The LA Report

Today: Catholic bishop found shot dead, sheriff investigates homicide; CA seeks federal aid for asylum seeker vaccinations, testing; LACMA exhibit showcases early computer-generated art, and more.

In the Sunday edition: We visit LACMA to check out the exhibit, "Coded: Art Enters the Computer Age, 1952-1982" with its curator, Leslie Jones.

And, homeowners have traditionally held the lion's share of voting power, but that's beginning to change as more renters are being elected. Then, we'll discuss what’s behind some children rejecting their ethnic identities and native languages at an early age, and then choosing to relearn as adults.

In the weekend edition: A conservation classic gets a big update and a reprint to reflect the climate crisis. Patagonia re-released "A Forest Journey" and we talk with author, John Perlin. 

And, with the long-term reality of drought looming, we'll meet one Leimert Park woman who's leading the way with drought-tolerant landscapes.

Then: LA's ubiquitous flower vendors…you see them everywhere, but what does it take to make that hustle happen?

In the late edition: A suspect is charged with HATE CRIMES in TWO separate shootings in Los Angeles. Turkey’s deadly earthquake is a reminder "The Big One" can happen HERE at any time. How renters can prepare. If you have a lawn and want to conserve water, listen up.

In the early edition: Suspect arrested in Pico Robertson shooting, California approaches 100,000 COVID deaths, Staying safe during coyote mating season, and more.

In the P.M. edition: The LA County Sheriff's Department will now provide quarterly reports to the Civilian Oversight Commission about jail conditions. The number of renters in political office is on the rise, looking at housing policy differently than homeowners. The Orange Unified School District Superintendent, Edward Velasquez, has resigned after controversy over the suspension of a digital library app for students. Measure W in LA County has helped fight the drought, but more needs to be done. Weill Cornell Medicine is developing a new contraceptive for men, using a protein to immobilize sperm temporarily.

In the A.M. edition: The LA County Sheriff has taken steps to investigate and eliminate deputy gangs. Retailers in Orange County are concerned about a proposed ban on balloons. Researchers have discovered that California's snowpack is melting at a faster and earlier rate than usual. Some residents of Los Angeles may be eligible for assistance with their home down payment.

In the P.M. Edition: Actress Raquel Welch dies at 82, Is hydrogen fuel really green?, UCLA researchers need your help finding alien life, and more.