Multiple reports say the LA County DA's office is not going to charge Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer with sexual assault. This comes after a months-long review of a Pasadene police investigation. A woman who said she had two sexual encounters with Bauer claimed he assaulted her.

By now, we've all likely been exposed to COVID at some point somewhere. Is that exposure helping our immune systems? 

Johnson & Johnson reportedly stopped making its COVID vaccine temporarily at a plant in the Netherlands. This comes as developing countries badly need the vaccine. The reason why might make people mad.  

Oscar nominations are out and have Hollywood buzzing about who could win what and who got snubbed. "The Power of the Dog" leads the way but will another film surprise on March 27th? We go In Depth into the Academy Awards. 

Olympic freestyle skiier Eileen Gu has made a name for herself over which country she's competing for. The American won a Gold Medal but not for the U.S. She's competing for China. 

The pandemic could be leading to more broken hearts--literally. Researchers have been noticing a rise in broken-heart syndrome the past two years. 

The Super Bowl and gambling. A record amount of money could be wagered on this game. One bet already was so large that it changed the point spread. 

If you've ever watched the Friday sequels, or you're watching "The Upshaws" right now, you know comedian Mike Epps. He's here in LA for a special comedy show. 

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If you think your office is stuffy or dusty or all-around dirty--maybe it is. But that air you're breathing when you're there might just be better than what you breathe in at home. We look into the findings of a new study that may have you thinking a lot more about ventilation systems than you ever imagined. 

The CDC is expanding programs so scientists can study what you flush down the toilet. Wastewater may hold the key to learning about COVID spread in your city. 

While scientists study that aspect, others are looking into how nasal vaccines might be the best way to stop this pandemic.  

Spotify is sticking with Joe Rogan for now. A video of clips of Rogan using racial slurs went viral recently. But Spotify says now's not the time to get rid of Rogan. 

President Biden meeting today with Germany's chancellor. A big topic is what to do about Russia and Ukraine. 

Watching your teen or young adult child texting all the time might be annoying but it could have mental health benefits. 

The Super Bowl figures to help LA's economy but maybe not nearly as much as some estimates predict. 

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The January 6th attack on the Capitol and the events that led to it are now being called “legitimate political discourse." That's not coming from a fringe group either. It's straight from the Republican National Committee. The committee voted to censure two House Republicans--Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger for taking part in the House investigation of the attack. In doing so, the RNC says the two were participating in “persecution of ordinary citizens engaged in legitimate political discourse.” We look into what happens next with this. 

The White House press secretary got into it with reporters over what actually happened when the ISIS leader was killed in that U.S. military raid. Can we trust the government to tell us the truth? 

Russia and China are now uniting against a common foe--the U.S. 

Facebook has taken a big hit, not just its stock price but its popularity. We look into whether Facebook just isn't cool anymore. 

Get ready for no air-conditioning when a Summer heat wave hits California. 

A new study finds how Vitamin D can help fight off the worst of COVID. 

The Coliseum is hosting its first ever NASCAR race. 

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Another top terrorist killed in a U.S. military operation. The U.S. says the leader of the notorious group, ISIS, killed himself and members of a family when he exploded a bomb during the American military raid in Syria. We look into who this man was, why the U.S. went after him now, and if politics played a role in the timing. 

It's nice and sunny here in LA but not for many parts of the country. A massive Winter storm that's stretching across much of the country is dumping snow, leading to power outages for tens of thousands of people, canceling thousands of flights and even creating tornado warnings. 

Doctors are saying COVID will never go away and eventually we'll get to the endemic phase. But when will that happen? One biosecurity expert in Australia suggests never. But is she right? 

Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has sued the NFL, claiming racial discrimination. Does he have a case? And do Black coaches and players get treated unfairly? 

People who don't care much for the Super Bowl game tune in for the commercials. They cost a pretty penny this year, like 700 million of them.  

The Winter Olympics begin in Beijing, China ahead of the Opening Ceremonies. 

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Remember when the world basically shut down in early 2020 when the pandemic started? We were told we all had to stay home to both flatten the curve and save lives. A new analysis from Johns Hopkins University just came out and said all those lockdowns had very little impact on saving lives in both the U.S. and Europe. 

With the worst of omicron seemingly behind us as cases continue to drop, many doctors are now saying it's time to start easing COVID restrictions. That includes taking off masks. 

The U.S. just deployed more troops to Europe to dissuade Russia from invading Ukraine. Will it work? 

A local state lawmaker is introducing a new bill he says could stop school shootings. But does it go too far in what it demands of parents and disclosing whether they own guns? 

Hate crimes are up in LA, so much so, it recorded more than any other big city in the country but the numbers might not tell the whole story. 

We look into cancel culture and why it impacts some high-profile people but not others. Whoopi Goldberg avoided the worst of it over comments about the Holocaust. Joe Rogan is escaping it too but Jeff Zucker is out as head of CNN. 

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Say you're a college student. Say you spent a semester or more at home learning on-line because of the pandemic. And say, you now want some of your money back? That's the situation with some UCLA students.

It's north vs. south. Northern California vs Southern California that is. Why has the pandemic seemingly hit Southern California harder? We'll check it out.

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Covid shots for babes in arms---or in this case, arms of babes? Soon.

Former President Trump reportedly tried really hard to get federal agencies--including Homeland Security--to seize voting machines after he lost the election to Joe Biden.

CNN senior legal analyst Laura Coates joins us a bit later. She's got a new book out. We'll ask her about the conflicts she faced as a former federal prosecutor who is also a Black woman.

Wordle. You know it. Or maybe you don't. If you do, you're probably hooked. If you don't know it we'll explain what it is and why it's so popular right now. And, maybe we'll play a little?

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Former President Trump was out over the weekend firing up his base. The former president suggested pardoning those convicted in the Jan. 6th insurrection. Mr. Trump also encouraged his supporters to hold large protests in Atlanta and New York if prosecutors in those cities take action against him. We look into whether Mr. Trump is helping or hurting his cause and if what he's saying mounts to trying to incite a riot. 

Researchers in the UK have found a more subtle way to get people to eat less meat. 

The suicide of former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst is bringing attention to the mental health issues that seemingly popular and successful people deal with on a daily basis. 

People often reach out to crisis centers in times of need. A popular one is apparently sharing the personal information of people it's trying to help. 

An LA County Supervisor is now questioning mask rules following the NFC championship game and pictures of lawmakers and celebrities with no masks. 

Good luck affording a Super Bowl ticket. They're shattering record prices. 

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On the day President Biden visits Pittsburgh to promote his one trillion dollar infrastructure bill a bridge nearby collapsed. There were some minor injuries but no one was killed. We discuss into how badly this money is needed to save our aging roads and bridges. 

More countries in Europe are easing COVID restrictions and more are talking about it. San Francisco even is loosening its indoor mask requirements. But not here in LA County. When should restrictions be eased? 

Doctors want everyone now to where N95 and KN95 masks. But there are lots of questions on how to wear them, for how long and if they can be reused. 

We've talked about that subvariant of omicron, BA.2. It's here in LA County. Only a few cases but we'll look into whether it's spreading across the West. 

Remember early in the pandemic when everyone was buying up all the alcohol? Sales were great. But now some alcohol makers are running out of supply. 

The Rams are a win away from the Super Bowl. But they have to get by the hated San Francisco 49ers. The LA-San Francisco sports rivalry heats up again. 

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The murder of Tioni Theus, a 16-year-old African-American girl, has investigators in south LA puzzled. But what has her family members even more puzzled is why the reward to catch her killer or killers at $110,000 is so much lower than the $250,000 reward to find who killed Brianna Kupfer, a young white woman murdered in Hancock Park. We look into why the disparity over how the media covers the murders and disappearances of white and Black women.  

LA says it'll fine businesses that don't check for vaccine proof. Lots of complaints but so far--no fines. 

If you took a COVID test recently and are still waiting for the results after two days, you're far from alone. We talk to one man who had to wait weeks before any kind of response. 

It's International Holocaust Day. We look into concerns that anti-Semitism is on the rise. 

The latest numbers show the economy is growing despite high inflation and a shaky stock market. 

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is retiring. He's one of the best to play the game. Are we seeing the end of the greatest generation of quarterbacks to ever play?

Scientists have discovered strange energy bursts in our galaxy. That has them wondering what or who is sending it? 

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Who will President Biden nominate to the Supreme Court? Justice Stephen Breyer has announced his retirement. Now, it's up to the president to select a replacement. Mister Biden had said earlier he'd nominate a Black woman. We look into who might get picked. But Senate Republicans could stand in the way of any nominee. Will Mitch McConnell and the other Republicans put up a fight? 

The Federal Reserve signaled today it's going to raise a key interest rate. Can the stock market finally stabilize? 

Booster shots are losing their luster. People across the country don't seem all that excited about them. We'll look into why. 

Some pharmacies out there are telling immunocompromised people they can't get a fourth booster shot even though the CDC says it's ok. 

If you're struggling to lose weight but you're still eating healthy, the problems might be the food and beverage containers themselves. 

What's going to happen to Snow White and the Seven Dwarves now following some highly critical comments from actor Peter Dinklage? Is the story offensive to Little People? 

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