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The LA Report

The LA Report is your daily update on the top news stories in the Los Angeles region, brought to you by LAist News. Hosted by Austin Cross, Nereida Moreno and Julia Paskin on weekdays and Josie Huang on the weekends.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    In this Sunday Edition: As some 13,000 runners and walkers stream out of the starting corral at Dodger Stadium onto Sunset Boulevard to begin their 26.2-mile journey, they’ll have more elbow room than normal — because only about half the normal number of participants is racing. From Sharon McNary.

    Plus: For decades, the rival football teams of Roosevelt High in Boyle Heights and Garfield High in East Los Angeles have duked it out in an annual tradition called the East L.A. Classic. Last year’s game was canceled, as the pandemic tore through both communities. The two schools see this year’s game as a show of resilience — and unity. From Leslie Berenstein Rojas.

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

    L.A. Marathon returns after difficult year for race industry. Plus: The East L.A. Classic returns — and with it, a sense of hope for two school communities devastated by the pandemic
    In this Sunday Edition: As some 13,000 runners and walkers stream out of the starting corral at Dodger Stadium onto Sunset Boulevard to begin their 26.2-mile journey, they’ll have more elbow room than normal — because only about half the normal number of participants is racing. From Sharon McNary.

    Plus: For decades, the rival football teams of Roosevelt High in Boyle Heights and Garfield High in East Los Angeles have duked it out in an annual tradition called the East L.A. Classic. Last year’s game was canceled, as the pandemic tore through both communities. The two schools see this year’s game as a show of resilience — and unity. From Leslie Berenstein Rojas.

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

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 30:32
    In this Climate Week Edition: From AirTalk, Larry Mantle and guests discuss California's seemingly endless drought and water scarcity, and how to adapt in a future adversely affected by climate change.

    Climate Week: How do we address drought and water scarcity In California?
    In this Climate Week Edition: From AirTalk, Larry Mantle and guests discuss California's seemingly endless drought and water scarcity, and how to adapt in a future adversely affected by climate change.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:42
    What's happening today: L.A. County indoor vaccine requirement starts today; West Hollywood will soon have the highest minimum wage in the country; L.A. City Council approves $14 million settlement in wrongful imprisonment suit.

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

    L.A. indoor vaccine mandate starts today; West Hollywood to have highest minimum wage in U.S.; $14M settlement approved in wrongful imprisonment suit – The P.M. Edition
    What's happening today: L.A. County indoor vaccine requirement starts today; West Hollywood will soon have the highest minimum wage in the country; L.A. City Council approves $14 million settlement in wrongful imprisonment suit.

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

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:31
    Here's your morning news: SCE moving most customers to new billing plan; LAUSD sets Jan. 10 deadline for 12+ student vaccinations; L.A. County indoor vaccination mandate begins; Rare manslaughter trial for L.A. Sheriffs deputy; 

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

    SCE's new billing plan; LAUSD vaccine deadline; L.A. indoor vax mandate begins – The A.M. Edition
    Here's your morning news: SCE moving most customers to new billing plan; LAUSD sets Jan. 10 deadline for 12+ student vaccinations; L.A. County indoor vaccination mandate begins; Rare manslaughter trial for L.A. Sheriffs deputy; 

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

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:58
    What's happening today: L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti tested positive for COVID-19; Over 900,000 kids in L.A. now eligible for the vaccine; Biden commits to cutting methane pollution by 2030; State utility commission to vote on whether to increase the amount of gas stored at Aliso Canyon facility; Mary's Kitchen temporarily protected from eviction.

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

    Garcetti tests positive for COVID; Over 900,000 L.A. kids eligible for vaccine; Biden commits to methane reduction by 2030 – The P.M. Edition
    What's happening today: L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti tested positive for COVID-19; Over 900,000 kids in L.A. now eligible for the vaccine; Biden commits to cutting methane pollution by 2030; State utility commission to vote on whether to increase the amount of gas stored at Aliso Canyon facility; Mary's Kitchen temporarily protected from eviction.

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

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:51
    Here's your morning news: Sheriff Villanueva defends his decision to not enforce vaccine mandates in LASD; Closures due to rockslide at Malibu's Little Dume Beach; LAFD official under investigation for Palisades Fire; How to buy a Christmas tree while helping the forests.

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

    Sheriff Villanueva defends decision to not enforce LASD vaccines; Rock slide closes Malibu beach; LAFD official under investigation for Palisades Fire – The A.M. Edition
    Here's your morning news: Sheriff Villanueva defends his decision to not enforce vaccine mandates in LASD; Closures due to rockslide at Malibu's Little Dume Beach; LAFD official under investigation for Palisades Fire; How to buy a Christmas tree while helping the forests.

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

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:18
    What's happening today: Sheriff Villanueva refuses to enforce vaccine mandate for deputies; CDC recommends Pfizer vaccine for children 5-11; UC Santa Cruz scientist says recent sea rise is enough to flood coastal communities.

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

    Villanueva won't enforce vaccine mandate; CDC OKs Pfizer shots for kids; Sea rise enough to flood communities – The P.M. Edition
    What's happening today: Sheriff Villanueva refuses to enforce vaccine mandate for deputies; CDC recommends Pfizer vaccine for children 5-11; UC Santa Cruz scientist says recent sea rise is enough to flood coastal communities.

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

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:29
    Here's your morning news: High school seniors in thick of college application season; USC student and faculty groups call for an end to fraternities; DOJ charges O.C. man with interfering with flight crew; Many Angelenos don't qualify for basic income pilot; Concilman Kevin de Léon takes over homelessness and poverty committee from Mark Ridley-Thomas.

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

    College application season; A call to end fraternities; O.C. man charged with attacking flight attendant – The A.M. Edition
    Here's your morning news: High school seniors in thick of college application season; USC student and faculty groups call for an end to fraternities; DOJ charges O.C. man with interfering with flight crew; Many Angelenos don't qualify for basic income pilot; Concilman Kevin de Léon takes over homelessness and poverty committee from Mark Ridley-Thomas.

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