The LA Report

Tonight: Floods, mandatory evacuations as winter storms continue to pummel most of state; Storm-chasing airplanes; New project to collect stormwater, and more.

Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

Today: Another winter storm forecasted to bring powerful winds and intense rain through Tuesday; Despite storms the drought isn't over; LAUSD students set to return from winter break; Mental health care during the pandemic; Sentencing scheduled in the rape trial of Harvey Weinstein; L.A.'s daredevil women of the 1800s, and more.

Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

In this Sunday edition: Overdose deaths are rising dramatically in L.A. County. Almost 1300% in the last several years. And Fentanyl is a major culprit. L.A.'s Public Health Department, along with LAUSD, LAPD and the DA's office have started strategizing on how to deal with this crisis. But, there are groups out there who've been practicing harm reduction for years: distributing narcan or fentanyl test-strips, and teaching classes. 

In a recent episode of How To L.A., we took a personal look at L.A.'s fentanyl crisis, and some of the solutions that are currently saving lives.

If you or someone you know experiences an overdose, call 9-1-1 immediately. 

For educational resources about drug safety, check out Taco's website, and the CA Department of Public Health.

Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

In this weekend edition: Medi-cal is expanding its emotional advocacy and educational support for low income families during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.

It's all part of a massive transformation of California's  Medicaid program that will expand benefits beyond health care, and into the realm of social services. As part of this transformation, the state plans to bring several types of non-traditional health care workers, such as doulas, into the Medi-Cal workforce.

But, as Early Education Correspondent Mariana Dale reports, it could take several months to get the program up and running.

Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

Tonight: Home heating bills skyrocket as natural gas jumps 128%; Rain to return Monday; Newly-elected LA city leaders are scrambling to hire staff, and more. 

Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

Today: More wet weather ahead; Officials clearing unhoused from flood-prone areas; CBD Fed regulation; Facilities in L.A. County to receive grants for youth mental health; House Speaker vote day 3; Local politicians seek to hire more Asian-Americans, and more.

Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

Tonight: Dry out ahead with more rain to come; Underground aquifers; Rain driving tips; Four winter shelters are now open in LA County to give unhoused Angelenos a place to stay dry during the rain; Duarte will lift its Yellow Alert; 

Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

Today: How to drive in downpours safely; What exactly are atmospheric rivers?; Southwest to reimburse stranded passengers; Newsom to unveil proposed state budget; California is adding doulas to the list of services available through the state Medicaid program; Female representation in Hollywood films has declined in recent years. 

Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.