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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
    Listen 5:04
    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
    Listen 4:59
    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
    Listen 5:04
    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.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:36
    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
    Listen 5:02
    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
    Listen 5:10
    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.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:17
    On today's show: George Gascon is sworn in as the new L.A. District Attorney...we'll tell you about the ambitious reforms he's got planned; What's next for LAUSD's in-person tutoring program, as rising coronavirus infection rates trigger regional shutdowns; Plus, we check in with a Pasadena restaurant, to get their reaction to the latest ban on all in-person dining.

    George Gascon's big plans as L.A.'s new DA; LAUSD tutoring program on paused due to COVID shutdowns; A Pasadena restaurant weathers the latest in-person dining ban
    On today's show: George Gascon is sworn in as the new L.A. District Attorney...we'll tell you about the ambitious reforms he's got planned; What's next for LAUSD's in-person tutoring program, as rising coronavirus infection rates trigger regional shutdowns; Plus, we check in with a Pasadena restaurant, to get their reaction to the latest ban on all in-person dining.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:15
    On today's show: A new financial report recommends big cuts to the L.A. City budget...we'll tell you what you might expect. Then, technical glitches mar the launch of a new program to help struggling restaurants. And, our guest from Asian Journal talks about the first-ever "United Against Hate Week".

    Report recommends big cuts to L.A. City budget; Site glitches mar launch of restaurant support program; The first ever "United Against Hate Week"
    On today's show: A new financial report recommends big cuts to the L.A. City budget...we'll tell you what you might expect. Then, technical glitches mar the launch of a new program to help struggling restaurants. And, our guest from Asian Journal talks about the first-ever "United Against Hate Week".