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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 5:40
    Here's your morning news: L.A. shatters record with 37,000 new infections reported; O.C. infections jump 35% since Wednesday; Challenges ahead as hundreds of police and firefighters quarantined with infections; More on death of L.A. firefighter in Rancho Palos Verdes; The latest on one of California's largest wage theft cases; L.A. City Council will consider installing a gate at Beachwood Stairs in the Hollywood Hills;

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    L.A. reports a record-shattering 37,000 new COVID cases. Plus: First responders quarantined, L.A. firefighter death, and wage theft lawsuit – The Morning Edition
    Here's your morning news: L.A. shatters record with 37,000 new infections reported; O.C. infections jump 35% since Wednesday; Challenges ahead as hundreds of police and firefighters quarantined with infections; More on death of L.A. firefighter in Rancho Palos Verdes; The latest on one of California's largest wage theft cases; L.A. City Council will consider installing a gate at Beachwood Stairs in the Hollywood Hills;

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:31
    What's happening today: L.A. firefighter dies at Rancho Palos Verdes home; Omicron hitting police and firefighters hard; Local hospitals admitting more COVID patients; More universities starting semester remotely; YMCAs offering COVID tests; Threats to politicians continue a year after Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. 

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    L.A. firefighter dies in Rancho Palos Verdes home. Plus: First responder infections, remote learning returns, and remembering Jan. 6 – The P.M. Edition
    What's happening today: L.A. firefighter dies at Rancho Palos Verdes home; Omicron hitting police and firefighters hard; Local hospitals admitting more COVID patients; More universities starting semester remotely; YMCAs offering COVID tests; Threats to politicians continue a year after Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. 

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:23
    Here's your morning news: County vaccination sites begin offering boosters to children 12-15; COVID positivity rate climbs to nearly 1 in 3 people; Concern as hundreds of police and firefighters in isolation after testing positive; State indoor mask mandate extended through February 15; Funeral services set for girl accidentally shot and killed by LAPD officer; Betty White's funeral to remain private; Despite surge, officials expect Super Bowl to continue as scheduled; UCLA basketball returns after COVID hiatus; Potato Expo in Anaheim ends today.

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    L.A. County vax sites now offering boosters for kids 12-15. Plus: Climbing positivity rates, first responders in isolation, and state mask mandates – The Morning Edition
    Here's your morning news: County vaccination sites begin offering boosters to children 12-15; COVID positivity rate climbs to nearly 1 in 3 people; Concern as hundreds of police and firefighters in isolation after testing positive; State indoor mask mandate extended through February 15; Funeral services set for girl accidentally shot and killed by LAPD officer; Betty White's funeral to remain private; Despite surge, officials expect Super Bowl to continue as scheduled; UCLA basketball returns after COVID hiatus; Potato Expo in Anaheim ends today.

    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 5:37
    What's happening today: State mask mandate extended through at least February 15; Hundreds of L.A. police and firefighters suspended over vaccine mandate; Entertainment industry events postponed due to Omicron surge; Eyes on Super Bowl amid current COVID surge; L.A. records first case of 'flurona'.

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    State indoor mask mandate extended through February 15th. Plus: Police & firefighter suspensions, entertainment industry postponements, and Super Bowl concerns – The P.M. Edition
    What's happening today: State mask mandate extended through at least February 15; Hundreds of L.A. police and firefighters suspended over vaccine mandate; Entertainment industry events postponed due to Omicron surge; Eyes on Super Bowl amid current COVID surge; L.A. records first case of 'flurona'.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:03
    Here's your morning news: Residents near Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant are suing the city of L.A. over sewage spill; County sanitation officials reimbursing residents in Carson for recent spill; LAUSD and USC return with new safety protocols; In-person services suspended at Malibu City Hall; L.A. soccer team gets new head coach; Long Beach State basketball team facing COVID cancelations; Skid Row Running Club heading to Egypt.

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    Local residents seek damages after recent sewage spills. Plus: School safety protocols, L.A.'s new soccer coach, and running in Egypt – The Morning Edition
    Here's your morning news: Residents near Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant are suing the city of L.A. over sewage spill; County sanitation officials reimbursing residents in Carson for recent spill; LAUSD and USC return with new safety protocols; In-person services suspended at Malibu City Hall; L.A. soccer team gets new head coach; Long Beach State basketball team facing COVID cancelations; Skid Row Running Club heading to Egypt.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:38
    What's happening today: Cedars-Sinai seeing rapid rise in COVID hospitalizations; L.A. City Council to return to virtual meetings; UCLA study says nearly a quarter of fast food employees contracted COVID; Recent rains make a dent but not enough to end drought; College basketball disruptions continue due to outbreaks.

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    Cedars-Sinai reports rapid rise in COVID hospitalizations. Plus: Virtual civics returns, fast food infections, and slightly less drought – The P.M. Edition
    What's happening today: Cedars-Sinai seeing rapid rise in COVID hospitalizations; L.A. City Council to return to virtual meetings; UCLA study says nearly a quarter of fast food employees contracted COVID; Recent rains make a dent but not enough to end drought; College basketball disruptions continue due to outbreaks.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:36
    Here's your morning news: FDA OKs Pfizer booster for kids 12-15; LAUSD to require COVID tests for all; Spotty attendance for Burbank Unified's new semester; College sports getting hit hard by latest COVID surge; Torrence teaming up with L.A. Galaxy to keep sports complex open; Santa Clarita Republican State Senator tests positive for COVID; Assembly member to depart to run state's largest labor group.

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    FDA approves Pfizer booster for kids 12-15. Plus: LAUSD COVID testing, college sports cancellations, and L.A. Galaxy's stadium – The Morning Edition
    Here's your morning news: FDA OKs Pfizer booster for kids 12-15; LAUSD to require COVID tests for all; Spotty attendance for Burbank Unified's new semester; College sports getting hit hard by latest COVID surge; Torrence teaming up with L.A. Galaxy to keep sports complex open; Santa Clarita Republican State Senator tests positive for COVID; Assembly member to depart to run state's largest labor group.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:26
    What's happening today: LAUSD requiring COVID tests for all before returning to campus; Hospitalizations increasing in O.C. and L.A. Counties; FDA announces changes to emergency authorization of vaccines; Cloth masks not enough to stave off Omicron.

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    LAUSD announces new COVID testing requirements for returning students and staff. Plus: Hospitalizations increasing, FDA authorization changes, and cloth mask effectiveness – The P.M. Edition
    What's happening today: LAUSD requiring COVID tests for all before returning to campus; Hospitalizations increasing in O.C. and L.A. Counties; FDA announces changes to emergency authorization of vaccines; Cloth masks not enough to stave off Omicron.

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