Today, Metro considers plan to start free bus and train rides as early as January 2022. Plus, colleges are hiring confidential survivor advocates to help reduce sexual violence.

Today, Metro considers plan to start free bus and train rides as early as January 2022. Plus, colleges are hiring confidential survivor advocates to help reduce sexual violence.

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Free Rides for L.A. Metro Commuters; Help for College Sexual Assault Survivors

Today: Even though firefighters in California were some of the first to be offered the COVID-19 vaccine, many have refused to take it. KPCC Science Reporter Jacob Margolis explores how big of an issue vaccine hesitancy is for firefighters.

Then, we look at some of Little Tokyo’s long-standing restaurants and shops that make the neighborhood so special. KPCC reporter Josie Huang checked in with a few of those businesses to see how they have been surviving the pandemic.

Today: Even though firefighters in California were some of the first to be offered the COVID-19 vaccine, many have refused to take it. KPCC Science Reporter Jacob Margolis explores how big of an issue vaccine hesitancy is for firefighters.
Then, we look at some of Little Tokyo&rsquo;s long-standing restaurants and shops that make the neighborhood so special. KPCC reporter Josie Huang checked in with a few of those businesses to see how they have been surviving the pandemic.

Why Are Firefighters Refusing the Vaccine?; How Little Tokyo Businesses Are Surviving Pandemic

Today, a look at how LAUSD teachers and kids are faring as schools begin to reopen. Plus, Amazon hits a new streaming milestone.

Today, a look at how LAUSD teachers and kids are faring as schools begin to reopen. Plus, Amazon hits a new streaming milestone.

On Campus With LAUSD Teachers and Kids; Amazon Hits New Streaming Milestone

Today, what people should know about vaccine eligibility expanding tomorrow. Plus, reports review LAPD’s summer protest response, and rare, high-end produce.

Today, what people should know about vaccine eligibility expanding tomorrow. Plus, reports review LAPD&rsquo;s summer protest response, and rare, high-end produce.

Free Rides for L.A. Metro Commuters; Help for College Sexual Assault Survivors

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