The LA Report

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.

What's happening today: President Biden nominates L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti for ambassadorship to India; Triple digit temps expected In parts of L.A. this weekend; 50 of 58 counties under drought emergency; USC study says more than 75% of deaths at federal immigration centers were due to inadequate healthcare.

Here's your morning news: The California Independent System Operator is calling on Califonrians to voluntarily curb their energy use from 4 to 9 p.m. tonight; Most families displaced by last week's fireworks explosion in South L-A can begin the process of returning home, and more.

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What's happening today: Gov. Newsom asks residents to conserve water during drought; New COVID cases rising faster; Little evidence of an exodus from California.