The LA Report

A school shooting lawsuit in Long Beach settled after the death of an 18 yo mother. The LA County aims to add 500 mental health care beds for inmates with severe mental illness. Sierra's snowpack reaches a new record, and more.

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Hollywood's most militant guild plans a strike authorization vote; Riverside County is running low on staff for ambulances under private contract; the snowpack in the Sierra Nevada is borderline historic, and more.

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LA County supervisors reversed their plan to declare a humanitarian crisis in the jails, and opted to develop a guaranteed income program. A Pomona astronaut will orbit the moon next year.

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Violence at a Trump rally injures one; LA renters face uncertainty without COVID protections; USC researchers study racialized urban development legacy, and more.

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In local news: LAPD investigates a shooting in a West Hills shopping center parking lot, two approached to solving the homelessness crisis; one would give more power to the AG's office to enforce housing laws, and another puts Riverside County on track with other local governments for a unified effort. Plus, WrestleMania returns to LA for the first time in 20 years.  

Also, a Hot Cheeto corn dog, deep friend cheesecake, Greek-style french fries smothered in feta cheese. We talk with the Dodgers Executive Chef about all the new food options at the stadium added for this baseball season. 

Then, as LA voters prepare for a special election to fill a vacant City Council seat, homelessness is a pressing concern. So it’s not a surprise that it's a top priority for candidates as the campaign draws to a close.

And, the FBI is warning politicians of alleged Chinese intelligence recruitment in California, and experts fear more backlash and profiling in Asian American communities.

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In today's local news: The LA County COVID Health Emergency order expires, hate flyers in Glendale, a mental health crisis in LA County jails, and Long Beach reopens the Queen Mary. 

Then, a new immersive production of The Tempest at the Shakespeare Center LA invites the audience to talk with the characters, solve story-driven puzzles, and experience an walk through Prospero's magical island. 

And get ready to dive into the world of K-Pop with California Love - K-Pop Dreaming, our new podcast from LAist Studios. Hosted by Vivian Yoon, the series looks at the rise of K-Pop and the role LA’s Korean community has played.

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LA County’s COVID-19 emergency ends today; The City of L.A. moves to rescue 29 buildings that house a couple thousand Angelenos; And how does your garden grow?

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COVID-19 protections end in LA County. Storm recovery in California continues. L.A. politician Mark Ridley-Thomas is found guilty of conspiracy and bribery in federal corruption trial.

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