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    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
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    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
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    Here's your morning news: L.A. County records highest daily COVID death toll in months; New state bill would allow teenager to get vaccinated without parental consent; Cold weather alert for Lancaster area through Monday; High wind warnings across most of SoCal; Funeral today for L.A. firefighter who died in Rancho Palos Verdes; O.C. nature preserve to reopen after devastating wildfires; Dodgers promote assistant GM to top spot.

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

    While infection rates plateau, L.A. records highest COVID death toll in months. Plus: Vaccine parental consent, a LAFD funeral, and a new Dodgers GM – The Morning Edition
    Here's your morning news: L.A. County records highest daily COVID death toll in months; New state bill would allow teenager to get vaccinated without parental consent; Cold weather alert for Lancaster area through Monday; High wind warnings across most of SoCal; Funeral today for L.A. firefighter who died in Rancho Palos Verdes; O.C. nature preserve to reopen after devastating wildfires; Dodgers promote assistant GM to top spot.

    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 today's p.m. edition: Some signs that the winter Omicron surge may be slowing; Hospitalizations see flattening trend; How to tell if a COVID test site is reliable; Waiting for children's vaccine a stressful affair for parents.

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

    Are there signs that the winter Omicron surge is slowing? Plus: Hospitalizations plateauing, COVID test site reliability, and stressful vaccine waits – The P.M. Edition
    In today's p.m. edition: Some signs that the winter Omicron surge may be slowing; Hospitalizations see flattening trend; How to tell if a COVID test site is reliable; Waiting for children's vaccine a stressful affair for parents.

    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 your morning news: Driver of car in semi-autonomous mode faces manslaughter charges in fatal crash; Man suspected of fatally stabbing a UCLA grad student arrested; Homicides in L.A. nearly double in past two years; City leaders look to crack down on criminal activity in short-term rentals; LAUSD officials say on-campus learning safe due to COVID precautions; State to offer some college students living expenses in exchange for volunteer service; Community college enrollments drop by 10%

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

    Driver in self-driving vehicle faces charges in fatal crash. Plus: UCLA student stabbing, rising homicide rates, and more – The Morning Edition
    Here's your morning news: Driver of car in semi-autonomous mode faces manslaughter charges in fatal crash; Man suspected of fatally stabbing a UCLA grad student arrested; Homicides in L.A. nearly double in past two years; City leaders look to crack down on criminal activity in short-term rentals; LAUSD officials say on-campus learning safe due to COVID precautions; State to offer some college students living expenses in exchange for volunteer service; Community college enrollments drop by 10%

    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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    What's happening today: Federal government now taking orders for at-home COVID tests; L.A. county EMS says wait times are getting shorter; COVID hospitalizations still rising in many SoCal counties; Omicron surge sidelining nearly 1,000 LAPD employees; 15 year old boy shot in northwest Pasadena on Tuesday.

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

    Federal government now taking orders for at-home COVID tests. Plus: EMS wait times, rising hospitalizations, and more.
    What's happening today: Federal government now taking orders for at-home COVID tests; L.A. county EMS says wait times are getting shorter; COVID hospitalizations still rising in many SoCal counties; Omicron surge sidelining nearly 1,000 LAPD employees; 15 year old boy shot in northwest Pasadena on Tuesday.

    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 your morning news: Reward offered in murder of UCLA grad student; LAPD releases bodycam footage in December fatal shooting; LAFD may soon see its first female chief; Optimism as L.A. County reports fewer than 23,000 COVID cases; O.C. officials say healthcare system is overtaxed amid staffing shortages; New date and venue for Grammy Awards; NAACP Image Award nominations announced; Sydney Poitier's cause of death announced.

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

    L.A. County reports fewer than 23,000 new COVID infections. Plus: UCLA grad student murder, a female LAFD chief, and more – The Morning Edition
    Here's your morning news: Reward offered in murder of UCLA grad student; LAPD releases bodycam footage in December fatal shooting; LAFD may soon see its first female chief; Optimism as L.A. County reports fewer than 23,000 COVID cases; O.C. officials say healthcare system is overtaxed amid staffing shortages; New date and venue for Grammy Awards; NAACP Image Award nominations announced; Sydney Poitier's cause of death announced.

    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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    What's happening today: LAFD's first female nominee for chief vows to crack down on toxic culture; COVID infections especially high in shelters and camps for the unhoused; The Grammys get new date and venue.

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

    LAFD's first female chief nominee vows to address toxic culture in ranks. Plus: COVID shelter risks, and a new Grammys date – The P.M. Edition
    What's happening today: LAFD's first female nominee for chief vows to crack down on toxic culture; COVID infections especially high in shelters and camps for the unhoused; The Grammys get new date and venue.

    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 your morning news: Signs of optimism as new COVID infections slow; Echo Park COVID testing site reopens; College students delaying or dropping plans for further education; Construction of new 6th Street bridge hits milestone; Closing loophole that allows doctors to get medical licenses restored after sexually assaulting patients; Fight over Tajon Ranch continues despite legal settlement; Dozens of flights to East Coast cancelled due to storms; Port of Ventura sees light damage from Saturday's tidal surge.

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

    Signs of optimism as new COVID infections slow. Plus: Students delaying higher education, doctors who assault patients, and more – The Morning Edition
    Here's your morning news: Signs of optimism as new COVID infections slow; Echo Park COVID testing site reopens; College students delaying or dropping plans for further education; Construction of new 6th Street bridge hits milestone; Closing loophole that allows doctors to get medical licenses restored after sexually assaulting patients; Fight over Tajon Ranch continues despite legal settlement; Dozens of flights to East Coast cancelled due to storms; Port of Ventura sees light damage from Saturday's tidal surge.

    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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    What's happening today: The latest COVID numbers for L.A. County show possible signs of hope; O.C. partners with UC Irvine to open youth mental health centers; Tuesday court date for first of four charged in fatal LAPD shooting; Super Bowl committee hoping for rapid end of Omicron surge; Last Japanese restaurant in Boyle Heights in now an L.A. historical monument.

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

    Do the latest COVID numbers show possible signs of hope? Plus: Youth mental health centers, LAPD killing court date, and Super Bowl COVID hopes – The P.M. Edition
    What's happening today: The latest COVID numbers for L.A. County show possible signs of hope; O.C. partners with UC Irvine to open youth mental health centers; Tuesday court date for first of four charged in fatal LAPD shooting; Super Bowl committee hoping for rapid end of Omicron surge; Last Japanese restaurant in Boyle Heights in now an L.A. historical monument.

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