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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 coronavirus infection rates on the rise, most counties in the state find themselves in the most restrictive tier – we'll give you a refresher on the color-coded system, as well as a look into the mental health toll the pandemic is taking. Then, an update on how the restrictions will affect schools in Orange and Ventura Counties; And details on the state's forthcoming plan to overhaul early childhood education.

    What is the color-coded reopening tier system? Plus: The pandemic's mental health toll, tougher school restrictions, and California's plan to overhaul early childhood education.
    On today's show: with coronavirus infection rates on the rise, most counties in the state find themselves in the most restrictive tier – we'll give you a refresher on the color-coded system, as well as a look into the mental health toll the pandemic is taking. Then, an update on how the restrictions will affect schools in Orange and Ventura Counties; And details on the state's forthcoming plan to overhaul early childhood education.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show: Governor Newsom hits the brakes on reopening plans as coronavirus cases continue to rise in most counties across the state. Then, with vaccines on the horizon, we'll look at how local officials are planning to efficiently distribute them across Southern California. And, with Kamala Harris leaving the Senate for the Vice Presidency, many California Democrats are lobbying for her replacement.

    Gov. Newsom slams brakes on reopening as COVID cases skyrocket. Plus: Vaccine distribution, and filling Kamala Harris' Senate seat
    On today's show: Governor Newsom hits the brakes on reopening plans as coronavirus cases continue to rise in most counties across the state. Then, with vaccines on the horizon, we'll look at how local officials are planning to efficiently distribute them across Southern California. And, with Kamala Harris leaving the Senate for the Vice Presidency, many California Democrats are lobbying for her replacement.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show: The Blob is back. We'll tell you exactly what we're talking about, and the ramifications it could have for our environment; Why the Census Bureau is collecting so many incomplete questionnaires in 2020; A new LAPD survey finds widespread dissatisfaction with its chief Michel Moore; And how the era of coronavirus is changing our public spaces.

    The Blob is back and won't go away. Plus: Incomplete questionnaires hinder census accuracy, LAPD's dissatisfaction with Chief Michel Moore, and how COVID is changing public spaces
    On today's show: The Blob is back. We'll tell you exactly what we're talking about, and the ramifications it could have for our environment; Why the Census Bureau is collecting so many incomplete questionnaires in 2020; A new LAPD survey finds widespread dissatisfaction with its chief Michel Moore; And how the era of coronavirus is changing our public spaces.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show, the latest on efforts to remove Alex Villanueva from the L.A. Sheriff's Department; the future of property tax law after the failure of Proposition 15; Just how grim the numbers are in Disney's newly-released annual financial report; And why you might have received an emergency COVID alert on your phone.

    Removing Sheriff Villanueva; Property tax law after Prop 15 failure; Disney's dismal financial report; COVID emergency phone alerts
    On today's show, the latest on efforts to remove Alex Villanueva from the L.A. Sheriff's Department; the future of property tax law after the failure of Proposition 15; Just how grim the numbers are in Disney's newly-released annual financial report; And why you might have received an emergency COVID alert on your phone.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show, we'll talk about what's next for California's soon-to-be-vacant Senate seat, as Kamala Harris departs to be our new V.P. Then, why California women are having better political success at the national level than at the state level; how Republicans reclaimed a seat in the 48th District after losing it in 2018; and a member of the LGBTQ community joins the state's highest court.

    Who's next for CA's vacant Senate seat? Plus: CA women see political success; Republicans reclaim seat in 48th District; CA Supreme Court confirms first LGBTQ member.
    On today's show, we'll talk about what's next for California's soon-to-be-vacant Senate seat, as Kamala Harris departs to be our new V.P. Then, why California women are having better political success at the national level than at the state level; how Republicans reclaimed a seat in the 48th District after losing it in 2018; and a member of the LGBTQ community joins the state's highest court.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show: Gov. Newsom announces a plan to phase out the sale of gasoline-powered cars by 2035; Why L.A. County may be getting closer to an economic reopening as case rates continue to drop; A project to house L.A.'s homeless during the pandemic is winding down after it fell short of its goals; And Cal State makes a decision on its new chancellor...

    California announces plan to phase out the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035. Also: L.A. closer to reopening, "Project Roomkey" winds down, and a new Head at Cal State.
    On today's show: Gov. Newsom announces a plan to phase out the sale of gasoline-powered cars by 2035; Why L.A. County may be getting closer to an economic reopening as case rates continue to drop; A project to house L.A.'s homeless during the pandemic is winding down after it fell short of its goals; And Cal State makes a decision on its new chancellor...

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show: the latest on the shooting of two L.A. Sheriff's deputies in Compton on Saturday, including the subsequent arrest of KPCC-LAist reporter Josie Huang; An update on the status of the Bobcat and El Dorado fires; And LAUSD announces plans to start offering coronavirus tests to all students and staff...

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    The latest on the shooting of two L.A. Sheriff's deputies in Compton, plus the arrest of KPCC/LAist reporter Josie Huang; Bobcat & El Dorado fires; LAUSD to test all students and staff for COVID-19
    On today's show: the latest on the shooting of two L.A. Sheriff's deputies in Compton on Saturday, including the subsequent arrest of KPCC-LAist reporter Josie Huang; An update on the status of the Bobcat and El Dorado fires; And LAUSD announces plans to start offering coronavirus tests to all students and staff...

    (Warning: contains graphic audio)

  • The L.A. Report
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    On this weekend's show: Why CSU employees are worried that patchwork COVID-19 policies are putting their health at risk; How remote learning is exposing problems with how teachers grade students; Some tips on how to survive if you find yourself trapped by a wildfire; And details from a new report on diversity in Hollywood.

    Why Cal State employees are worried that patchwork COVID-19 policies are putting their health at risk. Plus: Grading remote learners, tips on surviving a wildfire, and diversity in Hollywood.
    On this weekend's show: Why CSU employees are worried that patchwork COVID-19 policies are putting their health at risk; How remote learning is exposing problems with how teachers grade students; Some tips on how to survive if you find yourself trapped by a wildfire; And details from a new report on diversity in Hollywood.