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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 23:38
    In this Juneteenth special edition: This week, our own Sharon McNary spoke to Marne Campbell, historian and chair of the Department of African-American Studies at Loyola Marymount University. They spoke about the history of Juneteenth and its future as a federal holiday. Also joining was Kaya Dantzler, lead organizer of "We Love Leimert" and the Leimert Park Rising Juneteenth Celebration. Then, we’ll revisit a 2020 conversation between Take Two's A Martinez and mid-city restaurant owner Kevin Bludso about one of the day's most delicious traditions... 

    Juneteenth Special: Its History, Its Future, and Its BBQ
    In this Juneteenth special edition: This week, our own Sharon McNary spoke to Marne Campbell, historian and chair of the Department of African-American Studies at Loyola Marymount University. They spoke about the history of Juneteenth and its future as a federal holiday. Also joining was Kaya Dantzler, lead organizer of "We Love Leimert" and the Leimert Park Rising Juneteenth Celebration. Then, we’ll revisit a 2020 conversation between Take Two's A Martinez and mid-city restaurant owner Kevin Bludso about one of the day's most delicious traditions... 

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:00
    What's happening today: LAUSD teachers accept deal to return to campuses full time next semester; Big job gains for 4th consecutive month; Unemployment benefits to continue for job seekers; State offering electronic copy of vaccination cards; Clippers vs. Utah for game 6 of NBA playoff series.

    The P.M. Edition: LAUSD teachers accept reopening deal; 4th month of job gains; EDD benefits for job-seekers; Digital vaccine cards; Clippers vs. Utah in Game 6
    What's happening today: LAUSD teachers accept deal to return to campuses full time next semester; Big job gains for 4th consecutive month; Unemployment benefits to continue for job seekers; State offering electronic copy of vaccination cards; Clippers vs. Utah for game 6 of NBA playoff series.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 3:10
    Here's your morning news: The California Independent System Operator has called a flex alert for this evening, asking the state's residents to conserve energy tonight; California's Unemployment Office will go back to requiring people to be actively looking for a job in order to receive unemployment benefits, and more.



    The L.A. Report for Friday, June 18
    Here's your morning news: The California Independent System Operator has called a flex alert for this evening, asking the state's residents to conserve energy tonight; California's Unemployment Office will go back to requiring people to be actively looking for a job in order to receive unemployment benefits, and more.



  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:57
    What's happening today: CalOSHA revises workplace mask rules; Flex alert issued for Thursday evening; Community college students criticize quality of off-campus learning; Wildlife non-profit finding injured pelicans.

    The P.M. Edition: Workplace mask rules revised; Flex alert issued for Thursday evening; College students criticize online classes; Injured brown pelicans found
    What's happening today: CalOSHA revises workplace mask rules; Flex alert issued for Thursday evening; Community college students criticize quality of off-campus learning; Wildlife non-profit finding injured pelicans.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:11
    Here's your morning news:  Just about everywhere in Southern California is under a Heat Advisory through tonight; Vaccinated Californians no longer need to wear masks in most places, but what about on public transit, 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 for Thursday, June 17
    Here's your morning news:  Just about everywhere in Southern California is under a Heat Advisory through tonight; Vaccinated Californians no longer need to wear masks in most places, but what about on public transit, 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 5:16
    What's happening today: Great beach weather as the rest of L.A. swelters in heatwave; A flex alert has been declared for Thursday; COVID deaths at Renew Health nursing homes; Disneyland and other theme parks lift most restrictions; People who don't like peacocks.

    The P.M. Edition: Flex alert issued for L.A. heatwave; Renew Health COVID deaths; Theme parks lift restrictions; Peacock haters
    What's happening today: Great beach weather as the rest of L.A. swelters in heatwave; A flex alert has been declared for Thursday; COVID deaths at Renew Health nursing homes; Disneyland and other theme parks lift most restrictions; People who don't like peacocks.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:20
    Here's your morning news:  The University of California says it will not wait for full federal approval of COVID vaccines to require them for students and employees to return to campus in the fall, Now that California has reopened and most Covid-19 restrictions on businesses have disappeared, LA rock bands who miss being sardined into a small club can do that again, and more.



    The L.A. Report for Wednesday, June 16
    Here's your morning news:  The University of California says it will not wait for full federal approval of COVID vaccines to require them for students and employees to return to campus in the fall, Now that California has reopened and most Covid-19 restrictions on businesses have disappeared, LA rock bands who miss being sardined into a small club can do that again, and more.



  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:11
    What's happening today: COVID restrictions end for many; Virus death rate now extremely low for vaccinated people; Attorney in L.A. sexual harassment suit alleges impropriety by Mr. Garcetti's advisor; NBC confident Tokyo Olympics will be a ratings hit.

    The P.M. Edition: COVID restrictions end; Death rate extremely low for vaccinated; Garcetti advisor harassment suit; NBC confident about Olympics ratings
    What's happening today: COVID restrictions end for many; Virus death rate now extremely low for vaccinated people; Attorney in L.A. sexual harassment suit alleges impropriety by Mr. Garcetti's advisor; NBC confident Tokyo Olympics will be a ratings hit.