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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 5:14
    What’s happening today: Indoor masks and social distancing is back thanks to Delta variant; New state budget passed, including $263B in spending; Gov. Newsom sues over party affiliation on recall ballot; Family of late Tyler Scaggs suing L.A. Angels for negligence; Cooler temps with monsoon humidity in the days ahead.

    The P.M. Edition: Indoor masks are back; State budget passes with $263B in spending; Newsom sues over recall snafu; Tyler Scaggs family accuses Angels of negligence; Cooler temps ahead
    What’s happening today: Indoor masks and social distancing is back thanks to Delta variant; New state budget passed, including $263B in spending; Gov. Newsom sues over party affiliation on recall ballot; Family of late Tyler Scaggs suing L.A. Angels for negligence; Cooler temps with monsoon humidity in the days ahead.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:22
    Here's your morning news: Los Angeles County health officials are now recommending that everyone, regardless of their vaccination status against COVID-19, should wear a face mask while in public places indoors. The recommendation comes amid mounting evidence that the Delta variant of the coronavirus is spreading in L.A. County, and more.

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

    L.A. Report for Tuesday, June 29
    Here's your morning news: Los Angeles County health officials are now recommending that everyone, regardless of their vaccination status against COVID-19, should wear a face mask while in public places indoors. The recommendation comes amid mounting evidence that the Delta variant of the coronavirus is spreading in L.A. County, 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 5:23
    What’s happening today: Efforts to shelter Venice homeless begin; LAUSD superintendent Austin Beutner to step down on Wednesday; Monitoring the Peak Fire in San Bernardino National Forest

    The P.M. Edition: Sheltering Venice's homeless; Peak Fire in San Bernardino National Forest
    What’s happening today: Efforts to shelter Venice homeless begin; LAUSD superintendent Austin Beutner to step down on Wednesday; Monitoring the Peak Fire in San Bernardino National Forest

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:12
    Here's your morning news: The Kaiser Foundation Health Plan is suing a former employee and a Lynwood-based linen supplier, claiming they worked together on a protective gear scam that cost the health plan millions of dollars; While California lifted most of its pandemic restrictions on businesses nearly two weeks ago, many restaurants are now faced with an unexpected dilemma: they can't find enough people to work, and more.

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

    L.A. Report for Monday, June 28
    Here's your morning news: The Kaiser Foundation Health Plan is suing a former employee and a Lynwood-based linen supplier, claiming they worked together on a protective gear scam that cost the health plan millions of dollars; While California lifted most of its pandemic restrictions on businesses nearly two weeks ago, many restaurants are now faced with an unexpected dilemma: they can't find enough people to work, 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 4:28
    What’s happening today: University of California Breaking ties with Non-UC Hospitals Over Abortion, Sterilizations, and Gender Reassignment Surgeries; Three New Vaccination Sites in LA County; Unvaccinated People Make Up 99% of New Cases in Hospitals; Extension of California’s Eviction Moratorium.

    The P.M. Edition: University of California Breaking ties with Non-UC Hospitals; Three New Vaccination Sites in LA County; Unvaccinated People Make Up 99% of New Cases in Hospitals; Extension of California’s Eviction Moratorium
    What’s happening today: University of California Breaking ties with Non-UC Hospitals Over Abortion, Sterilizations, and Gender Reassignment Surgeries; Three New Vaccination Sites in LA County; Unvaccinated People Make Up 99% of New Cases in Hospitals; Extension of California’s Eviction Moratorium.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 3:53
    Here's your morning news: L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti has tapped Rich Llewellyn as his new, acting chief of staff; L.A. County District Attorney George Gascon spoke to KPCC and said the recall effort against him is being led by right-wing Republicans and police unions, and more, and more.

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

    L.A. Report for Friday, June 25
    Here's your morning news: L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti has tapped Rich Llewellyn as his new, acting chief of staff; L.A. County District Attorney George Gascon spoke to KPCC and said the recall effort against him is being led by right-wing Republicans and police unions, and more, and more.

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  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:34
    There are more than 650,000 different kinds of short-term credentials awarded across the U.S. These include certificate programs, boot camps and digital badges.

    But the value and quality of short-term credential programs vary from totally-worth-the-investment to, some might say, total-waste-of-money. And it's often hard for students and job-seekers to figure out whether and how much a given program will pay off.

    The Weekend Edition: Certificates, Bootcamps And Digital Badges Offer An Alternative To Degrees. But Are They Worth It?
    There are more than 650,000 different kinds of short-term credentials awarded across the U.S. These include certificate programs, boot camps and digital badges.

    But the value and quality of short-term credential programs vary from totally-worth-the-investment to, some might say, total-waste-of-money. And it's often hard for students and job-seekers to figure out whether and how much a given program will pay off.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:19
    What's happening today: Latest on South Florida condo collapse; CDC says heart inflammation side effect of two-shot vaccines is rare; L.A. reports largest number of new COVID cases since May 15; State lawmakers demand more accountability from Newsom over wildfire statement.

    The P.M. Edition: South Florida condo collapse; CDC clarifies vaccine side effects; COVID cases increasing in L.A.; Lawmakers demand Newsom accountability over wildfires
    What's happening today: Latest on South Florida condo collapse; CDC says heart inflammation side effect of two-shot vaccines is rare; L.A. reports largest number of new COVID cases since May 15; State lawmakers demand more accountability from Newsom over wildfire statement.