The LA Report

On today's show: Major rain storms have finally arrived – and with them, the threat of mudslides. We'll tell you why the risk this year is especially high. Then, more on the challenges at the state's unemployment department, where it's estimated that over a quarter of claims may have been fraudulent. Plus, the homicide rate is up in L.A. and around the United States. We'll explain why.

On today's show: The latest on the sentencing of former L.A. councilman Mitch Englander, who pleaded guilty last year during an FBI corruption probe. Then, we'll take a look at a vaccine in development at UC Irvine that would protect against future mutations of COVID. Plus, details on a wide-ranging civil rights investigation launched on Friday into alleged abuses at the L.A. County Sheriff's Department.

On today's show: Unemployment numbers surged in the month of December. We'll break down the latest job report numbers. Then, a UC Davis professor of medicine addresses concerns around missing or delaying your second COVID vaccination. Plus: UC campuses are preparing for a return to in-person learning...but what would that look like? We'll talk about some of the changes the university is considering.

On today's show Details on some relief coming to local hospitals that are struggling to deal with overcapacity due to coronavirus infections. Then, frustrations mount as technical glitches make it difficult to book vaccine appointments – we'll explain why. Plus, Trump is out. Biden is in. We'll hear reactions from Angelenos – as well as what they hope to see in the new administration.

On today's show, we'll get reactions to an L.A. poet's inspirational recital at Wednesday's presidential inauguration. Then, why Long Beach's plan to increase grocery worker pay is already facing resistance from industry lobbyists. Plus, we'll check in on the state of COVID at local hospitals, some of which are now over-capacity and being forced to ration care.

Wednesday is the start of a new era, as Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. We're joined by a USC professor to discuss Biden's plans for immigration reform, and what they could mean for the state. Then, more on the new UK strain of COVID that's popping up in California and a dozen other states. Plus, even though we're well into the winter, wildfires remain a threat to the region. We'll explain why.

On today's show: The home of the world champion L.A. Dodgers is now one of several mass vaccination sites in L.A. County opening over the next several days – we'll talk about how workers are getting ready for the massive undertaking. Then, Disneyland also joins the effort to get people vaccinated – but the announcement comes with some disappointing news for fans of its annual passes.

On today's show: California is now vaccinating people 65 and over, but L.A. County says not so fast. We'll be joined by a doctor from the L.A. County Department of Public Health to provide some clarity. Then, more on the glitches that caused nearly a million and a half Californians to be locked out of the state's unemployment system over the holidays. Plus, L.A. law enforcement is on high alert due to potential unrest around the Presidential Inauguration – we'll tell you how they're preparing to respond.