The LA Report

Here's your morning news: L.A. County edging closer to loosening mask rules; Newsom enjoying solid approval ratings; Non-profit legal group says there is evidence to claim that Mayor Garcetti committed felony perjury over former advisor's misconduct; New corruption trial date set for José Huizar; Tongan-Americans offer assistance to nation devastated by recent volcanic eruption. 

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In this Sunday edition: Last year, 294 people were killed in car crashes in Los Angeles, according to preliminary data provided by the Los Angeles Police Department. That’s a 22% increase in traffic deaths from 2020. By comparison, there were 379 homicides reported last year in the city of L.A. In addition to traffic deaths, 1,479 people were severely injured in crashes — 30% more than in 2020. That averages out to roughly four people injured every day. Los Angeles has a goal – Vision Zero – to eliminate traffic deaths in the city by 2025. But since Vision Zero was launched in 2015, traffic deaths have jumped 58%. What can be done to bring these numbers down and make Los Angeles streets safer for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists?

In this episode, AirTalk's Larry Mantle discusses the increase in traffic deaths and what can be done to bring that number down with reporter Ryan Fonseca who covers transportation and mobility for LAist, and John Yi, executive director of the local pedestrian advocacy group Los Angeles Walks.

Read Ryan’s piece here

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In this weekend edition: If you’re going to the Super Bowl, congratulations – though you may want to start figuring out now how you’re going to get to SoFi Stadium. If you’re planning on driving from afar and parking, that could become a major, costly headache. 

Of course, that's not your only option. There’s also public transportation. From community engagement reporter Carla Javier.

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What's happening today: Is the end of the Omicron surge in sight? After exposé, civilian oversight commission demands investigation into sheriff's deputies' conduct in Twin Towers jail; Federal judge orders former UCLA lecturer who threatened violence held without bail; New corruption trial date set for José Huizar.

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Here's your morning news: Omicron surge continues to taper off as deaths remain high; Proposed law would require parents and guardians of public school students to report firearms in home; Two suspects in killing of LAPD officer due in court today; Congressman calls for DOJ to investigate gangs in L.A. Sheriffs Dept.; High wind warnings and advisories in L.A. area; With lack of precipitation in January, hopes to end drought are fading. 

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What's happening today: Funeral for slain LAPD officer; Super Bowl safety guidelines; Could an Omicron variant extend the current waning surge?; California's first surgeon general is stepping down; Santa Ana wind warning and advisories in SoCal.

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Here's your morning news: Universal healthcare bill dies in Sacramento; UCLA students return after arrest of former lecturer who threatened violence; COVID Super Bowl safety; Cedars-Sinai workers sue over vaccine exemptions; Funeral today for slain LAPD officer; State AG agrees to review Sheriff Villanueva's investigations into people who oversee department; Assemblyman Richard Bloom is dropping out of L.A. County Supervisors race

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What's happening today: Colorado police arrest former lecturer threatening violence against UCLA; Funeral for slain LAPD officer Wednesday; Pfizer vaccine gets full FDA approval; Lunar New Year.

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