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It's Deadline Day for the Bills on Gov. Newsom's Desk, Suspect Charged in the Shooting of Sheriff's Deputies, and Both the Dodger and the Lakers are in the Playoffs
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Sep 30, 2020
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It's Deadline Day for the Bills on Gov. Newsom's Desk, Suspect Charged in the Shooting of Sheriff's Deputies, and Both the Dodger and the Lakers are in the Playoffs

We take a look at the bills set to expire on Gov. Newsom's desk, discuss the ambush shooting of two sheriff's deputies and talk all things LA sport, particularly the Playoffs
OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 02: California Lt. Gov. and democratic candidate for California governor Gavin Newsom (C) greets supporters during a campaign stop at California Assemblyman Rob Bonta's Chili Cook Off on June 2, 2018 in Oakland, California. With less than a week to go until the California primary, Gavin Newsom is campaigning throughout the state. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 02: California Lt. Gov. and democratic candidate for California governor Gavin Newsom (C) greets supporters during a campaign stop at California Assemblyman Rob Bonta's Chili Cook Off on June 2, 2018 in Oakland, California. With less than a week to go until the California primary, Gavin Newsom is campaigning throughout the state. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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SUSPECT CHARGED IN DEPUTY SHOOTINGS

A suspect has been charged in the ambush shooting of two sheriff's deputies earlier this month. Deonte Lee Murray, 36, was scheduled for arraignment in Compton, District Attorney Jackie Lacey told a news conference Wednesday. 

Guest: 

Robert Garrova, KPCC Reporter 

BILLS SET TO EXPIRE ON GOVERNOR'S DESK

Governor Gavin Newsom has until Midnight tonight to sign a whole bunch of bills and he has saved some of the most high profile ones for last. 

Guest: 

  • Jeremy White, Co-authorPolitico's California Playbook Co-author

BACK TO SCHOOL WAIVERS

Schools in Los Angeles County have been closed - at least physically - since March to slow the spread of COVID-19. Some are beginning to welcome back small groups of students with the most need. And now, there’s another way for schools to bring the county’s youngest learners back to campus for in-person classes: a waiver.

Guest: 

Carla Javier, KPCC Reporter

PEER-TO-PEER MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

If you were preparing for a difficult journey -- say a trip up Mt. Everest -- you would want a guide to help you along the way -- someone who's been there before. That's the idea behind something called mental health peer support: people who live with a mental illness helping others with psychiatric issues.

Guest: 

  • Robert Garrova, KPCC Reporter 

ON THE LOT

We find out more about the Disney lay-offs announced yesterday and SNL's plans to return this weekend with a live studio audience (note: everyone gets COVID 19 tests upon arrival and have to wear special masks). Plus, a secret sequel to the 2006 Sacha Baron Cohen satire "Borat" comes out later this month and Gabrielle Union's toxic workplace dispute with "America's Got Talent" reaches a resolution. 

Guest:

  • Rebecca Keegan , Reporter at The Hollywood Reporter

LA SPORTS HISTORY – A DOUBLE PLAYOFF

The Dodgers and the Lakers are playing playoff games at the same time! Now, normally..the city would be bustling with people planning watch parties and navigating traffic to maybe catch one of these games in person. But...not so in the COVID era. 

Guest: 

  • Andy Kamenetzky, Writer for The Athletic and host The Land O’Lakers podcast
  • Brian Kamenetzky, Writer for The Athletic and host The Land O’Lakers podcast