The LA Report

On today's show: We'll speak with L.A. City Councilmember Paul Koretz about a proposal to give a pay raise to grocery store workers during the pandemic. Then, Golden Globe nominations were announced on Wednesday, and we'll tell you about a few surprises from a very unique year in Hollywood. Plus, if you're looking to help out with L.A.'s vaccination efforts, we have some resources to get you started.

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On today's show: Relief is on the way for overworked hospital nurses, as the state health department gives the OK for staffing levels to return to normal. Then, details on the closure of two supermarkets in Long Beach, after a city-mandated pay increase for grocery workers. Plus: the latest on a former San Diego mayor's announcement to run against Gov. Gavin Newsom, who could be facing a recall election this year.

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On today's show: As stay-at-home restrictions start to ease, some schools in the South Bay are already reopening for young students. Then, a UCSF infectious disease specialist joins us to explain what we can and can't do once we're fully vaccinated. Plus: Hollywood is ready to get back to work – if it can be done safely...

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On today's show Our own Nick Roman shares his experience getting vaccinated this week. Then, L.A. County schools could start reopening within weeks, but with infection rates still high, educators are saying not so fast. Plus, L.A. restaurants are open once again for outdoor dining. We'll tell you can and can't do.

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On today's show: We'll tell you about LAUSD's plans to turn school campuses into vaccination sites. Then, why Southern California Edison relies so much on cutting power to prevent wildfires. Plus, more bad news for the state's unemployment department in the wake of reports that a large percentage of its pandemic-related payouts were fraudulent.

On today's show: Major rain storms have finally arrived – and with them, the threat of mudslides. We'll tell you why the risk this year is especially high. Then, more on the challenges at the state's unemployment department, where it's estimated that over a quarter of claims may have been fraudulent. Plus, the homicide rate is up in L.A. and around the United States. We'll explain why.

On today's show: The latest on the sentencing of former L.A. councilman Mitch Englander, who pleaded guilty last year during an FBI corruption probe. Then, we'll take a look at a vaccine in development at UC Irvine that would protect against future mutations of COVID. Plus, details on a wide-ranging civil rights investigation launched on Friday into alleged abuses at the L.A. County Sheriff's Department.

On today's show: Unemployment numbers surged in the month of December. We'll break down the latest job report numbers. Then, a UC Davis professor of medicine addresses concerns around missing or delaying your second COVID vaccination. Plus: UC campuses are preparing for a return to in-person learning...but what would that look like? We'll talk about some of the changes the university is considering.