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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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    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.

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

  • 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

    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:

    • LAPD officers detained vocal spectators at encampment ordinance vote
    • A former UCLA gynecologist is on trial for sexual abuse and exploitation
    • Gas prices continuing to drop
    • 'Groundbreaking' climate legislation
    • Angelenos conserving more water
    • New forms of rent control
    • Gov. Newsom announces support extending Calfornia's Film and TV Tax Credit Program
    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    Vocal spectators protesting at encampment ordinance vote detained by LAPD. Plus: more of today's top news – The A.M. Edition
    Here's what we're following this morning:

    • LAPD officers detained vocal spectators at encampment ordinance vote
    • A former UCLA gynecologist is on trial for sexual abuse and exploitation
    • Gas prices continuing to drop
    • 'Groundbreaking' climate legislation
    • Angelenos conserving more water
    • New forms of rent control
    • Gov. Newsom announces support extending Calfornia's Film and TV Tax Credit Program
    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:

    • What does the Inflation Reduction Act mean for Angelenos?
    • L.A.'s ban on sleeping or camping on sidewalks
    • Monkey pox cases in L.A. County
    • Primetime Emmy Awards host announced
    • Serena Williams
    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    What does the Inflation Reduction Act mean for Angelenos? Plus: more of today's top stories – The P.M. Edition
    Here's what we're following today:

    • What does the Inflation Reduction Act mean for Angelenos?
    • L.A.'s ban on sleeping or camping on sidewalks
    • Monkey pox cases in L.A. County
    • Primetime Emmy Awards host announced
    • Serena Williams
    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:

    • Los Angeles County could soon fall back into the "medium" tier in the CDC's COVID-19 community tracker
    • LAUSD leader warns of tough times ahead
    • Half of the unemployment claims rejected by the California Employment Development Department end up overturned on appeal
    • Los Angeles voters will have a chance to decide if hotels should be required to rent out vacant rooms to unhoused people
    • Divided opinions over Echo Park fencing
    • Lawyer-to-the-stars Bert Fields dies
    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    LAUSD leader warns of tough times ahead, but promises bold actions. Plus: more of today's top news – The A.M. Edition
    Here's what we're following today:

    • Los Angeles County could soon fall back into the "medium" tier in the CDC's COVID-19 community tracker
    • LAUSD leader warns of tough times ahead
    • Half of the unemployment claims rejected by the California Employment Development Department end up overturned on appeal
    • Los Angeles voters will have a chance to decide if hotels should be required to rent out vacant rooms to unhoused people
    • Divided opinions over Echo Park fencing
    • Lawyer-to-the-stars Bert Fields dies
    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:

    • Fencing torn down at Echo Park Lake
    • Investigating corruption at Anaheim City Hall
    • Update on Windsor Hills crash that killed six
    • Student loan forgiveness in exchange for public service
    • How to spot medical 'gaslighting'
    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    Echo Park fences go back up after people tore them down Sunday night. Plus: more of today's top stories – The P.M. Edition
    Here's what we're following today:

    • Fencing torn down at Echo Park Lake
    • Investigating corruption at Anaheim City Hall
    • Update on Windsor Hills crash that killed six
    • Student loan forgiveness in exchange for public service
    • How to spot medical 'gaslighting'
    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:

    • What legal power do cities have when it comes to reproductive rights?
    • A law that would prohibit pregnancy service centers from misleading people about reproductive health services
    • Charges in connection with Thursday's deadly car crash in Windsor Hills
    • Death Valley record rainfall strands visitors
    • The California DMV suing Tesla over its self-driving car claims
    • A new art exhibit at the Glendale Galleria
    • A new baby sea otter
    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    What legal power do cities have when it comes to reproductive rights? Plus: more of today's top news – The A.M. Edition
    Here's what we're following today:

    • What legal power do cities have when it comes to reproductive rights?
    • A law that would prohibit pregnancy service centers from misleading people about reproductive health services
    • Charges in connection with Thursday's deadly car crash in Windsor Hills
    • Death Valley record rainfall strands visitors
    • The California DMV suing Tesla over its self-driving car claims
    • A new art exhibit at the Glendale Galleria
    • A new baby sea otter
    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: It used to be common practice to dump harmful chemicals including DDT into our coastal waters. We talk with the lead investigator with the Environmental Protection Agency about the scope of the problem. 

    And then, we take a moment to remember Vin Scully… and all the time we spent with him. We hear from a couple fathers and sons who share their love of the Dodgers and the legendary announcer.   

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

    Remembering legendary Dodgers announcer Vin Scully – The Sunday Edition
    In this Sunday edition: It used to be common practice to dump harmful chemicals including DDT into our coastal waters. We talk with the lead investigator with the Environmental Protection Agency about the scope of the problem. 

    And then, we take a moment to remember Vin Scully… and all the time we spent with him. We hear from a couple fathers and sons who share their love of the Dodgers and the legendary announcer.   

    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: We'll talk about student debt, and how federal and state governments have been unable to keep their promises of free or affordable education…

    Then, how people with serious mental health and addiction living in home in Hollywood are building a community garden as part of their treatment.

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

    Wait, how did student debt even become a thing? Plus: Gardening as mental health therapy – The Weekend Edition
    In this weekend edition: We'll talk about student debt, and how federal and state governments have been unable to keep their promises of free or affordable education…

    Then, how people with serious mental health and addiction living in home in Hollywood are building a community garden as part of their treatment.

    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 afternoon:

    • Arrest made in crash that killed six
    • Voters to decide if local hotels will have to join a program to make vacant hotel rooms available to the unhoused
    • Measure to keep bars open until 4:00am
    • Why are millennials living so close to home?
    • HBO's House of Dragons preview
    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

    Arrest made in crash that killed six after running red light. Plus: more of today's top stories – The P.M. Edition
    Here's what we're following this afternoon:

    • Arrest made in crash that killed six
    • Voters to decide if local hotels will have to join a program to make vacant hotel rooms available to the unhoused
    • Measure to keep bars open until 4:00am
    • Why are millennials living so close to home?
    • HBO's House of Dragons preview
    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.