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  • The L.A. Report
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    Disney has a new CEO. The LAPD is using a weapon on protesters that's even more dangerous than the banned ones. A USC study shows Latinos are still underrepresented on broadcast TV. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    Disney's new CEO, LAPD's 5-projectile launcher, Latinos on broadcast TV— Morning Edition
    Disney has a new CEO. The LAPD is using a weapon on protesters that's even more dangerous than the banned ones. A USC study shows Latinos are still underrepresented on broadcast TV. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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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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    On today’s show we’re joined by Aaron Mendelson who talks about the police’s use of force on people of color; Elly Yu on how hospitals are preparing for the next surge; Emily Guerin tells us who’s getting PPP loans in LA; and Sharon McNary with an environmental win in Pasadena.

    Police use force on Black Angelenos at dramatically higher rates, data shows. Plus: hospitals prep for another surge, PPP loans in L.A., and an environmental win in Pasadena.
    On today’s show we’re joined by Aaron Mendelson who talks about the police’s use of force on people of color; Elly Yu on how hospitals are preparing for the next surge; Emily Guerin tells us who’s getting PPP loans in LA; and Sharon McNary with an environmental win in Pasadena.

  • The L.A. Report
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    Today, the first major wildfire of the season, concerns about another infectious disease while we focus on COVID-19, a new shelter for homeless in San Pedro, and a Broadway smash comes to the living room.

    The latest on this weekend's wildfire in Santa Clarita. Plus: Concerns over another contagion, a new shelter in San Pedro, and Hamilton comes home.
    Today, the first major wildfire of the season, concerns about another infectious disease while we focus on COVID-19, a new shelter for homeless in San Pedro, and a Broadway smash comes to the living room.

  • The L.A. Report
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    Today, why so many LAPD officers have been seen without masks, how mask wearing in schools has become political in Orange County, why COVID testing delays are increasing, and a preview of a story that talks about what happens when women of color go missing.

    Why mask wearing in schools has become political in OC. Plus: Maskless LAPD officers, COVID testing delays mount, and what happens when women of color go missing.
    Today, why so many LAPD officers have been seen without masks, how mask wearing in schools has become political in Orange County, why COVID testing delays are increasing, and a preview of a story that talks about what happens when women of color go missing.

  • The L.A. Report
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    Today, why some employees are reluctant to return to work as businesses reopen, a big resignation in the LAUSD police force, why Facebook banned an anti-government group, and a firsthand account of the very strange experience of returning to a public pool.

    The latest on the LAUSD police chief resignation. Plus: Why many employees are reluctant to return to work.
    Today, why some employees are reluctant to return to work as businesses reopen, a big resignation in the LAUSD police force, why Facebook banned an anti-government group, and a firsthand account of the very strange experience of returning to a public pool.

  • The L.A. Report
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    Today, the LAUSD votes to cut millions from its police budget, a new program that helps Black students interact with campus police, a prison release plan gone wrong, and a report on the rising rate of anti-Asian discrimination.

    The latest on LAUSD's vote to cut millions from its police budget. Plus: A police de-escalation program for Black youth, and rising anti-Asian discrimination.
    Today, the LAUSD votes to cut millions from its police budget, a new program that helps Black students interact with campus police, a prison release plan gone wrong, and a report on the rising rate of anti-Asian discrimination.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today’s show, we’ll take a look at the history of racism in the Antelope Valley, and discuss why armed police are often the first people called when a homeless person is in crisis. We’ll also hear what Congresswoman Karen Bass thinks of the current unrest, and we’ll pay tribute to the late, great TV pioneer, Carl Reiner.

    Why are armed police the first people called when a homeless person is in crisis? Plus: Remembering the great Carl Reiner.
    On today’s show, we’ll take a look at the history of racism in the Antelope Valley, and discuss why armed police are often the first people called when a homeless person is in crisis. We’ll also hear what Congresswoman Karen Bass thinks of the current unrest, and we’ll pay tribute to the late, great TV pioneer, Carl Reiner.