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  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show, with ICU capacity now at zero-percent in Southern California, we'll have the latest on Orange County's plan to handle hospital overflow; Then, we'll check in with the chief doctor at USC Medical Center who says the situation there is increasingly dire; Plus, details on a new effort by L.A. County to get a better understanding of suicide among military veterans.

    With beds full, O.C. ambulances ordered not to redirect to other hospitals; USC chief doctor describes situation in dire terms; L.A. County's new effort to understand veteran suicide
    On today's show, with ICU capacity now at zero-percent in Southern California, we'll have the latest on Orange County's plan to handle hospital overflow; Then, we'll check in with the chief doctor at USC Medical Center who says the situation there is increasingly dire; Plus, details on a new effort by L.A. County to get a better understanding of suicide among military veterans.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show: We visit UC Irvine Medical Center for the arrival of their first COVID-19 vaccine doses; Then, the latest on a program intended to house the homeless in hotels around the state; Plus: we'll meet Long Beach's first council member of Cambodian descent.

    First vaccine doses arrive at UC Irvine Medical Center; The latest on a plan to house the homeless in hotels; Long Beach's first council member of Cambodian descent
    On today's show: We visit UC Irvine Medical Center for the arrival of their first COVID-19 vaccine doses; Then, the latest on a program intended to house the homeless in hotels around the state; Plus: we'll meet Long Beach's first council member of Cambodian descent.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show...Vaccines are now being distributed, but you'll still need to protect yourself for a while to come. We'll explain how, Then, the latest on the search to replace Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in the U.S. Senate. Plus, what the election of a new LAUSD board member in South L.A. could mean for the district's charter school movement.

    How to protect yourself during the vaccination period; The search to replace Kamala Harris in the Senate; What does a new LAUSD board member mean for the charter school movement?
    On today's show...Vaccines are now being distributed, but you'll still need to protect yourself for a while to come. We'll explain how, Then, the latest on the search to replace Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in the U.S. Senate. Plus, what the election of a new LAUSD board member in South L.A. could mean for the district's charter school movement.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show: With COVID vaccines now being administered to frontline workers, we’ll talk about some of the challenges that still lie ahead; Then, more on LAUSD’s plan to redirect millions of dollars from the L.A. School Police Department; Plus, Joe Biden has an eye on Mayor Eric Garcetti for a role in his administration, but we’ll tell you why some activists say it’s a bad idea.

    Frontline workers receive area's first COVID vaccines; LAUSD's plan to redirect millions from school police; Activists say Garcetti is wrong for Biden admin
    On today's show: With COVID vaccines now being administered to frontline workers, we’ll talk about some of the challenges that still lie ahead; Then, more on LAUSD’s plan to redirect millions of dollars from the L.A. School Police Department; Plus, Joe Biden has an eye on Mayor Eric Garcetti for a role in his administration, but we’ll tell you why some activists say it’s a bad idea.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show: With the first round of coronavirus vaccines just around the corner, we'll tell you what to expect in L.A. County; Then, why some California mayors are complaining about their share of federal CARES Act money; Plus, details on an ACLU lawsuit against three Southern California homeless shelters which they claim are providing unsafe living conditions.

    Vaccines coming for frontline workers first; Mayors complain about their share of CARES Act money; ACLU sues OC over unsafe shelter conditions
    On today's show: With the first round of coronavirus vaccines just around the corner, we'll tell you what to expect in L.A. County; Then, why some California mayors are complaining about their share of federal CARES Act money; Plus, details on an ACLU lawsuit against three Southern California homeless shelters which they claim are providing unsafe living conditions.

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    On today's show: With the FDA on the cusp of approving a coronavirus vaccine, we'll take a look at Long Beach's plans for a vaccine roll-out; Then we'll talk to two nurses who've worked in the area's ICUs, which are now nearly at capacity around the state; Plus...the pandemic is fueling a revival in drive-in theaters – we'll tell you about some fun new options if you're missing the big screen...

    Long Beach's vaccine roll-out plan; ICU nurses discuss their experiences; A drive-in renaissance is upon us
    On today's show: With the FDA on the cusp of approving a coronavirus vaccine, we'll take a look at Long Beach's plans for a vaccine roll-out; Then we'll talk to two nurses who've worked in the area's ICUs, which are now nearly at capacity around the state; Plus...the pandemic is fueling a revival in drive-in theaters – we'll tell you about some fun new options if you're missing the big screen...

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show: New District Attorney George Gascon is already facing pushback from some deputies who say he's soft on crime. Then, why one district in central L.A. has some of the lowest response rates in the 2020 Census; Plus, how the U.S. military is confronting systemic racism in its justice system.

    Gascon already facing pushback from deputies; Why Central L.A.'s census response rates are among the lowest in the state; The US military's racial reckoning
    On today's show: New District Attorney George Gascon is already facing pushback from some deputies who say he's soft on crime. Then, why one district in central L.A. has some of the lowest response rates in the 2020 Census; Plus, how the U.S. military is confronting systemic racism in its justice system.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today's show: Layoffs could be coming to the LAPD as the City Council plans to bridge a massive budget gap. Then, a judge challenges the L.A. County health department to show evidence that outdoor dining poses a significant risk as he considers overturning the ban. Plus, details on a plan in consideration to extend the state's eviction moratorium through 2021.

    City Council considers cuts to LAPD; Judge requests evidence that outdoor dining spreads coronavirus; Lawmakers consider extending eviction moratorium to 2021
    On today's show: Layoffs could be coming to the LAPD as the City Council plans to bridge a massive budget gap. Then, a judge challenges the L.A. County health department to show evidence that outdoor dining poses a significant risk as he considers overturning the ban. Plus, details on a plan in consideration to extend the state's eviction moratorium through 2021.