The LA Report

California spends billions on homelessness without certainty; WGA and Hollywood studios in contract talks; Gaps revealed in SoCal garment industry, and more.

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California is purchasing medication abortion drugs, Palm Springs families want the city to make amends, and the Islamic Center of Southern California was vandalized during Ramadan

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Protesters turn out in WeHo in a show of force against anti-LGBTQ legislation; With COVID renter protections expired, an assistance group goes door to door to offer help; All this rainy weather we've had has brought about a shroom bloom, and more.

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We take a closer look at what the fatal police shooting earlier this year says about both shortcomings in how law enforcement deals with people experiencing a mental health crisis and access to mental healthcare for immigrants.

Then, the first episode in a special three-part series: “Finding Home con DACA” from How To LA’s host Brian De Los Santos. We’ll follow his journey as he returns to Mexico for the first time in 30 years under DACA.

Also, an Easter sunrise service takes us to Mt. Rubidoux, where observers trekked this morning to celebrate the century-old tradition. 

And, a drag march is held in West Hollywood to protest the wave of anti-LGBT legislation across the country. The Easter Sunday event is a collaboration with faith groups, trans advocates, and drag artists. We hear from the Los Angeles LGBT Center, the organization hosting the event. 

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In today's headlines: the city of LA sues a journalist and watchdog group, Metro lowers the music levels at the MacArthur Park station, and outdoor dining to stay in LA. 

The play Twilight LA is based on interviews of hundred of people whose lives were directly touched by both the uprising itself, and the events that led up to it. The show returns to the Mark Taper Forum for a new staging 30 years later. 

We’ll hear from students at Cal State Dominguez Hills who say that a series of incidents related to race this school year has affected their sense of safety on campus.

Then, How To LA host Brian De Los Santos learns he’s been approved to take what could be a once-in-a-lifetime trip to his homeland of Mexico. As a DACA recipient, there are no guarantees – that he’ll get this chance again OR that he’ll be let back into the U.S. where he’s lived since he was brought here as a small child. His candid conversation with friends, as he prepares to return to Mexico for the first time in 30 years.

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LA City fights the retrieval of LAPD officers from journalist, Twin Ports of LA and Long Beach shut down, a public health approach to prevent gun violence explored, and more.

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Activists concerned about anti-LGBTQ legislation around the nation plan to respond with a drag march in WeHo; The city of Long Beach rallies support for Virgin Orbit employees being laid-off; A plant biologist rejoices in the abundance of spring wildflowers, and more.

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LA sues to retrieve LAPD undercover officers' photos; Killing of Mexican immigrant by LAPD raises concerns about how police respond to someone in a mental health crisis; LA streets filled with increasing potholes.

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