Anger and outrage over the shooting deaths of eight people, including six Asian-American women, at those two spas in the Atlanta area. While police say they're still investigating whether it was racially motivated, many in the public are saying there's no question it was a hate crime committed by a disturbed young man.

The shootings highlight whether hate crimes and other violence against Asian-Americans are often overlooked in this country, especially against Asian-American women. 

A new study shows COVID re-infections are more on the rare side but less so if you're older.

The California variant of the virus is now becoming the dominant strain here. Should we worry? 

Israel is now out with what are basically vaccine passports. They're called Green Passes. They let people go to places where others gather like gyms and concerts.

The signatures have been submitted for a recall election against Governor Newsom. Republicans are looking to pull off an upset but could this whole thing backfire on them?

March Madness is finally here for the first time in two years. UCLA and USC will try to reach the Final Four in what will be a most unusual men's college basketball tournament. We talk to Dick Vitale, the voice of college basketball. 

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Is there or isn't there a crisis at the border right now? Republicans say yes but the Biden administration won't say. The number of migrants being stopped has been rising since last April. Lots of them are kids and teens who are being allowed to stay temporarily. But what will happen to them?

How will the president navigate this tricky situation? He's getting criticized from both the GOP and progressives in his own party.

Disneyland now has an official opening date -- April 30th. So will you go? And do you think it'll be safe? 

A new study shows moms can pass on their COVID antibodies to their newborns. 

Remember when the pandemic started and how hard Italy got hit? Cases are on the rise there again. There are new lockdowns.

A new study documents the number of hate crimes across the country against Asian-Americans. It turns out the vast majority of targets have been women. 

And is starting up a new airline a good idea, especially now? Two new carriers are coming, including one flying out of Burbank.

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Would you consider getting a six-month-old baby vaccinated against the coronavirus? Might sound like a leap now, but clinical trials are underway testing Moderna's COVID vaccine candidate on children, including infants -- we will go In Depth on the next stage of vaccinations.

We now have a better understanding of how the COVID evolves to become more deadly and more contagious.

And to overcome vaccine hesitancy in communities of color, public health officials are turning to religious leaders: we'll talk with a minister about easing skepticism and mistrust.

As President Biden and his allies hit the road to sell the American Rescue Plan, they're looking to avoid the mistakes made during the Obama administration.

We'll head to Miami Beach, where the mayor would really, really like spring breakers to keep their masks on.

And would 10-grand in cash be enough to entice you to move from Southern California.........to Britt, Iowa........population 1900?

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Welcome to the red tier, Southern California: and with the move ... you can once again dine INSIDE restaurants and work out INSIDE gymS..........but would you? Would an epidemiologist feel comfortable doing those things? We'll ask one.

And while infections decline and vaccinations rise, there is a sense of optimism -- but is that premature? We'll go In Depth.

Along the same theme: it's spring break time, and one look at the scenes at the bars and clubs in Miami Beach shows you plenty of people are ready to cut loose.

Not a lot of people are fans of needles, but some people are SO afraid that they're delaying getting the COVID vaccine.......how can you overcome that fear?

New research shows that young students might not need that full six-feet of social distancing in classrooms.

And we'll take a look at Oscar nominations ... the pandemic changed things ... has this been an uninspiring year for Hollywood?

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We're going to lead off today's show with who's coming up at the END of today's show: Governor Gavin Newsom, who a year ago was being praised for his leadership at the start of this pandemic........and today is fighting for his political survival. We'll talk vaccines, the economy and yes, the recall, with Governor Newsom at the end of today's In Depth.

Before that, we'll take a look at the sharp contrast in style on display last night when President Biden addressed the country.

And we'll talk with Congresswoman Katie Porter on what's next for the Democrats' ambitious agenda.......a likely pricey agenda.

California is about to swing the door open wider on access to COVID vaccinations.

Why are there 30-million doses of AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine currently sitting, untouched, in an Ohio warehouse?

And beware of those deep fakes, which are getting more and more realistic.

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It was one year ago........March 11th, 2020.........when the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and all of our lives changed forever. We'll be touching on this theme throughout today's show as we go In Depth on a year that we will never forget.

Also today: President Biden signs a massive COVID stimulus bill that will have wide-ranging socioeconomic impacts - even after the pandemic has ended. We will also look at the first report on how the LAPD handled....or mishandled......last year's protests in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.

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If you wanted to travel back in time to a place before the pandemic hit.......no restrictions, no capacity limits and no face masks...........there's no need for a time machine. Just go to Texas! It's their first day of reopening, and we'll go In-Depth

Closer to home, LAUSD classrooms are set to reopen next month..........but is it more of a symbolic reopening? Is a half-day worth the hassle?

And the massive COVID stimulus legislation is about to become law: how will it affect you, and what can families expect from the *significant* changes to the child tax credit?

There are growing predictions that the vaccine shortages we've been dealing with will soon become vaccine surpluses. Here's hoping.

And then there are the vaccine finder services that are popping up -- there's a big one that will help you track down extra doses.

Finally at the end of today's show......the latest east coast / west coast battle: does New York or LA have the best bagels?

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Teachers deserve vacations too, right? But do teachers in the UTLA union, currently holding out on returning to LAUSD classrooms until staffers have been fully vaccinated, deserve a potentially risky vacation?

A private Facebook group made up of teachers is advising everyone not to share any vacation posts on social media ... and that has stirred up controversy, so we'll go In Depth.

Adverse reactions to COVID vaccinations have been extremely rare, but here's something interesting: women are much more likely to have an allergic reaction......we'll ask why.

Another COVID curiosity: why have poorer countries in the developing world apparently suffered far FEWER deaths from COVID-19 than western countries?

New research should give pause to anyone who thinks COVID is an easy illness to get over: more cases of long-term, stubborn symptoms, in people who had very mild cases.

A reminder that there are other health issues in the world ... we have new guidelines for lung cancer screening.

And we're going up to UC Davis where the school's administration will pay some students for sticking around on campus for spring break.

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We have a jam-packed In Depth today: nearly a year to the day that huge swathes of the United States went on lockdown to slow the spread of coronavirus, we're talking with two men who have been on the front lines of this pandemic battle.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the President's chief medical advisor ... and Eric Garcetti, mayor of Los Angeles, will be on together to talk about what we've learned if we are headed in the right direction ... and bracing for the next pandemic. That's how we end the show.

Before we get there........most of Southern California could soon be released from the purple tier of COVID precautions, which means amusement parks and pro sports venues can reopen.........would you go?

We'll talk recalls. With the only California governor to be recalled.

But we'll start with that interview .... you know the one. Prince Harry, Meghan Markle ... with Oprah Winfrey.

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Is the united Democratic front in Congress and the White House crumbling? The effort to raise the federal minimum wage to 15-dollars-and-hour is not making it through the Senate .... and the overall COVID stimulus bill may be watered down. So we'll go In Depth.

Speaking of President Biden, so far, he has yet to do a solo news conference....bucking the trend of all of his modern predecessors. We'll ask why. 

And while states are starting to reopen, vaccinations are picking up and optimism is growing ........ COVID infections are on the rise again.

On those vaccines, we're still waiting for the CDC guidelines on the do's and don'ts once you've been fully vaccinated.......what is taking so long. This is one of the major things people want answered. 

We'll look at what's driving the latest big ups and downs in the stock market.

And Harry and Meghan meet Oprah.

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