The LA Report

Here's your morning news: The latest round of Project Homekey funding includes $9.5M for L.A.'s Housing Authority; Bill to shut down three oil rigs off Orange County coast clears first hurdle; Lawmakers and Governor Newsom at stalemate over tax rebates to offset high gas prices; Doctors and trial attorneys in California agree to raise the cap on money awarded for non-economic damages in malpractice lawsuits; City leaders vote to start the process of banning single-use plastics at city events and facilities; A dress that Judy Garland wore as Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz" is up for sale.

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What's happening today: To combat drought, unprecedented water restrictions about to go into effect; Indictment for O.C. Mexican mafia members; First black woman headed to ISS; UC workers demanding better pay, benefits in contract talks with admins; Theater owners optimistic at CinemaCon.

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Here's your morning news: Metropolitan Water District of Southern California implementing emergency water conservation program for first time; Villanueva backtracks on reporter investigation, citing "frenzy of disinformation"; Reseda man accused of selling meth and  "ghost guns" indicted by a federal grand jury; Streets around UCLA were blocked off Tuesday as protestors took to the streets; Pfizer asking FDA to approve COVID booster shots for kids ages five to 11; LAUSD to extend upcoming school year by a week; The L.A. City Council to consider a number of measures aimed at cutting waste.

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What's happening today: Sheriff Villanueva denies abuse cover-up attempt again; L.A. County D.A.'s office establishes first LGBTQ+ advisory board; Oakland-based abortion non-profit seeks financial help from L.A.; Are college-bound senior considering the 'hidden curriculum'?; City of L.A. launches eco-conscious transportation pilot program in South L.A. 

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Here's your morning news: Commander files lawsuit accusing Sheriff Alex Villanueva of  covering up mistreatment of arrestee; Dodgers' Trevor Bauer suing woman who accused him of assault; L.A. County Dept. of Public Health study reveals that deaths among young unhoused people more than doubled over two years; Executive director of the LA Homeless Services Authority announces resignation; California Coastal Commission recommends a 'no' vote on a key permit for desalination plant; With the state in its third year of severe drought, consider making some changes starting with your yard.

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What's happening today: State Attorney General today announces settlement with Anaheim over Angel Stadium sale; Executive Director to depart L.A. Homeless Services Authority; L.A. judge dismisses criminal charges against two more LAPD officers who'd been accused of turning in falsified reports; Seven years in 'Vision Zero' has made zero progress in reducing traffic collision deaths.

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Here's your morning news: The number of COVID-positive patients in L.A. and Orange county hospitals each increased over the weekend; Covid-19 vaccines have saved close to 20,000 lives and prevented about 1.5M infections in California; Advocates for reproductive rights are endorsing Rob Bonta in his bid to retain his job as California Attorney General; 
How Loyola Marymount University has been offering support this Ramadan for students living away from home; Granada Hills Charter has won the U.S. Academic Decathlon for the ninth time; Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival wraps after two years of cancellations; The late Eddie Van Halen will continue to make an impact on future musicians in L.A. County.

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In this Sunday edition: When actress and comedian Molly Shannon was four years old, her father, Jim, was driving the family home from an all-day party when he sideswiped another car and hit a light pole. The crash killed Shannon’s mother, younger sister, and cousin. Her father was seriously injured. The tragedy opens Shannon’s new memoir, “Hello, Molly!” which details how the tragedy, along with the memory of her mother and sister and her extremely close relationship with her father propelled her career. Shannon sat down with Larry Mantle recently on AirTalk to discuss her new memoir.

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