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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
    Listen 4:32
    State lawmakers are trying to make it easier for Californians to sue ICE agents. We have tips from experts for legally documenting federal immigration operations. We remember Compton's own Shirley Raines, the founder of the Skid Row nonprofit Beauty 2 the Streetz. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Lawmakers want to make it easier to sue ICE, What to remember when filming federal agents, Beauty 2 the Streetz founder remembered — Evening Edition
    State lawmakers are trying to make it easier for Californians to sue ICE agents. We have tips from experts for legally documenting federal immigration operations. We remember Compton's own Shirley Raines, the founder of the Skid Row nonprofit Beauty 2 the Streetz. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:58
    A group of SoCal congressmembers want to impeach US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. How deteriorating relationships between contractors and subcontractors led to more delays of the LAX People Mover. Why anti-cruising signs in L.A. will soon go away. 

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    SoCal Congressmembers call to impeach US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Breaking down LAX People Mover delays, Goodbye to Anti-Cruising signs in LA — Afternoon Edition
    A group of SoCal congressmembers want to impeach US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. How deteriorating relationships between contractors and subcontractors led to more delays of the LAX People Mover. Why anti-cruising signs in L.A. will soon go away. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:11
    In this weekend edition: If you’re going to the Super Bowl, congratulations – though you may want to start figuring out now how you’re going to get to SoFi Stadium. If you’re planning on driving from afar and parking, that could become a major, costly headache. 

    Of course, that's not your only option. There’s also public transportation. From community engagement reporter Carla Javier.

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

    Super Bowl parking will cost big bucks. Public transit is a better option – The Weekend Edition
    In this weekend edition: If you’re going to the Super Bowl, congratulations – though you may want to start figuring out now how you’re going to get to SoFi Stadium. If you’re planning on driving from afar and parking, that could become a major, costly headache. 

    Of course, that's not your only option. There’s also public transportation. From community engagement reporter Carla Javier.

    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 5:25
    What's happening today: Is the end of the Omicron surge in sight? After exposé, civilian oversight commission demands investigation into sheriff's deputies' conduct in Twin Towers jail; Federal judge orders former UCLA lecturer who threatened violence held without bail; New corruption trial date set for José Huizar.

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

    Is the end of the Omicron surge in sight? Plus: Twin Towers jail update, Bail denied for UCLA former lecturer, and more – The P.M. Edition
    What's happening today: Is the end of the Omicron surge in sight? After exposé, civilian oversight commission demands investigation into sheriff's deputies' conduct in Twin Towers jail; Federal judge orders former UCLA lecturer who threatened violence held without bail; New corruption trial date set for José Huizar.

    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 5:20
    Here's your morning news: Omicron surge continues to taper off as deaths remain high; Proposed law would require parents and guardians of public school students to report firearms in home; Two suspects in killing of LAPD officer due in court today; Congressman calls for DOJ to investigate gangs in L.A. Sheriffs Dept.; High wind warnings and advisories in L.A. area; With lack of precipitation in January, hopes to end drought are fading. 

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

    Omicron surge continues to taper off, but deaths remain high. Plus: Drought hopes fading, L.A. Sheriff gangs, and more – The Morning Edition
    Here's your morning news: Omicron surge continues to taper off as deaths remain high; Proposed law would require parents and guardians of public school students to report firearms in home; Two suspects in killing of LAPD officer due in court today; Congressman calls for DOJ to investigate gangs in L.A. Sheriffs Dept.; High wind warnings and advisories in L.A. area; With lack of precipitation in January, hopes to end drought are fading. 

    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 5:27
    What's happening today: Funeral for slain LAPD officer; Super Bowl safety guidelines; Could an Omicron variant extend the current waning surge?; California's first surgeon general is stepping down; Santa Ana wind warning and advisories in SoCal.

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

    Funeral held for slain LAPD officer. Plus: Omicron's new variant, Super Bowl safety, and more – The P.M. Edition
    What's happening today: Funeral for slain LAPD officer; Super Bowl safety guidelines; Could an Omicron variant extend the current waning surge?; California's first surgeon general is stepping down; Santa Ana wind warning and advisories in SoCal.

    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 5:59
    Here's your morning news: Universal healthcare bill dies in Sacramento; UCLA students return after arrest of former lecturer who threatened violence; COVID Super Bowl safety; Cedars-Sinai workers sue over vaccine exemptions; Funeral today for slain LAPD officer; State AG agrees to review Sheriff Villanueva's investigations into people who oversee department; Assemblyman Richard Bloom is dropping out of L.A. County Supervisors race

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

    Universal healthcare bill dies in Sacramento. Plus: UCLA students return, Super Bowl safety, and more – The Morning Edition
    Here's your morning news: Universal healthcare bill dies in Sacramento; UCLA students return after arrest of former lecturer who threatened violence; COVID Super Bowl safety; Cedars-Sinai workers sue over vaccine exemptions; Funeral today for slain LAPD officer; State AG agrees to review Sheriff Villanueva's investigations into people who oversee department; Assemblyman Richard Bloom is dropping out of L.A. County Supervisors race

    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 5:28
    What's happening today: Colorado police arrest former lecturer threatening violence against UCLA; Funeral for slain LAPD officer Wednesday; Pfizer vaccine gets full FDA approval; Lunar New Year.

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

    Colorado police arrest lecturer who threatened violence against UCLA. Plus: Pfizer vaccine approval, Lunar New Year, and more – The P.M. Edition
    What's happening today: Colorado police arrest former lecturer threatening violence against UCLA; Funeral for slain LAPD officer Wednesday; Pfizer vaccine gets full FDA approval; Lunar New Year.

    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 6:58
    Here's your morning news: San Francisco's mask mandate is changing, but not so soon for all; The LA Rams need their fans in the stand for the Super Bowl, but the price is steep; The death row at San Quentin will be repurposed as prisoners are moved out; The Lunar New Year begins today, but no parades for the second year in a row; UC students are back in classes starting this week; SpaceX has a busy week of launches, including a Vandenberg launch on Wednesday, possibly visible from LA at 12:18pm.

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

    San Francisco masks, LA Rams fans, Death Row changes, Lunar New Year begins, SpaceX is busy and more – The Morning Edition
    Here's your morning news: San Francisco's mask mandate is changing, but not so soon for all; The LA Rams need their fans in the stand for the Super Bowl, but the price is steep; The death row at San Quentin will be repurposed as prisoners are moved out; The Lunar New Year begins today, but no parades for the second year in a row; UC students are back in classes starting this week; SpaceX has a busy week of launches, including a Vandenberg launch on Wednesday, possibly visible from LA at 12:18pm.

    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 5:23
    What's happening today: The State Prison at San Quentin is breaking up death row. It has been 15 years since California has held an execution. LA County COVID-19 hospitalizations are dropping fast as well as the test-positivity rate is falling to nearly half of what it was at the beginning of January. The state will soon offer guidelines for COVID endemic in the state of California. Today is the deadline to sign up for Covered California, the state's health insurance marketplace. The LA Rams are going to the Super Bowl! KPCC win's a bet. 

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

    Closing Down California's Death Row, COVID-19 numbers down in LA, Covered California deadline, We Love LA
    What's happening today: The State Prison at San Quentin is breaking up death row. It has been 15 years since California has held an execution. LA County COVID-19 hospitalizations are dropping fast as well as the test-positivity rate is falling to nearly half of what it was at the beginning of January. The state will soon offer guidelines for COVID endemic in the state of California. Today is the deadline to sign up for Covered California, the state's health insurance marketplace. The LA Rams are going to the Super Bowl! KPCC win's a bet. 

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