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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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    Thousands of Kaiser nurses and employees are heading to the picket lines. UCLA uncovers startling stats about the criminal records of Latinos caught up in recent ICE raids. Long Beach Unified kicks off new cell phone restrictions. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    Kaiser strike, UCLA study on Latino criminal records in ICE raids, Long Beach Unified cell phone restrictions— Morning Edition
    Thousands of Kaiser nurses and employees are heading to the picket lines. UCLA uncovers startling stats about the criminal records of Latinos caught up in recent ICE raids. Long Beach Unified kicks off new cell phone restrictions. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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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.

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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 this morning:

    • Rapid COVID tests required at LAUSD for first day
    • Monkeypox advice
    • Californians' access to clean water
    • For many Angelenos, a choice between air conditioning and basic necessities
    • Actress Anne Heche pulled from life support after crash
    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    LAUSD officials revise COVID protocols as students return for fall semester – The A.M. Edition
    Here's what we're following this morning:

    • Rapid COVID tests required at LAUSD for first day
    • Monkeypox advice
    • Californians' access to clean water
    • For many Angelenos, a choice between air conditioning and basic necessities
    • Actress Anne Heche pulled from life support after crash
    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 survey shows California Latinas are in important leadership roles across the state, and tend to work with equity in mind. 

    Then, part two of our series on student debt, and how federal and state governments have been unable to keep their promises of free or affordable education.

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

    More California Latinas are taking leadership roles across the state, with equity in mind. – The Sunday Edition
    In this Sunday edition: A new survey shows California Latinas are in important leadership roles across the state, and tend to work with equity in mind. 

    Then, part two of our series on student debt, and how federal and state governments have been unable to keep their promises of free or affordable education.

    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: Electric vehicles have been promoted as one solution to combat climate change. But for most people, they're still too expensive. We'll speak with some experts to find out why.

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

    Why are electric cars still so expensive? We asked some experts. – The Weekend Edition
    In this weekend edition: Electric vehicles have been promoted as one solution to combat climate change. But for most people, they're still too expensive. We'll speak with some experts to find out why.

    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:

    • How will L.A. enforce its camping ban?
    • LAUSD's absenteeism
    • Teen sleep deprivation
    • Latest on El Monte police officer shooting
    • La Verne Softball Little League team 
    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    How will L.A. enforce its ban on encampments?
    Here's what we're following today:

    • How will L.A. enforce its camping ban?
    • LAUSD's absenteeism
    • Teen sleep deprivation
    • Latest on El Monte police officer shooting
    • La Verne Softball Little League team 
    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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    Happy Friday! Here's what we're following today:

    • How will the state adapt to increasing water needs?
    • Former L.A. mayor now California's Infrastructure Advisor
    • Latino representation in state government
    • El Monte Police officer shooting
    • Kids and artificial sweeteners
    • Rough roads for Pacific Crest Trail hiker family
    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    Gov. Newsom releases plan for adapting to California's increasing water needs. – The A.M. Edition
    Happy Friday! Here's what we're following today:

    • How will the state adapt to increasing water needs?
    • Former L.A. mayor now California's Infrastructure Advisor
    • Latino representation in state government
    • El Monte Police officer shooting
    • Kids and artificial sweeteners
    • Rough roads for Pacific Crest Trail hiker family
    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:

    • Monkeypox infections surge
    • L.A. County to move to "medium" COVID risk category
    • Schools reopen with revised COVID policies
    • California's drier future
    • Latino representation in state government
    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    As monkeypox surges, health officials ramp up emergency orders and vaccine distribution – The P.M. Edition
    Here's what we're following today:

    • Monkeypox infections surge
    • L.A. County to move to "medium" COVID risk category
    • Schools reopen with revised COVID policies
    • California's drier future
    • Latino representation in state government
    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 this morning:

    • L.A. County's COVID transmission level
    • Falling gas prices
    • 210 Freeway repairs
    • 6th Street Bridge closures easing
    • Increased police patrols in Hollywood
    • Hollywood stuntman "Judo" Gene Lebell has died
    • Anne Heche
    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    L.A. County may fall to 'medium' COVID transmission level as soon as today – The A.M. Edition
    Here's what we're following this morning:

    • L.A. County's COVID transmission level
    • Falling gas prices
    • 210 Freeway repairs
    • 6th Street Bridge closures easing
    • Increased police patrols in Hollywood
    • Hollywood stuntman "Judo" Gene Lebell has died
    • Anne Heche
    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:

    • Due for arraignment in Downey this afternoon is a man that authorities say gunned down an off-duty Monterey Park police officer Monday afternoon
    • Pepper spray use in juvenile halls
    • California's first Latina Supreme Court justice
    • Helping students with dyslexia
    • A misleading minimum wage petition
    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    Man who allegedly gunned down Monterey Park police officer due for arraignment – The P.M. Edition
    Here's what we're following today:

    • Due for arraignment in Downey this afternoon is a man that authorities say gunned down an off-duty Monterey Park police officer Monday afternoon
    • Pepper spray use in juvenile halls
    • California's first Latina Supreme Court justice
    • Helping students with dyslexia
    • A misleading minimum wage petition
    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.