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The LA Report is your daily update on the top news stories in the Los Angeles region, brought to you by LAist News. Hosted by Austin Cross, Nereida Moreno and Julia Paskin on weekdays and Josie Huang on the weekends.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    How California is falling behind on filing after-action reports from major natural disasters. We'll look at why LAUSD teachers could soon walk off the job. Plus, a preview of the Coachella of star gazing coming to Death Valley this weekend.

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    State after action reports delayed, Possible LAUSD teacher strike, Star gazing in Death Valley— Afternoon Edition
    How California is falling behind on filing after-action reports from major natural disasters. We'll look at why LAUSD teachers could soon walk off the job. Plus, a preview of the Coachella of star gazing coming to Death Valley this weekend.

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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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    All this week, we're going to look at some of the best stories produced by KPCC this year. Today, KPCC reporter Sharon McNary brings you her favorite story in 2020, which looks at the challenges facing owners of the historic cabins the Bobcat Fire had destroyed. 

    Best of 2020: Historic Cabins Destroyed By Bobcat Fire May Be A Challenge To Rebuild
    All this week, we're going to look at some of the best stories produced by KPCC this year. Today, KPCC reporter Sharon McNary brings you her favorite story in 2020, which looks at the challenges facing owners of the historic cabins the Bobcat Fire had destroyed. 

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show, questions remain about whether the Trump administration can omit undocumented immigrants from the 2020 Census count...we'll talk about what's at stake. Then, a look at how not only climate change, but air pollution is contributing to our worsening wildfires. Plus, the latest on a grassroots effort to save a landmark Silver Lake LGBTQ bar.

    Supreme Court says Trump can try to omit some immigrants from Census count; Pollution's contribution to worsening wildfires; A grassroots effort to save a historic Silver Lake LGBTQ bar
    On today's show, questions remain about whether the Trump administration can omit undocumented immigrants from the 2020 Census count...we'll talk about what's at stake. Then, a look at how not only climate change, but air pollution is contributing to our worsening wildfires. Plus, the latest on a grassroots effort to save a landmark Silver Lake LGBTQ bar.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show, with ICU capacity now at zero-percent in Southern California, we'll have the latest on Orange County's plan to handle hospital overflow; Then, we'll check in with the chief doctor at USC Medical Center who says the situation there is increasingly dire; Plus, details on a new effort by L.A. County to get a better understanding of suicide among military veterans.

    With beds full, O.C. ambulances ordered not to redirect to other hospitals; USC chief doctor describes situation in dire terms; L.A. County's new effort to understand veteran suicide
    On today's show, with ICU capacity now at zero-percent in Southern California, we'll have the latest on Orange County's plan to handle hospital overflow; Then, we'll check in with the chief doctor at USC Medical Center who says the situation there is increasingly dire; Plus, details on a new effort by L.A. County to get a better understanding of suicide among military veterans.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show: We visit UC Irvine Medical Center for the arrival of their first COVID-19 vaccine doses; Then, the latest on a program intended to house the homeless in hotels around the state; Plus: we'll meet Long Beach's first council member of Cambodian descent.

    First vaccine doses arrive at UC Irvine Medical Center; The latest on a plan to house the homeless in hotels; Long Beach's first council member of Cambodian descent
    On today's show: We visit UC Irvine Medical Center for the arrival of their first COVID-19 vaccine doses; Then, the latest on a program intended to house the homeless in hotels around the state; Plus: we'll meet Long Beach's first council member of Cambodian descent.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show...Vaccines are now being distributed, but you'll still need to protect yourself for a while to come. We'll explain how, Then, the latest on the search to replace Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in the U.S. Senate. Plus, what the election of a new LAUSD board member in South L.A. could mean for the district's charter school movement.

    How to protect yourself during the vaccination period; The search to replace Kamala Harris in the Senate; What does a new LAUSD board member mean for the charter school movement?
    On today's show...Vaccines are now being distributed, but you'll still need to protect yourself for a while to come. We'll explain how, Then, the latest on the search to replace Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in the U.S. Senate. Plus, what the election of a new LAUSD board member in South L.A. could mean for the district's charter school movement.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show: With COVID vaccines now being administered to frontline workers, we’ll talk about some of the challenges that still lie ahead; Then, more on LAUSD’s plan to redirect millions of dollars from the L.A. School Police Department; Plus, Joe Biden has an eye on Mayor Eric Garcetti for a role in his administration, but we’ll tell you why some activists say it’s a bad idea.

    Frontline workers receive area's first COVID vaccines; LAUSD's plan to redirect millions from school police; Activists say Garcetti is wrong for Biden admin
    On today's show: With COVID vaccines now being administered to frontline workers, we’ll talk about some of the challenges that still lie ahead; Then, more on LAUSD’s plan to redirect millions of dollars from the L.A. School Police Department; Plus, Joe Biden has an eye on Mayor Eric Garcetti for a role in his administration, but we’ll tell you why some activists say it’s a bad idea.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show: With the first round of coronavirus vaccines just around the corner, we'll tell you what to expect in L.A. County; Then, why some California mayors are complaining about their share of federal CARES Act money; Plus, details on an ACLU lawsuit against three Southern California homeless shelters which they claim are providing unsafe living conditions.

    Vaccines coming for frontline workers first; Mayors complain about their share of CARES Act money; ACLU sues OC over unsafe shelter conditions
    On today's show: With the first round of coronavirus vaccines just around the corner, we'll tell you what to expect in L.A. County; Then, why some California mayors are complaining about their share of federal CARES Act money; Plus, details on an ACLU lawsuit against three Southern California homeless shelters which they claim are providing unsafe living conditions.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show: With the FDA on the cusp of approving a coronavirus vaccine, we'll take a look at Long Beach's plans for a vaccine roll-out; Then we'll talk to two nurses who've worked in the area's ICUs, which are now nearly at capacity around the state; Plus...the pandemic is fueling a revival in drive-in theaters – we'll tell you about some fun new options if you're missing the big screen...

    Long Beach's vaccine roll-out plan; ICU nurses discuss their experiences; A drive-in renaissance is upon us
    On today's show: With the FDA on the cusp of approving a coronavirus vaccine, we'll take a look at Long Beach's plans for a vaccine roll-out; Then we'll talk to two nurses who've worked in the area's ICUs, which are now nearly at capacity around the state; Plus...the pandemic is fueling a revival in drive-in theaters – we'll tell you about some fun new options if you're missing the big screen...