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    COVID vaccine timeline in LA

    In LA County right now, COVID-19 is killing one person every eight minutes . California Governor Gavin Newsom said earlier this week the state has vaccinated fewer than 800,000 people, even as millions of shots sit ready in freezers.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Jan 14, 2021 • 25m Listen

    In LA County right now, COVID-19 is killing one person every eight minutes. California Governor Gavin Newsom said earlier this week the state has vaccinated fewer than 800,000 people, even as millions of shots sit ready in freezers.

    Newsom announced today that California would be following the new CDC recommendations to prioritize anyone age 65 and up.

    KCRW looks at delays in distributing vaccines, efforts to speed up the process, and the latest changes to who gets the shots next.

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    3 stories
    1. 0:00

      COVID vaccine: When and how Angelenos get it

      Dr. Anthony Fauci said again this week that he expects the “new normal” to be around the corner, with theaters and music venues reopening in the fall.

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      10 min
    2. 10:16

      Hydrofoiling takes Southern California surfers to new heights

      About three years ago, there were hardly any hydrofoilers in Southern California, but today there are likely hundreds. Still, hydrofoiling isn’t for everyone. It’s difficult to learn, it’s expensive, and it’s dangerous.

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      9 min
    3. 19:12

      Native American crafts meet pop culture and activism: Jeffrey Gibson’s new Culver City show

      At Roberts Projects in Culver City, a solo show by Jeffrey Gibson infuses Native American crafts with pop culture, music, and activism.

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      7 min
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    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:0010 min

      COVID vaccine: When and how Angelenos get it

    2. 10:169 min

      Hydrofoiling takes Southern California surfers to new heights

    3. 19:127 min

      Native American crafts meet pop culture and activism: Jeffrey Gibson’s new Culver City show

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