The LA Report

In this Saturday edition: Nearly five and a half years after the controversial shooting of a Black couple by Inglewood police, the DA’s office has yet to decide whether the shooting was legally justified. Frank Stoltze reports.

Here's your morning news: LA County's COVID cases may be leveling off; Long Beach City College is incentivizing students who aren't yet vaccinated to get it done before the semester begins on August 30th, and more

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In this Sunday edition: Relatively few children’s books each year represent children of color, not surprising given that the publishing industry is mostly white. The two women behind Lil' Libros are trying to change that. A report by early childhood education reporter Mariana Dale.

What's happening today: LAPD report says officers could have improved their response to Echo Park Lake protests; Authorities identify three killed in fiery crash on Tuesday; Recall candidates square off in debate; Near-record heat this week, but relief is on the way.

Here's your morning news: LA County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda Solis has issued an order requiring all county employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 1st; The Delta variant is now the dominant strain of the coronavirus in Southern California - and it's also more contagious, LA County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer told KPCC's Austin Cross that people should stock up on respirator masks, and more.

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What's happening today: Biden administration issues new temporary eviction moratorium; O.C. Board of Education to sue Gov. Newsom over the state's indoor mask mandate for schools; Thousands evacuated as the Dixie Fire spreads in Plumas County; North Long Beach could be getting its own public pool; Heat advisory in effect.

Here's your morning news: In Los Angeles County, the average daily rate of people testing positive for the coronavirus is way up; Los Angeles County could be the next government entity to require their employees to show proof that they're vaccinated against COVID-19, and more.

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What's happening today: People hospitalized with COVID may face staggering medical bills; Street vendors struggle to comply with L.A. County health rules; Measure proposed that would once again provide portable toilets to the unhoused; PG&E says its equipment may have contributed to another wildfire.