The LA Report

Here's your morning news: COVID hospitalizations remain stable as infection rate ticks up; Kardashians appear in court for jury selection in case against Blac Chyna; L.A. County CEO unveils budget for next fiscal year; Santa Clarita officials oppose plans for juvenile probation camp; O.C. teen convicted of killing mother back in police custody after escaping from halfway house; At Disneyland, hugs are back after two-year hiatus; $5M in federal funding earmarked for pedestrian bridge over Pacoima Wash

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What's happening today: A Florida judge has erased the CDC's mask requirement for travel; Environmental lawsuit could put brakes on new warehouses in Fontana; L.A. County's next budget unveiled; What are the top issues for California voters in this year's primaries? Much needed – but not nearly enough – rain is ahead; Tax day is here.

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What's happening today: Taxpayer advocates spreading word about recent changes affecting undocumented immigrants; Utility bills this month to come with credit of up to $100; Questions about Sen. Feinstein's mental fitness at age 88; Court documents in Sacramento shooting reveal three of six killed were involved in gang dispute; State legislature bill would allow non-violent drug offenders to get treatment; Sandy Koufax statue to be revealed tonight at Dodger Stadium. 

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What's happening today: Today marks the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson taking the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers; L.A. Sheriffs sergeant looks to unseat Villanueva; Feds accuse Temecula businessman of misuse of COVID relief funds; SoCal grocery workers ratify new contract with large chains; LAUSD vaccine rules held up by Fed inaction.  

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Here's your morning news: Grocery store employees vote to ratify new three-year contract with major supermarket chains; Vaccine mandate off the table for upcoming school year; Health officials say COVID-19 cases have been rising – but not enough to warrant the return of indoor masking requirements; Dodgers defeat Reds in home opener after late rally; Twenty young adults facing felony charges could avoid jail time by working towards a career in carpentry; Orange County launches pilot program that will allow low-level offenders the chance to avoid criminal charges if they successfully complete a mental health or substance abuse treatment program; A controversial proposal called CARE court will go for its first hearing in the legislature; National Parks Week starts tomorrow.

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In this Sunday edition: With the rise in anti-Asian violence has come a push to fight racism…through education. This week, Josie Huang filed a report about how Asian American teachers are using the moment to get their history into more schools.

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In this weekend edition: Part of our job here at LAist and KPCC is to help you navigate life in SoCal. And for early education reporter Mariana Dale that includes answering some of your questions about childbirth. It’s an experience that’s gotten even more uncertain during the pandemic. One source of support can be a doula.  But not everyone knows what a doula does — and not all doulas do the same thing. Mariana and colleague Larry Mantle recently sat down with a few experts to find some answers on AirTalk.

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What's happening today: Mayor Garcetti delivers final State of the City address; The city will extend a Culver City sidewalk where unhoused campers reside; Pfizer requests boosters for children 5-11; Gay rights activist Ed Buck sentenced to 30 years in prison for overdose deaths of two men; Driver of pulled over vehicle fires at CHP on the 405; Some faculty in Cal State Dominguez Hills still waiting on contract promises; L.A. City Council wants to clean trash-strewn sidewalks and alleyways; Ontario Airport reports more travelers than before pandemic.  

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