The LA Report

Here's your morning news: Biden makes closing argument in Newsom recall effort; Another record fire season is upon us; L.A. firefighters union to meet over vaccine mandates; Job discrimination in LGBTQ community; L.A. Metro offering free rides to vote.

What's happening today: Democrats fired up for recall vote; L.A. homelessness explainer; Is natural immunity better than a vaccination?; USC fires Trojans head coach.

Here's your morning news: President Biden to visit Long Beach today; More voting centers open in advance of Tuesday; State lawmakers wrap up legislative session; Pandemic's affect on endurance runners; Metro bus service back to pre-pandemic levels; West Hollywood now requiring vaccination proof for many activities.

What's happening today: Majority of L.A. sheriffs and commanders support ban on deputy sub-groups accused of intimidation; Overnight lightning cause for wildfire concern; L.A. Parks and Recreation looking for lifeguards; Listeners remember 9/11

Here's your morning news: LAUSD to mandate vaccinations in kids 12 and over; High temps to continue through weekend; California Dept. of Education launches new site to provide support for multilingual learners; Heat danger for dogs in Santa Monica Mountains

In part II of our 9/11 special: The September 11th attacks and the treatment of American Muslims afterwards also galvanized a generation of young Arab American activists to organize and call for a bigger voice in American political life. In this conversation from AirTalk with Larry Mantle, we explored how that happened.  

In this two-part weekend edition: On September 11th, Los Angeles Battalion Chief Robert Willcox was the safety officer for the department's elite Urban Search and Rescue team.  By day's end, FEMA ordered the group to Ground Zero where they worked 11-days amid the smoke, rubble and remains.  The 35-year fire veteran says the experience left a lasting impact on his life, and his colleagues.

Then: All four passenger planes that crashed September 11th were bound for California - three en route to Los Angeles. In the 20 years since, victim's families have cut their own path through grief - a journey they say requires resilience, inner strength and courage. 

What's happening today: Vaccine mandates are coming; LAUSD prepares to mandate vaccines for all kids 12 and up; Latest COVID numbers; Hot weekend ahead.