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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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  • The L.A. Report
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    A union representing 31,000 Kaiser nurses and health care workers is set to start an open-ended strike tomorrow morning. Demonstrations are taking place across Southern California after federal agents shot and killed a second protester in Minnesota on Saturday. And how a San Gabriel Valley community came together to push back on a controversial project. Plus, more.

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    Kaiser workers to strike, Minnesota shooting protests, Monterey Park data center — Sunday Edition
    A union representing 31,000 Kaiser nurses and health care workers is set to start an open-ended strike tomorrow morning. Demonstrations are taking place across Southern California after federal agents shot and killed a second protester in Minnesota on Saturday. And how a San Gabriel Valley community came together to push back on a controversial project. Plus, more.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The US Department of Justice has agreed not to seek wide-ranging medical information from patients of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’s trans health clinic. A quarterly swap meet specializes in VHS tapes is happening in Echo Park. Punk rocker Steven McDonald of Redd Kross joins LAist for a performance. Plus, more.

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    Trans medical data, VHS swap meet, Redd Kross performance — Saturday Edition
    The US Department of Justice has agreed not to seek wide-ranging medical information from patients of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’s trans health clinic. A quarterly swap meet specializes in VHS tapes is happening in Echo Park. Punk rocker Steven McDonald of Redd Kross joins LAist for a performance. Plus, more.

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    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

  • The L.A. Report
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    Here's what we're following tonight:

    • L.A. County to loosen masking guidelines
    • Latest in Kuehl investigation
    • LAUSD hackers demand ransom
    • Another teen overdoses on fentanyl
    • Waiting list for Section 8 housing
    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    L.A. County Public Health drops "strong recommendation" from facemask guidelines – The P.M. Edition
    Here's what we're following tonight:

    • L.A. County to loosen masking guidelines
    • Latest in Kuehl investigation
    • LAUSD hackers demand ransom
    • Another teen overdoses on fentanyl
    • Waiting list for Section 8 housing
    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

  • The L.A. Report
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    Good morning! Here's what we're following today:

    • L.A. Sheriff's corruption investigation involving L.A. County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl
    • Villanueva to debate Robert Luna tonight
    • California universities compete on voter drives
    • We explain Prop 28 
    • Newsom to consider bill banning modified vehicle exhausts
    • National gas prices inching up after 98 days of dropping
    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    California AG assumes control of L.A. Sheriff corruption investigation of county supervisor. Plus: Tonight's sheriff debate, college voter drives, and more – The A.M. Edition
    Good morning! Here's what we're following today:

    • L.A. Sheriff's corruption investigation involving L.A. County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl
    • Villanueva to debate Robert Luna tonight
    • California universities compete on voter drives
    • We explain Prop 28 
    • Newsom to consider bill banning modified vehicle exhausts
    • National gas prices inching up after 98 days of dropping
    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

  • The L.A. Report
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    Here's what we're following tonight:

    • Angelenos step up to help Pakistan flood victims
    • Riverside City Council to vote again on camping ban
    • L.A. County to give $5 million to family over Kobe Bryant crash photos
    • Thousands of shaded bus shelters are coming
    • Uber offering free rides to MPOX vaccination sites
    • Mixed reactions on news of Golden Globes' revival
    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    Angelenos step up to help Pakistan flood victims. Plus: new bus shelters, Kobe Bryant crash photos, and more – The P.M. Edition
    Here's what we're following tonight:

    • Angelenos step up to help Pakistan flood victims
    • Riverside City Council to vote again on camping ban
    • L.A. County to give $5 million to family over Kobe Bryant crash photos
    • Thousands of shaded bus shelters are coming
    • Uber offering free rides to MPOX vaccination sites
    • Mixed reactions on news of Golden Globes' revival
    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

  • The L.A. Report
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    Good morning! Here's what we're following today:

    • Health officials urge COVID boosters before winter months
    • Arrest made in Victory Baptist Church fire
    • Gas prices inching up again
    • Electric cars of the past
    • Trees at risk in Benedict Canyon
    • L.A. residents stepping in to help Pakistan during record floods
    • Medical services for the unhoused near the L.A. River
    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    As COVID numbers continue to improve, health officials urge boosters before winter months. Plus: Victory Baptist Church fire, gas prices rising, and more – The A.M. Edition
    Good morning! Here's what we're following today:

    • Health officials urge COVID boosters before winter months
    • Arrest made in Victory Baptist Church fire
    • Gas prices inching up again
    • Electric cars of the past
    • Trees at risk in Benedict Canyon
    • L.A. residents stepping in to help Pakistan during record floods
    • Medical services for the unhoused near the L.A. River
    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

  • The L.A. Report
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    Here's what we're following today:

    • Latest on L.A. Sheriffs raids
    • Water restrictions in some cities lifted early
    • L.A. River unhoused medical outreach
    • 7.6 quake rocks Mexico
    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    L.A. County Superior Court demands explanations about L.A. Sheriff's choice of judge to issue search warrants – The P.M. Edition
    Here's what we're following today:

    • Latest on L.A. Sheriffs raids
    • Water restrictions in some cities lifted early
    • L.A. River unhoused medical outreach
    • 7.6 quake rocks Mexico
    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

  • The L.A. Report
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    Good morning! Here's what's happening for Monday, September 19, 2022:

    • All lanes on eastbound 91 reopened
    • California launches website for people seeking abortion services
    • Newsom vetos free fare programs for students
    • New bill would require prescriptions for underage diet pill users
    • MPOX vaccine progress
    • Motion introduced that would require rental units to have air conditioning
    • Researchers celebrate birth of rhino calf at San Diego Zoo
    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    California launches website for people seeking abortion services. Plus: MPOX vaccines, baby rhinos, and more – The A.M. Edition
    Good morning! Here's what's happening for Monday, September 19, 2022:

    • All lanes on eastbound 91 reopened
    • California launches website for people seeking abortion services
    • Newsom vetos free fare programs for students
    • New bill would require prescriptions for underage diet pill users
    • MPOX vaccine progress
    • Motion introduced that would require rental units to have air conditioning
    • Researchers celebrate birth of rhino calf at San Diego Zoo
    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

  • The L.A. Report
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    In this Sunday edition: A new exhibit at LACMA features Korean art shown in the U.S. for the first time, and once thought lost. 

    Then, There's a program in California that provides mental health services for crime victims, but some health providers say that red tape is getting in the way of crucial support.

    And the story of one woman who was deported to Cambodia — a place she had never even been — but recently got the rare chance to return to the United States. Now, she's speaking out about her experience.

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

    There’s free mental health help for crime victims, but providers say bureaucracy gets in the way. Plus: After 11 Years, a deported Cambodian woman gets a rare chance to return home to Long Beach
    In this Sunday edition: A new exhibit at LACMA features Korean art shown in the U.S. for the first time, and once thought lost. 

    Then, There's a program in California that provides mental health services for crime victims, but some health providers say that red tape is getting in the way of crucial support.

    And the story of one woman who was deported to Cambodia — a place she had never even been — but recently got the rare chance to return to the United States. Now, she's speaking out about her experience.

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

  • The L.A. Report
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    In this weekend edition: What a third year of La Niña may mean for Southern California's forecast. 

    Then, Sending your kids off to college is difficult for most parents, but fathers of firstborn sons say they feel it acutely. We'll hear some of their stories.

    And a thrifty food lover’s tour of cheap, fast eats in Pasadena. 

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

    Yes, cheap eats can be found in Pasadena. Here's where to go. Plus: It's my first time sending a son off to college and I might be a mess
    In this weekend edition: What a third year of La Niña may mean for Southern California's forecast. 

    Then, Sending your kids off to college is difficult for most parents, but fathers of firstborn sons say they feel it acutely. We'll hear some of their stories.

    And a thrifty food lover’s tour of cheap, fast eats in Pasadena. 

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