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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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Listen 4:48Angelenos hit the streets as part of today's "ICE Out" protests. California lawmakers look to raise taxes on companies operating immigration detention centers. An LA County leader calls for the state to investigate the Palisades Fire. Plus, more from Evening Edition.
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ICE Out protests across SoCal, Lawmakers want to tax private detention centers, Horvath calls for Palisades Fire investigation — Evening EditionAngelenos hit the streets as part of today's "ICE Out" protests. California lawmakers look to raise taxes on companies operating immigration detention centers. An LA County leader calls for the state to investigate the Palisades Fire. Plus, more from Evening Edition.
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Listen 4:57With the Olympics on the way, we'll look at how L.A. county plans to clear encampments around Olympic venues. Why you'll probably want to get a REAL ID soon to avoid fees at the airport. Plus for Food Friday we ask a Burbank local where to get the best grub in town.
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LA considers plans to clear encampments around Olympic venues, REAL ID Fee starts Feb 1., Ask a local: Where to eat in Burbank— Morning EditionWith the Olympics on the way, we'll look at how L.A. county plans to clear encampments around Olympic venues. Why you'll probably want to get a REAL ID soon to avoid fees at the airport. Plus for Food Friday we ask a Burbank local where to get the best grub in town.
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Listen 6:58In this Saturday edition: Our story today is about a difficult conversation -- with a 6 year old. That 6 year old’s dad, Darren Fung, is Chinese Canadian. His wife, Gifty, is from Ghana. Their young son Andrew is biracial and Black.
And last summer, after protests broke out all over the country following the murder of George Floyd by police, something struck Darren and Gifty: Their son is going to grow up Black in America. How would they protect him? They found themselves at a loss. Especially one day during a drive to the beach, when then their son began asking questions that had no easy answers.
Race in L.A. – Raising A Black Boy In America When You’re Neither Black Nor AmericanIn this Saturday edition: Our story today is about a difficult conversation -- with a 6 year old. That 6 year old’s dad, Darren Fung, is Chinese Canadian. His wife, Gifty, is from Ghana. Their young son Andrew is biracial and Black.
And last summer, after protests broke out all over the country following the murder of George Floyd by police, something struck Darren and Gifty: Their son is going to grow up Black in America. How would they protect him? They found themselves at a loss. Especially one day during a drive to the beach, when then their son began asking questions that had no easy answers.
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Listen 21:53In this Sunday edition: The videos out of Afghanistan this week were heartbreaking for Afghan-Americans who could only watch with worry for the future of the country - and the future of family members still in Afghanistan.
This week on AirTalk, we spoke with some Afghan-Americans here in Southern California about their fears, their grief, and their feelings of survivor’s guilt.
Our conversation started with Heather Kwak from World Relief Southern California, about the effort to bring refugees from Afghanistan to the United States.
The Sunday Edition: Afghan-Americans speak about their fears, grief, and feelings of survivor’s guiltIn this Sunday edition: The videos out of Afghanistan this week were heartbreaking for Afghan-Americans who could only watch with worry for the future of the country - and the future of family members still in Afghanistan.
This week on AirTalk, we spoke with some Afghan-Americans here in Southern California about their fears, their grief, and their feelings of survivor’s guilt.
Our conversation started with Heather Kwak from World Relief Southern California, about the effort to bring refugees from Afghanistan to the United States.
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Listen 5:11What's happening today: Masks now required at large outdoor events; Culver City school district to require vaccinations for older students; State's school vaccine and testing mandate does not apply to some childcare providers; Riverside County offering COVID boosters for vulnerable people; July's unemployment numbers.
The P.M. Edition: Masks required at outdoor events; Culver City to require student vaccinations; Some childcare providers exempt from COVID mandates; Riverside offering booster shots; July unemployment numbersWhat's happening today: Masks now required at large outdoor events; Culver City school district to require vaccinations for older students; State's school vaccine and testing mandate does not apply to some childcare providers; Riverside County offering COVID boosters for vulnerable people; July's unemployment numbers.
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Listen 4:17Here's your morning news: LA County prosecutors have charged two former Torrance police officers with felony vandalism after a swastika was found spray-painted inside an impounded vehicle last year; The California Supreme Courtwill not take up a legal challenge to the state's mask mandate for teachers and students in K through 12 schools, and more.
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The A.M. Edition: Torrance cops charged with vandalism involving swastika; Court wont hear challenge to school mask mandateHere's your morning news: LA County prosecutors have charged two former Torrance police officers with felony vandalism after a swastika was found spray-painted inside an impounded vehicle last year; The California Supreme Courtwill not take up a legal challenge to the state's mask mandate for teachers and students in K through 12 schools, and more.
This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people
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Listen 5:19What's happening today: Mask mandates for large outdoor events begins tomorrow; UC Irvine study finds pregnant COVID patients more likely to need ICU care; School districts moving to meet goal to provide early education to all children in the state; Foul odors still reported near Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant spill; Torrance kids head to Little League World Series.
The P.M. Edition: Outdoor event mask mandate; Study finds higher ICU risk for pregnant COVID patients; School districts move to provide free pre-K; Foul odors linger near Hyperion Water Plant; Torrance in Little League World SeriesWhat's happening today: Mask mandates for large outdoor events begins tomorrow; UC Irvine study finds pregnant COVID patients more likely to need ICU care; School districts moving to meet goal to provide early education to all children in the state; Foul odors still reported near Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant spill; Torrance kids head to Little League World Series.
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Listen 4:06Here's your morning news: The LA City Council approved an ordinance yesterday afternoon that requires all municipal workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 - save for those with medical or religious exemptions; Feelings of frustration, sadness, anger and betrayal are just some of the reactions that mental health experts say U-S military veterans may experience in response to the recent events in Afghanistan, and more.
This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people
The A.M. Edition: Mandatory vaccination for LA city employees; Mental health resources for Afghan vets, and moreHere's your morning news: The LA City Council approved an ordinance yesterday afternoon that requires all municipal workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 - save for those with medical or religious exemptions; Feelings of frustration, sadness, anger and betrayal are just some of the reactions that mental health experts say U-S military veterans may experience in response to the recent events in Afghanistan, and more.
This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people
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The A.M. Edition: Mandatory vaccination for LA city employees?; Water conservation tips, and morew toHere's your morning news: The LA City Council is expected to consider requiring all city employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19; With our worsening drought, water officials in Southern California are asking residents to voluntarily conserve water, and more.
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The P.M. Edition: COVID boosters are coming; City Council to require vaccines for all workers; California's Afghans react; Notifying immigrants of their benefitsWhat's happening today: Federal health officials announce COVID booster shot plan; L.A. to require vaccines for all municipal workers; California Afghans react to situation in Afghanistan; L.A. County working to notify immigrants of their benefits.