubled over two years; Executive director of the LA Homeless Services Authority announces resignation; California Coastal Commission recommends a 'no' vote on a key permit for desalination plant; With the state in its third year of severe drought, consider making some changes starting with your yard.

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