The LA Report

What's happening today: Gas reaches average price of $5.52 per gallon; Unionized grocery workers working without contract after labor agreement expires; L.A. community clinics owed million by feds; How two years of pandemic have affected L.A.; Why do bad movies cost as much as good ones? The Batman opens with second biggest opening since start of pandemic.

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What's happening today: Medical experts advise continuing to mask up in crowded indoor places; Local Ukrainian-Americans pitching in to send emergency supplies to warn-torn homeland; Russia-Ukraine war sends area gas prices soaring; City of L.A. sues Monsanto over toxic chemicals in city waterways; Head coach of USC swim teams resigns after allegations of abusive behavior towards athletes.

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Here's your morning news: Russia-Ukraine war sends L.A. average gas price to $5.33 per gallon; Gov. Newsom directs state agencies to comply with Russia economic sanctions; U.N. panel on climate change releases its most urgent report yet; Installation only half the equation for Biden's EV charging network plans; California in line for $500M settlement against OxyContin manufacturer; L.A. Sheriffs investigating man seen lingering near an elementary school, and more top stories.

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What's happening today: With masking rules lifted, Angelenos ready to make individual decisions; Gov. Newsom signs issues executive order that ensure state agencies comply with economic sanctions against Russia; South Pasadena BLM mural project bogged down by city bureaucracy; Hundreds of medical professionals offering free care this weekend in Long Beach.

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Here's your morning news: L.A. County downgraded to 'low transmission' status as indoor masking rules are lifted; Former L.A. Sheriff deputy arraigned today on charges of involuntary manslaughter; Wildfire in Cleveland National Forest is 50% contained; Downey home claims to be first powered by hydrogen; Russia invasion of Ukraine triggering humanitarian crisis as millions flee; Mayoral candidate Kevin De Leon calls on city to prepare for Russian cyber attacks; Big Bear eagle couple welcome newest family member.

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In this Sunday edition: On Friday, LA County lifted its indoor mask requirements for most indoor settings, including stores, restaurants, bars and movie theaters. It’s the latest development in our long and frustrating saga with COVID-19. But as you’ll hear in Jackie Fortier's conversation with All Things Considered's Nick Roman, you should keep a mask handy.

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In this weekend edition: Athletes from around the world arrived in Beijing this week for the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, now underway. This week on AirTalk host Larry Mantle previewed some of the events and athletes you’ll see, and spoke with a California native making his Paralympic debut at the age of 46, representing Team USA in monoski.

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What's happening today: L.A. County to ease indoor masking rules for everyone – vaccinated or not; L.A. and surrounding counties now categorized as 'low' transmission; Global upheaval and two years of pandemic taking mental health toll on kids and teens; Gov. Newsom proposes to compel mental health treatment in most severe cases; Angelenos ask: How can we support the people of Ukraine?

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