The LA Report

There are more than 650,000 different kinds of short-term credentials awarded across the U.S. These include certificate programs, boot camps and digital badges.

But the value and quality of short-term credential programs vary from totally-worth-the-investment to, some might say, total-waste-of-money. And it's often hard for students and job-seekers to figure out whether and how much a given program will pay off.

What's happening today: Latest on South Florida condo collapse; CDC says heart inflammation side effect of two-shot vaccines is rare; L.A. reports largest number of new COVID cases since May 15; State lawmakers demand more accountability from Newsom over wildfire statement.

Here's your morning news: Crews broke ground on Metro's long-awaited Airport Connector project this week. Once it's completed, it will ferry travellers from Metro's Crenshaw line to the LAX People Mover - an elevated tram that'll run from the Metro connector station to the airport's terminals every 2 minutes; A new study has revealed how the pandemic has negatively impacted families and children living in Southeast L.A., and more.

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What's happening today: The latest on the dangerous Delta variant of COVID-19; Restaurants struggle to meet staffing demands; U.S. Forest Service tightens fire restrictions in San Bernardino National Forest; Kobe Bryant's widow settles lawsuit in helicopter crash; Britney Spears asks to end conservatorship.

Here's your morning news: L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti has placed his chief of staff on administrative leave after disparaging Facebook posts she made surfaced in the media, The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has voted 4-1 to set up a team to implement the long-promised closure of Men's Central Jail, and more.

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

What's happening today: Revised workplace rules require vaccine disclosure; Privacy concerns over digital vaccine card; Federal appeals court overturns recent ruling on assault weapons; CHP looking for summer speeders; July 4 travel tips.

Here's your morning news: COVID-19 is still having a disproportionate effect on LA's Black residents; Californians who buy health insurance through the state's Covered California exchange could see their monthly premiums go down this summer, and more.

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

What's happening today: Supreme Court rules NCAA can't limit educational benefits; Santa Ana bolstering deportation defense fund; Marilyn Monroe statue back in Palm Springs; State considers proposals for returning water to Salton Sea.