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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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Listen 5:25On today's show Details on some relief coming to local hospitals that are struggling to deal with overcapacity due to coronavirus infections. Then, frustrations mount as technical glitches make it difficult to book vaccine appointments – we'll explain why. Plus, Trump is out. Biden is in. We'll hear reactions from Angelenos – as well as what they hope to see in the new administration.
Why is it so hard to book a vaccine appointment? Plus: Relief coming for overcrowded hospitals, and Angelenos react to the incoming Biden administrationOn today's show Details on some relief coming to local hospitals that are struggling to deal with overcapacity due to coronavirus infections. Then, frustrations mount as technical glitches make it difficult to book vaccine appointments – we'll explain why. Plus, Trump is out. Biden is in. We'll hear reactions from Angelenos – as well as what they hope to see in the new administration.
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Listen 4:57On today's show, we'll get reactions to an L.A. poet's inspirational recital at Wednesday's presidential inauguration. Then, why Long Beach's plan to increase grocery worker pay is already facing resistance from industry lobbyists. Plus, we'll check in on the state of COVID at local hospitals, some of which are now over-capacity and being forced to ration care.
L.A. poet Amanda Gorman wows with Inauguration poem; Long Beach grocery pay raise plan meets lobby resistance; The precarious state of COVID care at local hospitalsOn today's show, we'll get reactions to an L.A. poet's inspirational recital at Wednesday's presidential inauguration. Then, why Long Beach's plan to increase grocery worker pay is already facing resistance from industry lobbyists. Plus, we'll check in on the state of COVID at local hospitals, some of which are now over-capacity and being forced to ration care.
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Listen 5:04Wednesday is the start of a new era, as Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. We're joined by a USC professor to discuss Biden's plans for immigration reform, and what they could mean for the state. Then, more on the new UK strain of COVID that's popping up in California and a dozen other states. Plus, even though we're well into the winter, wildfires remain a threat to the region. We'll explain why.
What Biden's immigration plans could mean for CA; The U.K. strain of COVID-19 is here, and it's spreading; Wildfires remain a threat this winterWednesday is the start of a new era, as Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. We're joined by a USC professor to discuss Biden's plans for immigration reform, and what they could mean for the state. Then, more on the new UK strain of COVID that's popping up in California and a dozen other states. Plus, even though we're well into the winter, wildfires remain a threat to the region. We'll explain why.
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Listen 6:33On today's show: The home of the world champion L.A. Dodgers is now one of several mass vaccination sites in L.A. County opening over the next several days – we'll talk about how workers are getting ready for the massive undertaking. Then, Disneyland also joins the effort to get people vaccinated – but the announcement comes with some disappointing news for fans of its annual passes.
How workers at Dodger Stadium are prepping for mass vaccinations. Plus: Disneyland joins vaccine effort, nixes annual passesOn today's show: The home of the world champion L.A. Dodgers is now one of several mass vaccination sites in L.A. County opening over the next several days – we'll talk about how workers are getting ready for the massive undertaking. Then, Disneyland also joins the effort to get people vaccinated – but the announcement comes with some disappointing news for fans of its annual passes.
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Listen 4:56On today's show: California is now vaccinating people 65 and over, but L.A. County says not so fast. We'll be joined by a doctor from the L.A. County Department of Public Health to provide some clarity. Then, more on the glitches that caused nearly a million and a half Californians to be locked out of the state's unemployment system over the holidays. Plus, L.A. law enforcement is on high alert due to potential unrest around the Presidential Inauguration – we'll tell you how they're preparing to respond.
L.A. County lags behind as CA opens vaccines to 65+ residents; 1.4 million locked out of EDD over holidays; Law enforcement on high alert after threats of unrestOn today's show: California is now vaccinating people 65 and over, but L.A. County says not so fast. We'll be joined by a doctor from the L.A. County Department of Public Health to provide some clarity. Then, more on the glitches that caused nearly a million and a half Californians to be locked out of the state's unemployment system over the holidays. Plus, L.A. law enforcement is on high alert due to potential unrest around the Presidential Inauguration – we'll tell you how they're preparing to respond.
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Listen 4:37On today's show: California expands vaccinations to residents 65 and over – we'll tell you what you need to know. Then, details on a tentative deal between the City of Los Angeles and labor unions that would put a pause on layoffs and furloughs. Plus: the latest on Gov. Newsom's proposal to budget a half-billion dollars for universal preschool.
Vaccinations expanded to residents 65 and over; L.A. and labor unions strike deal to prevent layoffs; Newsom's plan for universal preschoolOn today's show: California expands vaccinations to residents 65 and over – we'll tell you what you need to know. Then, details on a tentative deal between the City of Los Angeles and labor unions that would put a pause on layoffs and furloughs. Plus: the latest on Gov. Newsom's proposal to budget a half-billion dollars for universal preschool.
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Listen 5:14On today's show, we'll talk to newly-elected city councilmember Kevin De Leon about his ambitious proposals to tackle homelessness. Then, the University of California announces their plans for a return to in-person learning; Plus, the latest on L.A. Unified's plan to cut millions from its police budget.
Kevin de Leon's plan to tackle homelessness; UC's plan to return to in-person learning; LAUSD's plan to cut million from police budgetOn today's show, we'll talk to newly-elected city councilmember Kevin De Leon about his ambitious proposals to tackle homelessness. Then, the University of California announces their plans for a return to in-person learning; Plus, the latest on L.A. Unified's plan to cut millions from its police budget.
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Listen 5:13On today's show: Details on L.A.'s plan to convert Dodger Stadium to a mass vaccination site. Then, we'll talk about the findings of a new survey of tens of thousands of small businesses in the state. Plus: Incarcerated students may now be eligible for financial aid, but some advocates are concerned about the quality of education they may receive.
Dodger Stadium to become mass vaccination site; Survey polls 22,000 small businesses in CA; Pell Grants for incarcerated studentsOn today's show: Details on L.A.'s plan to convert Dodger Stadium to a mass vaccination site. Then, we'll talk about the findings of a new survey of tens of thousands of small businesses in the state. Plus: Incarcerated students may now be eligible for financial aid, but some advocates are concerned about the quality of education they may receive.
