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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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    Today, an iconic annual event is cancelled due to the pandemic; A major lawsuit over the treatment of LA’s homeless population; Why a large Riverside hospital is seeking federal assistance, and the latest on the yearlong battle between Hollywood writers and agents.

    An iconic annual event is cancelled due to the pandemic. Plus: LA's homeless treatment lawsuit, a Riverside hospital seeks fed assistance, and writers and agents battle.
    Today, an iconic annual event is cancelled due to the pandemic; A major lawsuit over the treatment of LA’s homeless population; Why a large Riverside hospital is seeking federal assistance, and the latest on the yearlong battle between Hollywood writers and agents.

  • The L.A. Report
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    Today, we’ll discuss just how hot it was over the weekend – and what to expect as the summer continues; An early release program begins at Adelanto ICE Processing Center; And a new podcast that tells the story of California City – a town in the Mojave desert where immigrants were deceptively sold on the American Dream.

    What to expect after a weekend of record-breaking heat. Plus: An early release program begins at Adelanto
    Today, we’ll discuss just how hot it was over the weekend – and what to expect as the summer continues; An early release program begins at Adelanto ICE Processing Center; And a new podcast that tells the story of California City – a town in the Mojave desert where immigrants were deceptively sold on the American Dream.

  • The L.A. Report
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    Introducing a new show from LAist Studios, "Servant of Pod with Nick Quah." A show about the culture of podcasting. 

    In episode 6, veteran YouTuber, Hank Green is familiar with what happens when a quirky community starts seeing serious money, and grows up to become something else. This week, Nick talks to Green, who also makes podcasts, about whether he sees the same thing happening to podcasting. 

    Servant of Pod sponsors include: Raycon - get 15-percent off your order at buyraycon.com/servant Cal Tech’s new podcast The Lonely Idea thelonelyidea.caltech.edu

    'Servant of Pod with Nick Quah,' Episode 6: “Hank Green on Big Money in Podcasting"
    Introducing a new show from LAist Studios, "Servant of Pod with Nick Quah." A show about the culture of podcasting. 

    In episode 6, veteran YouTuber, Hank Green is familiar with what happens when a quirky community starts seeing serious money, and grows up to become something else. This week, Nick talks to Green, who also makes podcasts, about whether he sees the same thing happening to podcasting. 

    Servant of Pod sponsors include: Raycon - get 15-percent off your order at buyraycon.com/servant Cal Tech’s new podcast The Lonely Idea thelonelyidea.caltech.edu

  • The L.A. Report
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    Today, the latest on Governor Newsom’s mandate to close most indoor businesses, and why school campuses won’t be reopening any time soon. Then, why LA’s animal wet markets could be shutting down, and who’s eligible for a rent relief program that starts this week.

    The latest on Gov. Newsom’s mandate to close indoor businesses again. Also: Schools are staying closed, and a rent relief program kicks off.
    Today, the latest on Governor Newsom’s mandate to close most indoor businesses, and why school campuses won’t be reopening any time soon. Then, why LA’s animal wet markets could be shutting down, and who’s eligible for a rent relief program that starts this week.

  • The L.A. Report
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    On today’s show we’re joined by Robert Garrova who talks about visitation rights in psychiatric facilities; Julia Paskin talks to a Burbank diner owner about surviving through the pandemic; Matt Tonoco answers some questions surrounding homeless shelter plan Project Roomkey; and John Horn talks about the return of filming in L.A.

    Why some psychiatric facilities are denying visitors. Plus: A Burbank diner owner talks survival, updates on Project Roomkey, and the return of the film set.
    On today’s show we’re joined by Robert Garrova who talks about visitation rights in psychiatric facilities; Julia Paskin talks to a Burbank diner owner about surviving through the pandemic; Matt Tonoco answers some questions surrounding homeless shelter plan Project Roomkey; and John Horn talks about the return of filming in L.A.

  • 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.