The LA Report is a daily roundup of reporters discussing the top news stories in the L.A. region.
- Is it OK to miss my second COVID-19 vaccination? Plus: December jobs report numbers, and what will post-pandemic classrooms at UC campuses look like?by LAist Studios on January 23, 2021 at 12:36 am
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. Support the show: https://support.laist.com/laistnav
- Why is it so hard to book a vaccine appointment? Plus: Relief coming for overcrowded hospitals, and Angelenos react to the incoming Biden administrationby LAist Studios on January 22, 2021 at 12:26 am
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. Support the show: https://support.laist.com/laistnav
- L.A. poet Amanda Gorman wows with Inauguration poem; Long Beach grocery pay raise plan meets lobby resistance; The precarious state of COVID care at local hospitalsby LAist Studios on January 21, 2021 at 1:46 am
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. Support the show: https://support.laist.com/laistnav
- What Biden’s immigration plans could mean for CA; The U.K. strain of COVID-19 is here, and it’s spreading; Wildfires remain a threat this winterby LAist Studios on January 20, 2021 at 12:27 am
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. Support the show: https://support.laist.com/laistnav
- How workers at Dodger Stadium are prepping for mass vaccinations. Plus: Disneyland joins vaccine effort, nixes annual passesby LAist Studios on January 15, 2021 at 11:24 pm
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. Support the show: https://support.laist.com/laistnav