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The LA Report

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
    Listen 5:01
    ICE has detained a Cambodian genocide survivor after the feds changed policies that protected her. California lawmakers are a step closer to letting people sue federal immigration agents for civil rights violations. The feds are warning about the potential for disaster at Burbank airport. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    ICE detains genocide survivor, CA Senate passes bill allowing fed agent lawsuits, Burbank airport warning— Morning Edition
    ICE has detained a Cambodian genocide survivor after the feds changed policies that protected her. California lawmakers are a step closer to letting people sue federal immigration agents for civil rights violations. The feds are warning about the potential for disaster at Burbank airport. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:42
    Citizens of Alhambra speaking out against their police department, saying officers are interfering with legal observers. Homicide rates are down in California in cities across the state. Governor Newsom is launching a censorship investigation into TikTok. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Alhambra citizens protest alleged police-ICE collaboration, CA murder rates down, State launches TikTok censorship probe — Evening Edition
    Citizens of Alhambra speaking out against their police department, saying officers are interfering with legal observers. Homicide rates are down in California in cities across the state. Governor Newsom is launching a censorship investigation into TikTok. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:25
    What's happening today: L.A. City Council votes to end more pandemic policies; LAPD begins dismissing non-vaccinated employees; Immigrant advocates rally around O.C. man who authorities are trying to deport; Thousands attend memorial service for Huntington Beach police officer; L.A. City council votes to condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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

    L.A. City Council votes to end some policies as COVID nears endemic phase. Plus: LAPD unvaxxed dismissals, L.A.'s Russia condemnation, and more – The P.M. Edition
    What's happening today: L.A. City Council votes to end more pandemic policies; LAPD begins dismissing non-vaccinated employees; Immigrant advocates rally around O.C. man who authorities are trying to deport; Thousands attend memorial service for Huntington Beach police officer; L.A. City council votes to condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine.

    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
    Listen 5:47
    What's happening today: Gas reaches average price of $5.52 per gallon; Unionized grocery workers working without contract after labor agreement expires; L.A. community clinics owed million by feds; How two years of pandemic have affected L.A.; Why do bad movies cost as much as good ones? The Batman opens with second biggest opening since start of pandemic.

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

    Ukraine conflict sends L.A. average gas prices to over $5.50 per gallon. Plus: Two years of COVID, grocery worker unions, and more – The Morning Edition
    What's happening today: Gas reaches average price of $5.52 per gallon; Unionized grocery workers working without contract after labor agreement expires; L.A. community clinics owed million by feds; How two years of pandemic have affected L.A.; Why do bad movies cost as much as good ones? The Batman opens with second biggest opening since start of pandemic.

    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
    Listen 5:33
    What's happening today: Medical experts advise continuing to mask up in crowded indoor places; Local Ukrainian-Americans pitching in to send emergency supplies to warn-torn homeland; Russia-Ukraine war sends area gas prices soaring; City of L.A. sues Monsanto over toxic chemicals in city waterways; Head coach of USC swim teams resigns after allegations of abusive behavior towards athletes.

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    Local Ukrainian-Americans pitch in to send emergency supplies to war-torn homeland. Plus: Gas sticker shock, L.A. sues Monsanto, and more – The P.M. Edition
    What's happening today: Medical experts advise continuing to mask up in crowded indoor places; Local Ukrainian-Americans pitching in to send emergency supplies to warn-torn homeland; Russia-Ukraine war sends area gas prices soaring; City of L.A. sues Monsanto over toxic chemicals in city waterways; Head coach of USC swim teams resigns after allegations of abusive behavior towards athletes.

    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
    Listen 7:25
    Here's your morning news: Russia-Ukraine war sends L.A. average gas price to $5.33 per gallon; Gov. Newsom directs state agencies to comply with Russia economic sanctions; U.N. panel on climate change releases its most urgent report yet; Installation only half the equation for Biden's EV charging network plans; California in line for $500M settlement against OxyContin manufacturer; L.A. Sheriffs investigating man seen lingering near an elementary school, and more top stories.

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

    Fallout from Russia-Ukraine war sends local gas prices skyrocketing. Plus: Newsom's Russia sanctions, UN's urgent climate report, and more – The Morning Edition
    Here's your morning news: Russia-Ukraine war sends L.A. average gas price to $5.33 per gallon; Gov. Newsom directs state agencies to comply with Russia economic sanctions; U.N. panel on climate change releases its most urgent report yet; Installation only half the equation for Biden's EV charging network plans; California in line for $500M settlement against OxyContin manufacturer; L.A. Sheriffs investigating man seen lingering near an elementary school, and more top stories.

    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
    Listen 5:39
    What's happening today: With masking rules lifted, Angelenos ready to make individual decisions; Gov. Newsom signs issues executive order that ensure state agencies comply with economic sanctions against Russia; South Pasadena BLM mural project bogged down by city bureaucracy; Hundreds of medical professionals offering free care this weekend in Long Beach.

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

    With rules lifted, masking becomes an individual decision. Plus: Newsom's Russia sanctions, Long Beach's mobile health clinic, and more – The P.M. Edition
    What's happening today: With masking rules lifted, Angelenos ready to make individual decisions; Gov. Newsom signs issues executive order that ensure state agencies comply with economic sanctions against Russia; South Pasadena BLM mural project bogged down by city bureaucracy; Hundreds of medical professionals offering free care this weekend in Long Beach.

    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
    Listen 6:49
    Here's your morning news: L.A. County downgraded to 'low transmission' status as indoor masking rules are lifted; Former L.A. Sheriff deputy arraigned today on charges of involuntary manslaughter; Wildfire in Cleveland National Forest is 50% contained; Downey home claims to be first powered by hydrogen; Russia invasion of Ukraine triggering humanitarian crisis as millions flee; Mayoral candidate Kevin De Leon calls on city to prepare for Russian cyber attacks; Big Bear eagle couple welcome newest family member.

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

    L.A. County downgraded to 'low' transmission status as indoor mask rules are lifted. Plus: Former sheriff deputy arraigned, Ukraine's humanitarian crisis, and more – The Morning Edition
    Here's your morning news: L.A. County downgraded to 'low transmission' status as indoor masking rules are lifted; Former L.A. Sheriff deputy arraigned today on charges of involuntary manslaughter; Wildfire in Cleveland National Forest is 50% contained; Downey home claims to be first powered by hydrogen; Russia invasion of Ukraine triggering humanitarian crisis as millions flee; Mayoral candidate Kevin De Leon calls on city to prepare for Russian cyber attacks; Big Bear eagle couple welcome newest family member.

    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
    Listen 5:53
    In this Sunday edition: On Friday, LA County lifted its indoor mask requirements for most indoor settings, including stores, restaurants, bars and movie theaters. It’s the latest development in our long and frustrating saga with COVID-19. But as you’ll hear in Jackie Fortier's conversation with All Things Considered's Nick Roman, you should keep a mask handy.

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

    L.A. County drops its indoor mask mandate – here's what it means for you – The Sunday Edition
    In this Sunday edition: On Friday, LA County lifted its indoor mask requirements for most indoor settings, including stores, restaurants, bars and movie theaters. It’s the latest development in our long and frustrating saga with COVID-19. But as you’ll hear in Jackie Fortier's conversation with All Things Considered's Nick Roman, you should keep a mask handy.

    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
    Listen 14:21
    In this weekend edition: Athletes from around the world arrived in Beijing this week for the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, now underway. This week on AirTalk host Larry Mantle previewed some of the events and athletes you’ll see, and spoke with a California native making his Paralympic debut at the age of 46, representing Team USA in monoski.

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

    Meet the athletes and events of the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games – The Weekend Edition
    In this weekend edition: Athletes from around the world arrived in Beijing this week for the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, now underway. This week on AirTalk host Larry Mantle previewed some of the events and athletes you’ll see, and spoke with a California native making his Paralympic debut at the age of 46, representing Team USA in monoski.

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