The LA Report

Here's your morning news: Most local transit systems to drop mask requirement; L.A. County Supervisors move toward making pandemic-era outdoor dining program permanent; The man who killed philanthropist Jacqueline Avant sentenced to life in prison; Median price of a home in California soars to record high of nearly $850,000; Hollywood stars are often outspoken about the issue of climate change and the threats it poses.
New analysis finds the entertainment industry could do more to walk the talk when it comes to climate change; L.A. County to ban many single-use plastics; Landlords are worried about the cost of composting – without state funding; Two dozen LAPD officers swept up in a gang-framing scandal.

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What's happening today: Philanthropist Jacqueline Avant's killer sentenced to life in prison; L.A.'s next proposed budget includes investments in mental health care; Public transportation masking requirements; Concerns over how to pay for collection and composting organic waste in light of new law; Median home price in L.A. county nearly $800,000

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Here's your morning news: COVID hospitalizations remain stable as infection rate ticks up; Kardashians appear in court for jury selection in case against Blac Chyna; L.A. County CEO unveils budget for next fiscal year; Santa Clarita officials oppose plans for juvenile probation camp; O.C. teen convicted of killing mother back in police custody after escaping from halfway house; At Disneyland, hugs are back after two-year hiatus; $5M in federal funding earmarked for pedestrian bridge over Pacoima Wash

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What's happening today: A Florida judge has erased the CDC's mask requirement for travel; Environmental lawsuit could put brakes on new warehouses in Fontana; L.A. County's next budget unveiled; What are the top issues for California voters in this year's primaries? Much needed – but not nearly enough – rain is ahead; Tax day is here.

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What's happening today: Taxpayer advocates spreading word about recent changes affecting undocumented immigrants; Utility bills this month to come with credit of up to $100; Questions about Sen. Feinstein's mental fitness at age 88; Court documents in Sacramento shooting reveal three of six killed were involved in gang dispute; State legislature bill would allow non-violent drug offenders to get treatment; Sandy Koufax statue to be revealed tonight at Dodger Stadium. 

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What's happening today: Today marks the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson taking the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers; L.A. Sheriffs sergeant looks to unseat Villanueva; Feds accuse Temecula businessman of misuse of COVID relief funds; SoCal grocery workers ratify new contract with large chains; LAUSD vaccine rules held up by Fed inaction.  

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Here's your morning news: Grocery store employees vote to ratify new three-year contract with major supermarket chains; Vaccine mandate off the table for upcoming school year; Health officials say COVID-19 cases have been rising – but not enough to warrant the return of indoor masking requirements; Dodgers defeat Reds in home opener after late rally; Twenty young adults facing felony charges could avoid jail time by working towards a career in carpentry; Orange County launches pilot program that will allow low-level offenders the chance to avoid criminal charges if they successfully complete a mental health or substance abuse treatment program; A controversial proposal called CARE court will go for its first hearing in the legislature; National Parks Week starts tomorrow.

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In this Sunday edition: With the rise in anti-Asian violence has come a push to fight racism…through education. This week, Josie Huang filed a report about how Asian American teachers are using the moment to get their history into more schools.

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