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What's happening today: New COVID cases spiking among unvaccinated; U.S. Forest Service raises fire danger level in Angeles National Forest and the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument; 4th of July fireworks blamed for poor air quality; Owner of Kentucky Derby winner wins case in doping ban.

Here's your morning news: California public health officials are once again trying to come up with masking guidelines for students going back to school; The board of governors of California's community colleges voted this week to make ethnic studies a requirement. and more.

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What's happening today: State department of public health clears up confusion about school safety protocols; Community group in Long beach to give marijuana joints to people who get vaccinated; Environmental group says no beaches safe for swimming in Santa Monica area; Emmy nominations underscore industry's rapid change.

Here's your morning news: A federal judge in Los Angeles has signed off on a settlement of a lawsuit brought by plaintiffs who say they were sexually abused by a former UCLA campus doctor; Jury selection is expected to start here in LA in the federal criminal trial of prominent Democratic Party fundraiser Ed Buck, and more.

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What's happening today: Judge approves $73M settlement in UCLA gynecologist abuse lawsuit; Cooler temps forecasted; Explaining the rapid rise in new COVID cases; State senator proposes bill aimed at nursing homes' financial disclosures; Election officials prepare for recall election in nine weeks.

Here's your morning news: The number of new coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County continues its upward trend. Public health officials reported more than 11,000 new infections yesterday; A Southern California man has been arrested after being charged with joining the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol, and more.

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In this Saturday edition: From our Race in L.A. series, in which we ask Angelenos how race and identity shape their day-to-day lives. This week, contributor Sybil Azur shares her essay titled "Claiming My Dignity On A San Fernando Valley Street" 

In this special weekend edition: Child care was labeled essential during the coronavirus pandemic. Preschool teachers and family child care providers scoured shelves for pricey cleaning products and taught children how to play with their masks on. Grandparents and nannies had tough conversations with children. Take a behind the scenes audio tour of the the project Child Care, Unfiltered with KPCC and LAist.com early childhood reporter Mariana Dale, engagement producer Stefanie Ritoper and visual journalist Chava Sanchez. When you’re done listening, visit the installations throughout Southern California and share your experience on social media using #ChildCareUnfiltered.