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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 10:36
    An international traveler who passed through LAX is the second confirmed measles case in Los Angeles County this year. New work requirements for SNAP benefits begin today. We preview the 68th Grammy Awards taking place today in Los Angeles. Plus, more.

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    Second measles case in LA County, New SNAP requirements, Grammy’s preview — Sunday Edition
    An international traveler who passed through LAX is the second confirmed measles case in Los Angeles County this year. New work requirements for SNAP benefits begin today. We preview the 68th Grammy Awards taking place today in Los Angeles. Plus, more.

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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 4:02
    Here's your news this morning: We're coming off our first weekend in the "yellow tier" here in L-A County, will the reopenings and relaxed restrictions lead to a spike in new COVID-19 cases? With more people getting vaccinated, would being immunized against COVID-19 will be a requirement to return to work or school?

    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 Monday, May 10
    Here's your news this morning: We're coming off our first weekend in the "yellow tier" here in L-A County, will the reopenings and relaxed restrictions lead to a spike in new COVID-19 cases? With more people getting vaccinated, would being immunized against COVID-19 will be a requirement to return to work or school?

    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 5:15
    What's happening today: State population drops for first time ever; More business requiring proof of vaccination; Small children vaccinated in Stanford clinical trial; 

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    The P.M. Edition: State population drops for first time; More businesses requiring vaccination proof; Small children vaccinated in Stanford clinical trial
    What's happening today: State population drops for first time ever; More business requiring proof of vaccination; Small children vaccinated in Stanford clinical trial; 

    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 4:23
    Here's your news this morning:  LA County is in the Yellow Tier, what does that mean for indoor gatherings? How about a taco with your COVID-19 vaccine? It's an idea cooked up by Rida Hamida, executive director of the nonprofit Latino and Muslim Unity, based in Orange 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 for Friday, May 7
    Here's your news this morning:  LA County is in the Yellow Tier, what does that mean for indoor gatherings? How about a taco with your COVID-19 vaccine? It's an idea cooked up by Rida Hamida, executive director of the nonprofit Latino and Muslim Unity, based in Orange 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 5:20
    What's happening today: L.A. County officially in yellow tier of reopening plan; Dodger Stadium's challenge of balancing bigger crowds with social distancing rules; O.C. to shut down large vaccination sites due to lack of demand; Nearly a million Californians will have to wait longer for unemployment benefits; Angels release Albert Pujols after slow season start.  

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

    The P.M. Edition: Dodger Stadium's challenge of balancing bigger crowds with social distancing rules; O.C. to shutter large vax sites; Millions of Californians waiting on EDD benefits; Angels release Albert Pujols
    What's happening today: L.A. County officially in yellow tier of reopening plan; Dodger Stadium's challenge of balancing bigger crowds with social distancing rules; O.C. to shut down large vaccination sites due to lack of demand; Nearly a million Californians will have to wait longer for unemployment benefits; Angels release Albert Pujols after slow season start.  

    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 4:45
    Here's your news this morning: LA County has officially moved into the least restrictive yellow tier of the state's reopening system. It's the only Southern California county in the yellow tier; Dozens of children at two temporary shelters for migrant children in Southern California have now tested positive for COVID-19. That includes more than 50 kids at the Long Beach Convention Center since it opened and 14 at the Pomona Fairplex.

    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, May 6
    Here's your news this morning: LA County has officially moved into the least restrictive yellow tier of the state's reopening system. It's the only Southern California county in the yellow tier; Dozens of children at two temporary shelters for migrant children in Southern California have now tested positive for COVID-19. That includes more than 50 kids at the Long Beach Convention Center since it opened and 14 at the Pomona Fairplex.

    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 5:13
    What's happening today: Court upholds emergency powers granted to Gov. Newsom during pandemic; L.A. County moves to least-restrictive yellow tier on Thursday; State and local tourism leaders invite travelers to spend in California; ShakeAlert earthquake warning system now work up and down entire West Coast.

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

    The P.M. Edition: Court upholds Newsom's pandemic emergency powers; L.A. moves to yellow tier on Thursday; Tourism leaders invite travelers to visit CA; ShakeAlert app now works on entire West Coast
    What's happening today: Court upholds emergency powers granted to Gov. Newsom during pandemic; L.A. County moves to least-restrictive yellow tier on Thursday; State and local tourism leaders invite travelers to spend in California; ShakeAlert earthquake warning system now work up and down entire West Coast.

    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 4:45
    Here's your morning news: When LA County enters the yellow tier on Thursday, it should provide a boost to restaurants and bars; As more of the US opens up, another country - India - is trapped in a second wave of the pandemic. That's been devastating to the many Indian Americans with loved ones in India, 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 Wednesday, May 5
    Here's your morning news: When LA County enters the yellow tier on Thursday, it should provide a boost to restaurants and bars; As more of the US opens up, another country - India - is trapped in a second wave of the pandemic. That's been devastating to the many Indian Americans with loved ones in India, 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: L.A. County officially moves to least restrictive yellow tier of state reopening plan; FDA expected to approve vaccine for 12-15 year olds; LAPD lags in vaccinations; How Asian-American civil rights groups are working to stop racist attacks; EPA pressed to clean up coastal DDT dumping

    The P.M. Edition: L.A. County officially in yellow tier; Vaccine for 12-15 year olds nears approval; Fighting anti-Asian violence; EPA pressed to clean DDT off coast
    What's happening today: L.A. County officially moves to least restrictive yellow tier of state reopening plan; FDA expected to approve vaccine for 12-15 year olds; LAPD lags in vaccinations; How Asian-American civil rights groups are working to stop racist attacks; EPA pressed to clean up coastal DDT dumping