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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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    President Trump refuses to back down from his threats to take over the permit process for LA wildfire survivors. A Los Angeles City Councilmember is ordered to stand trial on corruption charges. LA's 2-1-1 hotline didn't live up to expectations during the holiday rainstorms. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    Trump doubles down on wildfire rebuilding threats, LA City Councilman to stand trial on corruption, Dr Oz targets SFV Armenian businesses— Morning Edition
    President Trump refuses to back down from his threats to take over the permit process for LA wildfire survivors. A Los Angeles City Councilmember is ordered to stand trial on corruption charges. LA's 2-1-1 hotline didn't live up to expectations during the holiday rainstorms. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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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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    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.

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

    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.

    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: Nearly 45,000 new COVID infections reported in L.A. County; Revised safety measures as kids return to school; Flight cancellations continue to disrupt travel at area airports; County courts going virtual again; Newport Beach city hall and community centers closed due to COVID surge; New law for disposing of food waste;

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

    Nearly 45,000 new COVID cases reported over the weekend. Plus: School safety measures, more flight cancellations, and food waste disposal – The Morning Edition
    Here's your morning news: Nearly 45,000 new COVID infections reported in L.A. County; Revised safety measures as kids return to school; Flight cancellations continue to disrupt travel at area airports; County courts going virtual again; Newport Beach city hall and community centers closed due to COVID surge; New law for disposing of food waste;

    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: Fingers crossed at area airports as Omicron disrupts more flights; More than 50 rescued from flooded Malibu campground; New COVID infections in L.A. County top 20,000; Judge blocks order that blocks Inglewood from destroying police records;

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

    Weary travelers face more flight disruptions due to Omicron. Plus: A Malibu flood rescue, 20,000 new infections, and Inglewood police records – The P.M. Edition
    What's happening today: Fingers crossed at area airports as Omicron disrupts more flights; More than 50 rescued from flooded Malibu campground; New COVID infections in L.A. County top 20,000; Judge blocks order that blocks Inglewood from destroying police records;

    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: Hundreds of L.A. County employees suspended for violating COVID policies; Over 16,000 new COVID cases reported in L.A. County; Huntington Hospital preparing for infections originating at Rose Parade and Rose Bowl football game; Judge orders Inglewood PD to preserve records; Free Metro rides ending Jan. 10.

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

    Over 16,000 new COVID cases reported in L.A. County. Plus: Unvaccinated county workers, Rose Bowl COVID risks, and Inglewood police records – The Morning Edition
    Here's your morning news: Hundreds of L.A. County employees suspended for violating COVID policies; Over 16,000 new COVID cases reported in L.A. County; Huntington Hospital preparing for infections originating at Rose Parade and Rose Bowl football game; Judge orders Inglewood PD to preserve records; Free Metro rides ending Jan. 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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    In this Sunday edition: Six years ago, Robert Calderon was shot and killed in Pasadena. His is one of several unsolved homicides in Pasadena over the last 10 years that haunt family members. Calderon's mother, Sarah Toni Mendoza, is trying to keep his memory alive. Reported by Emily Elena Dugdale.

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

    A 2015 Christmas Shooting Killed Her Son. Now She Tries To Keep His Memory Alive – The Sunday Edition
    In this Sunday edition: Six years ago, Robert Calderon was shot and killed in Pasadena. His is one of several unsolved homicides in Pasadena over the last 10 years that haunt family members. Calderon's mother, Sarah Toni Mendoza, is trying to keep his memory alive. Reported by Emily Elena Dugdale.

    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 this special New Year's Eve edition: Most of the 18 bands that will march in the Rose Parade on Saturday have practiced together for years. But one band has members who had never even met before this week. Reported by Sharon McNary.

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

    A band of 270 marching band directors will march in Saturday's Rose Parade – The Morning Edition
    In this special New Year's Eve edition: Most of the 18 bands that will march in the Rose Parade on Saturday have practiced together for years. But one band has members who had never even met before this week. Reported by Sharon McNary.

    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 this New Year's edition: For many Angelenos, tamales are the taste of Christmas. But for one family, growing corn for tamales is not only a celebration of their roots, but a way to combat the climate crisis. Reported by Erin Stone.

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

    How one farm in SoCal aims to capture the greenhouse gases it creates – The Weekend Edition
    In this New Year's edition: For many Angelenos, tamales are the taste of Christmas. But for one family, growing corn for tamales is not only a celebration of their roots, but a way to combat the climate crisis. Reported by Erin Stone.

    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: New laws addressing recycling symbols on packaging, food composting; Officials say Huntington Beach oil spill cleanup is complete; Major precipitation headed for the mountains; Hamilton on hiatus due to COVID surge; Hollywood Bowl game also canceled; Ducks and Kings back on the ice after COVID postponements.

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

    New composting and recycling laws take effect in the new year. Plus: Oil spill cleanup, more COVID cancellations, and major mountain precipitation – The P.M. Edition
    What's happening today: New laws addressing recycling symbols on packaging, food composting; Officials say Huntington Beach oil spill cleanup is complete; Major precipitation headed for the mountains; Hamilton on hiatus due to COVID surge; Hollywood Bowl game also canceled; Ducks and Kings back on the ice after COVID postponements.

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