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  • The L.A. Report
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    Immigration was a big topic in L.A. Mayor Karen Bass' State of the City address. Why the state is lagging years behind on after-action reports from major disasters. The state is suing Children Hospital of Orange County's parent company over stopping trans healthcare. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Mayor Bass' State of the City addresses immigration, CA years late on mandated disaster reports, CA AG Bonta's latest gender-affirming care lawsuit — Evening Edition
    Immigration was a big topic in L.A. Mayor Karen Bass' State of the City address. Why the state is lagging years behind on after-action reports from major disasters. The state is suing Children Hospital of Orange County's parent company over stopping trans healthcare. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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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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    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...

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show: New District Attorney George Gascon is already facing pushback from some deputies who say he's soft on crime. Then, why one district in central L.A. has some of the lowest response rates in the 2020 Census; Plus, how the U.S. military is confronting systemic racism in its justice system.

    Gascon already facing pushback from deputies; Why Central L.A.'s census response rates are among the lowest in the state; The US military's racial reckoning
    On today's show: New District Attorney George Gascon is already facing pushback from some deputies who say he's soft on crime. Then, why one district in central L.A. has some of the lowest response rates in the 2020 Census; Plus, how the U.S. military is confronting systemic racism in its justice system.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show: Layoffs could be coming to the LAPD as the City Council plans to bridge a massive budget gap. Then, a judge challenges the L.A. County health department to show evidence that outdoor dining poses a significant risk as he considers overturning the ban. Plus, details on a plan in consideration to extend the state's eviction moratorium through 2021.

    City Council considers cuts to LAPD; Judge requests evidence that outdoor dining spreads coronavirus; Lawmakers consider extending eviction moratorium to 2021
    On today's show: Layoffs could be coming to the LAPD as the City Council plans to bridge a massive budget gap. Then, a judge challenges the L.A. County health department to show evidence that outdoor dining poses a significant risk as he considers overturning the ban. Plus, details on a plan in consideration to extend the state's eviction moratorium through 2021.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show: George Gascon is sworn in as the new L.A. District Attorney...we'll tell you about the ambitious reforms he's got planned; What's next for LAUSD's in-person tutoring program, as rising coronavirus infection rates trigger regional shutdowns; Plus, we check in with a Pasadena restaurant, to get their reaction to the latest ban on all in-person dining.

    George Gascon's big plans as L.A.'s new DA; LAUSD tutoring program on paused due to COVID shutdowns; A Pasadena restaurant weathers the latest in-person dining ban
    On today's show: George Gascon is sworn in as the new L.A. District Attorney...we'll tell you about the ambitious reforms he's got planned; What's next for LAUSD's in-person tutoring program, as rising coronavirus infection rates trigger regional shutdowns; Plus, we check in with a Pasadena restaurant, to get their reaction to the latest ban on all in-person dining.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show: A new financial report recommends big cuts to the L.A. City budget...we'll tell you what you might expect. Then, technical glitches mar the launch of a new program to help struggling restaurants. And, our guest from Asian Journal talks about the first-ever "United Against Hate Week".

    Report recommends big cuts to L.A. City budget; Site glitches mar launch of restaurant support program; The first ever "United Against Hate Week"
    On today's show: A new financial report recommends big cuts to the L.A. City budget...we'll tell you what you might expect. Then, technical glitches mar the launch of a new program to help struggling restaurants. And, our guest from Asian Journal talks about the first-ever "United Against Hate Week".

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show: Mayor Garcetti announced a new kind of stay-at-home order...we'll explain what it means for county residents; Then, we'll update you with the latest on the Bond Fire now burning in Orange County; Plus, an important deadline approaches for LAUSD parents.

    Mayor Garcetti announces "targeted" stay-at-home order; The latest on the O.C. Bond Fire; An important deadline for LAUSD parents
    On today's show: Mayor Garcetti announced a new kind of stay-at-home order...we'll explain what it means for county residents; Then, we'll update you with the latest on the Bond Fire now burning in Orange County; Plus, an important deadline approaches for LAUSD parents.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show: Dangerously dry and windy weather is on its way...and with it, the potential for more wildfires. We'll tell you what to expect in the coming days; Then, details on an ambitious plan to overhaul preschool childcare in the state; And a new art exhibit in West Hollywood looks back at the era of HIV and AIDS activism...

    Extreme fire weather is here; A plan to overhaul pre-K childcare; WeHo art exhibit looks back on AIDS activism era
    On today's show: Dangerously dry and windy weather is on its way...and with it, the potential for more wildfires. We'll tell you what to expect in the coming days; Then, details on an ambitious plan to overhaul preschool childcare in the state; And a new art exhibit in West Hollywood looks back at the era of HIV and AIDS activism...

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show, we'll talk about a new L.A. County grant program intended to help restaurants that have seen their business plummet due to the pandemic; Details on a new citizenship test for immigrants coming to the United States; And a deadline extension for applications to U.C. schools after technical glitches crippled the online system over the weekend.

    L.A. County launches grant program for struggling restaurants; A new citizenship test for immigrants; U.C. application deadline extended due to glitches
    On today's show, we'll talk about a new L.A. County grant program intended to help restaurants that have seen their business plummet due to the pandemic; Details on a new citizenship test for immigrants coming to the United States; And a deadline extension for applications to U.C. schools after technical glitches crippled the online system over the weekend.