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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 4:40
    Here's your morning news: COVID deaths climbing in L.A. County; Mobile testing labs for police open on PCH; Amid teacher shortage, Gov. Newsom giving school districts more flexibility in hiring substitutes; Organizers offering rapid COVID testing after Kingdom Day Parade is cancelled; L.A.-based non-profit celebrating MLK Day with block party and clothing drive; L.A. Metro closing several bikeshare stations in North Hollywood

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

    COVID deaths ticking up in L.A. County. Plus: MLK Day events, substitute teachers wanted, and Metro bikeshare closures – The Morning Edition
    Here's your morning news: COVID deaths climbing in L.A. County; Mobile testing labs for police open on PCH; Amid teacher shortage, Gov. Newsom giving school districts more flexibility in hiring substitutes; Organizers offering rapid COVID testing after Kingdom Day Parade is cancelled; L.A.-based non-profit celebrating MLK Day with block party and clothing drive; L.A. Metro closing several bikeshare stations in North Hollywood

    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: Feds to begin distributing at-home COVID test kits; Are popup COVID test sites safe to use?; L.A. Homeless Services Authority postpones shelter count again; Feds charge four in killing of LAPD officer.

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

    Feds to begin distributing at-home COVID test kits. Plus: Test site safety, shelter count postponed, and cop killers charged – The P.M. Edition
    What's happening today: Feds to begin distributing at-home COVID test kits; Are popup COVID test sites safe to use?; L.A. Homeless Services Authority postpones shelter count again; Feds charge four in killing of LAPD officer.

    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 6:42
    Here's your morning news: Feds charge four in robbery and killing of off-duty LAPD officer; LAPD chief says crime was lower in 2021 than in 2020; Gov. Newsom denies parole for 1968 RFK murderer; COVID hospitalizations top 4,000 in L.A. County; New guidelines to combat spread of Omicron variant; MLK parade and other events cancelled; What does the current surge mean for the upcoming Super Bowl?; CA and other states reach settlement with student loan servicing company; Costa Mesa man for trespassing at John Wayne Airport.

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

    Feds charge four in killing of off-duty LAPD officer. Plus: School mask guidelines, Super Bowl safety, and more.
    Here's your morning news: Feds charge four in robbery and killing of off-duty LAPD officer; LAPD chief says crime was lower in 2021 than in 2020; Gov. Newsom denies parole for 1968 RFK murderer; COVID hospitalizations top 4,000 in L.A. County; New guidelines to combat spread of Omicron variant; MLK parade and other events cancelled; What does the current surge mean for the upcoming Super Bowl?; CA and other states reach settlement with student loan servicing company; Costa Mesa man for trespassing at John Wayne Airport.

    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 14:50
    In this Sunday edition: In affluent or gentrifying areas of the Los Angeles Unified School District, parent fundraising organizations often cover some major costs. Are they buying an education inaccessible to most Los Angeles students? A special investigation by education reporter Kyle Stokes.

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

    Here's How Much Money L.A. Parents Are Fundraising For Schools, And What It Buys – The Sunday Edition
    In this Sunday edition: In affluent or gentrifying areas of the Los Angeles Unified School District, parent fundraising organizations often cover some major costs. Are they buying an education inaccessible to most Los Angeles students? A special investigation by education reporter Kyle Stokes.

    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 18:15
    In this weekend edition: Riley “Blues Boy” King’s life has been chronicled endlessly, but a new biography of B.B.’s life from journalist Daniel de Visé, carefully paints a picture of B.B.’s life through interviews and stories from surviving members of his inner circle, including managers, fellow musicians, life-long friends and even his ex-wife. AirTalk's Larry Mantle recently sat down with author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Daniel de Vise about his new book, “King of the Blues: The Rise and Reign of B.B. King.”

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

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Daniel de Vise discusses his new book, “King of the Blues: The Rise and Reign of B.B. King.” – The Weekend Edition
    In this weekend edition: Riley “Blues Boy” King’s life has been chronicled endlessly, but a new biography of B.B.’s life from journalist Daniel de Visé, carefully paints a picture of B.B.’s life through interviews and stories from surviving members of his inner circle, including managers, fellow musicians, life-long friends and even his ex-wife. AirTalk's Larry Mantle recently sat down with author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Daniel de Vise about his new book, “King of the Blues: The Rise and Reign of B.B. King.”

    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 5:36
    What's happening today: Omicron surge testing limits of hospitals and frontline workers; American Red Cross faces blood and staffing shortages; L.A. County moving to address "gaps in language proficiency and cultural competency" in Dept. of Children & Family Services.

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

    Omicron surge testing limits of hospitals and frontline workers. Plus: Addressing language and culture gaps at child services – The P.M. Edition
    What's happening today: Omicron surge testing limits of hospitals and frontline workers; American Red Cross faces blood and staffing shortages; L.A. County moving to address "gaps in language proficiency and cultural competency" in Dept. of Children & Family Services.

    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 7:15
    Here's your morning news: Four arrests made in fatal shooting of LAPD officer; Crime trends over the past year; Police officers suing LAUSD over COVID vaccine mandate; Schools struggling with staffing shortages; Hospital administrators considering asking asymptomatic COVID-positive employees to continue working; State universal healthcare plan inches forward; L.A. Metro to receive over $1.2B in American Rescue Plan funds; SoCal Gas announces over 13,000 enroll in energy efficiency program.

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

    Arrests made in fatal shooting of LAPD officer. Plus: Universal healthcare progress, school staffing shortages, and more – The Morning Edition
    Here's your morning news: Four arrests made in fatal shooting of LAPD officer; Crime trends over the past year; Police officers suing LAUSD over COVID vaccine mandate; Schools struggling with staffing shortages; Hospital administrators considering asking asymptomatic COVID-positive employees to continue working; State universal healthcare plan inches forward; L.A. Metro to receive over $1.2B in American Rescue Plan funds; SoCal Gas announces over 13,000 enroll in energy efficiency program.

    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: Hospitalizations climbing in L.A. and Orange Counties; Restaurants shorthanded during Omicron surge; 5-11 years olds far behind in vaccination rates; Over 2,000 LAUSD employees granted vaccine exemptions; Garcetti ambassadorship nomination goes to Senate for approval.

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

    COVID hospitalizations at highest rate since last February. Plus: Restaurants shorthanded, 5-11 vaccines lagging, LAUSD vaccine exemptions – The P.M. Edition
    What's happening today: Hospitalizations climbing in L.A. and Orange Counties; Restaurants shorthanded during Omicron surge; 5-11 years olds far behind in vaccination rates; Over 2,000 LAUSD employees granted vaccine exemptions; Garcetti ambassadorship nomination goes to Senate for approval.

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