The LA Report

What's happening today: Union for prosecutors sues DA George Gascon for hiring practices; LAFD members face December 18 vaccine deadline; L.A. City Council pledges $2 mil for homeless outreach; L.A. Marathon returns Sunday.

Then, a preview of our new daily podcast COVID in L.A. – the latest coronavirus updates hosted by AirTalk's Larry Mantle.

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Here's your morning news: Pfizer boosters and pediatric shots now available in L.A. County; Carson requests state of emergency over Dominguez Channel odors; Asian hip hop label holding music festival at Rose Bowl; Kaiser Permanente workers prepare to strike.

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In this Sunday Edition: As some 13,000 runners and walkers stream out of the starting corral at Dodger Stadium onto Sunset Boulevard to begin their 26.2-mile journey, they’ll have more elbow room than normal — because only about half the normal number of participants is racing. From Sharon McNary.

Plus: For decades, the rival football teams of Roosevelt High in Boyle Heights and Garfield High in East Los Angeles have duked it out in an annual tradition called the East L.A. Classic. Last year’s game was canceled, as the pandemic tore through both communities. The two schools see this year’s game as a show of resilience — and unity. From Leslie Berenstein Rojas.

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In this Climate Week Edition: From AirTalk, Larry Mantle and guests discuss California's seemingly endless drought and water scarcity, and how to adapt in a future adversely affected by climate change.

What's happening today: L.A. County indoor vaccine requirement starts today; West Hollywood will soon have the highest minimum wage in the country; L.A. City Council approves $14 million settlement in wrongful imprisonment suit.

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Here's your morning news: SCE moving most customers to new billing plan; LAUSD sets Jan. 10 deadline for 12+ student vaccinations; L.A. County indoor vaccination mandate begins; Rare manslaughter trial for L.A. Sheriffs deputy; 

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What's happening today: L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti tested positive for COVID-19; Over 900,000 kids in L.A. now eligible for the vaccine; Biden commits to cutting methane pollution by 2030; State utility commission to vote on whether to increase the amount of gas stored at Aliso Canyon facility; Mary's Kitchen temporarily protected from eviction.

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Here's your morning news: Sheriff Villanueva defends his decision to not enforce vaccine mandates in LASD; Closures due to rockslide at Malibu's Little Dume Beach; LAFD official under investigation for Palisades Fire; How to buy a Christmas tree while helping the forests.

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