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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
    Listen 6:56
    Here's your morning news: Second COVID booster now available for people over 50 and the immuno-compromised; Encino man convicted of scamming federal COVID relief program; Sheriff Alex Villanueva denying allegations of covering up recorded courthouse incident; Gov. Newsom calling on water agencies to tighten conservation measures; Congressmembers call on DoD and State Department to facilitate state aid to Ukraine; L.A. supervisors vote to continue virtual meetings; All things bubbles at Discover Cube in Orange County.

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

    Second COVID booster now available for people over 50 and the immuno-compromised. Plus: A COVID relief scam, Villanueva's coverup allegation, and more – The Morning Edition
    Here's your morning news: Second COVID booster now available for people over 50 and the immuno-compromised; Encino man convicted of scamming federal COVID relief program; Sheriff Alex Villanueva denying allegations of covering up recorded courthouse incident; Gov. Newsom calling on water agencies to tighten conservation measures; Congressmembers call on DoD and State Department to facilitate state aid to Ukraine; L.A. supervisors vote to continue virtual meetings; All things bubbles at Discover Cube in Orange County.

    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 5:58
    What's happening today: COVID boosters for those aged 50 and over begin Wednesday; Regulators gain access to South Central oil drilling site after years of resident complaints; Kristin Crowley takes charge at LAFD; L.A. supervisors vote to continue virtual meetings; UCLA center for African-American studies aims to be global leader in hip hop studies; Foo Fighters cancel remaining shows after death of drummer.

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

    COVID boosters for those 50 and over begin Wednesday. Plus: South Central oil drilling, LAFD's new chief, and more – The P.M. Edition
    What's happening today: COVID boosters for those aged 50 and over begin Wednesday; Regulators gain access to South Central oil drilling site after years of resident complaints; Kristin Crowley takes charge at LAFD; L.A. supervisors vote to continue virtual meetings; UCLA center for African-American studies aims to be global leader in hip hop studies; Foo Fighters cancel remaining shows after death of drummer.

    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 5:46
    Here's your morning news: Will Smith issues apology for Chris Rock slap; Surprise relief for quadriplegic inmate at center of fight to stop prison-to-ICE transfers; Why so many unhoused Angelenos turn down offers of permanent housing; LAFD rescue woman and dog from L.A. river during storm; Thursday deadline for rent relief; Proposed bill would keep election workers' home addresses hidden from public view;

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

    Will Smith issues apology for Chris Rock slap. Plus: An L.A. River rescue, rent relief deadline, and more – The Morning Edition
    Here's your morning news: Will Smith issues apology for Chris Rock slap; Surprise relief for quadriplegic inmate at center of fight to stop prison-to-ICE transfers; Why so many unhoused Angelenos turn down offers of permanent housing; LAFD rescue woman and dog from L.A. river during storm; Thursday deadline for rent relief; Proposed bill would keep election workers' home addresses hidden from public view;

    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 5:24
    What's happening today: Film Academy explores consequences for Will Smith attack on Chris Rock; Oscar Awards recap; Why do so few unhoused accept permanent housing?; Storm brings much-needed rain to L.A. area; Cambodian-born inmate at center of debate on how non-citizens are treated; Mandatory evacuation orders lifted in O.C.; Supermarket union workers to resume contract talks Wednesday;

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

    Academy to explore consequences for Will Smith slap. Plus: Oscars recap, permanent housing, and more – The P.M. Edition
    What's happening today: Film Academy explores consequences for Will Smith attack on Chris Rock; Oscar Awards recap; Why do so few unhoused accept permanent housing?; Storm brings much-needed rain to L.A. area; Cambodian-born inmate at center of debate on how non-citizens are treated; Mandatory evacuation orders lifted in O.C.; Supermarket union workers to resume contract talks Wednesday;

    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 6:52
    Here's your morning news: Chris Rock declines to press charges against Will Smith for Oscars face slap; Academy Awards winners; Grocery store workers a step closer to strike; CSU trustees vote to pause practice of paying former executives; Gas prices inch higher to $6.07 per gallon; Newsom to consider gas relief payments based on income; The Black News Channel closes up shop; L.A. leaders vote to begin process of adopting Kyiv as sister city;

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

    Chris Rock declines to press charges against Will Smith for Oscars slap. Plus: Academy Awards winners, grocery worker strike, and more – The Morning Edition
    Here's your morning news: Chris Rock declines to press charges against Will Smith for Oscars face slap; Academy Awards winners; Grocery store workers a step closer to strike; CSU trustees vote to pause practice of paying former executives; Gas prices inch higher to $6.07 per gallon; Newsom to consider gas relief payments based on income; The Black News Channel closes up shop; L.A. leaders vote to begin process of adopting Kyiv as sister city;

    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 5:38
    What's happening today: Black law students found Supreme Court hearings both uplifting and upsetting; Biden says U.S. to welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees; UCLA study says Hollywood diversity flattened in 2021; Are SAT and ACT exams still necessary?; L.A. City council votes to begin process adopting Kviv as a sister city.

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

    Mixed emotions for Black law students after watching Supreme Court hearings. Plus: Ukrainian refugees welcome, Hollywood diversity flattens, and more – The P.M. Edition
    What's happening today: Black law students found Supreme Court hearings both uplifting and upsetting; Biden says U.S. to welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees; UCLA study says Hollywood diversity flattened in 2021; Are SAT and ACT exams still necessary?; L.A. City council votes to begin process adopting Kviv as a sister city.

    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 5:20
    In this Sunday edition: A lot of American companies have staff in Ukraine. These include bi-national Ukrainian-American businesses, and some of these are here in LA. Last week our immigration reporter Leslie Berenstein Rojas visited an electric bike company in Whittier, whose employees in Ukraine are trying to work in the midst of war…

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

    This Whittier e-bike shop has Ukrainian staff dodging Russian bombs – The Sunday Edition
    In this Sunday edition: A lot of American companies have staff in Ukraine. These include bi-national Ukrainian-American businesses, and some of these are here in LA. Last week our immigration reporter Leslie Berenstein Rojas visited an electric bike company in Whittier, whose employees in Ukraine are trying to work in the midst of war…

    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 7:01
    Here's your morning news: Average price for a gallon of gas creeps up to $6.06; L.A. City Council considering adopting Kyiv as a sister city; Russia-Ukraine conflict spawns global 'cyber-resistance' movement; UCLA study on diversity in Hollywood underscores disconnect in demographics; CRT debate comes to local school board; Federal jury convicts Congressmember Jeff Fortenberry over illegal campaign contributions; Top lawyer group approves of U.S. Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson; Ventura County man accused of illegally importing nearly 1,700 reptiles.

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

    Average price for a gallon of gas creeps up to $6.06. Plus: Kyiv as sister city, Hollywood's diversity disconnect, and more – The Morning Edition
    Here's your morning news: Average price for a gallon of gas creeps up to $6.06; L.A. City Council considering adopting Kyiv as a sister city; Russia-Ukraine conflict spawns global 'cyber-resistance' movement; UCLA study on diversity in Hollywood underscores disconnect in demographics; CRT debate comes to local school board; Federal jury convicts Congressmember Jeff Fortenberry over illegal campaign contributions; Top lawyer group approves of U.S. Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson; Ventura County man accused of illegally importing nearly 1,700 reptiles.

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