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The LA Report

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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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 11:08
    LA Unified educators are one step closer to striking after voting in favor of a work stoppage this week. ICE protests continue in the region, after Angelenos flooded Downtown L.A. yesterday as part of a national day of opposition to federal immigration operations. Exploring the legacy of the Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles. Plus, more

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    LAUSD teachers strike vote, ICE protests continue, The Bonaventure Hotel— Saturday Edition
    LA Unified educators are one step closer to striking after voting in favor of a work stoppage this week. ICE protests continue in the region, after Angelenos flooded Downtown L.A. yesterday as part of a national day of opposition to federal immigration operations. Exploring the legacy of the Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles. Plus, more

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:48
    Angelenos 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 Edition
    Angelenos 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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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:14
    Here's your morning news: Los Angeles County health officials Monday recorded another 436 new coronavirus cases, along with two additional deaths; An L.A. man has been arrested and charged with illegally transporting some 32,000 pounds of fireworks and other explosives into California. Those are the fireworks that led to that massive explosion in South LA last week. and more.

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    L.A. Report for Tuesday, July 6
    Here's your morning news: Los Angeles County health officials Monday recorded another 436 new coronavirus cases, along with two additional deaths; An L.A. man has been arrested and charged with illegally transporting some 32,000 pounds of fireworks and other explosives into California. Those are the fireworks that led to that massive explosion in South LA last week. and more.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 8:18
    In this special weekend edition: Our Race In LA series asks Angelenos how race and identity shapes their day-to-day lives. Tracy Park began writing an illustrated letter as a way to shed her fear of the person who racially insulted her children. By the end, she says that she remembered that racists are the ones who are truly afraid.

    The Weekend Edition: 'Dear Racist' – How Rage-Writing Turned To Rage-Drawing For An Artist Who's Fed Up With Anti-Asian Hate
    In this special weekend edition: Our Race In LA series asks Angelenos how race and identity shapes their day-to-day lives. Tracy Park began writing an illustrated letter as a way to shed her fear of the person who racially insulted her children. By the end, she says that she remembered that racists are the ones who are truly afraid.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:14
    What's happening today: Health insurance for low income residents over 50; USC professor will plead guilty in admissions cheating scandal; HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra please with conditions at Pomona migrant center; Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer placed on administrative leave over sexual assault charges; Fire officials warn fireworks can cause wildfires.

    The P.M. Edition: Insuring older low income residents; USC professor to plead guilty in cheating scandal; Becerra OK with conditions at Pomona child migrant center; Dodgers' Trevor Bauer facing sexual assault charges; Fireworks wildfire risk
    What's happening today: Health insurance for low income residents over 50; USC professor will plead guilty in admissions cheating scandal; HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra please with conditions at Pomona migrant center; Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer placed on administrative leave over sexual assault charges; Fire officials warn fireworks can cause wildfires.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:15
    Here's your morning news: Los Angeles County could be on the brink of another wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the highly transmissible delta variant; Actor James Franco has settled a lawsuit brought by two women who alleged that he exploited them sexually during acting classes, and more.

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    L.A. Report for Friday, July 2
    Here's your morning news: Los Angeles County could be on the brink of another wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the highly transmissible delta variant; Actor James Franco has settled a lawsuit brought by two women who alleged that he exploited them sexually during acting classes, and more.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:22
    What’s happening today: Truck containing illegal fireworks confiscated by LAPD explodes; Fire officials ramping up fireworks crackdowns; Action and inaction from L.A. city council on homelessness; Male students of color among highest for college dropout rates.

    The P.M. Edition: LAPD truck transporting confiscated fireworks explodes ; Fire officials ramping up fireworks crackdowns; Mixed results from L.A. homelessness council; Males of color dropping out of school at alarming rates
    What’s happening today: Truck containing illegal fireworks confiscated by LAPD explodes; Fire officials ramping up fireworks crackdowns; Action and inaction from L.A. city council on homelessness; Male students of color among highest for college dropout rates.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:30
    Here's your morning news: The attempt to safely dispose of a cache of siezed illegal fireworks by police went sideways, and at least 16 people were hurt; Orange County says it has reached its Fourth of July goal of having 70-percent of adults receive at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine, and more.

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    L.A. Report for Thursday, July 1
    Here's your morning news: The attempt to safely dispose of a cache of siezed illegal fireworks by police went sideways, and at least 16 people were hurt; Orange County says it has reached its Fourth of July goal of having 70-percent of adults receive at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine, and more.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:12
    What’s happening today: Bill Cosby's sentence overturned; What happens to the state budget when revenue dips?; Donald Rumsfeld dies at 88; Supervising of juvenile offenders shifts from state to county.

    The P.M. Edition: Bill Cosby's sentence overturned; How revenues affect the state budget; Donald Rumsfeld dies at 88; Juvenile supervision shifts to county
    What’s happening today: Bill Cosby's sentence overturned; What happens to the state budget when revenue dips?; Donald Rumsfeld dies at 88; Supervising of juvenile offenders shifts from state to county.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:17
    Here's your morning news: Los Angeles County health officials now recommend that everyone should wear a face mask while in public places indoors, regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status, because of the Delta variant; The state budget deal that passed the Legislature this week also includes an billion dollar expansion of California's stimulus payment program, an an L.A. area lawmaker wants to make sure everyone who is eligible for that money can actually get it - even immigrants who are undocumented, and more.

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    L.A. Report for Wednesday, June 30
    Here's your morning news: Los Angeles County health officials now recommend that everyone should wear a face mask while in public places indoors, regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status, because of the Delta variant; The state budget deal that passed the Legislature this week also includes an billion dollar expansion of California's stimulus payment program, an an L.A. area lawmaker wants to make sure everyone who is eligible for that money can actually get it - even immigrants who are undocumented, and more.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.