The LA Report

In this Sunday edition: The assault of Berlinda Nibo in L.A. last Jan. 6 went viral. An expert says far-right extremists have expanded their activities to political battles over vaccines, gender and race. Reported by Frank Stoltze.

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In this weekend edition: What if your loved one was very sick, but their illness made them think they weren’t and therefore they refused help? That’s the excruciatingly frustrating plight of countless families who fight a common symptom of mental illness known as anosognosia, or, lack of insight. This week Robert Garrova reported on how anosognosia has challenged one family for decades, why mental health experts say it’s a major barrier to lifesaving treatment and some already available solutions.

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What's happening today: Oscar-winning actor Sidney Poitier has died at 94; Over 43,000 new COVID infections in L.A. County; LAUSD offering free home test kits; When you should get boosted if you've had COVID.

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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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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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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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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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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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