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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 Our own Nick Roman shares his experience getting vaccinated this week. Then, L.A. County schools could start reopening within weeks, but with infection rates still high, educators are saying not so fast. Plus, L.A. restaurants are open once again for outdoor dining. We'll tell you can and can't do.

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

    L.A. schools could reopen within weeks, but teachers say it's too soon; Outdoor dining allowed again; KPCC's Nick Roman shares his vaccination experience
    On today's show Our own Nick Roman shares his experience getting vaccinated this week. Then, L.A. County schools could start reopening within weeks, but with infection rates still high, educators are saying not so fast. Plus, L.A. restaurants are open once again for outdoor dining. We'll tell you can and can't do.

    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 tell you about LAUSD's plans to turn school campuses into vaccination sites. Then, why Southern California Edison relies so much on cutting power to prevent wildfires. Plus, more bad news for the state's unemployment department in the wake of reports that a large percentage of its pandemic-related payouts were fraudulent.

    LAUSD to turn school campuses into vaccination sites; Why Southern California Edison cuts power so often; More bad news for CA's unemployment department
    On today's show: We'll tell you about LAUSD's plans to turn school campuses into vaccination sites. Then, why Southern California Edison relies so much on cutting power to prevent wildfires. Plus, more bad news for the state's unemployment department in the wake of reports that a large percentage of its pandemic-related payouts were fraudulent.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show: Major rain storms have finally arrived – and with them, the threat of mudslides. We'll tell you why the risk this year is especially high. Then, more on the challenges at the state's unemployment department, where it's estimated that over a quarter of claims may have been fraudulent. Plus, the homicide rate is up in L.A. and around the United States. We'll explain why.

    Rain has finally arrived. Will mudslides follow? Plus: CA unemployment dept. grapples with fraudulent claims; Homicides make big jump in L.A. county
    On today's show: Major rain storms have finally arrived – and with them, the threat of mudslides. We'll tell you why the risk this year is especially high. Then, more on the challenges at the state's unemployment department, where it's estimated that over a quarter of claims may have been fraudulent. Plus, the homicide rate is up in L.A. and around the United States. We'll explain why.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show: The latest on the sentencing of former L.A. councilman Mitch Englander, who pleaded guilty last year during an FBI corruption probe. Then, we'll take a look at a vaccine in development at UC Irvine that would protect against future mutations of COVID. Plus, details on a wide-ranging civil rights investigation launched on Friday into alleged abuses at the L.A. County Sheriff's Department.

    UC Irvine working on future-proof COVID vaccine; Sentencing of former L.A. Councilman Mitch Englander; L.A. County Sheriffs Dept. under investigation for abuses
    On today's show: The latest on the sentencing of former L.A. councilman Mitch Englander, who pleaded guilty last year during an FBI corruption probe. Then, we'll take a look at a vaccine in development at UC Irvine that would protect against future mutations of COVID. Plus, details on a wide-ranging civil rights investigation launched on Friday into alleged abuses at the L.A. County Sheriff's Department.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show: Unemployment numbers surged in the month of December. We'll break down the latest job report numbers. Then, a UC Davis professor of medicine addresses concerns around missing or delaying your second COVID vaccination. Plus: UC campuses are preparing for a return to in-person learning...but what would that look like? We'll talk about some of the changes the university is considering.

    Is it OK to miss my second COVID-19 vaccination? Plus: December jobs report numbers, and what will post-pandemic classrooms at UC campuses look like?
    On today's show: Unemployment numbers surged in the month of December. We'll break down the latest job report numbers. Then, a UC Davis professor of medicine addresses concerns around missing or delaying your second COVID vaccination. Plus: UC campuses are preparing for a return to in-person learning...but what would that look like? We'll talk about some of the changes the university is considering.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show Details on some relief coming to local hospitals that are struggling to deal with overcapacity due to coronavirus infections. Then, frustrations mount as technical glitches make it difficult to book vaccine appointments – we'll explain why. Plus, Trump is out. Biden is in. We'll hear reactions from Angelenos – as well as what they hope to see in the new administration.

    Why is it so hard to book a vaccine appointment? Plus: Relief coming for overcrowded hospitals, and Angelenos react to the incoming Biden administration
    On today's show Details on some relief coming to local hospitals that are struggling to deal with overcapacity due to coronavirus infections. Then, frustrations mount as technical glitches make it difficult to book vaccine appointments – we'll explain why. Plus, Trump is out. Biden is in. We'll hear reactions from Angelenos – as well as what they hope to see in the new administration.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show, we'll get reactions to an L.A. poet's inspirational recital at Wednesday's presidential inauguration. Then, why Long Beach's plan to increase grocery worker pay is already facing resistance from industry lobbyists. Plus, we'll check in on the state of COVID at local hospitals, some of which are now over-capacity and being forced to ration care.

    L.A. poet Amanda Gorman wows with Inauguration poem; Long Beach grocery pay raise plan meets lobby resistance; The precarious state of COVID care at local hospitals
    On today's show, we'll get reactions to an L.A. poet's inspirational recital at Wednesday's presidential inauguration. Then, why Long Beach's plan to increase grocery worker pay is already facing resistance from industry lobbyists. Plus, we'll check in on the state of COVID at local hospitals, some of which are now over-capacity and being forced to ration care.

  • The L.A. Report
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    Wednesday is the start of a new era, as Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. We're joined by a USC professor to discuss Biden's plans for immigration reform, and what they could mean for the state. Then, more on the new UK strain of COVID that's popping up in California and a dozen other states. Plus, even though we're well into the winter, wildfires remain a threat to the region. We'll explain why.

    What Biden's immigration plans could mean for CA; The U.K. strain of COVID-19 is here, and it's spreading; Wildfires remain a threat this winter
    Wednesday is the start of a new era, as Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. We're joined by a USC professor to discuss Biden's plans for immigration reform, and what they could mean for the state. Then, more on the new UK strain of COVID that's popping up in California and a dozen other states. Plus, even though we're well into the winter, wildfires remain a threat to the region. We'll explain why.