Los Angeles, CA (Fri., Jan. 28, 2005) - On Thursday, February 3 at 10 a.m., Larry Mantle, host of 89.3 KPCC's AirTalk, will moderate a discussion on changes in California's Asian and Pacific Islander communities. The discussion, to be broadcast live on 89.3 KPCC, will explore the findings of a demographic profile issued by The Asian Pacific American Legal Center of Southern California - "The Diverse Face of Asians and Pacific Islanders in California" Report. KPCC will broadcast live from Our Lady of Angels Cathedral at 555 West Temple Street in downtown Los Angeles from 10 a.m. to Noon (10 to 11 a.m. - panel discussion; 11 a.m to noon - topic TBA). 89.3 KPCC is a co-sponsor of this event.

According to the demographic profile, there are 4.5 million Asian and Pacific Islanders living in California. Asian and Pacific Islanders have the highest levels of linguistic isolation and below average homeownership rates in the state.

Admission is free; the public is invited to attend and RSVPs are required. RSVP to AirTalk@kpcc.org. Visit www.apalc.org for updated information on speakers and topics. Registration and a continental breakfast begin at 8:30 a.m. All attendees receive a complimentary copy of the study, "The Diverse Face of Asians and Pacific Islanders in California."

The Asian Pacific American Legal Center was established in 1983 and has become the largest nonprofit organization in Southern California to provide Asian and Pacific Islander and other communities with multi-lingual, culturally sensitive services and legal education.

This program is supported in part by grants from Southern California Edison and the California Community Foundation. Established in 1915, the California Community Foundation is one of the largest and most active philanthropic organizations in Southern California, with assets of more than $600 million. In partnership with its donors, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations and public institutions with funds for health and human services, affordable housing, early childhood education, community arts and culture and other areas of need.

KPCC is the flagship station of Southern California Public Radio. In the past three years KPCC has won more awards for excellence in journalism than any other radio station in Southern California. KPCC is also the fastest-growing public radio station in the country, airing the signature public radio news and talk programs from NPR, along with Air Talk with Larry Mantle weekdays from 10 a.m.- 12 Noon, and Talk of the City with Kitty Felde weekdays from 2-3 p.m. Visit www.kpcc.org for more information.