The LA Report

Here's your morning news: L.A. County downgraded to 'low transmission' status as indoor masking rules are lifted; Former L.A. Sheriff deputy arraigned today on charges of involuntary manslaughter; Wildfire in Cleveland National Forest is 50% contained; Downey home claims to be first powered by hydrogen; Russia invasion of Ukraine triggering humanitarian crisis as millions flee; Mayoral candidate Kevin De Leon calls on city to prepare for Russian cyber attacks; Big Bear eagle couple welcome newest family member.

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In this Sunday edition: On Friday, LA County lifted its indoor mask requirements for most indoor settings, including stores, restaurants, bars and movie theaters. It’s the latest development in our long and frustrating saga with COVID-19. But as you’ll hear in Jackie Fortier's conversation with All Things Considered's Nick Roman, you should keep a mask handy.

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In this weekend edition: Athletes from around the world arrived in Beijing this week for the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, now underway. This week on AirTalk host Larry Mantle previewed some of the events and athletes you’ll see, and spoke with a California native making his Paralympic debut at the age of 46, representing Team USA in monoski.

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What's happening today: L.A. County to ease indoor masking rules for everyone – vaccinated or not; L.A. and surrounding counties now categorized as 'low' transmission; Global upheaval and two years of pandemic taking mental health toll on kids and teens; Gov. Newsom proposes to compel mental health treatment in most severe cases; Angelenos ask: How can we support the people of Ukraine?

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Here's your morning news: L.A. County set to lower risk category as COVID hospitalizations fall below 900; Newsom to impose state sanctions on Russia for Ukraine invasion; How can Californians best help people in Ukraine?; Hollywood Walk of Fame memorial for Alan Ladd Jr.; Dodgers ticket holders in limbo as labor dispute threatens opening day; Wildfire in Cleveland National Forest burns over 500 acres.

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What's happening today: Russian officials claim to capture Ukrainian port city; Face mask rules and other restrictions to ease on Friday; Pres. Biden, in first State of the Union address, calls for police accountability; Wildfire burning in Cleveland National Forest.

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Here's your morning news: Revised masking rules may be announced as soon as this week; L.A. City Council extends local emergency that began with pandemic; Two historical firsts for LAFD's new chief; ACLU accuses O.C and Riverside DAs of 'vast' racial disparities; Latest on lawsuit that could scrap Angels Stadium land sale in Anaheim; Study connects L.A.'s single family homes with racial segregation; New U.N. report warns of irreversible impacts of climate change.

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What's happening today: L.A. County close to dropping indoor masking requirement; L.A. Board of Police Commissioners approves new policy requiring police to explain stops on camera; Momentum builds around recall of DA George Gascon; Hopes for President Biden to address anti-Asian violence in first State of the Union. 

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