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The LA Report

The LA Report is your daily update on the top news stories in the Los Angeles region, brought to you by LAist News. Hosted by Austin Cross, Nereida Moreno and Julia Paskin on weekdays and Josie Huang on the weekends.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show: California expands vaccinations to residents 65 and over – we'll tell you what you need to know. Then, details on a tentative deal between the City of Los Angeles and labor unions that would put a pause on layoffs and furloughs. Plus: the latest on Gov. Newsom's proposal to budget a half-billion dollars for universal preschool.

    Vaccinations expanded to residents 65 and over; L.A. and labor unions strike deal to prevent layoffs; Newsom's plan for universal preschool
    On today's show: California expands vaccinations to residents 65 and over – we'll tell you what you need to know. Then, details on a tentative deal between the City of Los Angeles and labor unions that would put a pause on layoffs and furloughs. Plus: the latest on Gov. Newsom's proposal to budget a half-billion dollars for universal preschool.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:14
    On today's show, we'll talk to newly-elected city councilmember Kevin De Leon about his ambitious proposals to tackle homelessness. Then, the University of California announces their plans for a return to in-person learning; Plus, the latest on L.A. Unified's plan to cut millions from its police budget.

    Kevin de Leon's plan to tackle homelessness; UC's plan to return to in-person learning; LAUSD's plan to cut million from police budget
    On today's show, we'll talk to newly-elected city councilmember Kevin De Leon about his ambitious proposals to tackle homelessness. Then, the University of California announces their plans for a return to in-person learning; Plus, the latest on L.A. Unified's plan to cut millions from its police budget.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show: Details on L.A.'s plan to convert Dodger Stadium to a mass vaccination site. Then, we'll talk about the findings of a new survey of tens of thousands of small businesses in the state. Plus: Incarcerated students may now be eligible for financial aid, but some advocates are concerned about the quality of education they may receive.

    Dodger Stadium to become mass vaccination site; Survey polls 22,000 small businesses in CA; Pell Grants for incarcerated students
    On today's show: Details on L.A.'s plan to convert Dodger Stadium to a mass vaccination site. Then, we'll talk about the findings of a new survey of tens of thousands of small businesses in the state. Plus: Incarcerated students may now be eligible for financial aid, but some advocates are concerned about the quality of education they may receive.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show, we remember Dodger legend Tommy Lasorda, who died on Thursday at the age of 93. Then we'll pay tribute to former L.A. councilman Tom LaBonge (luh-BAHNJ) who also passed away on Thursday. Plus: The FDA now says that a common COVID test used in L.A. may be giving false results...we'll tell you what you need to know.

    Remembering Dodger legend Tommy Lasorda and former L.A. councilman Tom LaBonge. Plus: A popular COVID test may be giving false results.
    On today's show, we remember Dodger legend Tommy Lasorda, who died on Thursday at the age of 93. Then we'll pay tribute to former L.A. councilman Tom LaBonge (luh-BAHNJ) who also passed away on Thursday. Plus: The FDA now says that a common COVID test used in L.A. may be giving false results...we'll tell you what you need to know.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show, we'll give you some tips on how to talk to kids about the events at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Then, we'll get reactions from Angelenos who watched it unfold.

    How to talk to kids about what happened at the U.S. Capitol. Plus: Angelenos react
    On today's show, we'll give you some tips on how to talk to kids about the events at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Then, we'll get reactions from Angelenos who watched it unfold.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show: Grocery store workers could be getting a pay increase in response to increasingly dangerous pandemic working conditions. Then, details on L.A. County's decision to extend the eviction moratorium as homelessness threatens hundred of thousands of Angelenos. Plus, a Southern California congressman joins the G.O.P.'s effort to overturn the presidential election.

    L.A. County to offer hazard pay to grocery workers; Eviction moratorium extended through February; Rep. Mike Garcia joins G.O.P. effort to contest election
    On today's show: Grocery store workers could be getting a pay increase in response to increasingly dangerous pandemic working conditions. Then, details on L.A. County's decision to extend the eviction moratorium as homelessness threatens hundred of thousands of Angelenos. Plus, a Southern California congressman joins the G.O.P.'s effort to overturn the presidential election.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show, we'll talk about what's next for Hollywood as rising infection rates shut down tv and film production once again; Then, why the pandemic may complicate college financial aid applications; Plus, who can expect to go next for a coronavirus vaccination...

    Rising infection rates halt Hollywood productions; Why the pandemic is complicating college financial aid applications; Who's next for a COVID vaccine?
    On today's show, we'll talk about what's next for Hollywood as rising infection rates shut down tv and film production once again; Then, why the pandemic may complicate college financial aid applications; Plus, who can expect to go next for a coronavirus vaccination...

  • The L.A. Report
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    All this week, we're going to look at some of the best stories produced by KPCC this year. Today, KPCC reporter Caroline Champlin brings you her favorite story of 2020.

    Best Of 2020: It's The Year Of The Census, But Collecting Data Hasn't Been Easy
    All this week, we're going to look at some of the best stories produced by KPCC this year. Today, KPCC reporter Caroline Champlin brings you her favorite story of 2020.