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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA Mayor Karen Bass gets ready to deliver the State of the City address. Orange County businesses are taking a big hit in the wake of federal immigration raids. Bad Bunny pays tribute to immigrants during his historic night at the Grammys. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    LA Mayor's State of the City address, OC businesses struggle due to federal raids, Bad Bunny's historic Grammys win— Morning Edition
    LA Mayor Karen Bass gets ready to deliver the State of the City address. Orange County businesses are taking a big hit in the wake of federal immigration raids. Bad Bunny pays tribute to immigrants during his historic night at the Grammys. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    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.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com

    Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show: While most residents in Southern California face long waits for their turn for a vaccination, the city of Long Beach is ahead of the game. Sharon McNary will explain how. Then, details on new financial relief for childcare workers who have continued providing services through the pandemic.

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

    Long Beach ahead of other cities in vaccinations; New financial relief for childcare workers
    On today's show: While most residents in Southern California face long waits for their turn for a vaccination, the city of Long Beach is ahead of the game. Sharon McNary will explain how. Then, details on new financial relief for childcare workers who have continued providing services through the pandemic.

    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
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    On today's show: The NTSB says pilot error was the likely cause of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others last year...we'll have details on the investigation. Then, the latest on a discrimination lawsuit filed by the ACLU and others against the city of Lancaster and the L-A County Sheriff's department. Plus: LAUSD proposes a plan to reopen elementary schools, but admits there's still a way to go before it can be done safely.

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

    NTSB report says pilot error caused crash that killed Kobe Bryant; ACLU sues Lancaster and L.A. Sheriffs over discrimination claims; LAUSD proposes plan to reopen schools
    On today's show: The NTSB says pilot error was the likely cause of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others last year...we'll have details on the investigation. Then, the latest on a discrimination lawsuit filed by the ACLU and others against the city of Lancaster and the L-A County Sheriff's department. Plus: LAUSD proposes a plan to reopen elementary schools, but admits there's still a way to go before it can be done safely.

    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
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    On today's show: Local educators are pushing back on reopening schools before staff is vaccinated...we'll hear from the president of the Alhambra Teachers Association. Then, details on a new report that outlines years of disciplinary problems inside the Los Angeles Sheriff's department. Plus, LAUSD issues their response to a city councilman who plans to sue the agency to reopen school campuses.

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

    Local educators say staff vaccinations must happen before schools can reopen; New report outlines years of disciplinary problems at L.A. Sheriffs dept.; LAUSD issues response to lawsuit threat
    On today's show: Local educators are pushing back on reopening schools before staff is vaccinated...we'll hear from the president of the Alhambra Teachers Association. Then, details on a new report that outlines years of disciplinary problems inside the Los Angeles Sheriff's department. Plus, LAUSD issues their response to a city councilman who plans to sue the agency to reopen school campuses.

    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
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    On today's show: We'll get the latest snapshot of L.A. County's homeless count from the director of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. Then, an L.A. City Council member wants to sue LAUSD to reopen schools, as the district says infection rates are still too high across the county. Plus, Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend, and if you don't care so much about the big game, there are sure to be plenty of entertaining commercials. John Horn will give us a preview of what to look for.

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

    Counting L.A.'s homeless during COVID; L.A. Council member to sue LAUSD to reopen schools; Super Bowl LV commercials preview
    On today's show: We'll get the latest snapshot of L.A. County's homeless count from the director of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. Then, an L.A. City Council member wants to sue LAUSD to reopen schools, as the district says infection rates are still too high across the county. Plus, Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend, and if you don't care so much about the big game, there are sure to be plenty of entertaining commercials. John Horn will give us a preview of what to look for.

    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
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    On today's show: Child care providers may have been labeled essential workers, but many could find themselves facing long waits for a vaccine...we'll explain why. Then, a change in leadership is coming to the L.A. Metro as its CEO announced his departure this May. Plus, health officials are trying to locate people who received their first vaccine dose but can't be reached for the required second dose.

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

    Childcare providers could face long waits for vaccine; L.A. Metro CEO announces resignation; Healthcare officials trying to reach people for second vaccine doses
    On today's show: Child care providers may have been labeled essential workers, but many could find themselves facing long waits for a vaccine...we'll explain why. Then, a change in leadership is coming to the L.A. Metro as its CEO announced his departure this May. Plus, health officials are trying to locate people who received their first vaccine dose but can't be reached for the required second dose.

    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
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    On today's show: We'll speak with L.A. City Councilmember Paul Koretz about a proposal to give a pay raise to grocery store workers during the pandemic. Then, Golden Globe nominations were announced on Wednesday, and we'll tell you about a few surprises from a very unique year in Hollywood. Plus, if you're looking to help out with L.A.'s vaccination efforts, we have some resources to get you started.

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

    L.A. grocery workers could see pay raises during pandemic; Surprises in this year's Golden Globe nominations; How to help with vaccination efforts
    On today's show: We'll speak with L.A. City Councilmember Paul Koretz about a proposal to give a pay raise to grocery store workers during the pandemic. Then, Golden Globe nominations were announced on Wednesday, and we'll tell you about a few surprises from a very unique year in Hollywood. Plus, if you're looking to help out with L.A.'s vaccination efforts, we have some resources to get you started.

    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
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    On today's show: Relief is on the way for overworked hospital nurses, as the state health department gives the OK for staffing levels to return to normal. Then, details on the closure of two supermarkets in Long Beach, after a city-mandated pay increase for grocery workers. Plus: the latest on a former San Diego mayor's announcement to run against Gov. Gavin Newsom, who could be facing a recall election this year.

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

    Hospital staffing levels to return to normal as COVID rates drop; Two Long Beach supermarkets close due to wage increases; Former SD mayor to run against Newsom
    On today's show: Relief is on the way for overworked hospital nurses, as the state health department gives the OK for staffing levels to return to normal. Then, details on the closure of two supermarkets in Long Beach, after a city-mandated pay increase for grocery workers. Plus: the latest on a former San Diego mayor's announcement to run against Gov. Gavin Newsom, who could be facing a recall election this year.

    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
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    On today's show: As stay-at-home restrictions start to ease, some schools in the South Bay are already reopening for young students. Then, a UCSF infectious disease specialist joins us to explain what we can and can't do once we're fully vaccinated. Plus: Hollywood is ready to get back to work – if it can be done safely...

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

    South Bay schools begin reopening; What can we do safely once we're vaccinated?; Hollywood is ready to get back to work
    On today's show: As stay-at-home restrictions start to ease, some schools in the South Bay are already reopening for young students. Then, a UCSF infectious disease specialist joins us to explain what we can and can't do once we're fully vaccinated. Plus: Hollywood is ready to get back to work – if it can be done safely...

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