About this episode

The episode discusses allegations against UCLA regarding race in admissions, a new ordinance in Santa Ana for self-checkout lanes, and the release of sterilized mosquitoes in Orange County.

Trump administration alleges UCLA medical school illegally uses race in admissions. The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved an ordinance requiring retail stores to staff self-checkout lanes. The OC releases sterilized mosquitoes to fight spread. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

Topics covered

• UCLA admissions
• Santa Ana self-checkout
• sterilized mosquitoes
• discrimination
• local news

Keywords

• UCLA
• discrimination
• self-checkout
• Santa Ana
• sterilized mosquitoes
• Trump administration
• local news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UCLA, Santa Ana City Council, OC

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