What's happening today: Positive COVID cases skyrocket to over 6,000; State healthcare workers to require boosters by February 1; Gov. Newsom to provide free COVID supplies to students; Concerns mount over unvaccinated firefighters; Some feel-better advice for pandemic "whiplash."

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What's happening today: Positive COVID cases skyrocket to over 6,000; State healthcare workers to require boosters by February 1; Gov. Newsom to provide free COVID supplies to students; Concerns mount over unvaccinated firefighters; Some feel-better advice for pandemic "whiplash."
This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

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The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day's top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist 89.3 FM – L.A.'s number one NPR station. Hosted by Susanne Whatley in the morning and Nick Roman in the afternoon, it's the smart way to start and end your day.
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Positive daily cases in L.A. skyrocket to over 6,000 as new surge takes hold. Plus: Campus closures, unvaxxed firefighters, and pandemic 'whiplash' – The P.M. Edition

What does the appointment of LAPD chief Jim McDonnell mean for the city? UCLA has offered a proposal the school hopes will allow it to continue leasing their baseball stadium on the West LA Veterans' Affairs campus. A judge ordered them to vacate last month. And we bring you the story of one Dodger do-gooder who hands out the balls he catches to kids - find out the personal reason he does that. Plus, more.

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What does the appointment of LAPD chief Jim McDonnell mean for the city? UCLA has offered a proposal the school hopes will allow it to continue leasing their baseball stadium on the West LA Veterans' Affairs campus. A judge ordered them to vacate last month. And we bring you the story of one Dodger do-gooder who hands out the balls he catches to kids - find out the personal reason he does that. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting <a href="https://laist.com/" data-cms-ai="0">https://laist.com</a>.

About LAPD's new chief; UCLA offers proposal to stay in baseball stadium on VA campus; Why one Dodger fan gives the balls he catches to kids

Correspondent Frank Stoltze explains what Jim McDonnell's appointment may mean for policing in Los Angeles. We explore why so many races on the November ballot are unopposed. Food editor Gab Chabrán tells us about his favorite L.A. hotdog. Plus, more.

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Correspondent Frank Stoltze explains what Jim McDonnell's appointment may mean for policing in Los Angeles. We explore why so many races on the November ballot are unopposed. Food editor Gab Chabrán tells us about his favorite L.A. hotdog. Plus, more.
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Mayor Bass names new LAPD chief; Many LA County candidates are running unopposed; Why Oki Dog is a classic LA hot dog— The P.M. Edition

Governor Newsom is cracking down on Norwalk over the city's ban on homeless shelters. L.A. prosecutors are reviewing new evidence in the case of the Menendez brothers. The "King of Soul" gets some respect today. Plus more. 



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Governor Newsom is cracking down on Norwalk over the city's ban on homeless shelters. L.A. prosecutors are reviewing new evidence in the case of the Menendez brothers. The "King of Soul" gets some respect today. Plus more. 
 
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Positive daily cases in L.A. skyrocket to over 6,000 as new surge takes hold. Plus: Campus closures, unvaxxed firefighters, and pandemic 'whiplash' – The P.M. Edition

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