|
CD Request
CD copies of KPCC programs are available. Mail a $15 check or money order to:
KPCC
1570 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106
Please include the program, date and your telephone
number, should we have any questions regarding your order.
|
|
 |
| Browse the Archives
There are separate archives for 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2007.
2006
December
12/29/2006: Memorial Events Honoring Gerald Ford Begin Today
The nation will begin a six-day period of mourning today for former President Gerald Ford, who died on Tuesday at the age of 93. It will begin with a private service at St. Margarette's Episcopal Church in Palm Desert, followed by a 15-hour public viewing.
Steven Cuevas
12/29/2006: Troubled Local Baseball Player Dies
A former professional baseball player from the legendary 1979 Crenshaw High School team that included Darryl Strawberry has died.
Kitty Felde
12/29/2006: Llamas to Make Debut at Rose Parade
Participants in Monday's Rose Parade are putting last minute touches on floats and practicing one more marching tune, but there's a group preparing to do something brand new: lead their 18 llamas along the parade route.
Skye Rohde
12/28/2006: Coachella Valley Mourns Death of President Ford
Funeral events for Gerald Ford begin Friday in the Coachella Valley. Residents there are mourning the loss of a man who became a great friend to the community.
Steven Cuevas
12/28/2006: Nixon Library Visitors Honor Ford
People lined up at the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda Wednesday to sign condolence books that will be given to former First Lady Betty Ford.
Susan Valot
12/28/2006: Season's Givings: Bread and Roses
As part of our month-long "Season's Givings" series, Kitty Felde visits the Bread and Roses Cafe in Venice, where volunteers serve meals to homeless people in a restaurant-style atmosphere.
For more information, visit the Bread and Roses Cafe Web site.
Kitty Felde
12/27/2006: Call Sheet
Katie Harris, Alex Ben Block, and Brad Pomerance tell us who were the big entertainment industry winners and losers of 2006.
John Rabe
12/27/2006: Former President Ford Dies at 93
Former President Gerald Ford died at his home in Rancho Mirage Tuesday night. He was 93 years old. No details about his death have been released. Rev. Robert Certain of St. Margarette's Episcopal Church in Palm Desert, who served as the Ford family pastor for the past eight years, spoke with KPCC's Kari Moran about the last time he saw Ford and about the funeral arrangements being planned.
Kari Moran
12/27/2006: Remembering Ford's Presidency
Gerald Ford was the longest-living American president and the only person ever to hold the job without being elected president or vice-president.
Susan Valot
12/27/2006: Former President was Accomplished Athlete
Despite jokes about his clumsiness, Gerald Ford was undoubtedly the finest athlete among the US Presidents.
Nick Roman
12/26/2006: UC Irvine Scientist Works to Develop Earthquake 'Black Box'
When a strong quake rattles the Southland, it often takes inspectors days or weeks to determine which buildings and bridges are safe. But a UC Irvine scientist is testing a technology that could reduce that delay to seconds. [image] [image] [image]
Susan Valot
12/26/2006: Environmentalists Have High-Hopes for Boxer
California Senator Barbara Boxer is set to take over as chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and environmentalists have high expectations for her, but Boxer may face a big challenge delivering results.
Todd Zwillich
12/26/2006: Season's Givings: Dog Whisperer
As part of KPCC's Season's Givings series, Kitty Felde profiles an animal shelter volunteer who helps to find cats and dogs new homes.
For more information on volunteering at animal shelters, visit these websites:
LA City Shelters
LA County Shelters
Orange County Shelters
Riverside County Shelters
Kitty Felde
12/26/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
Mark Lacter explains why LA County is seeing low unemployment, it's getting hard to find a hotel room in the LA area and DirecTV has a new owner.
Kari Moran
12/25/2006: Southland Growers Fill Demand for Hard-to-Find Holiday Drink Ingredient
Many Mexicans and Central American immigrants can't imagine Christmas without a hot fruit drink called ponche, but one of its main ingredients has been hard to find in this country - until now.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
12/25/2006: Present House
A heavily decorated home in Baldwin Hills could be dark next Christmas unless help arrives in time. [image] [image] [image]
Kitty Felde
12/22/2006: Local Band Puts Modern Twist on Old Hanukkah Song
There's plenty of music to accompany the Jewish "Festival of Lights." But an LA-based music producer decided most Hanukkah songs out there are boring, so he produced his own.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
12/22/2006: LA Mayor's School Reform Law is Struck Down
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled unconstitutional Thursday the law that would have given Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa a significant role in managing the LA Unified School District.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
12/22/2006: A Primer on Holiday Shipping
Companies plan months ahead in order to get items on the shelves in time for the holiday season, but sometimes other barriers come up that put Santa's helpers in a bind. [image] [image] [image]
Rachael Myrow
12/22/2006: Orange County United Nations Store to Close its Doors
The United Nations Gift Shop in Santa Ana is closing after 40 years of selling UNICEF holiday cards and gift items from around the world. The organization that owns the store has had trouble finding volunteers to run it.
Susan Valot
12/22/2006: Season's Givings: HOLA
As part of the "Season's Givings Series," Kitty Felde visits the HOLA (Heart of Los Angeles) youth center and talks with an NBA photographer who just became the organization's newest board member.
For more on the organization, visit the HOLA Web site.
Kitty Felde
12/22/2006: OC Sheriff's Deputies Earn Immigration Enforcement Status
The first group of Orange County Sheriff's deputies to be trained in immigration enforcement will take up posts at Orange County jails next week. Their job will be to check the immigration status of arrestees.
Susan Valot
12/21/2006: Member of 'LA Eight' Becomes Citizen
A native Palestinian became a US citizen yesterday after a long battle with the federal government. He is one of the celebrated "LA Eight," a group of seven Palestinian men and one Kenyan woman accused 19 years ago of supporting terrorism.
Frank Stoltze
12/21/2006: The Meditative Properties of Tamale-Making
Once a staple of Mayan and Aztec cultures, the tamale has become an enduring Christmas tradition in many Mexican American homes. Steven Cuevas found one woman who turns to reflection while making the Christmas dish.
Steven Cuevas
12/21/2006: Season's Givings: Errands
In the latest installment of the "Season's Givings" series, KPCC's Susan Valot profiles a program in which volunteers help people with their errands.
For more information, visit the Beach Cities Health District Errand Volunteer Program Web site.
Susan Valot
12/20/2006: LA Police Label Harbor-Area Murder a Hate Crime
LAPD officials believe a 14-year old girl, who was fatally shot near the LA harbor last Friday, was targeted because she was black.
Frank Stoltze
12/20/2006: Call Sheet
Katie Harris on whether it's a "Green Christmas" for electronics retailers; Alex Ben Block on the firing of Judith Regan and programming changes at MyNetwork; and Brad Pomerance on Bill Handel's blowup.
John Rabe
12/20/2006: Season's Givings: Literacy
As part of the "Season's Givings" series, KPCC's Kitty Felde focuses on the Adult Literacy program. The program matches volunteer tutors with adults who are looking to improve their reading and writing skills.
Various cities provide the program. For more information, visit these websites:
LA City Libraries
Orange County
Other Southern California cities
Kitty Felde
12/20/2006: Few Bald Eagles Being Spotted as Annual Census Begins
Biologists and birdwatchers across the country have begun their annual count of bald eagles. So far, only a handful of the raptors have turned up in one of their top winter destinations - the San Bernardino Mountains.
Steven Cuevas
12/20/2006: Renovation Planned for Historic LA Studio
The Ray Charles Foundation plans to update equipment in the legendary musician's Los Angeles studio and make the space available to other musicians.
Cheryl Devall
12/19/2006: Operator Wants Long Term Agreement for Firefighting Jet
The operator of a modified DC-10 Supertanker is seeking a a long-term commitment from a federal agency to use the jet. The DC-10 has won praise for its ability to drop large amounts of water on wildfires, but federal agencies remain skeptical.
Steven Cuevas
12/19/2006: Influential Animator Joseph Barbera Dies
Joseph Barbera, who was one-half of the Hanna-Barbera animation team that created some of the most beloved cartoons on television, died Monday at his home in Studio City. He was 95. KPCC's Shirley Jahad talked with animation critic Charles Solomon about Barbera's influence.
Shirley Jahad
12/19/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
Holiday shoppers are waiting later to buy gifts, a New York investment firm is buying Los Angeles-based clothing retailer American Apparel and the Daily Breeze joins the MediaNews group.
Steve Julian
12/19/2006: Using Books to Help Patients Cope
Books that help kids understand a birth defect, a serious illness or psychological trauma are an obscure part of the publishing world. But at Children's Hospital Los Angeles a "Biblio-therapist" is working to change that.
Kari Morean
12/18/2006: Prison Rape Panel Examines Sexual Assault Behind Bars
The news media paid little attention when a national prison rape panel held hearings in Southern California last week. Activists say that's par for the course when it comes to sexual violence in prisons and jails. Even though there may be tens of thousands of victims every year, corrections officials and policy makers also tend to ignore the problem.
Frank Stoltze
12/18/2006: Local Congresswoman Travels to Cuba
A ten member Congressional delegation has just returned from Cuba. The bipartisan group went with the intent of promoting a dialogue with a government in flux. Democratic Congresswoman Jane Harman of Venice is on the House Intelligence Committee. She tells KPCC's Steve Julian that the group didn't get to meet with the country's acting President, Fidel Castro's younger brother, Raul.
Steve Julian
12/18/2006: Season's Givings: Mentors
In the latest installment of her "Season's Givings" series, KPCC's Kitty Felde reports on a program that matches troubled kids with mentors to help them get back on track.
For more information, visit the Fulfillment Fund Web site.
Kitty Felde
12/15/2006: Southland Schools Struggle to Meet Needs of Homeless Students
The LA Unified School District estimates that there are 10,000 students in the district whose families don't have their own homes, but only five people are assigned to serve as advocates and counselors to them.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
12/15/2006: Coachella Valley Battles Teen Homelessness
Teens are often left out of the conversation on homelessness, but Riverside County has begun dealing with the problem. A new shelter is gearing up to open in the Coachella Valley where many street kids have been living in the desert shadows.
Steven Cuevas
12/15/2006: Overcoming the Holiday Blues
Many people call the holiday season "the most wonderful time of the year," but for others it can be a time of depression and loneliness. Steven Cuevas looks into what's behind the holiday blues.
For more information on finding happiness during the holiday season, you can visit these websites:
http://www.faculty.ucr.edu/~sonja/ - UC Riverside happiness researcher Sonja Lyubomirsky
http://thehappinessshow.com/ - The Happiness Show
http://www.bobdorough.com/ - Jazz composer and vocalist Bob Dorough
Steven Cuevas
12/15/2006: Season's Givings: Unusual Suspects
In the latest installment of her "Season's Givings" series, KPCC's Kitty Felde reports on a theatre group that works with troubled kids.
Kitty Felde
12/14/2006: Skid Row is Ground Zero for LA's Homeless Problem
Skid Row residents speak out on what it's like to live on Skid Row and the efforts to clean up the area, which has seen an increased police presence as high-priced residential development has encroached on the area.
Frank Stoltze
12/14/2006: Privately Funded Center Helps the Women of Skid Row
When workers at the Downtown Women's Center in Los Angeles created a basic skills program eight years ago, they intended to help women learn to use computers. Some participants have turned it into something more.
Patricia Nazario
12/14/2006: Haefele on LA-Sacramento Tango
KPCC's Shirley Jahad talks with Marc Haefele about newly-elected State Assemblyman Richard Alarcon getting sworn in this week and turning around and running for LA City Council before he even warms the chair in Sacramento. It's part of the latest round of political musical chairs with Alex Padilla going to the State Senate, Alarcon vying for Padilla's City Council seat, and other San Fernando politicos trying to grab their seats before the music stops.
Shirley Jahad
12/14/2006: Season's Givings: Teach
As part of our "Season's Givings" series, KPCC's Kitty Felde profiles a program that sends recent college grads to teach in low-income areas.
For more information, visit the Teach for America Web site.
Kitty Felde
12/13/2006: Call Sheet
Katie Harris on the LA Times' "The Envelope", Alex Ben Block on movie awards, and Brad Pomerance on Al Gore's Oscar chances
John Rabe
12/13/2006: Season's Givings: Best Buddies
As part of our "Season's Givings" series, KPCC's Kitty Felde reports on a program called Best Buddies that pairs up teenagers with mentally disabled students.
Kitty Felde
12/12/2006: UCLA Warns of Large Computer Breach
UCLA has sent letters to about 800,000 people warning them that their personal information may have been compromised. The university says a hacker accessed a database containing the information of current and former students, faculty members and others. KPCC's Steve Julian talks with Jim Davis, the chief information officer at UCLA.
For more information, go to the UCLA Identity Alert web page.
Steve Julian
12/12/2006: UC Campuses React to UCLA Computer Breach
Some of those in charge of computer network security at Southland UC campuses say no computer network is a hundred percent secure. They hope the UCLA investigation will help them to strengthen their own computer networks.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
12/12/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
It's been a bumpy ride for Adelphia cable customers as they transition to Time Warner, $18 million is the asking price for a Westwood condo and Long Beach is looking at making the Queen Mary more attractive as a tourist destination.
Steve Julian
12/12/2006: Season's Givings: Sea Lions
As part of a series on giving during the holiday season, KPCC's Kitty Felde talks with volunteers who take care of seals and sea lions at the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro.
For more information, visit the Marine Mammal Care Center Web site.
Kitty Felde
12/11/2006: LA Judge Continues Order Aimed at Reducing Jail Overcrowding
A federal judge Monday extended a temporary restraining order designed to reduce overcrowding at LA's Men's Central Jail - the largest local lock-up in the country. Judge Dean Pregerson also asked jail officials to come up with a comprehensive plan for improving living conditions inside the facility and present the plan to him by mid-January.
Frank Stoltze
12/11/2006: Company Settles Over Claims it Employed Slave Labor
The Los Angeles office of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has obtained a settlement of almost $1.5 million for 48 Thai workers who were held against their will.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
12/11/2006: Automotive Expo Highlights Environmentally-Friendly Vehicles
The LA Auto Show wrapped up over the weekend after 10 days of showing off the latest in automotive design, including environmentally-friendly vehicles. But another car show across town was putting green cars front and center.
Rachael Myrow
12/11/2006: Costa Mesa Jail Begins Screening for Illegal Immigrants
A federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent last week began a fulltime assignment at the Costa Mesa city jail. This new collaboration between the city and ICE began a year after the Costa Mesa city council voted to have its police officers trained as immigration enforcers.
Debra Baer
12/11/2006: Season's Givings: Chess Club
As part of a month-long series on giving during the holiday season, KPCC's Kitty Felde reports on adults volunteers who teach kids the intricacies of chess.
Kitty Felde
12/08/2006: Blue Ribbon Panel Recommends Limiting Use of Jailhouse Informants
The California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice is urging state prosecutors to limit their use of jailhouse informants in criminal trials. KPCC's Frank Stoltze spoke with former state Attorney General John Van de Kamp, who heads the commission.
Frank Stoltze
12/08/2006: Season's Givings: Access Books
As part of a month-long series on giving during the holiday season, KPCC's Kitty Felde reports on an organization that collects books for understocked school libraries.
For more information, visit the Access Books Web site.
Kitty Felde
12/07/2006: East LA Native Celebrates 20-Year Opera Career
Mezzo-soprano Suzanna Guzman began her career in working-class East LA and over the last two decades has become a world-class opera diva.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
12/07/2006: Season's Givings-Dyslexia
As part of a month-long series on giving during the holiday season, KPCC's Kitty Felde talks with volunteers at Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic.
To become a volunteer, visit the Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic Web site.
Kitty Felde
12/06/2006: Ashes of Indigent Laid to Rest
Burial services were held Wednesday for 1,687 people who died in LA County. All were cremated in 2002, but either nobody knows their next of kin or the family couldn't afford to pay for a private burial.
Rachael Myrow
12/06/2006: Call Sheet
Katie Harris the advertising forecasts, Alex Ben Block on executive changes at Yahoo, and LA Observed's Kevin Roderick on firings at The Hollywood Reporter.
John Rabe
12/06/2006: Forest Residents Asked to Pick Up Slack in Fire Safety Efforts
A federal grant that pays for the removal of dead and dying trees in the San Bernardino National Forest is expiring, so now forest residents are being asked to remove vegetation on their own.
Steven Cuevas
12/06/2006: A Year After 'Blank Monday', Surfboard Industry Doing Swell
It's been one year since surfboard giant Clark Foam went out of business, clearing the path for other foam businesses to catch the wave.
Susan Valot
12/06/2006: Season's Givings: Birdwatch
As part of a month-long series on giving during the holiday season, KPCC's Kitty Felde reports on a way you can donate your time - counting birds.
Kitty Felde
12/05/2006: What Can You Do to Fight Global Warming?
In the final part of a series on the impact climate change might have on California, KPCC's Ilsa Setziol reports on ways that each of us can cut emissions of greenhouse gases.
Ilsa Setziol
12/05/2006: Season's Givings: Paperbacks
As part of a month-long series on giving during the holiday season, KPCC's Kitty Felde reports on a group that donates books to the men and women fighting in Iraq.
Kitty Felde
12/04/2006: Mayor Names Interim LAFD Chief
After weeks of controversy, the Los Angeles Fire Department welcomed a new Chief Monday. Douglas Barry is a 31-year veteran of the department and its first African American fire chief.
Rachael Myrow
12/04/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
Congress returns for a lame-duck session, Rep. Henry Waxman will take on a prominent role in the next congressional session and what will Rep. Jane Harman do now that she's been passed over for chair of the Intelligence Committee?
Steve Julian
12/04/2006: Global Warming Could Change Look of Oceans
In the sixth part of a series on climate change in California, KPCC's Ilsa Setziol looks at the impact global warming might have on the world's oceans.
Ilsa Setziol
12/04/2006: Mayor Names First African American Fire Chief
31-year department veteran Douglas Barry will replace Bill Bamattre as interim head of the Los Angeles City Fire Department. Barry is the first African American to head the fire agency. LA City Fire Commissioner Genethia Hudley-Hayes spoke with Steve Julian about the appointment.
Steve Julian
12/04/2006: Former Foster Home Changes with the Times
Hollygrove Children and Family Services shut down its residential program a year ago as foster homes fell out of favor, but Hollygrove continues to provide its services in another way.
Julia Posey
12/04/2006: Season's Givings: Platelets
As part of a month-long series on giving during the holiday season, KPCC's Kitty Felde visits the City of Hope in Duarte to talk to people donating platelets.
Kitty Felde
12/01/2006: LA Archdiocese Settles 45 Sex Abuse Cases
The nation's largest Roman Catholic Archdiocese says it will pay $60 million to settle 45 cases alleging sexual abuse by clergy members. But an attorney for the plaintiffs tells KPCC that the settlement has yet to be finalized. KPCC's Steve Julian talks with Cardinal Roger Mahony about the agreement.
Steve Julian
12/01/2006: Public Health Problems Could Increase Under Continued Global Warming
In part five of a series on how climate change might affect California, KPCC's Ilsa Setziol looks at its impact on public health. Scientists say that heat-related deaths and other illnesses could be more common under continued global warming.
Ilsa Setziol
12/01/2006: Drew University Looks Ahead After Separation from Partner Hospital
As King/Drew Medical Center morphs into a smaller facility that will be managed by Harbor-UCLA, what will become of the "Drew" in King-Drew?
Rachael Myrow
12/01/2006: LA Pirouettes onto the Ballet Scene
Los Angeles' first professional ballet company will make its debut this weekend at the Wilshire Theatre in Beverly Hills. Up until recently, LA was the only major city in the world without a professional ballet troupe.
For a schedule of performances, visit the Web site of the Los Angeles Ballet.
Karen Apostolina
November
11/30/2006: Global Warming Could Significantly Impact California's Agriculture Industry
In part four of a series on global warming, KPCC's Ilsa Setziol looks at how climate change could harm California's $30 billion agriculture industry and change how wine is produced.
Ilsa Setziol
11/30/2006: LA Council Upholds Veto of $2.7 Million Settlement to Black Firefighter
LA city councilmembers voted 9 to 6 against restoring a $2.7 million payout to African American firefighter Tennie Pierce, who claimed racial discrimination after colleagues slipped dog food into his dinner.
Patricia Nazario
11/30/2006: Haefele on LA City Fire Department
KPCC's Shirley Jahad talks with Marc Haefele about the latest allegations of harassment and racism in the LA Fire Department, with growing calls for the fire chief to resign. Now that the settlement in the infamous dog food incident is off the table, the case is heading for the courts and that could paint an even darker picture of the department.
Shirley Jahad
11/29/2006: Civil Rights Project Transferring to UCLA
Starting in January, the Harvard Civil Rights Project will move to UCLA and become part of the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies. Aimee Dorr, the school's dean, talked with KPCC's Steve Julian about the project, which was founded a decade ago and has issued important research on issues like affirmative action and school dropouts.
Steve Julian
11/29/2006: New Lanes Open on Garden Grove Freeway
The traffic headache will soon be over for commuters on the 22 Freeway through central Orange County -- at least for now. Two new lanes in each direction are due to open in time for the Thursday morning commute.
Susan Valot
11/29/2006: AQMD Officials Hold Public Meetings
Air quality officials will be getting an earful over the next two nights. They're in town to get feedback on how to clean up the polluted skies there and across the Southland, holding public meetings in the Inland Empire and Orange Cuunty.
Steven Cuevas
11/29/2006: Call Sheet
Brad Pomerance on a potential merger between Sirius and XM; The Wall Street Journal's Sarah McBride on Clear Channel going private.
John Rabe
11/29/2006: Global Warming May Put California's Water Supply at Risk
In the third part of a series on how climate change might affect California, KPCC's Ilsa Setziol looks at how global warming could impact the Sierra Nevada snowpack and reduce Southern California's water supply.
Ilsa Setziol
11/29/2006: Police Commission Finds Two Officers Out-of-Policy in Standoff
The Los Angeles Police Commission found that most officers involved in the standoff that killed 19-month old Suzie Peña followed department rules, but two officers who fired their weapons in the early stages of the standoff violated policies.
Patricia Nazario
11/29/2006: Funeral Held for Young Victim of Drive-By Shooting
Friends and relatives gathered in a Pomona church to remember 3-year-old Ethan Esparza, who was killed in a drive-by shooting one day shy of his fourth birthday.
Steven Cuevas
11/28/2006: Global Warming Threatens Sierra Ecosystems
In the second part of a series on global warming and its effect on California, KPCC's Ilsa Setziol visits Yosemite to look at the impact climate change could have on national parks in the Sierra Nevada.
Ilsa Setziol
11/28/2006: City Shocked by Drive-By Shooting of Toddler
Pomona police are looking for who was behind the death of Ethan Esparza, a 3-year-old boy who was killed in a drive-by shooting outside his family's home. A local community peace activist says the incident has mobilized the city.
Steven Cuevas
11/28/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
The downturn in the stock market Monday leaves questions about the local economy, traffic at the local ports is way up and the box office bounces back.
Steve Julian
11/28/2006: MOCA Displays Work of Celebrated Abstract Painter
LA's Museum of Contemporary Art has opened an exhibit of works by Mark Rothko, one of America's most important abstract expressionist painters.
To get a preview of the exhibit, visit the MOCA Web site.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
11/28/2006: Rare Birds Make Stops in the Southland
During the past several weeks, birdwatchers in Southern California have caught glimpses of a rare Ross's Gull that stopped by the Salton Sea and a Rock Sandpiper at Ballona Creek.
To see a picture of the Rock Sandpiper and to learn more about it, visit the Audubon WatchList.
Kitty Felde
11/27/2006: Climate Change Could Wreak Havoc on Southland Ecosystems
In part one of a series exploring how global warming might affect California's economy and environment, KPCC's Ilsa Setziol looks at some of the ways climate change interacts with other environmental problems to increase the stress on Southland ecosystems.
Ilsa Setziol
11/27/2006: Season Change Puts Rovers Back in Action
While NASA and the Jet Propulsion Lab are looking for a missing Mars spacecraft, two other aging explorers are gearing up for the change of seasons on the Red Planet.
To see the latest pictures from the Mars Rovers, visit the Mission Web site.
Kitty Felde
11/24/2006: Local Group Puts Developmentally Disabled Adults to Work
As holiday shoppers make their rounds at retail and grocery stores, the workers packing bags at the check out might be happier to be there than you think. KPCC's Patricia Nazario highlights a San Fernando Valley-based program that helps developmentally disabled adults find jobs.
Patricia Nazario
11/24/2006: A Car-free and Easy Night at Griffith Park
The annual Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Light Festival opened up this year with a bicycle-only night, allowing pedalers to preview the Griffith Park display without having to worry about dodging cars.
For more information on the light show, visit the DWP Light Festival Web site
Roger Rudick
11/24/2006: On the Hunt for Surveyor
Scientists at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory have not heard from the Mars Global Surveyor in two weeks. The Surveyor has been orbiting and snapping pictures of the red planet for a decade.
To see a picture of the Mars Global Surveyor and to learn more about it, visit the NASA Web site.
Kitty Felde
11/24/2006: It's All About Martians - Not Malls - For This Weekend Convention
The science fiction convention known as "LosCon" is taking place this weekend at the LA Airport Marriot. KPCC's Susan Valot takes a look at what draws Southern Californians to science fiction.
Susan Valot
11/23/2006: Fight Brews Over Intelligence Chair
Speaker-elect Nancy Pelosi is expected to deny Rep. Jane Harman the top spot in the House Intelligence Committee when she chooses leadership posts later this year. Harman had been seen as a favorite for the position because of her knowledge of intelligence issues.
Jill Morrison
11/22/2006: LA Fire Commission Approves Reforms Amidst Concerns Over Harassment, Hazing
The Los Angeles Fire Commission yesterday gave initial approval to a set of reforms aimed at ridding the department of racial and gender discrimination and hazing. The move comes amid a high profile harassment case and calls for the removal of the fire chief.
Frank Stoltze
11/22/2006: Some Inland Empire Races Still Undecided
More than two weeks after the election, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties are still counting ballots - and several candidates are still waiting to find out whether they've been elected.
Steven Cuevas
11/21/2006: Film Director Robert Altman Dies at 81
Robert Altman, the director of films including "MASH" and "Gosford Park," died Monday night at a Los Angeles hospital, according to a producer at Altman's Sandcastle 5 Productions. KPCC's Steve Julian looked back on Altman's career with entertainment journalist Alex Ben Block.
Steve Julian
11/21/2006: '365 Days' Theater Festival Kicks Off in LA
Each week, for the next year, theatergoers in Los Angeles will have the opportunity to see seven different short plays by the same writer. They're part of a national theater festival called 365 Days/365 Plays.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
11/21/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
LA's unemployment rate hits a record low, the Business Journal releases its list of LA's fastest growing private companies and a legal battle is brewing over the rights to the Bratz doll line.
Steve Julian
11/20/2006: Weller Sentenced to Five Years Probation
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge Monday said George Weller is too old and sick to go to prison, and instead sentenced him to five years probation. Weller is the 89-year-old man who drove his car through the Santa Monica Farmers Market three years ago, killing ten people and injuring 63. Judge Michael Johnson handed down the sentence after an outpouring of grief and anger from one victim's relatives.
Frank Stoltze
11/20/2006: Remembering a Journalistic Trailblazer
The LA Unified School District has dedicated an elementary school in honor of Frank Del Olmo, the pioneering LA Times journalist. Throughout his 34 years with the newspaper, Del Olmo pushed for broader coverage of the Latino community and was the first Latino to have his name on the masthead of the paper.
Luis Torres
11/20/2006: Governor's Press Secretary Shuts Off the Mic
Margita Thompson is resigning after serving as Governor Schwarzenegger's press secretary during his first three years in office. She's leaving to work as vice president of corporate communications for Health Net in Woodland Hills. Thompson looked back on her time in Sacramento with KPCC's Steve Julian.
Steve Julian
11/20/2006: UCLA Chancellor Orders Probe of Taser Incident
UCLA Chancellor Norman Abrams ordered an independent investigation of an incident in which campus police stunned an Iranian-American student with a taser. The incident has sparked outrage on the Westwood campus.
Frank Stoltze
11/17/2006: Gamers, Budding Entrepreneurs Line Up for Playstation 3
The Sony Playstation 3 went on sale at midnight to frenzied buyers who had waited for days for the coveted game system. KPCC's Patricia Nazario hung out at a Best Buy store in Canoga Park where gamers with lots of cash came to make deals.
Patricia Nazario
11/17/2006: A Turkey Smackdown!
With Thanksgiving approaching, KPCC's Rachael Myrow visits the LA Times Test Kitchen, where four cooking techniques are put to the test.
For an article detailing the cooking methods discussed in this story, visit the LA Times Web site
Rachael Myrow
11/16/2006: Charges Filed Against Hospital Chain for Alleged Patient Dumping
Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo said he hopes to stop what he and others call an "epidemic" of patient dumping on downtown LA's Skid Row with criminal and civil charges against Kaiser Permanente. Delgadillo has accused the hospital chain of false imprisonment and endangering a dependent adult when it left a 63-year-old woman on the streets of Skid Row in February.
Frank Stoltze
11/16/2006: UC Board of Regents Approves New Law School and Medical School
The Inland Empire is getting its first-ever public medical school, as Orange County prepares to launch California's first new public law school since 1965. Both schools were given the green light by the UC Board of Regents Thursday.
Susan Valot
11/16/2006: Haefele on Condo Conversions
KPCC's Shirley Jahad talks with Marc Haefele about the LA City Council's move to order enforcement of a 25-year-old city ordinance limiting condominum converstions.
Shirley Jahad
11/16/2006: LA Council Approves 'Living Wage' for LAX-Area Workers
The LA City Council has given initial approval to a living wage ordinance that will cover workers at 13 hotels near Los Angeles International Airport. It's the first time the council has imposed a living wage requirement on private companies that don't have contracts with the city.
Frank Stoltze
11/15/2006: LAPD Chief Goes on the Defensive Following Release of Second Videotape
LAPD Chief Bill Bratton defended his department, following the release of a second videotape that critics claim shows brutality by an LA police officer. Bratton says he plans to issue a ruling soon on whether the officer violated department policy when he pepper-sprayed a handcuffed suspect.
Frank Stoltze
11/15/2006: LA Unified Installs New Superintendent
The LA Unified School Board said goodbye yesterday to retiring superintendent Roy Romer and installed David Brewer III as his replacement. As Romer was being honored, Brewer was getting his first taste of the hard realities of the job.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
11/15/2006: Foreign-Language Speakers At a Disadvantage with Medicare Drug Plan
Open enrollment begins today for Medicare Plan D, the voluntary federal drug coverage program for seniors and the disabled. California beneficiaries have 200 plans from which to choose, but navigating those options can be confusing - especially for people who don't speak English very well.
Patricia Nazario
11/15/2006: Symbolic Boundary for Jews Proposed in Beach Communities
The California Coastal Commission will meet to decide whether to approve an eruv, covering the cities of Venice, Santa Monica and Marina Del Rey. The rabbinically-approved, symbolic boundary allows Orthodox Jews to move around on the Sabbath.
Rachael Myrow
11/15/2006: Call Sheet
Alex Ben Block on allegations that Fox paid a $2 Million ransom, Katie Harris on Liberty Media's movie biz, and Brad Pomerance on Senate committee hearings on NFL Network.
John Rabe
11/14/2006: Israeli Prime Minister to Address Jewish Assembly in LA
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert will speak before the Jewish Communities' 2006 General Assembly at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Rob Eshman, the editor-in-chief of the Los Angeles Jewish Journal, talks with KPCC's Steve Julian about what the Assembly can expect to hear from the Prime Minister.
Steve Julian
11/14/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
The CEO of KB Home steps down following a company investigation into the backdating of stock option grants, LA County home prices continue their modest decline and the Tribune company is attracting more potential bidders.
Steve Julian
11/13/2006: Conference Examines Ways to Tackle Booming Incarceration Rates
Criminologists and LA County's top law enforcement official discussed ways to stop the revolving door in US prisons at a panel discussion sponsored by USC's Institute for Justice and Journalism. The incarceration rate in the US is six times higher than the rate in Britain and Canada.
Frank Stoltze
11/13/2006: A 'Mission' to Empower Girls in Orange County's Juvenile Hall
A new girls-only program called "Mission Possible" is being introduced in three Orange County juvenile facilities. The program aims to keep the girls out of trouble by boosting their self esteem.
Susan Valot
11/13/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
As Democrats take control of Congress, a number of California lawmakers will move into high profile positions; Sen. Barbara Boxer is expected to head up the Senate Environment Committee and what is Congress looking to accomplish during this week's lame duck session?
Kari Moran
11/10/2006: LAPD Investigates Violent Videotaped Arrest
LAPD Chief Bill Bratton has launched a criminal investigation into allegations that two officers beat up a man as they arrested him in Hollywood in August. The incident was videotaped and posted on the Web site YouTube.
View video (Contains strong language)
Frank Stoltze
11/10/2006: Goats Become a Go To Tool in Fire Prevention
The recent Esperanza fire underscored the need for wilderness homeowners to clear brush around their property. One way to get it done is to "farm out" the work, so to speak. [image] [image] [image]
Skye Rohde
11/09/2006: Feinstein Speaks Out on Rumsfeld Resignation, Priorities for New Term
California's senior senator stands to gain even more clout if Democrats do capture the majority in the U.S. Senate. Dianne Feinstein considered the prospects during a news conference at her San Francisco home.
Frank Stoltze
11/08/2006: Court Rules Prop. 83 Unconstitutional
A Federal judge is putting a hold on Proposition 83. The so-called "Jessica's Law" would put tougher restrictions on sex offenders. Voters gave it broad approval in Tuesday's election, but a U.S. District judge says it's unconstitutional. KPCC's Shirley Jahad spoke with Jeff Stein of California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, which opposed Prop 83.
Shirley Jahad
11/08/2006: Governor Schwarzenegger Reelected to Second Term
It was a somber election night for Republicans across the country as Democrats took control of the House of Representatives, but at least one Republican was celebrating. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger fended off a challenge from Democrat Phil Angelides to win a second term.
Rachael Myrow
11/08/2006: Election Marked by Low Turnout
Despite projections of a majority turnout, only 44% of registered voters in California cast ballots on Tuesday. Dan Walters of the Sacramento Bee talks about why many voters didn't show up, and discusses some of the tight races from the election.
Steve Julian
11/08/2006: Jerry Brown Makes a Return to State Office
Former California Governor Jerry Brown beat Republican Chuck Poochigian for state attorney general. Brown was elected 56 years to the day that his father won the same position.
Frank Stoltze
11/08/2006: Measure Z Approved in San Bernardino
San Bernardino city voters gave a thumbs up to Measure Z, which hikes the sales tax to pay for more cops.
Steven Cuevas
11/08/2006: As Election Wraps Up, Focus Turns Toward 2010 Governor's Race
Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has just won reelection to another term as Governor, but Democrats are already starting to openly talk about a future gubernatorial run by another political superstar - L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
11/08/2006: Call Sheet
Alex Ben Block on Tom Cruise's takeover of United Artists; Katie Harris on Dean Baquet's departure from the LA Times; and Brad Pomerance on the political fallout of the election.
John Rabe
11/07/2006: Polling Booths Open Across Southland
Voters are heading to the polling booth today to cast ballots on seven statewide offices, 13 propositions and a number of local offices and measures. KPCC's Susan Valot spoke with Steve Julian from a polling place in Redondo Beach.
Susan Valot
11/07/2006: Watchdog Set to Unveil Plan for Improving Jails
Special Counsel Merrick Bobb will go before the LA County Board of Supervisors to make recommendations on how to improve jails in LA County. One of the chief proposals will focus on separating dangerous inmates from the rest of the population.
Frank Stoltze
11/07/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
A North Carolina-based bank is making a major push into the Southern California market; Dreamworks has a better-than-expected third quarter, but Wall Street's still not excited and where are the highest paying jobs in LA?
Steve Julian
11/06/2006: Plan for the Future of King/Drew Moves Forward
South LA supporters of King/Drew Medical Center got a chance to weigh in Monday on plans to save the hospital. By law, the County has to convene hearings before making a decision that reduces health care services.
Rachael Myrow
11/06/2006: Thousands Attend Public Memorial for Engine 57 Crew
About 10,000 people crowded into Devore for a public memorial service honoring the five firefighters who died while fighting the Esperanza blaze. The event was a chance for the public to express gratitude and sorrow. It also gave the firefighter's colleagues an opportunity to say goodbye.
Steven Cuevas
11/06/2006: Opinions Mixed on Impact of Latino Voter Registration Drive
Following this year's immigrants' rights marches, there was a push to get more Latinos to head to the polls on Election Day. Now, activists are hoping that effort will help influence Tuesday's midterms elections.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
11/03/2006: Public Memorial to be Held for Fallen Firefighters
Thousands of mourners are expected to crowd the Hyundai Pavilion in Devore on Sunday to remember the five firefighters killed in last week's Esperanza Fire. The memorial is a chance for the public to work through the grief and rage stirred up by the deaths of the men of US Forest Service Engine 57.
Steven Cuevas
11/03/2006: $1 Billion Housing Bond Goes Before LA City Voters
LA City voters will cast ballots next Tuesday on Measure H, the biggest local housing bond in US history. It would provide $1 billion in government subsidies to help build affordable rental housing and homeless shelters. Some of the money would also go to help first time buyers.
Frank Stoltze
11/02/2006: Man Charged With Murder, Arson in Esperanza Fire
Authorities in Riverside County Thursday brought multiple murder and arson charges against a man suspected of starting the deadly wildfire that killed five firefighters. The suspect had been identified earlier this week as a "person of interest."
Steven Cuevas
11/02/2006: Voters Set to Decide on Alternative Energy Measure
Proposition 87 would tax oil producers to fund alternative energy, but opponents of the measure say that consumers would feel it at the pump.
Rachael Myrow
11/02/2006: Officials Hold Community Meeting on Esperanza Fire
A community meeting was held last night for residents who were affected by the Esperanza Fire in Riverside County. Those in attendance were were given information about emergency assistance and were provided the latest on the investigation into who set the fire.
Steven Cuevas
11/01/2006: Prop 86 Would Hike Cigarette Tax to Fund Health Programs
Proposition 86 supporters say the measure to hike the sales tax on cigarettes would reduce smoking rates and health care costs but Proposition 86 opponents say the proposition would be a boon for hospitals and HMOs.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
11/01/2006: Study on Working Conditions of Taxi Drivers Prompts City Review
The city of LA is reviewing a UCLA study that finds cab drivers in the city do the most dangerous job, but receive little pay and benefits in return. Researchers conclude that the lousy working conditions are partly the fault of lax oversight at City Hall.
Robin Urevich
October
10/31/2006: Legal Opinion Restricts Information from Courts
The state attorney general's office has issued a legal opinion that considers it a crime for district attorneys to offer reporters the most basic information about their cases.
Kitty Felde
10/31/2006: Horror and History Fans Get a Halloween Treat in Fullerton
The city of Fullerton is hosting its sixth annual Haunted Fullerton Walking Tour, which offers some of the city's best ghost stories and supports art and music programs in the city. [image] [image] [image]
Susan Valot
10/31/2006: Filming to Snarl LAX Traffic
As bad as traffic is around LAX, it's going to get worse in a couple of days. The crew for the latest "Die Hard" movie has the OK to film near the airport.
Nick Roman
10/30/2006: Bond Package Aims to Improve State's Infrastructure
Proposition 1-A through 1-E would use $37 billion in bond money to improve roads, schools, and ports; shore up levees and build more affordable housing. Supporters say the fixes are long overdue, but opponents say the plan would require too much borrowing.
Rachael Myrow
10/30/2006: Looking for Signs of Life on Mars
In the final part of her series on the Mars missions, KPCC's Kitty Felde follows the water and looks into efforts to answer the question - was Mars ever habitable?
Kitty Felde
10/27/2006: Superintendent Controversy Carries Over to Westminster School Board Election
The Westminster school board earlier this year reversed its decision to hire KimOanh Nguyen-Lam , who would have been the first Vietnamese-American school superintendent in Orange County. The decision upset the Vietnamese and Latino communities and is now playing a role in the upcoming school board election.
Susan Valot
10/27/2006: Orange County Garbage Workers go on Strike
Many Orange County residents are finding their cans at the curb still full after garbage workers at Taormina Industries went on strike this week. Temporary workers have been brought in to replace the striking employees.
Susan Valot
10/25/2006: MR Orbiter, I'm Ready For my Closeup
The Mars Reconaissance Orbiter is allowing scientists to get views of the Red Planet that they've never seen before. In the third part of a series, KPCC's Kitty Felde gets a look at some of the shots taken by the Orbiter's high-powered camera.
You can see the pictures for yourself here.
Kitty Felde
10/25/2006: LA Mayor and LAUSD Superintendent Talk About Future of Schools
LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa met behind closed doors at LA City Hall Wednesday with the newly appointed Superintendent of the LA Unified School District, retired Navy Admiral David Brewer. Despite differences between the mayor and the school board, the two men say they're giving little thought to those conflicts.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
10/25/2006: Claremont Voters to Decide on Measure S
City officials in Claremont have put a measure on the ballot to buy a remote swath of open space called "Johnson's Pasture." The idea has been popular, except for the way the city wants to pay for the land.
Kitty Felde
10/24/2006: LAPD Investigates Possible "Patient Dumping"
The LAPD has opened a criminal investigation into allegations the Metropolitan Medical Center dumped patients on Skid Row. Police say they videotaped ambulances from the hospital dropping off five patients in front of the Volunteers of America homeless services center on Sunday. The head of the medical center, located near Western and Adams, denies the allegation. He says three of the five gave Skid Row addresses on their admission information. Captain Andrew Smith heads the LAPD's Central Division. He spoke with KPCC's Frank Stoltze about the investigation.
Frank Stoltze
10/24/2006: Grateful Gulfport Thanks San Bernardino for Post-Katrina Help
Just days after Hurricane Katrina ripped through the Mississippi coastal town of Gulfport last year, San Bernardino County lent a helping hand with a convoy of relief supplies. That convoy was the among the first aid efforts to trickle in to the disaster zone from outside the Gulf Coast region. This week, Gulfport officials made their first trip to the Inland Empire to give thanks -- and to offer some advice on disaster preparedness.
Steven Cuevas
10/24/2006: Photos from the Red Planet
As the Mars Rovers continue their trek across the Martian landscape, they continue to take pictures that leave the project's organizers in awe. In the second part of a series, KPCC's Kitty Felde got a look at some of the snapshots.
You can see the pictures for yourself here.
Kitty Felde
10/24/2006: Ballot Measure Seeks to Curb Eminent Domain
Proposition 90 on the November ballot would limit the government's ability to seize private property. Supporters say the measure's necessary given a controversial Supreme Court ruling last year on eminent domain, but Prop 90 opponents argue that the measure could also restrict environmental laws.
Ilsa Setziol
10/24/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
Foreclosures in California are likely to rise over the next few months, business groups are upset over a "living wage" proposal and why aren't venture capital firms pouring much money into Southland businesses?
Steve Julian
10/23/2006: Mayor: Asia Trip Will Increase Trade and Tourism
LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said Monday an Asian trade trip that took two weeks and cost half a million dollars in city funds will yield many benefits for the city into the future.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
10/23/2006: Immigration-Enforcement Proposal is Central to Costa Mesa Council Race
Costa Mesa Mayor Allan Mansoor was the driving force behind an effort to have Costa Mesa police officers enforce federal immigration laws, but the future of that proposal could hinge on whether Mansoor keeps his council seat in next month's election.
Susan Valot
10/23/2006: The Mars Rovers Keep Going and Going and...
The Mars Rovers were supposed to explore the Red Planet for only three months, but now they've been going for nearly three years. KPCC's Special Correspondent Kitty Felde checks in on the progress of the little Rovers that could.
Kitty Felde
10/23/2006: Big Changes as Pro Basketball Season Starts
NBA players will be using a new type of ball when the season begins next week, but that's not the only change. For the first time, the Boston Celtics are using cheerleaders and team officials recently came to Southern California to scout for talent.
Jordan Davis
10/20/2006: Weller Guilty on All Counts in Farmer's Market Crash
George Russell Weller, who three years ago drove his car through the Santa Monica Farmer's Market, was convicted today on ten counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence.
Frank Stoltze
10/20/2006: Victims React to Weller Verdict
In addition to the 10 fatalities, 68 people were hurt in the Santa Monica Farmer's Market crash. Some of the survivors said they had mixed feelings about the verdict.
Rachael Myrow
10/20/2006: California Department of Justice Searches Candidate's Office
California Department of Justice investigators today combed through the Garden Grove campaign office of Tan Nguyen. He's the Republican Congressional candidate whose campaign is accused of sending intimidating mailers to Democratic voters with Latino surnames in central Orange County.
Susan Valot
10/20/2006: Roy Romer Prepares to Step Down as LA Unified Leader
Roy Romer will soon leave the LA Unified School District after six years as superintendent. KPCC's Adolfo Guzman Lopez sat down with Romer to talk about the highs and lows of his tenure.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
10/20/2006: OC Republican Head Says Three People May be Involved in Letter Probe
Scott Baugh, the chairman of the Orange County Republican Party, says he's been told that Republican candidate Tan Nguyen and two others are responsible for a letter which falsely warned Latino voters that it's a crime for immigrants to vote. Nguyen has denied he was personally involved. Baugh spoke with Steve Julian about the letter.
The letter (in Spanish)
The letter (translated to English)
Steve Julian
10/20/2006: Teenagers Speak Out on Prop 85
The sex lives of teenage girls are at the core of Proposition 85, which would mandate parent notification before a minor can get an abortion. KPCC's Patricia Nazario spoke to some 14, 15, and 16-year olds about how they would feel about telling their parents.
Patricia Nazario
10/19/2006: Pink Slips Handed Out to 800 Memorial Hospital Workers
Centinela-Freeman is laying off 800 employees at Memorial Hospital in Inglewood, but those workers could find new jobs close by.
Rachael Myrow
10/19/2006: ACLU Says County Jail Conditions are Inhumane
The ACLU wants a federal judge to order Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca to improve conditions at the downtown jail. The group accuses Baca of squeezing inmates into holding cells at the Inmate Reception Center.
Frank Stoltze
10/18/2006: American Cinematheque to Honor Alan Arkin
The American Cinematheque will hold a tribute Thursday night for two-time Oscar nominee Alan Arkin. The actor recently sat down with Kitty Felde to reflect on his career. [image]
Kitty Felde
10/18/2006: Call Sheet
Alex Ben Block on AirAmerica filing for bankruptcy, Melissa Grego of TV Week on the new crop of TV talk shows, and the LA Times' Larry Stewart on the ratings for the baseball playoffs.
John Rabe
10/17/2006: Supervisors Approve King/Drew Plan
The LA County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a restructuring plan for the troubled King/Drew Medical Center on Tuesday. However, the proposal hinges on the continuation of federal funding, which is still in doubt.
Rachael Myrow
10/17/2006: New LAUSD Leader Takes Field Trip Through Communities
David Brewer III hit the ground running Monday, visiting with various groups in cities that are served by the school district he will oversee.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
10/17/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
The settlement in the Ralphs case comes at a bad time for the grocery store chain, bankruptcies in LA County are down and Disney is making a move away from junk food.
Steve Julian
10/16/2006: Campuses Calm Again After Fights
High schools in Fontana and San Bernardino resumed classes Monday morning after riots forced the closure of several campuses on Friday. Police and school administrators are still trying to figure out what sparked the violence.
Steven Cuevas
10/16/2006: USC Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Historic Jazz Tour
A 1956 government-sponsored concert tour that ranks as one of the great diplomatic triumphs in US history was remembered at a concert at USC. The tour took Dizzy Gillespie's 17-piece band through the Middle East, Europe and South America and introduced the world to jazz.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
10/13/2006: Retired Navy Admiral Tapped as LA Schools Superintendent
The LA Unified Board of Education has chosen retired Navy Admiral David Brewer III as the new superintendent of the school district. KPCC's Steve Julian spoke with board president Marlene Canter about Brewer and his qualifications.
Steve Julian
10/13/2006: Green Dot Has Sight on Two More LA Unified Schools
Charter school operator Green Dot is proposing opening charters in or around two of school district's lowest performing campuses - Crenshaw and Dorsey high schools.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
10/13/2006: Business Owners Protest Revitalization Plans for Leimert Park
The LA Community Redevelopment Agency is moving forward with plans to revitalize Leimert Park, the center of African-American culture in Los Angeles. Some business owners fear those plans to save it, instead will kill it.
Patricia Nazario
10/12/2006: A First Look at Orange County's Great Park
Irvine's Great Park is one more step closer to becoming a reality. Planners today unveiled what they'd like to do with the land that used to be the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station.
Susan Valot
10/12/2006: Haefele on Proposition 86
Marc Haefele on the pros and cons of Proposition 86. The measure would increase cigarette taxes by $2.60 per pack to pay for health care programs.
Shirley Jahad
10/12/2006: Town Hall Forum Tackles Homelessness in LA
Panelists call for more affordable housing and less "NIMBYism" at a Town Hall Los Angeles forum on homelessness. The homeless problem has gained more attention as more development moves into downtown LA.
Frank Stoltze
10/12/2006: Hospital Launches Campaign to Get Doctors to Wash Up
Cedars Sinai's chief of staff, Dr. Paul Silka, talks about the hospital's successful campaign to get more doctors to wash their hands.
John Rabe
10/11/2006: Diet and Exercise Play Important Role in Controlling Diabetes
In the final part of a three-part series on the growing epidemic of diabetes, Kitty Felde visits a supermarket where diabetes patients learn about healthy eating.
Kitty Felde
10/11/2006: Call Sheet
Alex Ben Block on Google buying YouTube for $1.6B, Brad Pomerance on Saul Levine's deal to manage KKJZ, and the Wall Street Journal's Sarah McBride on Target's disquiet over iTunes' download movie deals.
John Rabe
10/11/2006: Air Quality Officials Unveil Pollution Plan
The South Coast Air Quality Management District have released a new road map for meeting federal standards for ozone and particulate pollution. The plan aims to cut smog-forming emissions by half over the next 15 years.
Ilsa Setziol
10/11/2006: Part of Irvine Ranch Gets Landmark Status
Thousands of acres of the Irvine Ranch have been designated as a National Natural Landmark. Governor Schwarzenegger was on hand as the National Park Service made the announcement at Crystal Cove State Park near Laguna Beach.
Susan Valot
10/10/2006: LA Unified Files Suit to Stop Reform Plan
The LA Unified School District filed suit in LA Superior Court Tuesday against a school reform plan initiated by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, approved by state lawmakers, and signed by the Governor.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
10/10/2006: Growing Number of People Losing Limbs to Diabetes
In the second part of a three-part series on the growing epidemic of diabetes, Kitty Felde visits a Torrance company that makes prostethics for those who have lost limbs. The company's owner says about three-quarters of his patients have diabetes.
Kitty Felde
10/10/2006: Lawsuit Filed Against LAUSD Governance Plan
The LA Unified School District, Rep. Diane Watson and a coalition of groups are filing suit challenging the law that gives LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa a hand in managing the LAUSD. Steve Julian talks with Kevin Reed, general counsel of the LAUSD.
Steve Julian
10/10/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
LA County home prices avoid a steep descent, a court throws out claims challenging the MySpace-News Corp. deal, and Southern California is a hotspot in the toy industry.
Steve Julian
10/09/2006: Local Korean Americans React to Nuclear Test
News of that North Korea exploded a nuclear test device sent waves of concern through the Korean American community in Southern California. Los Angeles has the largest Korean community outside Seoul and many have family in South Korea.
Frank Stoltze
10/09/2006: Diabetes Takes Greater Toll on Younger Population
In the first of a three-part series, KPCC's Kitty Felde examines the growing epidemic of Type 2 diabetes which is showing up in greater numbers in an increasingly unfit population.
Kitty Felde
10/09/2006: Hollywood Drum Show Goes In and Out with a Big Bang
What is the sound of 25 drummers drumming independently in one room? KPCC's Rachael Myrow got to find out at the weekend's 10th Annual Hollywood Custom & Vintage Drum Show.
Rachael Myrow
10/09/2006: LA Writers and Artists Take Center Stage at Mexico City Book Fair
Some of LA's top writers and artists are making the trek south of the border as special guests of the Mexico City Book Fair. The annual event opened this weekend and focuses on Los Angeles and Havana, Cuba.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
10/06/2006: Mayor, Chief Say Skid Row Crackdown Going Well
Two weeks after increasing efforts to fight crime on Skid Row, LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Police Chief Bill Bratton say the program is paying off.
Frank Stoltze
10/06/2006: ID Theft Task Force Nets Dozens of Arrests
Nearly four dozen people are facing at least two years in prison each for allegedly stealing the identities of Southern Californians. The US Attorney's Office and several other agencies made the announcement in Santa Ana Friday.
Susan Valot
10/06/2006: Survey Finds Women Behind Bars Need Better Health Care
A new report examining the state of women's health in California state prisons was released Friday in San Bernardino. One of its chief findings is that barriers to health care can exist for women long after their release.
Steven Cuevas
10/06/2006: New Report Sheds New Light on Santa Susana Lab
An independent scientific panel has released a report finding that a nuclear accident at the Santa Susana Labaratory in 1959 is still presenting risks to this day.
Rachael Myrow
10/06/2006: Inland Empire Officials Put Together 'Wish List' of Transportation Projects
Inland Empire transportation and government officials are meeting to put together a list of projects they want funded if California voters pass Proposition 1-B - the $20 billion bond measure that would bankroll a variety of road projects around the state.
Steven Cuevas
10/05/2006: LA Times Publisher Forced Out
The Tribune Company Thursday ousted Los Angeles Times Publisher Jeffrey Johnson after he refused to cut staff at the paper. Tribune replaced Johnson with David Hiller, publisher of the Chicago Tribune. The move sparked concern inside and outside the paper about the future of the Times.
Frank Stoltze
10/05/2006: Partnership Unveils Plans for Hydrogen Cars
The California Fuel Cell Partnership, a group of companies and government agencies, says it wants to bring hydrogen fuel-cell cars - and more places to fuel them - to the commercial market.
Susan Valot
10/05/2006: Haefele on King/Drew
Marc Haefele on the plans for King/Drew Medical Center and their fallout.
Kari Moran
10/04/2006: CDC Says Chemical Dangerous to Women
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests American women are being harmed by a defense industry chemical called perchlorate.
Ilsa Setziol
10/04/2006: Call Sheet
Alex Ben Block on a suit alleging HD isn't HD on DirecTV; Katie Harris on the FCC public hearing; Brad Pomerance on Reelz, a new channel about movies.
John Rabe
10/04/2006: Riverside Gives Go-Ahead to Ambitious Infrastructure Plan
Riverside city officials have approved the first stage of the nearly $800 million "Riverside Renaissance Initiative". Roads, parks and libraries would be improved under the plan, which still needs the OK of voters.
Steven Cuevas
10/04/2006: Tustin Creates a 'Legacy' for Future Residents
A groundbreaking is held for "Legacy Park," a new community being built on the grounds of the old Tustin Marine Base.
Susan Valot
10/03/2006: Supervisors Approve Takeover Plan for King/Drew
LA County Supervisors approved a plan Tuesday to rescue Martin Luther King Jr./Drew Medical Center in Willowbrook, south of Watts. The university will be detached from the hospital, and the hospital will be taken over by another county facility -- Harbor UCLA.
Rachael Myrow
10/03/2006: Mixed Feelings Over King/Drew Plan
The news that King/Drew will be saved is being greeted with relief in Willowbrook... but there's also worry -- there, and in Torrance.
Patricia Nazario
10/03/2006: Griffith Observatory Almost Ready for Its Close-up
After nearly five years and a $93 million face lift, the Griffth Observatory will reopen to the public on November 3rd... but KPCC Special Correspondent Kitty Felde got a sneak peek. [image] [image] [image]
Kitty Felde
10/03/2006: Rapid Growth Leads to Growth in Rapid Transit
The growth in Southern California's population has strained Southern California highways and led to a resurrection of mass transit in the Los Angeles region.
Rachael Myrow
10/03/2006: Riverside Suffers Growing Pains
Riverside has been working to transform older parts of town to accomodate a growing population, but KPCC's Steven Cuevas found the transformation hasn't been painless.
Steven Cuevas
10/03/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
Recent economic news has Wall Street nervous, downtown LA crime has some people packing up and the fall TV season gets off to a good start.
Steve Julian
10/02/2006: Environmental Stresses Grow as the Population Does
Sometime this month, the population of the United States will pass the 300-million mark. Environmentalists are worried that the population growth in California will mean more damage to the Pacific Ocean - even when that growth is happening in inland counties.
Ilsa Setziol
10/02/2006: Planning is Key to Irvine's Population Growth
Nearly 180,000 people now live in Irvine, which started planning for population growth in the 1960s. As KPCC's Susan Valot reports - the city is still planning today. [image] [image] [image]
Susan Valot
10/02/2006: As Fontana Grows, Some Residents Feel Left Behind
Fontana leaders have been working hard to turn the city from a scrappy blue-collar town into a vital urban center, but some residents complain they feel like they're being pushed out in the process.
Steve Cuevas
September
09/29/2006: Apprentice Program Awaits Word on King/Drew
Each year hundreds of high school students receive their introduction to medical careers through visits to King Drew Medical Center, but the future of that program is up in the air now that King/Drew is losing federal funding.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
09/29/2006: A 'Classic' Tradition Comes to the Coliseum
Football teams from two Southern black colleges - Morehouse and Alcorn - will face at the Coliseum on Saturday in the "Silver Dollar Classic." It's an opportunity for the schools to attract students and also raise money.
Kitty Felde
09/28/2006: Massive Labor Demonstration on Century Boulevard
Hundreds of protesters blocked traffic on Century Boulevard near LAX Thursday evening to call attention to the effort to unionize hotel workers. [image] [image] [image]
Susan Valot and Patricia Nazario
09/28/2006: Labor Demonstrators Taught Tenets of Non-Violence
Prior to a labor protest near LAX, demonstrators prepared by meeting with a seasoned veteran in non-violent resistance. [image] [image] [image]
Karen Apostolina
09/27/2006: LAPD Chief Asks for Public's Help to Solve Toddler's Killing
The LAPD and community leaders in Baldwin Village are grappling with the shooting death of a three-year-old girl. The historically violent neighborhood tucked below the Santa Monica Freeway near Culver City hadn't seen a murder in nearly a year. The killing is a reminder of how tough it is to reduce violence in parts of LA.
Frank Stoltze
09/27/2006: Landmark Global Warming Legislation Becomes Law
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed legislation capping greenhouse gas emissions in California. Assembly Bill 32 commits the state to reducing emissions back to 1990 levels in 13 years. Can California do it? And will it make a difference in a huge global problem?
Ilsa Setziol
09/27/2006: Hearings Examining California's Execution Method Get Underway
A four day hearing in San Jose is looking at whether the procedure the state uses to administer the lethal injection is unconstitutional. Attorneys for a condemned inmate argue the protocols violate the US Constitution's ban on cruel and unusual punishment. LA Times Reporter Henry Weinstein attended the hearing and spoke with KPCC's Steve Julian.
Steve Julian
09/27/2006: Call Sheet
Kevin Roderick on the latest at the LA Times, Alex Ben Block on the nomination of Warren Bell to the CPB board, and Katie Harris on Cablevision granting stock options to a dead man.
John Rabe
09/27/2006: King/Drew Closure Could Overload Nearby Hospitals
Hospital administrators for miles around the King/Drew Medical Center are anticipating an emergency room overload if the county facility closes. Federal authorities announced last week that King/Drew will lose accreditation and funding by December.
Patricia Nazario
09/27/2006: Thousands Attend Women's Conference in Long Beach
About 13,000 women overran the Long Beach Convention Center, where the annual "Governor and First Lady's Conference on Women" was being held.
Rachael Myrow
09/26/2006: LAPD Launches New Crackdown on Skid Row
Fifty officers began patrolling the streets of Skid Row over the weekend as part of the "Skid Row Safer City Initiative." The goal is to do what one crime prevention expert calls "broken windows" policing.
Frank Stoltze
09/26/2006: Community Gathers for Update on King/Drew
Los Angeles Rep. Juanita Millender-McDonald called a community meeting at King/Drew Medical Center to give residents the latest information about the hospital losing federal funding.
Rachael Myrow
09/26/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
The economy is thriving in the LA region, despite the lack of a middle class; Rupert Murdoch pulls out of the satellite business and a UCLA study puts the spotlight on the working conditions of LA taxi drivers.
Steve Julian
09/25/2006: Officials Mull Over Options for King/Drew Medical Center
LA County Supervisors are meeting in an emergency session to discuss options for King/Drew Medical Center, which was notified Friday that it's losing its federal funding after failing its final inspection. Steve Julian talks with LA Rep. Juanita Millender-McDonald, who is fighting to save the hospital.
Steve Julian
09/25/2006: Colombian Telenovela Gets a US Makeover
Colombian telenovela "Betty La Fea" will be broadcast on US television this year as "Ugly Betty," but some wonder whether the show's comedy will weather the translation into English.
Patricia Nazario
09/25/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
There's no contest with California's congressional seats; California Senator Dianne Feinstein is threatening a filibuster over the nomination of a judge to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals; and Rep. Xavier Becerra vies for a new role in Congress.
Steve Julian
09/22/2006: Opera Legend Jessye Norman Goes Back to School
It's not often a world-renowned opera diva performs in a high school gymnasium. But Friday morning, 1,800 middle and high school students got to see and hear Jessye Norman with the Pasadena POPS Orchestra at Pasadena's Blair Magnet School.
Rachael Myrow
09/22/2006: Church Holds Controversial "Conversion Conference"
A conservative Christian group that believes gay people can go straight is holding a conference this weekend in the Coachella Valley. Even though the "Love Won Out" conference is at a church in Indian Wells, the event is generating a lot of controversy in another desert city considered a gay resort town.
Steven Cuevas
09/22/2006: The Battle for West Coyote Hills
A Chevron subsidiary is planning to build hundreds of homes in Fullerton's West Coyote Hills, but the plan faces opposition from those who want to keep the hills the way they are.
Karen Apostolina
09/22/2006: New USC Basketball Arena Set to Open
The USC basketball and volleyball teams will get a new home when the $140 million Galen Center opens next month. KPCC's Kitty Felde toured the construction site and found there was still a lot of work left to do before the arena's opening.
Kitty Felde
09/21/2006: Haefele on Skid Row
KPCC's Shirley Jahad and Marc Haefele visit LA's Skid Row and talk about the political wrangling over whether homeless people can sleep on city streets.
Shirley Jahad
09/20/2006: City Council Rejects Skid Row Settlement with ACLU
The LA City Council Wednesday rejected a proposed legal settlement with the American Civil Liberties Union that would have allowed people to sleep on the streets of Skid Row from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. The Mayor and LAPD had backed the plan. Skid Row businesses and residents opposed it.
Frank Stoltze
09/20/2006: Call Sheet
Brad Pomerance on ratings for the new TV season; Katie Harris on the fight over DirecTV; Alex Ben Block on The LA Times vs. Tribune.
John Rabe
09/20/2006: Forum Focuses on Protection of Treasures in Disasters
Representatives of Southland cultural centers and first responders gathered at the Getty Center to talk about how to protect valuable artworks and other treasures in the event of a natural disaster.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
09/20/2006: Riverside Moves Forward with Eminent Domain Plans
Riverside has moved forward with plans to seize about a dozen downtown properties through its powers of eminent domain. The decision has drawn the ire of many residents and property owners.
Steven Cuevas
09/19/2006: Skid Row Settlement in the Works
LAPD Chief Bill Bratton urged the City Council to approve a proposed settlement with the ACLU that reportedly would allow officers to clear homeless people off the streets of Skid Row during daytime hours. The chief says the number of homeless people in the area has increased dramatically since a federal court ruling earlier this year restricting police from arresting people for sleeping on the sidewalk.
Frank Stoltze
09/19/2006: Inglewood ER to Close
Inglewood's Memorial Hospital gave notice to LA County's Department of Health Services Tuesday that it will shut down its emergency room by the end of the year.
Patricia Nazario
09/19/2006: Long Beach to Alert Residents in Emergencies
Instead of calling 911, Long Beach residents now may have 911 calling them. The city has installed a "reverse 911" system.
Susan Valot
09/19/2006: Human Relations Commission Votes to Honor Controversial Muslim Leader
Following weeks of debate, the LA County Human Relations Commission has voted to give a human rights award to Dr. Maher Hathout of the Islamic Center of Southern California. Some Jewish groups opposed honoring Hathout because of past statements he's made about Israel.
Frank Stoltze
09/19/2006: Fontana Gains More Residents in Annexation
A recent annexation makes Fontana the third largest city in the Inland Empire, following Riverside and San Bernardino. About 14,000 residents are being added to the city's ranks.
Steven Cuevas
09/19/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
The recent drop in gas prices may have a downside; the E. coli outbreak is shining a spotlight on the prepackaged salad business; and a fight between the LA Times staff and the newspaper's owner goes public.
Steve Julian
09/18/2006: Governor Signs LAUSD Reform Bill
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill into law Monday that gives LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa more of a say in the running of the LA Unified School District. And after opposing the measure, the school board now says it's ready to work with the mayor.
Rachael Myrow
09/18/2006: Advocates Fight Memorial ER Closure
Public health advocates in Inglewood are preparing nearby residents to fight to keep the emergency room open at Memorial Hospital. The hospital's operator is expected to announce by the end of the month whether it will close the ER.
Patricia Nazario
09/18/2006: IRS Orders Pasadena Church to Turn Over Records in Probe
The Internal Revenue Service wants All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena to turn over e-mails, financial records and other documents as part of an investigation into whether an anti-war sermon violated the church's non-profit status. KPCC's Steve Julian spoke with the church's rector, Rev. Ed Bacon.
Steve Julian
09/18/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
Rep. Duncan Hunter and Sen. Dianne Feinstein are at odds over a defense bill, and Rep. David Dreier doesn't get all he wants on a lobby reform package.
Steve Julian
09/15/2006: Exhibit Challenges Conventional Chicano Art
To celebrate Mexican Independence Day, a group of Southland Latino artists are declaring their independence in an exhibit titled "Leaving Aztlan."
Steven Cuevas
09/15/2006: Museum Profiles Influential Mexican Musician
Long Beach's Museum of Latin American Art is holding a symposium this weekend on the career of Mexico's most famous singer-songwriter, Jose Alfredo Jimenez. One biography says Jimenez left as big a stamp on Mexican music as Cole Porter and Irving Berlin did on American popular music.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
09/14/2006: State Department of Public Health Created
On Thursday, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed Senate Bill 162 into law. The measure establishes a new state department of public health.
Rachael Myrow
09/14/2006: Housing Summit Focuses on Proposition H
The LA Business Council convened its 5th annual housing summit Thursday. Business, non-profit and political leaders focused on the $1-Billion housing bond on the November ballot. They said the measure will help address the city's housing crisis.
Frank Stoltze
09/14/2006: Haefele on Housing Ordinance
This week, the LA City Council passed a measure aimed at abating the problem of condo conversions eating up the apartment rental market. But the way Marc Haefele sees it, the ordinance fails to address the problem.
Shirley Jahad
09/14/2006: Discovery of Fruit Flies Leads to Quarantine
A 65-square-mile area of urban San Bernardino County is under quarantine after agriculture officials there trapped several Oriental Fruit Flies.
Steven Cuevas
09/14/2006: Meet the Real 'Gridiron Gang'
The movie "Gridiron Gang," which opens in theaters this week, tells the story of a coach who runs a football team made up of juvenile offenders. KPCC's Kitty Felde found the real life "Gridiron Gang" at a juvenile detention camp in the Malibu Hills. [image] [image]
Kitty Felde
09/14/2006: Anti-Three Strike Activists Fight Man's Sentence
Activists held a rally in downtown LA for Santos Reyes, who is serving 25 years to life under California's three strikes sentencing law. The activists say Santos' case is an example of what they call the injustice of the law.
Frank Stoltze
09/13/2006: Opening Statements Begin in Farmers Market Crash Trial
Trial began Tuesday for George Weller, the elderly man charged with vehicular manslaughter for driving his car through the Santa Monica Farmers Market in 2003. 10 people were killed and dozens were injured.
Frank Stoltze
09/13/2006: Reagan Library Welcomes Another Supreme Court Justice
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito talks about his confirmation process during a speech at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley. Chief Justice John Roberts also spoke there last March.
Rachael Myrow
09/13/2006: Call Sheet
Brad Pomerance on the latest developments in the infomercial world; and Katie Harris on Apple's new movie interface and downloading program.
John Rabe
09/13/2006: OC Concert Hall Readies for its Debut
The $200 million Segerstrom Concert Hall holds its first concert on Friday night. The hall, which will serve as the home of the Pacific Symphony, was named for Orange County philanthropist and developer Henry Segerstrom and his late wife Renee. [image] [image] [image]
Susan Valot
09/12/2006: Legislation Seeks to Boost County Health Budgets
Governor Schwarzenegger could decide soon whether to sign a bill that would tack on an extra $2 for every $10 someone is fined for a criminal offense or moving violation.
Rachael Myrow
09/12/2006: Students Debate Civil Liberties in a Post-9/11 World
Dozens of Los Angeles Unified High School students commemorated the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks by participating in "Dialogues on Freedom." The program sends lawyers into the classroom to foster discussion on civil liberties.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
09/12/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
The 9/11 attacks had a great impact on the nation, but little impact on the local economy; no big changes in the August home sales numbers; and a Swedish-based clothing chain is getting a lot of buzz.
Steve Julian
09/11/2006: American Muslims Reflect on Changed Lives After 9/11
The fifth anniversary of the September 11 attacks was a wake-up call for many American Muslims. Some say they have endured slurs and increased scrutiny after 9/11, while others say they have used the attacks as an opportunity to teach about their religion.
Frank Stoltze
09/11/2006: Five Years Later, Port Security Remains Focus of Intense Scrutiny
KPCC's Rachael Myrow takes a look at what is being done to make sure that the Ports of Long Beach and LA remain safe from a terrorist attack. [image] [image] [image]
Rachael Myrow
09/11/2006: Deputy in Videotaped Shooting Faces New Charge
A former San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy, accused of voluntary manslaughter for shooting an unarmed suspect after a high-speed chase, now faces an additional charge.
Steven Cuevas
09/11/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
Rep. Duncan Hunter will be at the center of a debate over military tribunals, Sen. Dianne Feinstein will play a prominent role in the discussion of a report on pre-war intelligence in Iraq and there was an unlikely pairing last week on Capitol Hill.
Steve Julian
09/08/2006: New Cargo Container Aims to Improve Security
Five years after the September 11th attacks, airline security is still in the hot seat. There's an effort to seal up baggage, just in case a bomb somehow makes it into the cargo hold. A blast-resistant container is being built in Southern California, and mid-air tests are underway.
Susan Valot
09/08/2006: Planned Award Sparks Controversy
The Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission is usually in the business of patching up the bonds among people. But the commission's plan to present an award to a prominent Southern California Muslim has prompted strong protests from some Jewish leaders.
Frank Stoltze
09/08/2006: French Museum Admits Reponsibilty for Broken Sculpture
A Los Angeles artist whose sculpture was accidentally destroyed at a French museum says he's moving forward with recreating the 35 year old piece.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
09/08/2006: Origami Conference Held at Cal Tech
Artists, scientists, and educators are meeting at Cal Tech this weekend for a conference that looks at the connection between paper-folding, science, and mathmatics.
Shirley Jahad
09/07/2006: Local Muslims Speak Out Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary
Southern California Muslim leaders Thursday offered a mixed picture of the way they've fared in the five years since September 11th. They said the backlash against Muslims has subsided, but discrimination continues.
Frank Stoltze
09/07/2006: 9-11 Conspiracy Theories Abound
Not everyone buys into the official report from the 9-11 Commission, particularly this group of "true believers" in Orange County.
Kitty Felde
09/07/2006: Hundreds of Latino Activists Gather in LA
Eight large Hispanic civil rights groups have convened a "National Latino Congreso", meeting in LA through the weekend. Organizers say they want to channel the energy of this year's Latino immigrant rights marches into an enduring political movement.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
09/07/2006: Haefele on Governor's Race
Shirley Jahad talks with Mark Haefele about what the Democratic challenger for governor, Phil Angelides, has to do to bring new life to his campaign as Governor Schwarzenegger pulls further and further ahead by appealing to moderate voters.
Shirley Jahad
09/07/2006: Visitors Flock to OC to Learn Klingon
Friday marks the 40th anniversary of Star Trek's television debut. Four series and nine movies later, fans are increasingly studying Klingon.
Susan Valot
09/06/2006: FBI Urges Vigilance at Security Seminar for Synagogues
The Anti-Defamation League convened a security seminar for Southland Jewish institutions Wednesday. Israel's war with Hezbollah and this summer's shooting at the Jewish Federation building in Seattle have raised concerns about a possible attack during the upcoming High Holy days.
Frank Stoltze
09/06/2006: California Bucks West Nile Virus Trend
Health experts are expecting the number of cases of West Nile Virus in the United States to escalate this year. But in California, the situation is improving.
Ilsa Setziol
09/06/2006: LA Mayor Endorses Angelides in Governor's Race
LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa waited until Tuesday to endorse Democratic gubernatorial candidate Phil Angelides. With only two months to go until Election Day, Angelides had hoped for Villaraigosa's support much earlier in the campaign.
Frank Stoltze
09/06/2006: Call Sheet
Alex Ben Block on Sumner Redstone firing Viacom chief Tom Freston, and Brad Pomerance on Katie Couric's "CBS Evening News" debut and Rosie O'Donnell's return to TV on "The View".
John Rabe
09/06/2006: City of Huntington Park Celebrates Centennial
The City of Huntington Park recently turned 100. To celebrate, elected officials dressed up in early 20th century costumes Tuesday. Some even arrived in a carriage to reenact the city's first council meeting.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
09/05/2006: Business News Update
Steve Julian talks with business analyst Mark Lacter about the latest in business news.
Steve Julian
09/05/2006: Restoring Ballona Wetland
It's long been one of the big environmental dreams for many Angelenos: restoring Ballona wetland, near Playa Del Rey. Now, biologists are looking into the possibilities of doing just that.
Ilsa Setziol
09/04/2006: Congress Begins Fall Session
Steve Julian talks with Jack Shaw, reporter for Market News International, about what will top the agenda when Congress returns to Washington this week.
Steve Julian
09/04/2006: Following the Signs
Ever wonder about those people standing on corners spinning oversized arrows? It might seem like an awful job, but that's not always the case.
Andrea Gardner
09/04/2006: A Look Back at the Electric Company
June Angela, Steve Gustafson, and Melanie Henderson, former child actors who formed the The Electric Company's house band, look back at the show that entertained and informed a generation of teens, thirty years ago.
Kitty Felde
09/01/2006: Legislative Roundup
Yesterday was the last day of the legislative session in Sacramento. Steve Julian talks with KPCC's State Capital reporter Tamara Keith about the outcome.
Steve Julian
09/01/2006: The Plight of Compton College
After much uncertainty, Compton Community College opened for classes this week.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
09/01/2006: Immigration Backlash Grows
Organizers are expecting thousands of immigrant rights marchers in Los Angeles and other cities tomorrow. In the months since illegal immigrants and their supporters participated in mass rallies calling for immigration reform, a backlash against their demands has gained momentum.
Patricia Nazario
09/01/2006: Radio Pioneer Dick "Huggy Boy" Hugg Dies
Dick "Huggy Boy" Hugg, credited with being one of the first DJs to bring R-and-B music to white audiences, died Wednesday at the age of 78. KPCC's Shirley Jahad talked with LARadio.com's Don Barrett about Huggy Boy's legacy.
Shirley Jahad
09/01/2006: California's Oldest Man, Last WWI Veteran Dies
George Johnson, believed to be the oldest man in California, died this week at age 112. KPCC listeners first heard his story in July, and we offer it again in tribute.
Tamara Keith
August
08/31/2006: The Economics of Climate Control
California is about to become a leader in combating global warming. Steve Julian talks with KPCC's Sacramento reporter Tamara Keith about the deal hammered out; and with Michael Hanemann, UC Berkeley professor of agriculture and resources economics, about the costs and benefits.
Steve Julian
08/31/2006: Global Warming Deal Approved
The state Senate has approved landmark environmental legislation that would make California a national leader in combating global warming.
Tamara Keith
08/30/2006: No Decision Yet on Garden Grove Buddhist Temple
At a hearing Wednesday, a federal judge told Buddhists who hope to open a temple in Garden Grove that he wants the congregation and the city to work out a compromise.
Susan Valot
08/30/2006: LA Mayor Celebrates Passage of School Reform Bill
A day after the legislature approved his plan to reform the LA Unified School District, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa celebrated by returning to the place where he hatched the idea a year and a half ago, during his campaign for mayor.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
08/30/2006: Call Sheet
Alex Ben Block on the entertainment industry's apology fest; Katie Harris on Forbes' faulty web stats; Brad Pomerance on the Disney Channel's surge in viewers with a tween-targeted musical.
John Rabe
08/30/2006: CalPERS Puts the Squeeze on Companies
CalPERS -- the giant pension fund for state government employees in California -- has so much power, it can change the way companies do business.
Tamara Keith
08/30/2006: LAUSD Bill Heads to Governor's Desk
AB 1361, the LAUSD governance bill, was approved by the Assembly Tuesday night. Now it goes to Governor Schwarzenegger, who has indictated that he will sign it into law.
Steve Julian and Tamara Keith
08/30/2006: The Long Journey of the LA Unified Reform Bill
The LA Unified reform bill state legislators approved yesterday doesn't look quite like the one Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa initiated.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
08/30/2006: Jamming with Fallen Fruit
Peaches are ripening in Echo Park, and an off-beat group wants you to get picking and packing. The organization "Fallen Fruit" encourages the use of fruit growing on public property, and recently held a workshop to teach people how to make jam. [image]
John Rabe
08/29/2006: Hurricane Puts Pair of Priests on New Spiritual Trek
Two Roman Catholic priests who left New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina are now preaching in the Southland and looking for a spiritual meaning in one of the nation's worst natural disasters. [image] [image] [image]
Kitty Felde
08/29/2006: New Orleans-Born Artist Plans Exhibit Honoring Hurricane Victims
Many New Orleans natives have sent money or supplies to help victims of Hurricane Katrina, but artist William Pajaud is honoring his hometown another way - with his paintbrush.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
08/29/2006: LA Unified Governance Bill Passes State Senate
The State Senate has approved a bill that would give LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa a role in managing the city's school district. The bill will now go to the Assembly.
Tamara Keith
08/28/2006: Older Evacuees Long to Return to the Gulf Coast
A few thousand Gulf Coast residents came to Southern California after Hurricane Katrina, but the transition has been especially hard for residents who know they can't go back.
Rachael Myrow
08/28/2006: A Home Away from Home for a New Orleans Native
Following Hurricane Katrina, the family that owns the popular Commander's Palace and other New Orleans restaurants transferred several employees to its Downtown Disney eatery in Orange County. One of those was Liz Dowty, who continues to work at the restaurant but one day hopes to return to the Crescent City.
Susan Valot
08/28/2006: Corrections Secretary Pushes Ahead with Prison Reform Plans
KPCC's Tamara Keith caught up with Jim Tilton, the acting secretary of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, to talk about California's prison crisis and Tilton's plans to solve it.
Tamara Keith
08/25/2006: Local Man Keeps Collecting for Katrina Victims
It's hurricane season again on the Gulf Coast. One LA relief agency -- that's LA as in Los Angeles -- is stocking a warehouse to help this year, and for years to come. [image] [image] [image]
Rachael Myrow
08/25/2006: Colton Councilman Arrested on Corruption Charge
A Colton city councilman was arrested at his home after allegedly running up thousands of dollars on a city credit card. It's new blow to a town still recovering from a bruising scandal 10 years ago.
Steven Cuevas
08/25/2006: UCLA Program Brings Foreign Doctors to Underserved Southland Neighborhoods
UCLA Medical School is trying to fill a shortage of Spanish-speaking doctors by tapping into the pool of bilingual medical assistants at local clinics.
Patricia Nazario
08/25/2006: Photo Exhibit Puts the Focus on Drag Racing
A new exhibit in Pomona chronicles the dragsters that brought speed and fame to the city and the photographers who tried to freeze them in time.
Steven Cuevas
08/24/2006: Gang Violence Rising in Costa Mesa
Police in Costa Mesa briefed residents on the city's response to a recent spike in gang violence. Since June, two men have been killed and five wounded in drive-by alley shootings.
Debra Baer
08/24/2006: Ocean Water Flowing Into Bolsa Chica Wetlands
Ocean water returned to Bolsa Chica Wetlands Thursday for the first time in more than century. It's the culmination of a 147 million dollar conservation project.
Ilsa Setziol
08/24/2006: Haefele on EAA Strike
Marc Haefele on the Engineers and Architects Association strike against the City of Los Angeles -- who won, who lost, and where things go from here.
Shirley Jahad
08/24/2006: Governor, Lawmakers Hope to Reach Compromise on Greenhouse Bill
Governor Schwarzenegger and Democrats in the legislature are negotiating a bill that would make the state a leader in the arena of global warming prevention. Both sides agree that they want to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the state, but they don't yet have a deal to make it happen
Tamara Keith
08/24/2006: LAX Neighbors Speak Out on Airport Transportation Proposals
LAX officials unveiled options for reducing traffic congestion to and from the airport at a community meeting, but the proposals didn't fly with some of the airport's neighbors.
Susan Valot
08/23/2006: City Workers Heading Back To Work
After a second day on the picket lines with no concessions from City Hall, the Engineers and Architects Association decided to end their strike Tuesday night. All Things Considered host Shirley Jahad asked KPCC's Frank Stoltze what the union gained from the walkout.
Shirley Jahad and Frank Stoltze
08/23/2006: Mudslides Possible in San Bernardino Burn Area
Residents of San Bernardino's Morongo Basin have been told to get ready for what could be some of the worst flooding in decades. Last month's Sawtooth-Millard wildfire charred more than 60,000 acres in the foothills and mountains above the Basin. Everything was burned away, and that's created ideal conditions for mudslides and flash floods.
Steven Cuevas
08/23/2006: Call Sheet
Alex Ben Block on Tom Cruise's split with Viacom; TV Week's Melissa Grego on Dick Robertson's retirement as WB's syndication czar; and Brad Pomerance on the future of political ads on television, in the era of TiVo.
John Rabe
08/22/2006: LA City Workers Hit the Picket Lines
Members of the Engineers and Architects Association began a two-day strike Tuesday morning to call for higher wages. The union has been without a contract since 2004.
Frank Stoltze
08/22/2006: Family Goes To War Over Battle Re-Enactments
Another volley was fired Tuesday in an ongoing battle over civil war re-enactments near San Bernardino. County supervisors cleared the way for an Oak Glen apple farmer to keep on hosting the mock battles at his ranch. The dispute is pitting resident against resident... and brother against brother.
Steven Cuevas
08/22/2006: Colleges Warn Students About Dangers of Social Networking Sites
Colleges are adding an extra topic to their orientation program, cautioning students about the pitfalls of social networking sites like MySpace.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
08/22/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
The shutdown of the Boeing C-17 plant in Long Beach may not have as big of an economic impact as some are saying, tourism is up in Los Angeles and the Cheesecake Factory is falling on some sour times.
Steve Julian
08/21/2006: California's Minimum Wage Workers Getting a Raise
The governor and lawmakers in Sacramento have reached a deal to increase the state's minimum wage by $1.25 over the next two years. That will take it to $8.00 an hour -- the highest minimum wage in the nation.
Tamara Keith
08/21/2006: Judge Prevents Some Union Members from Striking
More than 7,000 LA city workers plan to walk off the job Tuesday in a two-day strike for higher pay. But a judge has barred 200 members of the Engineers and Architects Association from joining the job action, saying they are essential to public health and safety.
Frank Stoltze
08/21/2006: Golden State Aims to Lead in Solar Power
With solar panels as his backdrop, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger he signed a bill Monday that aims to make California the country's biggest solar power producer.
Rachael Myrow
08/21/2006: Local Islamic Group Holds 'Open Mosque Day'
More than two-dozen mosques across the Southland opened their doors to people of all faiths Sunday to promote understanding of the Islamic faith. [image] [image] [image]
Susan Valot
08/21/2006: New Publication Hits OC Newsracks
The company that puts out the Orange County Register is introducing a new publication today called the OC Post. The new paper is designed to be a "quick-read" version of its larger partner.
Susan Valot
08/18/2006: Homeland Security Chief Tours Intelligence Center
US Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff has been in Los Angeles this week, meeting with local officials and touring the region's security resources. On Friday, he paid a visit to the brand new Joint Regional Intelligence Center.
Rachael Myrow
08/18/2006: Boeing Plans to Shut Down Long Beach Plant
Boeing says it doesn't have enough orders to keep open the C-17 cargo plane production line in Long Beach. The plant is the city's largest civilian employer, and now workers are facing a job hunt.
Susan Valot
08/18/2006: Study Finds Living Near Heavy Traffic Increases Hospital Visits for Asthma Sufferers
A report from the UCLA Center for Health Policy says asthma can be three times as severe and as frequent for people living near heavily traveled thoroughfares than those living near less busy streets. Rick Brown is the director of the agency and spoke with KPCC's Shirley Jahad about the new report.
Shirley Jahad
08/17/2006: Inside the Walls of the State's Largest Mental Hospital
In the second of a two-part series on Patton State Hospital, KPCC's Steven Cuevas ventures inside the San Bernardino mental hospital to see how the facility has evolved while working to meet the requirements of a federal consent decree.
Steven Cuevas
08/16/2006: Unexpected Redistricting Bill Passes State Senate
On Wednesday, the California Senate passed a constitutional amendment to change the way political district lines are drawn. This, despite a statement released yesterday by legislative leaders saying they'd given up on redistricting reform for this year.
Tamara Keith
08/16/2006: State's Largest Mental Hospital Struggles to Change
Earlier this year, Patton State Hospital near San Bernardino and other mental hospitals in California were put under a federal consent decree. The US Department of Justice had sued the hospitals for failing to provide adequate care. In the first of a two-part series, KPCC's Steven Cuevas took a tour of the hospital and looked at how staff were adjusting to the changes.
Steven Cuevas
08/16/2006: LAX Recruitment and Training Center Unveiled
An open house was held Wednesday at the nation's first facility dedicated to the training of federal security screeners and airport police officers, located near Los Angeles International Airport.
Susan Valot
08/16/2006: Call Sheet
Alex Ben Block on the decline in circulation for gossip magazines, The Wall Street Journal's Sarah McBride on a lack of demand for Satellite Radio, and Todd Everett on the slow demise of the LA Times TV listings.
John Rabe
08/15/2006: Redistricting, Term Limits Legislation DOA in Sacramento
An effort to make major changes to the political system in Sacramento has failed. Legislative leaders released a statement Tuesday saying it is the best course of action not to pursue redistricting and term limits reform in the waning weeks of the legislative session.
Tamara Keith
08/15/2006: FAA Stumped By LAX Navigation Snafu
Federal Aviation Administration officials are puzzled by a glitch that's taken out a navigation system at LAX twice in the past week. The latest outage of the radio beacon on one of the runways happened Monday.
Susan Valot
08/15/2006: Environmentalists Back Bill to Curb Port Pollution
Every year, millions of containers move through Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. A bill backed by State Senator Alan Lowenthal of Long Beach would impose a fee of $30 per container to mitigate air pollution and traffic.
Rachael Myrow
08/15/2006: Council President Shipping Out for Navy Training
LA City Council President Eric Garcetti is about to ship out to serve in the U-S Navy Reserves. Garcetti has been a reservist for a year, and when the council starts a two-week break on Friday, he'll head to Florida for an intensive training course.
Shirley Jahad
08/15/2006: Creeks Face Big Threat From Tiny Creature
Creeks in the Santa Monica Mountains have remained pristine in the face of urbanization, but biologists say there could be a bigger threat - a nonnative snail that could decimate aquatic life in the streams.
Ilsa Setziol
08/15/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
Economic forecasters drop the crystal ball; a look at some of the California businesses that are practicing energy efficiency and saving money; and Macy's looks to go national.
Steve Julian
08/14/2006: Technology Revolutionizes Search for Stolen Cars
Local police agencies are turning to "smart cars" to help increase the long odds of finding a stolen car.
Rachael Myrow
08/14/2006: Southland's Power Grid Suffers from Outdated Technology, Say Experts
A report from the US Energy Department says Southern California's power grid is one of the most congested in the nation. Energy experts say better technology is key to fixing the problem.
Susan Valot
08/11/2006: Ciy Council Gives Thumbs-Up to LAUSD Bill
Ahead of a key Senate Appropriations Committee meeting in Sacramento on Monday, the Mayor's LAUSD takeover bill got a vote of confidence Friday from the City Council and business leaders.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
08/11/2006: Compton Looks to the Future
The final part of a three-part series on Compton's struggle to reduce violence looks at efforts to turn the city around. A shopping mall, parks and youth programs are just some of the things that city officials have in store.
Frank Stoltze
08/11/2006: Hearing on Security of LA & Long Beach Ports
While much of the country is focused on securing the airports, state legislators are in Long Beach, concentrating on how safe the seaports are. State senator Christine Kehoe, chair of the legislature's Joint Committee on Emergency Services and Homeland Security, convened the hearing.
Shirley Jahad and Rachael Myrow
08/10/2006: Southland Responds to Foiled Terror Plot
Following Thursday's predawn arrests of terror suspects in England and Pakistan, the Southland felt a strong ripple effect, and reacted with increased security across the region.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
08/10/2006: Terror Alert Spawns Long Lines at LAX
New security regulations are causing long lines and flight delays at Los Angeles International Airport. KPCC's Tamara Keith had a front-row seat, flying into LAX from Sacramento Thursday morning, and attempting to fly back Thursday night.
Shirley Jahad and Tamara Keith
08/10/2006: Regional Airports Also Dealing With New Regulations
The effects of the terror plot investigation in Britain hit US airports hard, but and the airports in Ontario and Long Beach, the headaches were few and relatively mild.
Steven Cuevas and Susan Valot
08/10/2006: Racial Tensions Contributing to Compton Violence
Gang violence so far this year in Compton is down, but a recent weekend saw four people killed. Police and activists say racial tensions between black and Latino gangs is exacerbating the problem. KPCC's Frank Stoltze reports in part two of a three-part series.
Frank Stoltze
08/09/2006: Violence Returns to Compton
In part one of a three part series, KPCC's Frank Stoltze looks at the city's ongoing struggle with violence. Murders were down for the first half of this year, but recently went up after the LA County Sheriff's department pulled deputies out of the city. Those deputies are once again patrolling the streets in an effort to stop the violence.
Frank Stoltze
08/09/2006: Audits Uncovers Charter School Operators's Questionable Practices
A Pasadena-based charter school company has overcharged the state $57 million. That's one of the findings of an audit released by the California Department of Education.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
08/09/2006: ACLU Backs Buddhists in Garden Grove Temple Dispute
Vietnamese Buddhists have been battling for two years to establish a new temple in Garden Grove. Now, the American Civil Liberties Union is joining the fight. It's asking the federal courts to step in and force the city to allow the temple to open.
Susan Valot
08/09/2006: Call Sheet
The government could raise $20 billion in its auction of bandwidth. Google inks a $1 billion deal with Rupert Murdoch for space on MySpace. The Screen Actors Guild reaches a new contract with advertisers.
John Rabe
08/08/2006: Governor and Tribe Reach New Gaming Agreement
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed off Tuesday on a deal that could clear the way for more Indian gaming in Southern California.
Steven Cuevas
08/08/2006: Aspiring 'Idols' Flock to Rose Bowl
About 20-thousand Hollywood hopefuls turned out before dawn Tuesday at the Rose Bowl with their pillows, blankets, and dreams of making it big in the first "American Idol" try-outs of the year.
Patricia Nazario
08/08/2006: LA Mayor's Office Changes LAUSD Reform Proposal
The LA Mayor's office on Monday unveiled a long list of changes to the LA Unified School District reform bill making its way through Sacramento.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
08/08/2006: Dealmaking Steps Up in Sacramento
Republican and Democratic lawmakers are looking to compromise on issues ranging from term limits to the minimum wage during the final month of the legislative session.
Tamara Keith
08/07/2006: Ontario Teacher May Have Molested Dozens of Students
A substitute teacher in Ontario is suspected of molesting up to 200 children in the Inland Empire and Kern County over the last three years. Eric Norman Olsen was arrested last week on charges related to one of those alleged incidents. He was arraigned Monday in a San Bernardino County courtroom.
Steven Cuevas
08/07/2006: Technical Glitch at LAX Forces Runway Closure
Another nightmare day for travelers flying through LAX. An instrument landing system failed on one of the runways Monday morning at Los Angeles International Airport.
Rachael Myrow
08/07/2006: Councilman Hopes to Curb Illegal Guns Sales
The LA City council is trying to crack down on illegal gun dealing. The Council's Public Safety Committee has approved a law that would require people to report lost or stolen guns within 48 hours, or face a year in jail. LA City Councilman Jack Weiss introduced the measure. KPCC's All Things Considered host Shirley Jahad asked him to explain the proposal.
Shirley Jahad
08/07/2006: Legislators to Take On Prison Overcrowding in Special Session
The legislature returns to Sacramento Monday for the last month of its session. One of the major focuses for lawmakers will be on prison overcrowding, which the legislature will take up in a special session called by Governor Schwarzenegger.
Tamara Keith
08/07/2006: Life Inside a Gang
Ezequiel Arellano joined the Playboys gang at the age of 9, but in the past year he's disavowed gang life and is working to make sure other kids don't follow his path.
Frank Stoltze
08/03/2006: Wright House Restoration Worries Neighbors
The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Ennis House in Los Feliz is in the midst of a $16 million restoration, but some neighbors are concerned that the house will negatively impact the community.
Stacy Vanek-Smith
08/03/2006: Haefele on DWP Problems
KPCC's Shirley Jahad talks with Marc Haefele about the political heat now on the management of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. The recent heat wave spotlighted the ongoing infrastructure and maintenance issues at the DWP. The agency has money but no master plan for repairs and improvements.
Shirley Jahad
08/03/2006: Little Leaguers Invade San Bernardino
Dozens of 11 and 12-year-olds are making their annual pilgrimage to San Bernardino this week. It's time for the Little League Western Regional Tournament... the last stop before the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. The 10-day tournament kicks off Friday.
Steve Cuevas
08/03/2006: Small Screen Fashion Goes on Display
The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising is hosting an exhibit on television costumes. KPCC's John Rabe talked with the curator of the downtown LA exhibit.
John Rabe
08/02/2006: Drug Maker Cleared in Local Vioxx Lawsuit
The jury in California's first trial over the prescription painkiller Vioxx says the once-popular drug did not cause an elderly Northridge man's heart attack. The jurors came back with a verdict after less than a day of deliberations.
Patricia Nazario
08/02/2006: Call Sheet
Mel Gibson's anti-Semitic tirade is getting him in trouble now, but will it hurt his career? Studios may be cracking down on salaries and formulaic movies. And theatre revenues are flat... maybe better movies would put fannies back in the seats.
John Rabe
08/02/2006: Buena Park Man Released from Federal Detention
Abdel Jabbar Hamdan of Buena Park spoke out as a free man yesterday for the first time in more than two years after a judge ordered him released from detention.
Frank Stoltze
08/02/2006: Former President Clinton Introduces Global Warming Plan in LA
The "Clinton Climate Initiative" will bring together 22 cities, including LA, with the goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Former President Bill Clinton outlined the plan at UCLA.
Susan Valot
08/02/2006: Power Customers Could Be in for a Shock
The recent heat wave could mean sky high utility bills for Southland residents.
Rachael Myrow
08/02/2006: 'A Night Out' for Southland Residents
Two San Fernando Valley parks were among the locations in Southern California hosting "National Night Out" events, where residents and neighbors gather to talk about crime and safety.
Patricia Nazario
08/01/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
We discuss whether LA might follow Chicago's lead in enacting a living wage; California as an environmental partner with Great Britain; and a local SEC investigation.
Steve Julian
08/01/2006: Salton Sea in Jeopardy
Changing conditions at the Salton Sea threaten sport fish and about 250 species of birds. We examine the complicated task of trying to save it. Ilsa Setziol reports, in part 2 of a 2-part story. [image] [image] [image]
Ilsa Setziol
08/01/2006: Entrepreneurs Make Downtown More Resident-Friendly
Eager buyers of downtown LA lofts now have an answer to the question: Where are all the services?
Patricia Nazario
July
07/31/2006: LAUSD Rank and File Upset Over Villaraigosa Deal
A compromise proposal brokered between LA's mayor and the president of LA Unified's teachers union is upsetting more and more teachers. The union's membership may get to vote on whether to yank support of the plan.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
07/31/2006: Federal Inspection Underway at King Drew Medical Center
Federal inspectors arrived at King Drew Medical Center Monday morning. Their task: to determine whether to approve millions of dollars in federal funding for the county hospital.
John Rabe
07/31/2006: Officials Work to Salvage Important Bird Habitat
California's largest lake, the Salton Sea, is drying up. Now, officials are working on a plan to salvage the sea and one of the West Coast's most important bird habitats.
Ilsa Setziol
07/31/2006: More Choice on the Dial for Spanish Language Radio Listeners
As Spanish language radio has grown in popularity, so have the various formats that listeners can tune into.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
07/31/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
Retiring Rep. Bill Thomas isn't going quietly, House Armed Services Committee chairman Duncan Hunter takes a prominent role in the debate over immigration policy and Rep. Jane Harman has been busy with the Mideast conflict and intelligence matters.
Steve Julian
07/28/2006: Federal Judge Orders Release of Alleged Hamas Supporter
The ACLU is calling on the federal government to release a Buena Park man accused of supporting terrorism. On Thursday and again Friday, a federal judge ordered 45-year-old Abdel-Jabbar Hamdan to be freed. But the government says he is a security risk and has vowed to keep him locked up. ACLU attorney Ranjana Natarajan represents Hamdan. She spoke with KPCC's Frank Stoltze about the case.
Frank Stoltze
07/28/2006: Soaring Murder Rate Prompts Media to Take Action
In the final part of a three-part series, two San Bernardino newspapers are taking a controversial role in the city's effort to battle gang crime. Close to three dozen people have been murdered in the city in just half a year.
Steven Cuevas
07/28/2006: Home Builders Introduce Creative Incentives to Lure Buyers
Skydivers, free food and gift cards are just some of the incentives that new home builders have been using to attract potential buyers in a slowing real estate market.
Tamara Keith
07/28/2006: Marc Haefele on DWP Solar Panel Program
In the midst of the record heat and record power use, you might think solar energy would be a good way to harness the sun and generate power. But it turns out the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has left its solar power incentive program out in the cold for years. It's had funding but failed to pass out any money.
Shirley Jahad
07/27/2006: Religious Leaders Work for Peace in Violence-Filled City
In the second of a three-part series on gang violence in San Bernardino, KPCC's Steven Cuevas explores efforts by a religious group to bring peace to the city and broker a truce between warring gangs.
Steven Cuevas
07/27/2006: New Anti-Terrorism Center Opens
The FBI and local police on Tuesday opened a new Joint Regional Intelligence Center to fight terrorism. For the first time, the center puts anti-terrorism analysts from numerous agencies under one roof.
Frank Stoltze
07/27/2006: Cooling Centers Provide Relief from the Heat
Authorities say the ongoing heatwave has caused more than 50 deaths in California. Many cities across the state are opening free cooling centers to provide residents a place to go to get away from the ongoing and potentially dangerous heat.
Patricia Nazario
07/26/2006: Villaraigosa Taps Former LAUSD Head as Education Chief
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has appointed former LAUSD interim superintendent Ramon Cortines as his deputy mayor for Education, Youth and Families. Cortines' primary job will be to take up the push to change how the public school district is governed.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
07/26/2006: San Bernardino Launches Offensive Against Gang Violence
In the first of a three-part series, KPCC's Steven Cuevas looks at San Bernardino's aggressive plan to reduce the city's high murder rate. The city has had 34 homicides this year and is on track for 70.
Steven Cuevas
07/26/2006: 310 Area Code Overlay Goes into Effect
Starting today, people living in the area between Malibu and the South Bay will have to start dialing 11 digits to complete a phone call.
Susan Valot
07/26/2006: Call Sheet
NBC picks up a pilot for development after it was dumped by the WB network, because it started getting play and buzz on "YouTube.com". The Viacom split may not be paying off. Roger Ailes brags about Fox News' accomplishments and plans for launch of the new My Network.
Shirley Jahad
07/25/2006: Governor Brings Minds Together for Health Care Summit
Governor Schwarzenegger gathered a who's who of the medical world at UCLA to talk about health care affordability.
Rachael Myrow
07/25/2006: Pioneering Asian-American Actor Dies
Academy award-nominated actor Makoto Iwamatsu, who co-founded the East-West Players theatre company in Los Angeles, has died from esophageal cancer at the age of 72. Tim Dang, artistic director of the East West Players, discusses Mako's legacy.
Shirley Jahad
07/25/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
A study finds that LA is the country's most economically-segregated region, entertainment isn't the biggest show in LA business and there's a ton of money going into social networking sites, but not much coming back.
Steve Julian
07/24/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
Rep. Ed Royce has his eye on a prominent committee chairmanship, a fundraiser invite from Rep. Richard Pombo raises some eyebrows and House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi boycotts a reception.
Steve Julian
07/21/2006: Arraignment Postponed in Maywood Murder-for-Hire Plot
A former Maywood city employee will be waiting until at least Monday to go before a judge. He's charged with trying to hire someone to kill a controversial City Councilman.
Patricia Nazario
07/21/2006: Marc Haefele on LA City Council Term Limits Measure
Marc Haefele on a term-limits initiative being proposed by the LA City Council. Seven members of the council are being "termed out" in 2009. If voters approve the measure, council members would be able to run for an additional four-year term, as long as they abide by tougher ethics and campaign finance standards.
Kari Moran
07/21/2006: Job Fair Brings Together Recent Graduates and Big-Name Employers
Friday's warm temperatures didn't stop hundreds of young people from dressing their best and showing up for a job fair at the Roybal Youth and Family Center in East LA.
Patricia Nazario
07/20/2006: Embattled School Superintendent Stepping Down
The superintendent of the Capistrano Unified School District in Orange County says he's retiring, after 15 years on the job. But the announcement comes as the school board faces allegations of keeping a list of its opponents.
Susan Valot
07/20/2006: LAUSD Superintendent Bashes Mayor in "State of the Schools" Speech
L-A Unified School Superintendent Roy Romer retires this fall, after six years as head of the nation's second largest district. Thursday, he delivered his final "State of the Schools" address, and he used it to blast Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's LAUSD takeover campaign.
Adolfo Guzman-Lopez
07/20/2006: Southland Sports Are Big Business
Los Angeles is bidding to host the 2016 Olympics, but big changes in Southern California sports are coming long before that.
Rachael Myrow
07/20/2006: As Fires Burn, Archaeologists Move in to Protect Sensitive Sites
The main concern with firefighters battling the Sawtooth Blaze in San Bernardino County was to save homes, but archaeologists with the California Department of Forestry were focused on saving something else - sensitive and confidential archaeological sites.
Steven Cuevas
07/19/2006: Local Lebanese-Americans tell Bush Administration, Save Our Family Members
Southern Californians who have relatives and friends in Lebanon are calling on the American government to do more to help get them out. Some worried Lebanese-Americans gathered in Anaheim on Wednesday to voice their concern and anger.
Susan Valot
07/19/2006: Air Traffic Outage Resolved; Debate Over Danger Continues
The skies are friendly again over Southern California after a three-hour power hiccup Tuesday night at the Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control Center in Palmdale. But opinions differ as to how serious the problem was.
Rachael Myrow
07/19/2006: Maywood Mayor, Deputy Mayor Say They're Getting Death Threats
Maywood was the first California city to declare itself a sanctuary for illegal immigrants. Now, two prominent city leaders are at the center of an alleged assassination plot.
Patricia Nazario
07/19/2006: Artists Upset at CalTrans Over Mural Damage
If you're driving in downtown LA on the Hollywood freeway near Alameda Street, you may want to take a quick look at the murals. Caltrans says it made a mistake earlier this week when a graffiti removal crew painted over two large, city-commissioned murals. [image] [image] [image]
Adolfo Guzman-Lopez
07/19/2006: Non-Violent Parenting Class Draws a Crowd
Parenting shows on TV draw millions of viewers, but an Echo Park woman is relying on her 40 years of experience to teach packed classes about non-violent parenting.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
07/19/2006: Endangered Birds Nest on Venice Beach
Scientists are working to revive the population of Least Terns, a sea bird that nests on Venice Beach.
Ilsa Setziol
07/18/2006: Quake Early Warning System Still in the Works
KPCC's Frank Stoltze talks to Cal Tech seismologist Kate Hutton about the prospects for an early warning system that would tip us off to an earthquake seconds before it hit.
Frank Stoltze
07/18/2006: Wildfire T-Shirts Become a Hot Commodity
For the past 17 years, a Reno, Nevada company has been selling T-shirts that have become keepsakes for firefighters. [image] [image] [image]
Rachael Myrow
07/18/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
The forecast for the US economy darkens, vacant office space is hard to come by in the Southland and day laborers demand a raise in Agoura Hills.
Steve Julian
07/17/2006: Wildfire Expert Calls for Better Forest Management
UC Riverside fire ecologist Richard Minnich says Big Bear and other communities could be at risk unless the San Bernardino Forest is thinned out.
Susan Valot
07/17/2006: Study: California Has One of Lowest Naturalization Rates
A recent study found California has one of the lowest rates of naturalization among states with large numbers of immigrants, but some say the number would be higher if immigrants had more help with the process.
Jordan Davis
07/17/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter scolds Democrats for opposing missile defense, Rep. Nancy Pelosi is upset over the low attendance at her Democratic leadership meetings and a surprising name makes the list of invitees to a Washington reception.
Steve Julian
07/14/2006: Teaching Pirouettes for Six Decades
Margaret Hills has been teaching ballet since the 1940s, but for the past three decades she's led a Saturday morning ritual in Santa Monica. [image]
Kitty Felde
07/13/2006: Hot, Dry Conditions Make Firefighting Difficult in Inland Empire
A brush fire sparked by lightning in San Bernardino County has grown to at least 40,000 acres, spurred by high temperatures and windy conditions. It has destroyed 42 homes and other buildings, and prompted more than a thousand people to flee their homes.
Steven Cuevas
07/13/2006: American Indian Health Clinics Fight to Save Funding
The Bush administration has proposed cutting all federal funding for American Indian health clinics in urban areas, but activists say the clinics provide a vital resource for the American Indian community.
Ilsa Setziol
07/13/2006: Local Economists Predict 'Quiet Boom' for Region's Economy
The LA Economic Development Corporation's mid-year forecast predicts that the region's economy will slow down some, but that growth will be steady.
Rachael Myrow
07/12/2006: Rampart Panel Calls for More Changes in the LAPD
A report by the Blue Ribbon Rampart Review Panel says the LAPD has taken some positive steps since the Rampart scandal, but the panel claims there's still a culture within the department that allows police brutality.
Frank Stoltze
07/13/2006: Haefele on Rampart Review Panel Report
Marc Haefele on the findings of the Rampart Review Panel, seven years after the LAPD division was rocked by a corruption scandal... and what the report bodes for the department's future.
Shirley Jahad
07/12/2006: Governor Files Petition to Protect Roadless Areas
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is petitioning the federal government to keep roads and development out of 4.4 million acres of wild lands in the state. The lands are within US Forests and are known as roadless areas. The move is winning Schwarzenegger raves from the environmental community.
Tamara Keith
07/12/2006: Call Sheet
Disney breaks box office records with "Pirates of the Carribean" sequel... and then announces cuts, cuts, and more cuts. SAG wins a deal that boosts residuals for actors on cable television programs. A federal court says all the sex, violence, and profanity in movies should stay, because clipping or cleaning it off of DVDs would violate copyright laws. AOL users may soon get the company's content for free, but they'll have to deal with more pop-up ads.
Shirley Jahad
07/11/2006: Latino Conference Concludes with Town Hall Discussion
The National Council of La Raza's annual conference wrapped up at the LA Convention Center on Monday. The final day included a speech by White House adviser Karl Rove, and a panel discussion featuring leaders from the Hispanic, African American, and Asian American communities.
Patricia Nazario
07/11/2006: Repairs Underway on Sacramento's Fragile Levee System
Repairs have begun on 29 critical erosion sites on levees in and around Sacramento. The earthen piles don't just protect the homes and farms near the state capital, they also protect the drinking water supply of millions of people in the Southland.
Tamara Keith
07/11/2006: Insurance Commissioner Hails Auto Club Pricing Change
The Auto Club has announced it will begin basing its rates primarily on customers' driving practices, rather than where they live - a decision that was hailed by Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi.
Susan Valot
07/11/2006: Waitress Keeps an Ear Out for Idioms
Thai immigrant May Pare began compiling a list of unusual phrases that she learned while on her shifts as a waitress and has put them in a book called 'Body Idioms.'
Debra Baer
07/11/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
The housing market sets in for a soft landing, people in the 310 area code will soon be doing more dialing and billionaire computer magnate Michael Dell goes shopping in Santa Monica.
Steve Julian
07/10/2006: Thousands of Latinos Gather for Major LA Conference
More than 20-thousand Latinos from around the country are meeting this week at the LA Convention Center for the National Council of La Raza's annual conference.
Frank Stoltze
07/10/2006: Pomona Neighborhood Hopes for 'Rebirth' with New Community Center
A new community center called Renacimiento, or Rebirth, has opened in the Angela-Chanslor neighborhood, a formerly blighted enclave in South Pomona. Residents are hoping the center will keep kids off the streets and out of gangs.
Steve Julian
07/10/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
Capitol Hill paid close attention to last week's immigration reform hearing in San Diego, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi tries to rally her Democratic colleagues around a new slogan for the midterm election and a new book looks at San Dimas Rep. David Dreier.
Steve Julian
07/07/2006: Community Looks for Answers Following Triple Homicide
Local activists say they're concerned that the murders of three Latino men in South LA may exacerbate tensions between blacks and Latinos.
Frank Stoltze
07/07/2006: Prison Officials See Hope in Pilot Rehabilitation Program
In the final part of a three-part series on state prisons, KPCC's Tamara Keith visits the Behavior Modification Unit at High Desert State Prison - a pilot program that teaches unruly prisoners how to behave.
Tamara Keith
07/06/2006: Controlling Gangs Behind Bars
In the second part of a series on state prisons, KPCC's Tamara Keith visits California State Prison Sacramento to look at the influence gangs hold among inmates.
Tamara Keith
07/06/2006: Federal Receiver Issues Scathing Report on Prison Healthcare
Robert Sillen, the federal receiver of California's prison healthcare system, says the system is "disgraceful" and the problems are worse than he thought.
Shirley Jahad
07/05/2006: Call Sheet
Superman Returns pumps up the summer box office, CBS will share some of its new media revenue with affiliates; and Warner and EMI continue their efforts to buy each other.
Shirley Jahad
07/05/2006: A Year Later, Little Has Changed in State Prisons
In the first of a three-part series, KPCC's Tamara Keith looks at what has taken place in the past year since California began putting more of an emphasis on rehabilitation in state prisons.
Tamara Keith
07/05/2006: Long Beach Community Garden is Still Going Strong
With all of the recent publicity about the eviction of the South Central community farmers, KPCC's Adolfo Guzman Lopez visited a public farm in Long Beach that's been around for 31 years.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
07/04/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
A look at LA Mayor Villaraigosa's record on business, the announcement about the Ralphs settlement left out some important details and another Hollywood landmark could soon disappear.
Steve Julian
07/04/2006: Remembering the River of Old
A Baldwin Park resident looks back at the LA River of his youth - when it lacked the concrete banks and was a good spot for fishing and swimming.
Ilsa Setziol
07/04/2006: Flag Lady
Meet Roz Cannon, who has been selling flags of all stripes for nearly a half-century. [image]
Kitty Felde
07/04/2006: Pirate Fest
A look at the democratic values and independence of pirates at Corona's "Golden Age Pirate Festival."
Steven Cuevas
07/03/2006: History Through the Eyes of California's Oldest Man
112-year old George Johnson of Richmond fought in World War I and is only one generation removed from the Civil War. He attributes his longetivity to hard work and no alcohol.
Tamara Keith
07/01/2006: Pomegranate Juice May Slow Prostate Cancer
A new UCLA study suggests pomegranate juice can significantly slow the growth of prostate cancer. KPCC's John Rabe spoke with Dr. Allan Pantuck of UCLA Medical School about the findings.
John Rabe
June
06/30/2006: Anaheim Creates Wi-Fi Network
The city of Anaheim held a "wire-cutting" to unveil plans for a city-wide wireless internet network.
Jordan Davis
06/30/2006: Graduating Seniors Reflect on Immigration Walkouts
Students at Huntington Park High School were among the first to stage a walkout in support of the undocumented. Graduating seniors say the experience was a defining part of their school career.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
06/30/2006: San Bernardino Launches Second Phase of Anti-Crime Plan
San Bernardino Mayor Pat Morris is rolling out the second phase of an aggressive crime fighting planned called "Operation Phoenix." The city has suffered 34 homicides this year and four in the past week.
Steven Cuevas
06/29/2006: Haefele on Janssen Retirement
Marc Haefele discusses the retirement of LA County Chief Administrative Officer David Janssen.
Shirley Jahad
06/29/2006: School Bill Passes First Test
The State Senate Education Committee has advanced legislation that would give Mayor Villaraigosa more control over LA schools.
Tamara Keith
06/29/2006: Call Sheet
A deal for Univision is announced, Sirius murmurs about buying XM; and new media takes a bite from broadcast during upfront ad sales.
Shirley Jahad
06/28/2006: Campaign Finance Issues Take Spotlight
The issue of campaign finance seems to be everywhere this week with the US Supreme Court issuing an important ruling and a campaign finance measure qualifying for the November statewide ballot.
Kitty Felde
06/27/2006: Governor Calls Special Session on Prison Reform
A special session of the legislature has been called to tackle what Governor Schwarzenegger is calling the state's "prison crisis."
Tamara Keith
06/27/2006: Judge Derails Illegal Immigration Measure
A Superior Court judge has ruled that the author of the "Illegal Immigration Relief Act" did not get enough signatures to qualify the measure for the ballot.
Steven Cuevas
06/27/2006: National Braille Challenge Comes to LA
More than 60 blind students from across the US and Canada were in Los Angeles for the National Braille Challenge this past weekend - including one student who was hoping to secure a fourth title.
Jordan Davis
06/26/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
Univision's board approves the sale of the Spanish-language broadcaster to a group of investors, including media mogul Haim Saban; and some of LA's richest pledge their money to charities.
Steve Julian
06/26/2006: LA Police Raise Money for Wounded Officer
LA police officers have raise more than $130,000 dollars for officer Kristina Ripatti, who was shot and paralyzed from the chest down during an altercation with an armed suspect three weeks ago.
Frank Stoltze
06/26/2006: Judge to Issue Ruling on Illegal Immigration Measure
A judge will issue a ruling Monday morning on a lawsuit challenging an illegal immigration measure in San Bernardino. The measure was set to go before voters this fall, but a lawsuit alleges that the measure should never have made the ballot in the first place.
Steven Cuevas
06/26/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
The intensity of the illegal immigration debate has faltered and Rep. Bill Thomas of Bakersfield compromises on estate tax legislation.
Steve Julian
06/24/2006: Garfield High's Valedictorian Follows in Footsteps of Jaime Escalante
In the last part of a series profiling high school valedictorians in Southern California, KPCC Special Correspondent Kitty Felde talks to Elizabeth Mojarro, a student who knows how to put two and two together. [image]
Kitty Felde
06/23/2006: Governor to Bush: No More National Guard Troops for Border
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on Friday turned down an additional request to send more California National Guard troops to patrol the US-Mexico border.
Nick Roman
06/23/2006: LAUSD Takeover Bill Ready for Consideration
The legislation to give LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa more control over the LA Unified School district will be formally introduced on Monday. KPCC's Tamara Keith obtained an advance copy of the bill language.
Tamara Keith
06/23/2006: Illegal Immigration Measure Challenged in Court
A ballot measure targeting illegal immigrants in San Bernardino could be defeated even before voters have their say. The measure known as the "Illegal Immigration Relief Act" would make it a crime to employ or rent to undocumented immigrants. Opponents were in a San Bernardino courtroom Friday, arguing that the measure's backers didn't collect enough signatures to qualify it for the ballot.
Steven Cuevas
06/23/2006: Temperatures Soar in the Southland
KPCC's Steven Cuevas ventured out into the 100-degree heat to talk with residents about how they are dealing with the weather.
Steven Cuevas
06/23/2006: Dorsey High's Valedictorian Works Toward Law Career
Dorsey High valedictorian Wendy Salazar says a personal experience and her involvement in a high school program have shown her that she's destined to become a lawyer. [image]
Kitty Felde
06/23/2006: Dumping of Superintendent Causes Furor in Westminster School District
Controversy has erupted after Westminster School District trustees hired KimOanh Nguyen-Lam as the district's superintendent, but then ousted her a week later. Nguyen-Lam says she is considering legal action to win her job back.
Jordan Davis
06/22/2006: Marc Haefele on LAUSD Takeover Deal
Marc Haefele on the controvertial compromise reached that will give LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa more control over the LA Unified School District, and its fallout with lawmakers, teachers, parents, and students.
Shirley Jahad
06/22/2006: Long Beach Poly Graduates 15 Valedictorians
A total of 15 students at Long Beach Poly earned straight A's through their high school years. One of those valedictorians is Mark Lombardino, a teenager who loves music as much as math. [image]
Kitty Felde
06/22/2006: Future of KOCE is Still Fuzzy
Coast Community College trustees met Wednesday night to discuss what to do with KOCE, the Orange County public television station. A Texas-based religious broadcaster wants to buy the station, but others want the station to continue its PBS programming.
Jordan Davis
06/21/2006: Mayor Announces Deal in LAUSD Takeover Bid
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has reached a compromise with the teachers union and Sacramento lawmakers that will give him more control over public schools in Los Angeles. A bill will soon be on its way in the State Legislature that will restructure the LA Unified School District. The school board will lose some power, and the mayor will gain some... but Villaraigosa says he will not get the all of the authority he wanted.
Tamara Keith
06/21/2006: Educators Wary About LAUSD Governance Agreement
Reactions from LA Unified officials to the school district reform compromise ranged from concern to anger. Earlier this year, LA Unified's school board and superintendent joined the teachers union to oppose a previous overhaul plan Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa unveiled in his State of the City address.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
06/21/2006: Study: Economic Slump in California's Future
That soft sighing sound you hear is California slipping into an economic slowdown. UCLA economists predict the real estate slump will drag on the state and national economy -- but they see no recession in the near future.
Rachael Myrow
06/21/2006: Call Sheet
Big money expected for Spanish-language media giant Univision, but no bids yet... and they may come in a bit lower than projected. The FCC votes to review media ownership rules; the Tribune Company, owner of the LA Times and KTLA, stands to gain. A little sun and a little shade in the summer box office numbers so far.
Shirley Jahad
06/21/2006: Reclusive Screen Legend Makes Rare Appearance at Hollywood Event
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences hosted a recent tribute to Hollywood legend Olivia de Havilland, who flew from overseas for the event. The LA County Museum of Art is screening de Havilland's films, including a new print of the Hollywood classic "Gone With the Wind." [image] [image] [image]
John Rabe
06/21/2006: Gardena High Valedictorian Calls Thomas Edison His Role Model
Gardena High School Valedictorian Edison (Hoi San) Tam has overcome adversity, while maintaining many of the same characteristics as his role model. [image]
Kitty Felde
06/20/2006: Villaraigosa Vows Fight to the Finish for LAUSD Plan
LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa says he isn't leaving Sacramento until he has a deal on a bill that would give him control over the Los Angeles Unified School District. He says he's serious, extending his stay by at least one more day, although Villaraigosa hopes to have legislation introduced by Wednesday afternoon.
Tamara Keith
06/20/2006: City of Redlands May Fire Firm Implicated in Lewis Probe
It hasn't resulted in any charges yet, but the federal probe of Republican Congressman Jerry Lewis has had a noticeable political effect locally. Investigators are looking into a powerful Washington, DC lobby group with close ties to Lewis. They want to know if favors were traded back and forth. Now the Congressman's hometown of Redlands is looking into dropping the lobby firm... and more Inland Empire clients might do the same.
Steven Cuevas
06/20/2006: New Civic Park Being Developed For Downtown LA
Los Angeles is one of the most park-poor regions of the country, and has long been in an ongoing quest for a downtown center or hub. Now, the designers of the Grand Avenue redevelopment project want to know what you would like to see and do there. KPCC's Shirley Jahad talked with Architect Brenda Levin, a member of the design team, which has planned three workshops to get public comment.
Shirley Jahad
06/20/2006: Buena Park High Valedictorian is a Romanian Immigrant
Buena Park High Valedictorian Cecilia Rosca puts faith and family at the top of her priority list. [image]
Kitty Felde
06/20/2006: Federal Judge Pushes Jail Reform
There may be reason for hope of reform at the long-troubled Men's Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles. A federal judge has ordered LA County to come up with a plan to reduce crowding and improve security at the lock-up, the largest and most violent jail in the nation.
Frank Stoltze
06/20/2006: Villaraigosa Lobbying Lawmakers to Save Schools Plan
LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is in Sacramento, trying to convince members of the legislature that his plan to take control of the LA Unified School District is a good idea. But the former Assembly Speaker has a fight on his hands... Opponents of his proposal are working the halls of the Capitol, too.
Tamara Keith
06/20/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
The Chandler family -- billionaire former owners of The Los Angeles Times and now major Tribune investors -- want the company to sell the paper, and several big names sound interested. Real estate giant Douglas Emmett, based in Santa Monica, may be planning an IPO. There may be a glimmer of hope from Capitol Hill for Boeing -- and its 6,500 workers in Long Beach who build the C-17 cargo plane.
Kari Moran
06/19/2006: Effort Underway to Promote Plastic Bag Recycling
Here's an eye popping statistic: every year Californians use about 19 billion plastic bags. Most of them end up in landfills. Others pollute our rivers and ocean. Few get recycled. But that could change.
Ilsa Setziol
06/19/2006: Los Alamitos Valedictorian Wants To Change The World
Los Alamitos High School Valedictorian Brian Nuyen is one of the most energetic valedictorians in southern California. [image]
Kitty Felde
06/19/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
Congress working to pass spending bills, but a local representative who has played a key role in getting bills through the House -- Congressman Jerry Lewis of Redlands -- is being investigation for his ties to a lobbying firm. San Diego-area Republican Brian Bilbray is welcomed back to Congress, after winning the seat of disgraced former representative Randy "Duke" Cunningham. A Beltway fashion trend, sparked by California Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein.
Kari Moran
06/17/2006: Santa Ana's Valedictorian Says, Don't Judge Her
Santa Ana High School Valedictorian Alex Braun is a young woman who challenges our stereotypes. [image]
Kitty Felde
06/16/2006: San Bernardino Considers "No Crime Zone"
A 20-block area of San Bernardino could soon be off limits to some parolees. The move is part of an ambitious plan to crack down on crime in one of the city's most dangerous areas.
Steven Cuevas
06/16/2006: Activists Decry Lack of Black Students at UCLA
African American activists are concerned that only two-percent of UCLA's entering class is black. UCLA officials defend their admission policies, but concede there's a problem.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
06/16/2006: Culver City's Valedictorian Gets Philosophical
Culver City High School Valedictorian Benjamin Hersh is part philosopher, part artist and an all-around deep thinker. [image]
Kitty Felde
06/16/2006: Longtime Auto Teacher Closes Shop
Auto shop teacher John Nolan is retiring after teaching generations of students during his more than three decades at Foothill High School in the Tustin Unified School District. Nolan says thousands of his students have gone onto automotive careers.
Jordan Davis
06/15/2006: Mayor's LAUSD Takeover Plan in Jeopardy
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is heading to Sacramento early next week to lobby legislators and save his schools takeover plan. Democrats in the legislature are divided over the proposal, in part because influential teachers unions are against it.
Tamara Keith
06/15/2006: Probe into Inland Empire Congressman Widens
The city of Highland has become the latest municipality to be subpoenaed as part of an ongoing grand jury probe of Congressman Jerry Lewis of Redlands. Investigators are seeking documents related to a Washington lobbying firm which may have won lucrative federal contracts in exchange for campaign donations.
Steven Cuevas
06/15/2006: Haefele on South Central Farm
Marc Haefele on this week's evictions and protests at the South Central Farm, how the conflict developed, and where it goes from here. [image]
Kari Moran
06/15/2006: Pasadena Valedictorian Looks to Neverland for Inspiration
Stephanie Chan, the valedictorian of Pasadena High School, is considering an unusual theme for her commencement speech. [image]
Kitty Felde
06/15/2006: No Budget Expected by Constitutional Deadline
The legislature has reached an impasse in budget negotiations, killing hopes that a budget would be approved by today's constitutional deadline. The last time a budget was approved by the deadline was 1986.
Tamara Keith
06/14/2006: US Bishops Repeat Call for Just and Fair Immigration Reform
The US Catholic Conference of Bishops opens its spring meeting in Los Angeles this week. It's the first time the nation's top Catholic leaders have met in LA in decades... and although immigration is not on the formal agenda, it will certainly be a key topic of discussion.
Kitty Felde
06/14/2006: Jefferson Valedictorian Disputes School's Reputation
Jefferson High School valedictorian Letisia Alvarado says the media made too much of last year's racial fighting on the South LA campus. She says the school doesn't live up to its bad reputation. [image]
Kitty Felde
06/13/2006: Evictions Served at South Central Farm
44 people were arrested as authorities evicted people from a 14-acre urban farm in South Los Angeles. Authorities used a fire truck to remove several activists, including actress Darryl Hannah, from a tree. [image] [image] [image]
John Rabe
06/13/2006: South Central Farm Has Complicated History
Tuesday's eviction is the latest -- but not the last -- chapter in the ongoing saga of the South Central Farm. Frank Stoltze gives All Things Considered host Shirley Jahad some background on how the struggle has unfolded.
Shirley Jahad & Frank Stoltze
06/13/2006: LACMA Opens First-Ever Exhibit of Hockney Portraits
The LA County Museum of Art is displaying the portraits of British-born artist David Hockney, whose most famous works have influenced the way people look at Southern California. [image] [image]
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
06/13/2006: Concentration Camp Survivor Recounts Horror
In part two of a story on a new Anne Frank exhibit in the Inland Empire, a survivor of the concentration camp where Anne Frank died in 1944 tells his story and remembers the camp's liberation.
Steven Cuevas
06/13/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
Home availability is going up along with prices, the gubernatorial candidates have very different business agendas, and a maker of premium jeans may go private.
Steve Julian
06/13/2006: Carson Valedictorian Has Sight Set on Pre-Med Studies
In the second part of a series profiling Southland valedictorians, Phuong Dao of Carson High School insists that school isn't the only thing in her life. [image]
Kitty Felde
06/12/2006: Wounded Iraqi Girl Has Life-Changing Surgery at UCLA
A 12-year-old Iraqi girl whose face was disfigured when a missile struck her home will return to Iraq later this month after a series of surgeries at UCLA to rebuild her nose. Marwa Naim was injured in April 2003 when her family's home in northern Baghdad was shelled. Humanitarian groups such as the Palestine Children's Relief Fund and Campaign for Innocent Victims in Conflict arranged to have Naim brought to UCLA for treatment. [image] [image]
John Rabe
06/12/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
Congress includes $30 million for California's levees in an emergency spending bill, Rep. Howard Berman of Van Nuys takes an active role in lobbying reform efforts and Rep. Duncan Hunter of San Diego is butting heads with the Navy over a ship.
Steve Julian
06/12/2006: Profiling the Southland's Top Grads
In the first part of a series profiling Southland valedictorians, Andrew Chomchuensawat talks about his experience at the all-male Cathedral High School in Los Angeles. [image]
Kitty Felde
06/12/2006: Farmers' Markets Offer an Environmentally-Friendly Shopping Solution
In the last part of a series on environmentally-friendly businesses, KPCC's Ilsa Setziol visits the Hollywood Farmers' market where people go to find fresh, local produce.
Ilsa Setziol
06/09/2006: Gas Prices Drop Slightly in Southern California
The Auto Club reports gas prices fell for a third consecutive week in Southern California. KPCC's John Rabe spoke with Paul Gonzales of the Auto Club about the cooling trend.
John Rabe
06/09/2006: Health Officials Inspect Poultry Markets for Bird Flu
Officials are inspecting live poultry markets in Southern California to check for any signs of bird flu. Many of the markets are in Asian-American strongholds, like Little Saigon in Orange County.
Lenora Chu
06/09/2006: El Sereno Charter School Fires Back at Critics
Academia Semillas del Pueblo in El Sereno is defending its unusual curriculum in response to allegations from a talk radio station that the school teaches cultural separatism.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
06/08/2006: New Gold Line Station Features Housing, Food, Etc.
It wouldn't be news in London, New York, or Paris, but it's a first for LA County. Thursday in Pasadena, private developers joined with government officials to unveil a new residential complex along the Metro Gold Line: almost 350 apartments, plus a restaurant, retail space, and a renovated historic train station at the Del Mar stop.
John Rabe
06/08/2006: Money Makes the Difference in Judicial Race
There was an upset in Tuesday's primary election -- a sitting judge on LA County's Superior Court was ousted. The new judge has little legal experience... She's currently co-owner of a popular bagel cafe in Manhattan Beach.
Kitty Felde
06/08/2006: Haefele on June Primary, November General Election
Marc Haefele on the results of Tuesday's primaries, and what's in store between now and the November general election.
Shirley Jahad
06/08/2006: Angelides and Westly Make Up, Team Up
After a bitter primary campaign, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Phil Angelides and the man he beat, Controller Steve Westly, are joining together to fight Governor Schwarzenegger's reelection effort.
John Rabe
06/08/2006: Schwarzenegger Launches Statewide Bus Tour
Governor Schwarzenegger launched his general election campaign by kicking off a statewide bus tour in the Central Valley, a Republican stronghold.
Tamara Keith
06/07/2006: Angelides to Face Schwarzenegger for California Governorship
State Treasurer Phil Angelides defeated Controller Steve Westly to win the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in the marquee matchup of Tuesday's primary election. KPCC's Steve Julian spoke with Sacramento Bee political columnist Dan Walters about the primary results.
Steve Julian
06/06/2006: Art Exhibit Displays Diversity of Orange County
More than 80 kids from the heavily Latino and working class city of Santa Ana are demonstrating that OC is more than a TV show by unveiling an art exhibit and short film called "I Am Orange County."
Jordan Davis
06/06/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
A Dubai company buys a Newport Beach-based home builder; a group says fewer TV pilots are being filmed in LA and Universal Studios gets a makeover.
Steve Julian
06/05/2006: 25 Years Later, Local Observance of First AIDS Report
AIDS was first reported 25 years ago Monday. Activists and county public health officials gathered in Lafayette Park in Mid-Wilshire to commemorate the anniversary.
John Rabe
06/05/2006: Getting to Know the Judges
Judges make up the largest group of candidates on Tuesday's ballot, but they're also the candidates that voters likely know least.
For more information on the judicial candidates, click here.
Kitty Felde
06/05/2006: Solar Plan Could be Boon to Entrepreneur
In the fourth part of a series on environmentally-friendly businesses, KPCC's Ilsa Setziol talks with an entrepreneur who recently started a solar power company. The state's Public Utilities Commission earlier this year approved a program that will provide $3 billion in rebates to Californians who install solar panels.
Ilsa Setziol
06/05/2006: Highland Park Honors Southwest Museum Founder
Highland Park held a festival Sunday honoring Charles Fletcher Lummis, the founder of the Southwest Museum. Lummis walked to California from Ohio in 1884 and, along the way, developed a love of the history and culture of the Southwest.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
06/02/2006: Westly, Angelides Campaign to Set Themselves Apart
Recent polls have shown Democratic gubernatorial candidates Steve Westly and Phil Angelides in a statistical heat, with many voters undecided. Both candidates are campaigning hard to show there's a difference between the two.
Tamara Keith
06/02/2006: King Drew Faces Inspection to Save Federal Funding
Federal regulators have notified King/Drew that they will inspect the hospital in the next 90 days. If the hospital fails the test, it could lose federal funding. KPCC's Steve Julian talks with LA Times reporter Charlie Ornstein about the inspection.
Steve Julian
06/02/2006: Primary Ballot Measure Would Establish Universal Preschool
Supporters and opponents of Proposition 82 are campaigning down to the wire as Californians get set to decide whether the state should tax its wealthiest residents to fund universal preschool.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
06/02/2006: OC Sheriff Carona Fights for Third Term
Orange County voters will have their say Tuesday on who should run the Sheriff's Department. Incumbent Mike Carona rose to national fame several years ago, but Carona's challengers say recent scandals involving Carona have eroded the department's reputation.
Jordan Davis
06/01/2006: State Assembly Takes Action on Flurry of Bills
The State Assembly vetted over 200 bills as it tried to beat a Friday deadline. KPCC's Tamara Keith discusses two of the major bills that were passed - a minimum wage hike and legislation that would ease the rules on cable TV service.
Tamara Keith
06/01/2006: Councilwoman Calls for Gang Injunction 'Exit Strategy'
LA City Councilwoman Janice Hahn wants the city to change its criteria for getting off the gang injunction list.
John Rabe
06/01/2006: Civil Rights Attorney Wants Probe into Illegal Immigrant Crackdown
Civil rights attorney Luis Carrillo is calling for an investigation after 600 people were arrested in Barstow last week in a crackdown on illegal immigrants. The action along Highway 40 was called "Operation Desert Denial."
Frank Stoltze
06/01/2006: Anti-War Activist Challenges Harman for 36th District Seat
As the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, Rep. Jane Harman has been a fixture on Sunday morning talk shows speaking out about defense and intelligence issues. That visibility has made her vulnerable to a challenge from an anti-war activist.
Rachael Myrow
06/01/2006: Memorial Held for Orange City Councilman
Hundreds turn out for a memorial in remembrance of Orange Councilman Steven Ambriz. He died last week after his car was hit head-on by a wrong-way driver.
Jordan Davis
06/01/2006: Palm Springs Festival Honors Film Noir
A series of lost and forgotten films from Hollywood's dark past are being resurrected at the 6th annual Film Noir Festival in Palm Springs.
Steven Cuevas
May
05/31/2006: Voters to Decide on Library Infrastructure Bond
On the June primary ballot, Californians will be asked to approve a $600 million dollar library infrastructure bond measure. KPCC's Steven Cuevas took a look at some of the libraries in the Inland Empire.
Steven Cuevas
05/31/2006: City Caters to Environmentally-Friendly Businesses
In part three of a five-part series on environmentally-friendly businesses, KPCC's Ilsa Setziol visits Santa Monica, which has made a point of honoring environmentalist entrepreneurs.
Ilsa Setziol
05/30/2006: Jerry Brown Tries for Another Act in State Politics
Jerry Brown has been California Governor, Secretary of State and mayor of Oakland, but now he's trying for a job he's never held - State Attorney General.
Tamara Keith
05/30/2006: Pack Station Owners Brayin' For Success
The Adams Pack Station in the Angeles National Forest has changed hands and it's gearing up for the reopening of the road that connects it to the city of Arcadia. The Adams station is the only full-time year-round donkey pack station in Southern California.
Skye Rohde
05/30/2006: Southland Grad Gets Bachelor's Degree Times Three
Cal State Long Beach grad Ji Hee Kim has pulled off the amazing accomplishment of earning three bachelor's degrees in four years.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
05/30/2006: Animation Craze Creates Booming Local Economy
The summer box office list is filled with animated movies, and Hollywood is counting on those CGI (computer-generated imagery) flicks to draw people into the theaters.
Mark Lacter
05/30/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
A trio of local CEOs is taking home nine-figure incomes; packed buildings means higher parking rates in L.A.; and professional lacrosse is hoping to find success in the Southland.
Steve Julian
05/29/2006: Rocky Delgadillo Profile
The Los Angeles City Attorney wants to make the leap to State Attorney General. Some question his readiness.
Frank Stoltze
05/29/2006: Why No Purple Heart for This War Dead?
Parents of Lance Corporal Richard Perez, Jr. wonder why his death in Iraq does not qualify him for a Purple Heart. Vets and lawmakers are siding with them.
Debra Baer
05/26/2006: Major Freight Carrier to Cut Diesel Emissions at Port of LA
The biggest shipping company at the Port of LA has announced it is voluntarily switching to cleaner fuel in and around California. With the move, Maersk has single-handedly raised the bar for all its competitors.
Rachael Myrow
05/26/2006: Primary May Decide Election in 45th Assembly Race
A majority of Democrats live in the 45th Assembly District, which means next month's primary could decide the race. KPCC's John Rabe previews the candidates competing to replace termed out Assemblywoman Jackie Goldberg. [image] [image] [image]
John Rabe
05/26/2006: Mexico's President Visits Sacramento as Part of US Trip
Mexican President Vicente Fox addressed a joint session of the California state legislature and had a private meeting with Governor Schwarzenegger during a visit to Sacramento.
Tamara Keith
05/26/2006: School Holds Benefit Concert for Crash Victims
Music students from the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts will perform a special concert to raise money for a fellow musician and his brother who lost their parents in a car crash.
Kitty Felde
05/25/2006: Californians Applaud Enron Verdicts
Former Enron chiefs Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling were found guilty Thursday of fraud and conspiracy. The charges stemmed from Enron's creative accounting and its sudden collapse in 2001. The company's downfall hit the firm's shareholders and employees hard. But a lot of people in California resent Enron for its role in a different scandal -- the Power Crisis early this decade.
Rachael Myrow
05/25/2006: Haefele on the NFL and the City of Los Angeles
Marc Haefele talks about the NFL dangling the possibility of bringing a team to Los Angeles... and whether the city should bite.
Shirley Jahad
05/25/2006: Judge Issues Eviction Notice to South Central Farmers
A Los Angeles judge has issued an eviction notice to hundreds of families who farm 14-acres in South Central LA. The farmers missed a Monday deadline to come up with $16 million to buy the land.
Frank Stoltze
05/24/2006: Call Sheet
The May sweeps period is coming to and end, with Fox and CBS the big winners; Summer movie season is heating up, but are the blockbusters enough to bring people back into theaters? CBS decides to sell theme parks and will not pursue purchase of Univision.
Shirley Jahad
05/24/2006: End of an Era in Long Beach
The last Boeing 717 took off from Boeing's Long Beach plant on Tuesday as employees looked on. The commuter jet is the last commercial airliner to be built in California, and some see its departure as a sign that the Southland's aerospace days are numbered. [image] [image] [image]
Jordan Davis
05/24/2006: Torrance Unified Pushes School Improvement Bond
The Torrance Unified School District is asking voters to pass a $280 million bond to pay for modernization projects at all the schools within the district.
Susan Valot
05/24/2006: Beach Sand May Be Polluted Even When Water's Fine, Says UCLA Study
A UCLA study finds that sand along the shore may be contaminated with bacteria even when the waters are clear. KPCC's Shirley Jahad talks with UCLA Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Jennifer Jay about the study she conducted.
Shirley Jahad
05/24/2006: USC to Open Institute Dedicated to US-China Relations
USC says it will open the first research institute exploring the relationship between the US and China. KPCC's Steve Julian spoke with USC Associate Vice Provost Howard Gillman about the goal of the facility.
Steve Julian
05/24/2006: Supervisors Grill Coroner's Officials Over Morgue Conditions
LA County Supervisors questioned officials from the coroner's office about deteriorating conditions at the downtown LA morgue. Morgue employees say they have been forced to stack bodies and leave corpses in hallways at room temperatures.
Frank Stoltze
05/23/2006: Campaigning Becomes a Family Affair in California
With the enaction of term limits, more and more husbands and wives are running for their spouses' vacant seats.
Tamara Keith
05/23/2006: Exhibit Chronicles California's Natural Disasters
A traveling exhibit called "State of Emergency: Disaster Response in California" has made a stop in Ontario. It includes photos chronicling two decades of natural disasters in the state.
Steven Cuevas
05/23/2006: Proposed Law Would Hold Gun Owners Liable for Missing Weapons
Los Angeles City Councilman Jack Weiss is proposing a city ordinance that would require gun owners to report lost or stolen weapons within 48 hours of becoming aware of the weapon's disappearance or face prosecution.
Steve Julian
05/23/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
The LA County economy is slowing down, but it's not clear how much; a Camarillo company is under investigation for allegedly backdating stock option grants and the LA Area Chamber of Commerce has a new leader.
Steve Julian
05/22/2006: Officials Push Federally Mandated Reforms at the LAPD
LAPD officials Monday pledged to complete federally mandated reforms by the first of the year. Their commitment came a week after a judge castigated the department for failing to implement key reforms, and extended federal oversight of the LAPD for three years.
Frank Stoltze
05/22/2006: Teachers Unions Vow Defeat of Villaraigosa's School Plan
The United Teachers of Los Angeles and the California Teachers Association are promising to defeat Mayor Villaraigosa's plan to wrest control over the LA Unified School District, but it's unclear how far the unions will go to fight the plan.
Frank Stoltze
05/22/2006: LA Unified Fights Back Against Criticism
Los Angeles Unified officials are touting the district's accomplishments in response to criticism from LA Mayor Villaraigosa.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
05/22/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
Several California lawmakers are at the center of the debate over pension reform, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi reportedly wants South Bay Rep. Jane Harman off the Intelligence Committee and the Senate confirms a judge's appointment to the Ninth Circuit after four years of delay.
Steve Julian
05/19/2006: Villaraigosa's LAUSD Plan Calls for 'Council of Mayors'
If LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa gets his way, a 27-member Council of Mayors would run the LA Unified School District in place of the school board. KPCC's Adolfo Guzman Lopez looks at how the council would work.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
05/19/2006: Students Sound Off on Villaraigosa's School Plan
Sophomores and seniors at George Washington Prep High School in South Los Angeles give their thoughts on Mayor Villaraigosa's plan to take control of the LA Unified School District. [image] [image] [image]
Kitty Felde
05/19/2006: Sacramento Becomes Second Front in Battle for the LAUSD
Much of the early fighting over LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's school control plan won't take place in the Southland, but in Sacramento. The proposal will need approval from the state legislature.
Tamara Keith
05/19/2006: Haefele on Schwarzenegger and Villaraigosa
Marc Haefele talks about the -- perhaps surprisingly -- amicable political relationship between Republican governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Democratic Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. This week marks one year since Villaraigosa's election. Also this week, one of the issues that played heavily in that election came to a conclusion in court with convictions in the DWP overbilling scandal. Haefele also warns about the possibility of greater corruption if mayors have control of the LAUSD.
Shirley Jahad
05/19/2006: Gallery Dedicated to Former Mayor Opens at UCLA
The Tom Bradley Gallery opened its doors at UCLA, displaying framed photographs and memorabilia from the longest running mayor in the history of Los Angeles.
Rachael Myrow
05/19/2006: LA Clippers Announcer Reflects on Successful Season
The LA Clippers are in the midst of their most successful season in franchise history. Clippers announcer Ralph Lawler looks back on a season that has vaulted LA's "other" basketball team into the spotlight.
Kitty Felde
05/19/2006: Anti-Latino Hate Crimes, Incidents Double in Orange County
The Orange County Human Relations Commission has released its annual hate crimes report, which shows a drop in hate crimes against all groups. However, hate crimes and incidents against Latinos doubled. Commission head Rusty Kennedy discusses the findings.
Jordan Davis
05/17/2006: City Council Approves Trash Fee Hike
The LA City Council unanimously approved LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's $6.7 billion budget, which includes a provision to hike the city's trash fee in order to pay for more police. KPCC's Shirley Jahad talks with council president Eric Garcetti.
Shirley Jahad
05/17/2006: State Lawmakers Battle Over Minimum Wage
Governor Schwarzenegger and Democratic lawmakers agree on raising the state's minimum wage from $6.75 an hour, but are divided over how to do it. KPCC's Tamara Keith talks with the workers at the center of the debate.
Tamara Keith
05/16/2006: Cities Make Plans to Separate from LA Unified
The cities of Bell, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood and South Gate are forming a public agency as a response to LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's proposal to take control of the LA Unified School District.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
05/16/2006: Coroners Employees: Bodies Being Mishandled at LA County Morgue
Workers at the LA County morgue are accusing the coroner of mismanagement which has led to the improper handling of bodies. They say bodies are stacked in hallways, and corpses in murder investigations are getting contaminated.
Frank Stoltze
05/16/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
The LA Business Journal releases its list of the wealthiest Angelenos; LA County may have more poor residents than it was originally thought; and it's beginning to look like Christmas at the Ports of LA and Long Beach.
Steve Julian
05/16/2006: Judge Extends Federal Consent Decree
US District Judge Gary Fees says the LAPD has failed to comply with key reforms under the consent decree and is ordering the department to remain under federal oversight for another three years.
Frank Stoltze
05/16/2006: San Bernardino Council Sends Illegal Immigration Act to Voters
The San Bernardino City Council has rejected a measure that would prevent landlords from renting to illegal immigrants and would penalize business that hire them. The measure will now go before voters in a special election.
Steven Cuevas
05/15/2006: Seniors Face Deadline for Medicare Drug Plan
Seniors have until Monday at midnight to sign up for Medicare Part D in order to avoid paying a penalty.
Debra Baer
05/15/2006: Local Nursery Touts Benefits of Native Plants
In part two of a series on environmentally-friendly businesses in Southern California, KPCC's Ilsa Setziol visits the Tree of Life nursery in San Juan Capistrano which sells plants native to California.
Ilsa Setziol
05/15/2006: Federal Judge Considers Extending Consent Decree
A federal judge will hear arguments today on whether federal oversight of the LAPD should be extended. LAPD Chief William Bratton wants part of the consent decree lifted.
Frank Stoltze
05/15/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
Senate confirmation hearings to be held for CIA Director nominee Michael Hayden, Rep. Duncan Hunter continues his "Buy America" push and an unusual provision is added to a defense authorization bill.
Steve Julian
05/12/2006: Mother for a Second Time Around
Maryann Perez of Buena Park has already raised four children, but she's now stepping in to take care of her four grandchildren because their mother is addicted to drugs.
Jordan Davis
05/12/2006: Judge Fails CA High School Exit Exam
47,000 high school seniors across the state still have no idea if they're going to graduate at the end of the month. An Alameda County judge has granted a preliminary injunction suspending the exit exam for the class of 2006. That would presumably let students who failed the test graduate anyway. But state officials vow to appeal... next week.
Rachael Myrow
05/12/2006: Governor Happy to Spread the Wealth
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that the state's revenues are $7.5 billion ahead of projections, allowing his budget to allocate more funding to schools and other state programs.
Tamara Keith
05/12/2006: Federal Judge Decries Conditions Inside Men's Central Jail
A federal judge in Los Angeles is asking the county to come up with a plan to improve conditions inside Men's Central jail after visiting the facility earlier this week.
Frank Stoltze
05/12/2006: Charter School Operator Holds Lottery for Slots
Green Dot Schools held a lottery to choose 640 students to fill the seats at five new charter schools serving the Jefferson and Santee High neighborhoods in South LA.
Rachael Myrow
05/12/2006: Illegal Immigration Measure Comes Before San Bernardino Council
The San Bernardino City Council on Monday will consider the Illegal Immigration Relief Act Ordinance, which would prohibit landlords from renting to illegal immigrants and go after employers who hire them.
Steven Cuevas
05/12/2006: Video Gamers Develop Strong Relationship with Hollywood
The 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo may be coming to a close in Los Angeles, but you can expect video game companies to stay around in Hollywood for a good long while.
Ethan Lindsey
05/11/2006: Legal Clinic Helps Ex Cons Try to Clear Their Names
A support group called Save Our Sons sponsors a clinic which helps ex-cons learn how to clear their names so they can improve their job opportunities.
Frank Stoltze
05/11/2006: Haefele on Board of Equalization Race
Marc Haefele talks about the candidates running for the District Four seat on the Board of Equalization, California's elected tax commission. The board administers property taxes, sales taxes and others... and in the era of term limits, it's becoming more of a prize for ambitious politicians.
Shirley Jahad
05/11/2006: Amid Immigration Debate, Past Guest Worker Program Remembered
Between 1942 and 1964, the Bracero Program allowed more than 4.5 million Mexican nationals to work in the United States. It has gone relatively unnoticed in American history, but this weekend, oral histories are being gathered here in Los Angeles from those who participated.
Shirley Jahad
05/10/2006: Moratorium on Residential Hotel Conversion Approved
The LA City Council today voted to temporarily block residential hotel owners from converting the buildings into market rate apartments and condos. Most of the hotels are on Skid Row.
John Rabe
05/10/2006: Debate Continues Over Prop 36 Funding
Funding will soon run out for Proposition 36, the voter-approved measure which offers treatment instead of jail time to non-violent drug offenders. Many are calling Prop 36 a success, but some would like to change the program to include jail time for those who don't go through with treatment.
Rachael Myrow
05/10/2006: Judge Delays Decision on Exit Exam
A judge in Alameda County has delayed until Friday a decision on whether to halt the state's exit exam requirement.
Jordan Davis
05/10/2006: Immigrants Rights Activists Gather for Strategy Session
A large gathering of immigrant rights activists gathered in Riverside to figure out where the movement will go next.
Steven Cuevas
05/09/2006: Judge Could Block State Exit Exam
Alameda County Superior Court judge Robert Freedman issued a temporary ruling Monday indicating he would side with a lawsuit claiming the state's exit exam requirement is unfair to poor and minority students. State schools chief Jack O'Connell says he's disappointed.
Steve Julian
05/09/2006: OCTA Moves Forward on Tunnel Study
The Orange County Transportation Authority approves plans to study whether it is possible to build a tunnel under the Santa Ana Mountains.
Jordan Davis
05/09/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
LA County home prices continue their upward trend, the owners of Golden West Bank ride the real estate boom before cashing out and the video game industry holds its annual convention in LA.
Steve Julian
05/08/2006: Fire Department Launches Reform Effort
The LA City Fire Commission is taking a step to rid the department of the racial and gender problems that were cited in a recent audit.
Frank Stoltze
05/08/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
South Bay Congresswoman Jane Harman could play a role in the confirmation of CIA director Michael Hayden, a bipartisan port security bill is approved and two California lawmakers are at odds over Santa Rosa Island.
Steve Julian
05/08/2006: LA Woman Who Fought for Nazi-Looted Paintings to be Honored
The LA County Board of Supervisors will honor Maria Altmann, who fought to regain ownership of five paintings that the Nazis stole from her family.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
05/05/2006: Former Priest Gets Three Years in Molestation Case
Former Catholic priest Michael Wempe is sentenced to three years in prison for molesting a boy in the 1990s.
Rachael Myrow
05/05/2006: State Lawmakers Approve Infrastructure Bond Package
Lawmakers in the State Assembly and Senate burned the midnight oil to pass the largest bond issue in state history - a $37 billion package to fund transportation, schools, flood control programs and housing.
Tamara Keith
05/05/2006: Health Officials Fly High to Fight West Nile
San Gabriel Valley health officials are taking to the air to find dirty pools that might become breeding grounds for mosquitoes that spread West Nile.
John Rabe
05/05/2006: Scholars Discuss 'Narnia' at UC Riverside
UC Riverside is holding a conference on the CS Lewis religious-themed series, "The Chronicles of Narnia." It follows the recent success of the film adaptation of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe."
Steven Cuevas
05/05/2006: Former Priest Gets Three Years in Molestation Case
Former Catholic priest Michael Wempe is sentenced to three years in prison for molesting a boy in the 1990s.
Rachael Myrow
05/05/2006: State Lawmakers Approve Infrastructure Bond Package
Lawmakers in the State Assembly and Senate burned the midnight oil to pass the largest bond issue in state history - a $37 billion package to fund transportation, schools, flood control programs and housing.
Tamara Keith
05/05/2006: Health Officials Fly High to Fight West Nile
San Gabriel Valley health officials are taking to the air to find dirty pools that might become breeding grounds for mosquitoes that spread West Nile.
John Rabe
05/05/2006: Scholars Discuss 'Narnia' at UC Riverside
UC Riverside is holding a conference on the CS Lewis religious-themed series, "The Chronicles of Narnia." It follows the recent success of the film adaptation of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe."
Steven Cuevas
05/04/2006: Councilmembers Want Hearings on Apartment-Condo Conversions
A trio of LA city councilmembers say too many people are losing their homes to condo conversions and they're calling for hearings on the practice.
John Rabe
05/04/2006: South LA Neighbors Try Their Hand at Urban Planning
A group of South Los Angeles residents gather for a brainstorming session to sketch out their own plans for new development along the planned Expo Line.
Kitty Felde
05/04/2006: Call Sheet
Warner Music says thanks but no thanks to EMI's $4.2 billion takeover bid; Despite box office successes, the head of Warner Independent Pictures is demoted; the Ford Motor Co. weighs whether to produce its own reality show.
Shirley Jahad
05/03/2006: Congress to Vote on Port Security Bill
A $7.5 billion port security bill is up for a floor vote in the House tomorrow. The legislation was co-sponsored by South Bay Democratic Rep. Jane Harman and Republican Rep. Dan Lungren.
Rachael Myrow
05/03/2006: Demonstration Organizers Plot Next Move
Organizers of Monday's boycott and rallies are hailing the action as a success. They also say they plan to transfer the momentum gained from the action into a lasting movement.
Jordan Davis
05/03/2006: Talk Radio Weighs in on Immigration Marches
Monday's immigration marches were the main topic of conversation on AM talk stations.
Kitty Felde
05/02/2006: Businesses Close, Thousands March on 'Day Without Immigrants'
According to estimates, a combined 600-thousand people turned out for two marches in downtown LA, while demonstrators also marched in Huntington Park, Santa Ana and other Southland cities. [image] [image] [image]
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
05/02/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
Mark Lacter of the LA Business Journal discusses the economic impact of Monday's boycott, a new Latino-operated bank and a Latino grocery store that's offering a new service.
Steve Julian
05/02/2006: Mayor Hopeful NFL will Return to LA
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and other city leaders met with a group of NFL team owners in Dallas on Tuesday, to urge the league to bring a team back to the Coliseum.
Shirley Jahad
05/01/2006: Hundreds of Thousands March for Immigrants' Rights
Police estimate as many as a quarter million people marched from Olympic and Broadway to City Hall in Downtown Los Angeles in a midday march to support immigrants' rights.
Frank Stoltze
05/01/2006: Protests and Counter-Demonstrations Held in Santa Ana
Marchers on both sides of the immigration debate spent hours on the Streets of Santa Ana Monday, but despite differences of opinion, things remained peaceful.
Jordan Davis
05/01/2006: Opponents of Illegal Immigration Make Their Voices Heard
Although they were not visible in large numbers, those who want tougher enforcement of illegal immigration laws also tried to make their voices heard on Monday.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
05/01/2006: Schools Get Creative to Keep Kids in Class
Absentee rates were high at LAUSD schools on Monday. To keep students in the classroom rather than on the streets, many schools -- including Santee High -- used the immigration debate as a teaching tool.
Special Correspondent Kitty Felde
05/01/2006: Villaraigosa Says City Prepared for Demonstrations
LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa says the city's emergency operations center has gone into effect and numerous police officers will be deployed to make sure the demonstrations are peaceful. Villaraigosa says he may speak at one of the marches.
Steve Julian
05/01/2006: Produce Wholesalers See Early Effects of Boycott
KPCC's Jordan Davis visited the Seventh Street Market in downtown LA, which would normally be bustling in the early morning hours.
Jordan Davis
05/01/2006: Spanish Language DJs Offer Different Opinions on Boycott
KPCC's Adolfo Guzman Lopez monitored Spanish language radio stations and says one prominent DJ is urging participation in today's boycott, while another is urging people to attend work and school.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
05/01/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
California's congressional delegation is keeping its eye on the immigrant rights protests planned for the Southland.
Steve Julian
05/01/2006: Hundreds of Thousands Expected for Downtown Marches
Immigrant rights activists spent the weekend making a final push to get people to show up to two huge marches planned for downtown LA.
Frank Stoltze
05/01/2006: 'Mexican OC' Breaks Small Screen Stereotype
The Mexican Cultural Institute in Santa Ana is hosting a play called "Mexican OC," that looks at the history of Mexicans in Orange County and how they shape the county today.
Jordan Davis
05/01/2006: Inland Empire Activists to Join Boycott
Immigrant Rights demonstrations are also planned for the Inland Empire as part of the national boycott, also known as "A Day Without an Immigrant." Others are encourage people to go to work and school.
Steven Cuevas
05/01/2006: Black Leaders Call for Participation in Boycott
A group of black activists called on African Americans to join in Monday's immigrant rights demonstrations. They joined a growing list of activists and leaders from ethnic organizations around the city urging participation.
Frank Stoltze
April
04/28/2006: Book Festival Offers Exposure to Young Writers
KPCC's Special Correspondent Kitty Felde talks with Markus Zusak, a young author who has been nominated for an LA Times Book Prize.
Kitty Felde
04/28/2006: Boycott Could Impact Local Economy
Local businesses are making preparations ahead of Monday's national immigrants rights boycott. The general strike could impact many sectors of the local economy.
Dan Konecky
04/28/2006: The Man Behind San Bernardino's Illegal Immigration Measure
Joseph Turner, of the illegal immigration group "Save Our State," has introduced a bill that aims to crack down on undocumented immigrants, the people who employ them and those who rent to them.
Steven Cuevas
04/28/2006: Korean, Latino Students Tackle Stereotypes
Saturday marks the 14th anniversary of the LA Riots, in which many Korean businesses were destroyed. Since then, Korean Americans have reached out to other ethnic groups in an attempt to head off future tension. One of those efforts involves high school students and the universal language of food.
Kitty Felde
04/28/2006: 13 Lawsuits Target Health Insurance Companies
13 lawsuits were filed against Wellpoint, Blue Cross and Blue Shield alleging the health insurers illegally dropped coverage.
John Rabe
04/27/2006: The Numbers Behind the Immigration Debate
The opposing sides of the immigration debate offer various numbers for how many illegal immigrants are in the country and their effect on the economy. KPCC's John Rabe tries to get the real answers.
John Rabe
04/27/2006: South Gate Navy Medic Killed in Iraq
Geovani Padilla Aleman, a Navy hospitalman from South Gate, died along with three others when a roadside bomb blew apart their truck in Iraq's Al-Anbar province.
Jordan Davis
04/26/2006: Holocaust Survivors Commemorate Yom Hashoah
More than a hundred survivors of the Holocaust gathered at Chapman University in Orange County for Holocaust Remembrance Day, also known as Yom Hashoah.
Jordan Davis
04/27/2006: Haefele on Los Angeles and the MTA
Marc Haefele talks about the possibility that LA may lose one of its four seats on the MTA board, because no one from the city showed up at a state Senate Transportation Committee hearing.
Shirley Jahad
04/26/2006: Pentecostal Christians Celebrate Azusa Street Revival
About 30,000 Pentecostal and charismatic Christians converged on the Los Angeles Convention Center to celebrate the centennial of the Azusa Street Revival.
Rachael Myrow
04/26/2006: Call Sheet
The May Sweeps period begins Thursday. For the first time networks are pushing online offerings to advertisers. The Hollywood unions have reached what may be a precedent-setting deal on getting their share of profits from cell-phone content, known as mobi-sodes. The Fox News Channel is ten years old and says it deserves more cash from cable operators wanting to carry the network.
Shirley Jahad
04/26/2006: Guilty Verdict in the Lodi Terror Trial
A jury in Sacramento finds Hamid Hayat, a Pakistani American from Lodi, guilty of providing material support to terrorists and lying about it.
Tamara Keith
04/25/2006: President Bush Talks Immigration in Irvine
President Bush told Orange County business leaders in Irvine that he favors a change in immigration policy that includes a guest worker program and tougher border security. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered to protest outside the speech.
Steven Cuevas/Adolfo Guzman Lopez
04/25/2006: Gehry Has 'Grand' Plans for Downtown LA
Architect Frank Gehry unveiled designs for two new downtown LA skyscrapers that would be a part of the "Grand Avenue" project in downtown LA.
Jordan Davis
04/25/2006: Korean American Leaders Drum Up Support for May 1 Protests
Korean American leaders are calling on their community to get involved in the May 1st immigrant rights demonstrations by either boycotting school or work or joining a protest march.
Frank Stoltze
04/25/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
The high gas prices don't appear to be hurting the economy, venture funding in Los Angeles is up and LA city leaders are betting on the success of the Grand Avenue project.
Steve Julian
04/24/2006: Pacino Goes Wilde in LA
Oscar winner Al Pacino is appearing onstage in Los Angeles in an unusual production of the little-produced Oscar Wilde play, "Salome."
Kitty Felde
04/24/2006: Restoration of Landmark Theater Moves Forward
There's an effort underway to restore the Fox Theater in Fullerton, which was Orange County's first movie house.
Jordan Davis
04/24/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
Redlands Rep. Jerry Lewis battles with fellow Republicans over budget rules, Rep. Bill Thomas of Bakersfield is at odds with the chairman of the Senate Finance committee over tax cut legislation and Rep. Jane Harman expresses concern over the recent intelligence overhaul law.
Steve Julian
04/21/2006: President Authorizes State Funds for Levee Repair
During a visit to San Jose, President Bush issued a directive that will speed up repairs on California's levees. Governor Schwarzenegger had been calling for federal money for the fixes.
Tamara Keith
04/21/2006: San Bernardino County Moves Forward on 'Jessica's Law'
California voters will vote in November on a ballot measure aimed at cracking down on sex offenders. Even though the law hasn't yet passed, San Bernardino County is moving forward on its implementation.
Steven Cuevas
04/21/2006: State Air Board Approves Port Pollution Plan
The California Air Resources Board has approved an air pollution plan for the Ports of LA and Long Beach which seeks to reduce emissions from trailer trucks, cargo ships and freight trains to 2001 levels by 2010.
Rachael Myrow
04/21/2006: 29 Palms Base Readies for Presidential Visit
President Bush will make a trip to the 29 Palms Marine Base during a four-day visit to California. KPCC's Steven Cuevas says it's the first time President Bush has visited the base.
Steven Cuevas
04/21/2006: Villaraigosa Releases $6.7 Billion Spending Plan
LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has released his first budget, which would increase spending by 11-percent and put more money toward public safety programs.
Frank Stoltze
04/21/2006: Haefele on LAPD Consent Decree
Marc Haefele talks about the federal consent decree governing the LAPD, which is expected to be extended for another two years.
Shirley Jahad
04/20/2006: Immigrant Rights Groups Speak Out Against Planned Boycott
Several immigrants rights groups are encouraging people to attend a rally on May 1, rather than skip work or school in support of legislation that would give illegal immigrants a chance at citizenshp.
John Rabe
04/20/2006: Villaraigosa Reponds to Critics of School Overhaul Plan
LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa answered critics of his plan to take control of the LA Unified School District during a news conference in Chinatown. Villaraigosa revealed the details of the plan during his "State of the City" address on Tuesday.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
04/20/2006: San Bernardino Libraries Pull Comic Book After Complaints
San Bernardino County has removed from its libraries a book about Japanese comic books that features mature artwork. The move was prompted by complaints from a mother, whose teenage son checked out the book.
Steven Cuevas
04/20/2006: Governor Celebrates Second Anniversary of Workers Comp Reform
Governor Schwarzenegger is hailing the success of the two-year-old workers comp reform bill, but others aren't so happy with the changes.
Tamara Keith
04/20/2006: USC Conference Explores Micro-Financing
USC assembled hundreds of bankers and MBA students to talk about micro-financing projects, which attempt to pull the poor out of poverty.
Rachael Myrow
04/19/2006: Mayor Reveals School Reform Plan in 'State of the City' Speech
LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa laid forth his plan to take control of the LA Unified School District during his first State of the City speech. Villaraigosa also discussed plans to improve public safety and traffic in the city.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez & Frank Stoltze
04/19/2006: LA County Supervisors Back Plan to Spay, Neuter Dogs
LA County Supevisors have given preliminary approval to a law that would require pet owners in unincorporated areas to spay and neuter their dogs.
John Rabe
04/19/2006: Riverside Steps Up Eminent Domain Proceedings
The Riverside City Council has moved ahead with plans to seize several blighted commercial properties in the city, but the property owners are fighting back.
Steven Cuevas
04/19/2006: Call Sheet
The next generation of video technology hits stores this week. But the question is whether it's too soon -- or too late for them to make a profit. TV networks join forces to fight recent FCC indecency rulings... but do they have a chance in court? Documentary filmmakers are raising objections to the Smithsonian Institution making a deal with Showtime.
Shirley Jahad
04/18/2006: Mahony Loses Effort to Keep Priest Files Private
The US Supreme Court has declined an appeal by Cardinal Roger Mahony, meaning he must turn over priest personnel files he has sought to keep private.
Rachael Myrow
04/18/2006: Teacher's Union Unveils School Reform Plan
The United Teachers of Los Angeles and six community groups have unveiled their plan for reforming the LA Unified School District. The release of the proposal came one day before Mayor Villaraigosa outlines his plan for taking control of the school district.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
04/18/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
Office vacancies in LA County are on the decline, the rise in oil prices means good news for the state's refineries and a drop in movie advertising at the LA Times resulted in less advertising revenue for the Tribune company.
Steve Julian
04/17/2006: LA County Budget Chief Reveals Spending Plan
LA County has released a $19 billion budget plan that adds money for public safety and includes funding for additional county jobs. Click here to see the budget [image] [image]
John Rabe
04/17/2006: Hollywood Fights UN Treaty
Hollywood studios are upset over a United Nations treaty that supporters say is aimed at protecting cultural diversity. Hollywood says the real goal of the treaty is to keep American-made entertainment out of foreign markets.
Kitty Felde
04/17/2006: Pomona Moves Forward with Anti-Gang Effort
Pomona recently issued an injunction targeting a Latino gang in the southern part of the city. The action comes nearly two years after a CHP officer was killed by a teenager who wanted to join a gang.
Steve Julian
04/17/2006: Orange County to Get First Technical High School
Santa Ana School officials have teamed up with the city's business community to establish Orange County's first technical high school.
Jordan Davis
04/14/2006: Homeless Can't Be Arrested for Sleeping on Streets
A federal appeals court today barred the city of LA from arresting homeless people for sleeping on the sidewalk until the city can provide enough shelter beds for them. The two-to-one ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals overturns a lower court’s decision and strikes down one of the most restrictive laws of its kind in the nation.
Frank Stoltze
04/14/2006: Kids Attend Camp Mariachi
More than a hundred southern Californians, aged 8 to 18, have gone to camp this week -- Mariachi Camp. The non-profit foundation Mariachi USA has brought teachers from Texas and California to work with the young musicians.
Kitty Felde
04/14/2006: Easter Sunrise Service Expected to Attract Thousands
The longest running outdoor Easter sunrise service in the U.S. will be held at the summit of Riverside’s Mount Rubidoux for the 99th year.
Steven Cuevas
04/14/2006: Wrongful Convictions Task Force Issues First Report
The California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice has released its first report on reducing the number of wrongful convictions. Former Attorney General John Van de Kamp, the commission's chair, discusses ways to improve witness identification.
Shirley Jahad
04/14/2006: Senator Boxer Tours Vet Rehab Facility
California Senator Barbara Boxer used a tour of a veteran rehab center in Westwood to promote a bill that would double the amount of money set aside for mental health care services for veterans.
Rachael Myrow
04/13/2006: Mayor Proposes Hiking Trash Fee to Hire Police
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa wants to gradually raise the city's trash pick-up fees in order to pay for one thousand more LAPD officers.
Frank Stoltze
04/13/2006: Schwarzenegger, Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Split on Prop 82
Governor Schwarzenegger announced he will oppose Proposition 82, "The Preschool for All" initiative because it would hike taxes. The top two Democratic gubernatorial candidates say they will support it.
Rachael Myrow
04/12/2006: Call Sheet
Telephone companies want to get in on California's video services market; The Securities and Exchange Commission wants studios to disclose how much their top-earners make; the entertainment industry is still a big contributor to the Los Angeles economy; A Page Six gossip writer is accused of trying to extort thousands of dollars from a California billionaire.
Shirley Jahad
04/12/2006: LA Fire Commission Gets Earful at Harassment Hearing
The LA City Fire Commission held a hearing on harassment following an audit by the LA City Controller which found that women and minorities still face problems within the agency.
Frank Stoltze
04/12/2006: Claremont Researchers Discover Way to Combat Tamiflu Shortage
Medical authorities are stocking up on the anti-influenza drug Tamiflu, in preparation for a possible bird flu outbreak. Currently, there's a limited supply of the drug, but researchers at Scripps College in Claremont think they know where to get more.
Steven Cuevas
04/12/2006: Orange County Synagogue Holds Interfaith Passover
Temple Beth Sholom in Santa Ana held its seventh annual Latino-Jewish Seder, which gives Catholic Latinos the chance to experience a traditional Passover dinner.
Jordan Davis
04/11/2006: Thousands Take to the Streets for Immigrant Rights
An estimated seven thousand people marched near Olvera Street in downtown LA as part of a nationwide "Day of Action," urging Congress to make it easier for undocumented immigrants to become citizens.
Rachael Myrow
04/11/2006: Questions Surround Teen's Death
The family of 14-year-old Anthony Soltero claims the Ontario student committed suicide after he was threatened with jail time for participating in a student immigration walkout.
Steven Cuevas
04/11/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
The Southland real estate market is defying common assumptions, LA city planners are taking on a new attitude about density and a supermarket mogul wants more privacy.
Steve Julian
04/10/2006: Catholics Torn Over Immigration Activism
The ongoing debate over immigration has spurred numerous protests, but also has ignited a debate in churches all over Southern California.
Kitty Felde
04/10/2006: UCLA Holds Conference on Wrongful Convictions
Sponsors of a conference on wrongful convictions hope the gathering will draw attention to the problem and lead to reforms. Since 1989, more than 200 people in California have gone to prison for crimes they didn’t commit.
Frank Stoltze
04/10/2006: Long Beach Voters to Choose New Mayor
Long Beach voters on Tuesday will choose a successor to retiring mayor Beverly O'Neill. All three candidates agree on the city's most divisive issues, but differ on how the city should invest in its economic future.
Jordan Davis
04/07/2006: Student Walkout Leaders Look to Future of Movement
Leaders of the recent student walkouts over immigration policy are hoping the student activism will continue, but some say that the momentum has already disappeared.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
04/07/2006: LA River, Part Five: 'No Man's Land': Reclaiming the River
Advocates say creating parks along the LA River is vital to the greening of LA, but there are challenges and drawbacks to the plan.
Ilsa Setziol
04/07/2006: Heavy Snow Creates Danger for Skiiers
Two Mammoth Mountain ski patrol members died when they fell into a volcanic fissure following heavy snowfall. A third patrolman died during a rescue attempt. As Mammoth officials cope with the loss, mountain resorts in Southern California are also considering the potential dangers of a late winter ski season.
Steven Cuevas
04/07/2006: Officials Unveil Plan to 'Bring LA Home'
Local officials have unveiled a multibillion dollar plan called "Bring LA Home" that they say will eradicate homelessness in ten years.
Jordan Davis
04/07/2006: Costa Mesa Police Chief Resigns
Costa Mesa Police Chief John Hensley has announced he will retire. City officials are denying the decision has anything to do with the city's plan to train local police to enforce federal immigration laws.
Jordan Davis
04/06/2006: LA River, Part Four: Don't Touch That Water.
The Los Angeles River currently does not meet water quality standards for recreation, but that may change. KPCC's Ilsa Setziol says the river has become a test case for enforcing regulations that have long been ignored.
Ilsa Setziol
04/06/2006: Tone Gets Nasty in Democratic Gubernatorial Debate
The campaign to win the Democratic Gubernatorial nomination went negative as State Treasurer Phil Angelides and State Controller Steve Westly faced off in their first debate.
Tamara Keith
04/06/2006: LA Cardinal Calls For Humane Immigration Reform
LA Cardinal Roger Mahony called for a one-day fast and asked parishioners to pray for humane immigration legislation during a special Mass.
Frank Stoltze
04/05/2006: LA River, Part Three: Realities of Greening the River
The City of Los Angeles over the next year will develop a master plan with the hope of redesigning some of the 32 miles of river channel that run through LA. KPCC's Ilsa Setziol reports on some of the challenges that lie ahead for engineers.
Ilsa Setziol
04/05/2006: LA County Supervisors Approve Plan to Tackle Homelesness
LA County officials have approved a $100 million plan that seeks to take some of the burden off of downtown LA's skid row and stop the practice of "homeless dumping."
Janet Nakano
04/05/2006: Activists Preach Gay Rights at Religious Schools
Dozens of Christian gay rights activists are traveling to religious schools across the country, speaking out against discrimination, as part of the "Soulforce Equality Ride."
Steven Cuevas
04/05/2006: Call Sheet
CBS hopes to lure younger viewers to "CBS Evening News with Katie Couric"; Netflix files patent infringement lawsuit against Blockbuster over online rental service; Supreme Court still says no to cameras in the High Court; Billboard to begin charting master ringtones.
Shirley Jahad
04/05/2006: Fuel from the Supermarket Shelf
One local business is offering drivers an alternative to expensive gas: vegetable oil.
Jordan Davis
04/04/2006: Calimesa Councilman Facing Child Pornography Charges Won't Resign
Residents in the Riverside County town of Calimesa are calling for the resignation of City Councilman John Winningham, who is facing trial on child pornography charges.
Steven Cuevas
04/04/2006: LA River, Part Two: The Once and Future River
Many Angelenos want a "greener" Los Angeles River. As KPCC's Ilsa Setziol reports in the second part of our series, the LA River won't ever be what it was... but nature is hanging on and poised for a comeback.
Ilsa Setziol
04/04/2006: LAUSD Trustee Calls for Moratorium on Charter Schools
The LA Unified School District recently approved its 100th charter school, but now a member of the LA Unified Board of Education is proposing a one-year moratorium on charters.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
04/04/2006: Southland Catholic Students Stay on Campus During Demonstrations
Tens of thousands of students recently walked out class to protest an immigration reform bill before Congress, but Latino students in LA's Catholic schools mostly looked for other ways to protest.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
04/04/2006: State Pushes Ahead to Curb Greenhouse Gasses
A new report by state officials and a bill introduced in the legislature both seek mandatory reporting on greenhouse gas emissions.
Ilsa Setziol
04/04/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
Two former PR execs are set to go on trial, Dodgers stadium undergoes a do-over renovation and what is the effect of illegal immigration on Southern California's economy?
Kari Moran
04/03/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
Republicans are upset at Rep. Dana Rohrabacher's comments on immigration reform, debate on an education reform bill turns contentious and Rep. Bill Thomas plays "good cop, bad cop" with tax lobbyists.
Steve Julian
04/03/2006: The LA River, Part 1: Gathering at the River
The Los Angeles River has gone from a joke to a source of hope. For some Angelenos, the once neglected river is now the focal point of a vision of a greener city.
Ilsa Setziol
04/03/2006: Spanish-Language Radio Enters the Political Arena
Spanish-language radio is taking on something new these days - politics. Latino DJ's recently played a key role in drawing hundreds of thousands of people out to protest an immigration reform bill before Congress.
Frank Stoltze
04/02/2006: Gang Summit Calls For New Solutions
The National Conference of Mayors sponsored a gang summit in downtown LA. Three-dozen mayors heard from gang experts, and wrestled with how to control a growing problem in cities around the country.
Frank Stoltze
04/02/2006: Maywood Elected Officials Declare City Sanctuary For Immigrants
In some cities near Los Angeles with large Latino populations, officials aren't just opposing tougher immigration laws under debate in Congress. They're designating their communities as sanctuaries for the undocumented, instructing police to roll back enforcement of certain offenses.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
March
03/31/2006: Student Anti-Immigration Rally Draws Activists, Not Students
A high school in the Inland Empire was the site of a noisy demonstration, in favor of tough new immigration laws. No students showed up, but plenty of activists were there.
Steven Cuevas
03/31/2006: Creator of 'Bakersfield Sound' Will Be Laid to Rest
A funeral will be held this weekend for country music icon Buck Owens, who died last Saturday at the age of 76. KPCC's Steven Cuevas traveled to Bakersfield seven years ago to speak with Owens.
Steven Cuevas
03/31/2006: LACMA Turns 40
The LA County Museum of Art is 40 years old, but some see the museum as a youngster with a lot of potential.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
03/30/2006: Senate Democrats Kill Governor's Minimum Wage Bill
A Senate committee has approved a Democrat-backed bill that would raise the minimum wage by a dollar instead of legislation that was supported by Governor Schwarzenegger.
Tamara Keith
03/30/2006: LAX Conference Center Under Consideration
An LA City Council Committee heard testimony on raising hotel rates near LAX. One of proposals calls for building a conference center near the airport.
Rachael Myrow
03/29/2006: More Students Skip Class to Protest Immigration Bill
An estimated one thousand students walked out of school on Tuesday and gathered at City Hall to protest an immigration bill passed by the US House of Representatives.
Rachael Myrow
03/29/2006: March Organizers Plan More Protests
Organizers of last Saturday's massive immigrant rights demonstration in downtown LA are planning a one-day boycott.
Frank Stoltze
03/29/2006: Riverside Supervisors Extend Medical Marijuana Moratorium
Riverside County supervisors vote to extend a moratorium on new medical marijuana dispensaries in the county's unincorporated areas.
Steven Cuevas
03/29/2006: Call Sheet
Spanish-language media shows its power on the street; a la carte programming may allow viewers to choose not only cable channels, but individual programs; TiVo patent lawsuit gets underway; and Cablevision introduces Digital Video Recorders.
Shirley Jahad
03/28/2006: Students Walk Out to Protest Immigration Bill
An estimated 36,000 students walked out of schools in Los Angeles County to protest an immigration bill passed by the House of Representatives that would make it a felony to be in the country illegally.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
03/28/2006: A Milestone for the C-17
Boeing workers in Long Beach observe a milestone for the C-17 Globemaster III plane - one million flying hours - but there are real concerns about how much longer the cargo plane will last.
Rachael Myrow
03/28/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
The local economy may not be as rosy as recent employment numbers suggested and what's the real story behind executive compensation?
Steve Julian
03/27/2006: Dream Comes True for Southland Musicians
It's a common dream among artists to one day perform in a venue like the Walt Disney Concert Hall. That dream recently came true for 900 students from 20 Southern California high school choirs.
Kitty Felde
03/27/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
A bipartisan port security bill is getting a lot of buzz, Congress could resume debate this week on a tax cut package and candidates scramble to join the special election to replace former Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham.
Steve Julian
03/24/2006: Haefele on Neighborhood Council Resignation
Marc Haefele discusses the resignation of a high profile figure in the LA neighborhood council movement.
Shirley Jahad
03/24/2006: Lutheran School Asks Judge to Drop Discrimination Suit
Attorneys for California Lutheran High School in Riverside County are asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit by two students who allege that they were expelled for being lesbians.
Steven Cuevas
03/24/2006: Claremont Mozart Festival Goes for Authenticity
Musicians will play period instruments at a festival in Claremont celebrating the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Steven Cuevas
03/24/2006: Local School Orchestrates Trip to Carnegie Hall
The Mira Costa High School Symphony Orchestra in Manhattan Beach has been invited to play at Carnegie Hall next month. It will be only the second time that a public high school orchestra from California has played at the famed New York concert hall.
Susan Valot
03/24/2006: Costa Mesa Business Owners Say City's Immigration Stance is Hurting Bottom Line
About 50 Costa Mesa business owners say the city's role in the nationwide debate over immigration is driving customers away.
Jordan Davis
03/23/2006: Security Tight at Riverside County School Following Sexual Assault
Security has been stepped up at Palm View Elementary School in Coachella after a report of a sexual assault on campus. It's the second such attack reported at a Riverside County school in as many weeks
Steven Cuevas
03/22/2006: Call Sheet
SAG moves to authorize a strike vote in talks with cable producers and Verizon makes a deal with CBS.
Shirley Jahad
03/22/2006: Design-Build Debate Hits Sacramento
In the final part of a two-part series, KPCC's Tamara Keith looks at the political debate over using the design-build construction process on public works projects.
Tamara Keith
03/22/2006: Medicare Point Man Tours Southland
Dr. Mark McClellen, the head of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, answered questions about the new Medicare prescription drug program at a forum in Whittier, sponsored by Democratic Rep. Linda Sanchez.
Debra Baer
03/21/2006: Momentum Builds for "Design-Build"
Republicans in Sacramento are pushing to use a construction process called "design-build" on public works projects. Supporters say it saves time and money, but opponents question those claims.
Rachael Myrow
03/21/2006: Southland to See Heavy Increase in Air Passenger Demand
Southern California transportation leaders meet in Corona to discuss ways to meet the region's aviation capacity needs. A recent study found that passenger demand at the region's airports could double over the next 25 years.
Steven Cuevas
03/21/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
A proposal to turn the Capitol Records building into condos is creating an uproar, it's Fashion Week in LA and Calabasas goes mostly smoke-free.
Steve Julian
03/20/2006: Taft High School Headed to National Academic Decathlon
After winning the California competition, the Woodland Hills team prepares for nationwide contest in San Antonio. KPCC's Shirley Jahad speaks with two members of the team - Dean Schaffer and Monica Schettler.
Shirley Jahad
03/20/2006: Vending Truck Owners Seek Injunction Against Ordinance
A federal judge will hear a request by vending truck owners for an injunction against a Santa Ana ordinance that requires them to move every 90 minutes. The owners complain the ordinance will put them out of business.
Jordan Davis
03/20/2006: LA's Mayor Gets Educated on School Control
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa travels to New York to learn how the Big Apple's mayor took control of the public schools.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
03/20/2006: Americans Spend More on Health Care...For Pets
The American Animal Hospital Association's conference in Long Beach shows just how much the lines are blurring between human and veterinary medicine.
Jordan Davis
03/20/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
Sen. Dianne Feinstein pushes a bipartisan immigration bill and Thousand Oaks Rep. Elton Gallegly decides to run for reelection after all.
Steve Julian
03/17/2006: Film Explores Latino Student Boycotts of the 1960s
Edward James Olmos directs a new HBO film, Walkout, which dramatizes a series of boycotts in 1968 by Mexican American students in East LA.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
03/17/2006: Haefele on Urban Garden
Marc Haefele talks about the fight between a developer and a group of farmers over a garden plot in South Los Angeles.
Shirley Jahad
03/17/2006: Chertoff Makes No Promises on Levee Funding
Governor Schwarzenegger and Secretary Michael Chertoff took a helicopter tour of the state's levee system, but Schwarzenegger failed to get the money and the disaster declaration he's requested from the federal government.
Tamara Keith
03/17/2006: Gauging the Mood of Southern California Iraqis
Southern California Iraqis discuss their feelings about the war on this third anniversary of the conflict.
Debra Baer
03/17/2006: UC Pulls Investments from Sudan
The University of California has joined a growing number of US colleges that have pulled their investments out of Sudan, where ethnic violence has left at least 100,000 people dead.
Frank Stoltze
03/17/2006: Cherry Blossoms Blooming in San Fernando Valley
Just in time for spring, cherry blossoms are blooming at Lake Balboa, in the Anthony C. Beilenson Park near Encino. [image] [image] [image]
Janet Nakano
03/17/2006: Governor to Tour Levees with Homeland Security Secretary
Governor Schwarzenegger and Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff will take a tour of the Delta Levees. The legislature earlier this week failed to approve a bond measure to fix the aging levee system. [image]
Tamara Keith
03/17/2006: Centrist Republicans Say 'It's My Party Too'
A group of moderate Republicans, including former New Jersey Governor Christie Todd Whitman, is fighting to take back control of the GOP from the party's more conservative members.
Kitty Felde
03/17/2006: Neighbors Complain of Toxic Soil at School Construction Site
Residents say that the LA Unified School District say the LAUSD failed to warn them about toxic soil at a middle school under construction.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
03/16/2006: A Military Town Three Years On
KPCC's Steven Cuevas travels to Twentynine Palms, which has suffered the loss of at least 75 soldiers since the Iraq war began three years ago.
Steven Cuevas
03/16/2006: American Legion Changes with the Times
One of the largest military veterans groups in the United States is turning 87. The American Legion, which was founded by World War I veterans, is now dominated by Vietnam Veterans and is also opening its doors to those who served in Iraq.
Jordan Davis
03/16/2006: Public Works Bond Appears Headed for November Ballot
The deadline ran out last night for state lawmakers who were trying to put a public works bond measure onto the June ballot. KPCC's Tamara Keith talks about why negotiations failed.
Kari Moran
03/16/2006: LACMA to Display Nazi-Looted Art
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art will display five Gustav Klimt paintings looted by the Nazis. The artwork was recently returned to the heirs of the person who originally owned the artwork.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
03/16/2006: Temecula Teachers Stage Demonstration
Teachers in the Temecula Valley Unified School district are refusing to stay beyond their seven-hour shifts. The action is part of a labor dispute.
Steven Cuevas
03/15/2006: Call Sheet
The film industry considers an ad campaign to increase moviegoing, cable companies are upset over a Congressional bill they say favors telephone companies and there are no takers for Univision.
Shirley Jahad
03/15/2006: Trial Begins for Leaders of Violent Prison Gang
Four members of the Aryan Brotherhood prison gang are on trial in Santa Ana, accused of orchestrating the murders or attempted murders of 15 inmates over the past three decades.
Frank Stoltze
03/15/2006: Study Finds Many CSU Freshmen Lack College Skills
A report finds that a third of incoming Cal State freshman needed remedial math classes while almost half needed remedial English instruction.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
03/14/2006: Milosevic Prosecutor Reflects on Ex-Serbian Leader's Death
KPCC's Special Correspondent Kitty Felde talks with Terree Bowers, an LA lawyer who prosecuted the war crimes case against former Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic.
Kitty Felde
03/14/2006: LA Puts $50 Million Toward Affordable Housing
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced $50 million in funding for affordable housing projects across the city. It's the largest one-time commitment from the city's Affordable Housing Fund.
Frank Stoltze
03/14/2006: Lawmakers Continue Push for June Bond Measure
Lawmakers in Sacramento are hoping to get a public works bond measure onto the June ballot, despite failing to meet a deadline set by the Secretary of State's office.
Tamara Keith
03/14/2006: Memorial Service Scheduled for Pioneering LA Judge
Former LA Superior Court judge Delbert Wong died last week at the age of 85. KPCC's Shirley Jahad spoke with former LA City Councilman Mike Woo about Wong's impact on the Asian American community.
Shirley Jahad
03/14/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
Spanish broadcaster Univision is up for sale, LA County home sales take a dip, profits are up for LA law firms and the LA Times condenses its stock listings.
Steve Julian
03/13/2006: LAPD Chief Wants Another Eye on Cops
LA Police Chief Bill Bratton and others in the department are pushing to put cameras in police cars, but cost could be a stumbling block.
Frank Stoltze
03/13/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
Southland Congress members played a vital role in breaking up the Dubai ports deal, San Dimas Rep. David Dreier faces skepticism among his own party about a lobby reform proposal and what will be Rep. Bill Thomas' legacy?
Steve Julian
03/10/2006: Haidl, Friends Sentenced to Six Years for Sexual Assault
A judge handed down a six year sentence to Gregory Haidl, Keith Spann, and Kevin Nachreiner for sexual assaulting an apparently unconscious teenage girl in 2002.
Jordan Davis
03/10/2006: Pharmacists Dispense More Than Drugs
California pharmacists go through years of medical training, but they're now having to spend much of their time dealing with insurance issues. The problem has worsened since the implementation of the Medicare Part D program.
Tamara Keith
03/10/2006: Grocery Stories
People in poor neighborhoods often have inferior food choices at their grocery stores, or live too far from a good store. KPCC's John Rabe took an expert on a tour of grocery stores in different L.A. County neighborhoods.
John Rabe
03/10/2006: Mental Health Care for the Poor
The Venice Family Clinic provides therapy and psychiatric help to the poor, who often have trouble finding good mental health care.
Frank Stoltze
03/10/2006: Authorities Bust Alleged Motorcycle Gang Members
Authorities in five counties arrest 25 people allegedly associated with the "Vagos Outlaw Motorcycle Organization." They claim the group is connected to drug trafficking and murder.
Jordan Davis
03/09/2006: Haefele on School Board
Marc Haefele discusses the special election to fill LAUSD's vacant second district seat, and the state of the school district in general.
Shirley Jahad
03/09/2006: Homeless With Diabetes
A number of homeless people must cope with the added burden of diabetes. KPCC's John Rabe visited a clinic on L.A.'s Skid Row to learn more about the problem.
John Rabe
03/09/2006: LA County Emergency Rooms Divert More Ambulances
The LA County Emergency Medical Services Agency reports that an emergency room crunch forced LA County ER's to divert more ambulances last year. The agency's director, Carol Meyer, says some hospitals turn away ambulances for up to 20 hours a day.
Steve Julian
03/09/2006: Chief Justice Visits Southland for First Major Speech
Chief Justice of the US John Roberts spoke before an audience of nearly 900 guests at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley. It was his first major speech since being sworn in.
Rachael Myrow
03/09/2006: Brea Mayor Promises Residents 'He'll Hear Ya''
Residents of large cities like Los Angeles may go their entire lives without ever seeing the leader of their city, but residents of Brea have a standing breakfast date with their mayor.
Jordan Davis
03/08/2006: Call Sheet
Shirley Jahad talks with Alex Ben Block and Brad Pomerance about how cable companies are reacting to the AT&T takeover of Bell South, the search for affiliates by start-up networks CW and My Network and NBC's acquisition of iVillage.
Shirley Jahad
03/08/2006: Sheriff's Deputy Charged in Videotaped Shooting
Prosecutors announce charges against a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy who was captured on videotape shooting an unarmed suspect in Chino.
Steven Cuevas
03/08/2006: Plans for LA Arts School Move Forward
The LA Unified Board of Education approves a construction contract for a new arts high school, despite a ballooning price tag.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
03/07/2006: Officials Unveil Plans for Mountain Parkland
State and national park agencies are releasing their plans for 588 acres of land in the Santa Monica Mountains. The agencies acquired the site last year from Soka University, a Buddhist institution. [image] [image] [image]
Ilsa Setziol
03/07/2006: Not All X-Rays are Created Equal
The quality of your hospital care varies depending on which hospital you go to. That's particularly true when it comes to the hospital's equipment.
Rachael Myrow
03/07/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
Small businesses workers don't fare well in a survey on health insurance, Disney holds its annual shareholders meeting and full service restaurants are offering a new way to get food.
Steve Julian
03/07/2006: Memorial Service Held for Eminent LA Times Publisher
Family and friends remembered former Los Angeles Times publisher Otis Chandler as a giant in journalism at a memorial service in Pasadena. Chandler died last week at the age of 78.
Frank Stoltze
03/07/2006: Teenage Runaway Battles LA County's Foster Care System
Sixteen-year-old runaway Krystina Kessler is taking on foster care officials, accusing them of failing to find homes for her and other teens.
Rachael Myrow
03/07/2006: San Bernardino Businesses Clean Up After Riot
Several police officers were injured and several dozen businesses were damaged over the weekend in a riot at a punk rock concert in San Bernardino.
Steven Cuevas
03/06/2006: A National Model in Sun Valley?
The LA Unified School District has teamed up with LA County to build an all-purpose, low-cost community health clinic on the grounds of Sun Valley Middle School in the San Fernando Valley - the first of its kind.
John Rabe
03/06/2006: Are Adventists Healthier than the Rest of Us?
Loma Linda University is wrapping up the first phase of a massive study of tens of thousands of Seventh Day Adventists, exploring how a religious lifestyle free of meat, alcohol and tobacco affects health.
Steven Cuevas
03/06/2006: Twenty-Somethings Play the Odds with Insurance
People in their 20s lead all other groups in the number of uninsured patients. The 20-somethings often cite the high cost of purchasing health insurance, but they could be taking a big risk with their health.
Julia Posey
03/06/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
Congressional Democrats call for a unified front on federal budget talks, support grows for Senator Diane Feinstein's bipartisan plan to overhaul Congressional "earmarking" and Rep. Bill Thomas may retire.
Steve Julian
03/06/2006: South Central Farmers Get Eviction Notice
A group of farmers have until Tuesday to get off a 14-acre plot of land that has served as one of the nation's largest urban farms. The developer who owns the land wants to build a warehouse.
Frank Stoltze
03/06/2006: Mayoral Control Issue Dominates School Board Race
Los Angeles voters this week will choose a new member of the LA Unified Board of Education. The race has become somewhat of a battleground in the issue over whether Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa should take control of the school district.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
03/03/2006: Questions Surround LA School Board Candidate
Court records show union-backed candidate Christopher Arellano was convicted of theft twice in the 1990s. KPCC has also learned there are questions surrounding his academic background.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
03/03/2006: Former Cops Are Indicted in Robberies
A federal grand jury has indicted a group of rogue cops and others in a string of home invasion robberies.
Frank Stoltze
03/03/2006: LA County District Attorney Backs Effort to Change Three Strikes
LA County District Attorney Steve Cooley has authored a measure that would change the "Three Strikes" sentencing law. Democratic State Senator Gloria Romero says she will work to get it on the ballot.
Jordan Davis
03/03/2006: Interim Prison Chief Vows to Continue Reform Effort
California's interim prison chief Jeanne Woodford says she won't back away from efforts to reform the state's correctional system. Former prison head Roderick Hickman announced his resignation last weekend.
Tamara Keith
03/02/2006: Cardinal Mahony Targets Immigration Policies
Cardinal Roger Mahony jumped into the center of the immigration debate on Ash Wednesday. He's speaking out against pending legislation he fears would require priests to ask immigrants for legal documentation before providing assistance.
Frank Stoltze
03/02/2006: Haefele on Historic House
Marc Haefele talks with Shirley Jahad about the uncertain future of a historic home on Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Monica -- should it be torn down, or turned into a public recreation facility?
Shirley Jahad
03/02/2006: Inland Empire's Bishop Leads Immigration Reform Campaign
Bishop Gerald Barnes of the San Bernardino Diocese has also been immersed in efforts to reform immigration policy, leading the nation's Catholic bishops in the "Justice for Immigrants" campaign.
Steven Cuevas
03/02/2006: Costa Mesa's Immigration Enforcement Plan Divides Residents
Costa Mesa's decision to have some of its police force deputized as federal immigration agents has exposed deeper divisions in the Orange County city.
Debra Baer
03/01/2006: Call Sheet
CBS sues Howard Stern for promoting move to Sirius, Hollywood unions upset over ABC decision to only pay residuals for the new media platforms under the home video schedule, and TiVo may give away its hardware.
Shirley Jahad
03/01/2006: Katrina Evacuees Reach Housing Deadline
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will no longer pay for lodging for evacuees of Hurricane Katrina, leaving many to looking for new housing.
Jordan Davis
03/01/2006: San Bernardino Mayor Delivers Final 'State of the City' Address
San Bernardino Mayor Judith Valles' final "State of the City" address turns into a going-away gathering as she prepares to turn the city over to a new mayor.
Steven Cuevas
03/01/2006: Program Helps Teach Foster Kids Independence
Orange County foster kids are taught the basics of adult life at a mock metropolis called "Independent City."
Jordan Davis
February
02/28/2006: CHP Orders Review After Deaths of Officers
KPCC's Steve Julian speaks with California Highway Patrol Commissioner Michael Brown about the review of procedures the CHP is conducting following the deaths of six officers in the past five months.
Steve Julian
02/28/2006: Banking on Low Income Neighborhoods
There's an effort underway to bring mainstream banking to low income neighborhoods, where options are often limited to to expensive check cashing outlets and payday loan stores.
Nancy Farghalli
02/28/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
Foreign operations at US ports may not be a new thing, ABC has no trouble selling advertising time for the Oscars and LA's former mayor is being honored as "Businessperson of the Year."
Steve Julian
02/28/2006: Filmmakers Flock to the Inland Empire
Parts of San Bernardino and Riverside counties have been dubbed "Hollywood's biggest backlot," as numbers from the Inland Empire Film Commission confirm.
Steven Cuevas
02/27/2006: UC Riverside Dedicates Tuskegee Airmen Archive
A new archive documenting the lives of the famed African American fighter pilots has opened at UC Riverside.
Steven Cuevas
02/27/2006: Former Times Publisher Otis Chandler Dies at 78
Former Los Angeles Times publisher Otis Chandler died Monday morning of a degenerative brain disorder. Bryce Nelson, who worked under Chandler and currently teaches at USC's Annenberg School, discussed Chandler's legacy.
Steve Julian
02/27/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
Senator Diane Feinstein looks to overhaul Congressional earmarking, Santa Clarita Rep. Buck McKeon is set to take over as chair of the House Education and Workforce Committee and the state's Democratic delegation wants to protect the state's coast from drilling.
Steve Julian
02/27/2006: Vietnamese Banks Look to Prosper in Little Saigon
Two Vietnamese banks have opened for business in Little Saigon during the past year and the bank's owners hope they will spur economic development in the community.
Jordan Davis
02/24/2006: Unprovoked Shootings Spark Calls for Help by Police
LAPD officials say there's been a spate of unprovoked shootings at cops and they're asking the public for help in catching the shooters.
Frank Stoltze
02/24/2006: Mexican Authorities Arrest Suspect in Deputy Killing
Armando Garcia, who allegedly killed LA County Sheriff's Deputy David March during a traffic stop in 2002, is arrested in Mexico.
Rachael Myrow
02/24/2006: Feds Renew Temporary Protected Status For Thousands
The Federal Government has approved the extension of a residency and work permit program for more than 300,000 immigrants from El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
02/24/2006: Toll Road Agency Approves Foothill South Extension
Board members for Orange County's toll road agency have approved plans for a new stretch of road that would cut through San Onofre State Beach. The proposal has drawn opposition from environmental groups.
Jordan Davis
02/24/2006: Philanthropists Donate $25 Million for Stem Cell Institute
Philanthropists Eli and Edyth Broad have pledged $25 million to USC's Keck School of Medicine to build California's largest stem cell research facility.
Janet Nakano
02/24/2006: 'A Royal Rendezvous' in Long Beach
The two-year-old Queen Mary Two and the original Queen Mary greeted each other with horn blasts in what was billed as a "Royal Rendezvous" at the Port of Long Beach.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
02/24/2006: Downtown Summit Focuses on Identity Theft
Around a thousand people crowded the LA Convention Center for a state summit on identity theft, which has consistently topped the Federal Trade Commission's list of white collar crimes.
Rachael Myrow
02/23/2006: Jury Convicts Priest on One Molestation Count, Deadlocks on Others
A Los Angeles jury finds former Catholic priest Michael Wempe guilty of one count of oral copulation with a person under 16, but deadlocks on four other charges.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
02/22/2006: LA County Labor Head Resigns Amid Probe
LA County Federation of Labor chief Martin Ludlow stepped down yesterday in response to allegations that he he knowingly took illegal political donations during his successful run for City Council in 2003.
Frank Stoltze
02/22/2006: Call Sheet
News Corp reveals its post-UPN plans and an entertainment lawyer is indicted in connection with the Pellicano investigation,
Shirley Jahad
02/22/2006: Morales Execution is Postponed Indefinitely
The state of California has put off the execution of Michael Morales until at least May after it could find no licensed medical physician to administer a lethal dose of a sedative as was required by a federal judge.
Steve Julian
02/21/2006: California Postpones Morales Execution
The state of California delayed the execution of Michael Morales until Tuesday evening after two anesthesiologists decided against participating citing ethical concerns. KPCC's Steve Julian spoke with Sarah Varney of the California Report.
Steve Julian
02/21/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
The Pellicano case is impacting some of LA's most prominent law firms, the future of the LA County Federation of Labor is up in the air as its leader reportedly faces criminal charges and what does the future hold for gas prices?
Steve Julian
02/21/2006: Exhibit Delves into Salton Sea's Past
A new exhibit at the San Bernardino County Museum uses artifacts and photographs to tell the history of the Salton Sea.
Steven Cuevas
02/21/2006: High Speed to Sin City?
Congress has authorized $45 million to study a high speed MagLev train between Southern California and Las Vegas. KPCC's Susan Valot looks at how it would work.
Susan Valot
02/20/2006: Prominent Muslim Philanthropist Dies at 78
Family and friends gathered in Claremont to remember Ahmad Adaya, a real estate tycoon and philanthropist. His contributions aided institutions like the New Horizons schools and the Asian Art Center at LACMA.
Jordan Davis
02/20/2006: State Senator Introduces Package of Homeless Bills
State Senator Gil Cedillo has introduced a package of bills to tackle homelessness in Los Angeles. KPCC's John Rabe speaks with Los Angeles police chief Bill Bratton about the proposals.
John Rabe
02/20/2006: Torrance Factory Brings New Meaning to 'Artificial Ingredients'
Iwasaki Images in Torrance designs those plastic displays you see in restaurants that show off the eatery's top selections.
Ayala Ben-Yehuda
02/17/2006: Powerful Labor Leader May Resign
Los Angeles County Federation of Labor head Martin Ludlow is reportedly facing criminal charges and may step down.
Frank Stoltze
02/17/2006: Gospel Music in Los Angeles
The music, with a long history in LA, can be found - if you know where to look.
Rachael Myrow
02/17/2006: The Escalating Price of an Arts School
The LA School Board must decide whether to pay much more for an arts school - or scrap the project altogether.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
02/17/2006: UC Irvine Medical School Receives Critical Report
A blue ribbon panel reports its findings as the university seeks to restore its reputation.
Jordan Davis
02/16/2006: Police Commission Stands Firm on Identity Issue
The LA Police Commission says it won't reverse its decision to redact the names of officers in use of force reports.
Frank Stoltze
02/16/2006: State Report Says Education for Migrant Students Needs Reform
The California Legislative Analyst's office has issued a report that says the state could do a better job of providing migrant children with health care and education.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
02/15/2006: Judge Orders California to Change Lethal Injection Process
A federal judge is ordering California to come up with a new way to execute prisoners because the current method might constitute cruel and unusual punishment. Loyola Law School Professor Laurie Levinson says the ruling is significant.
Frank Stoltze
02/15/2006: LA International
Nidal Ibrahim, editor and publisher for Arab American Business Magazine and Rob Eshman, editor of the Los Angeles Jewish Journal, discuss the controversy over cartoons of the prophet Muhammad.
Mark Austin Thomas
02/15/2006: Law School Hosts Mock Trial to Lure Young Minorities
A group of fifth graders participate in a mock trial put on by Southwestern Law School, which is making an effort to lure low-income public school students into the profession.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
02/14/2006: Valentine's Day Love Experts, Part IV
In the final part of her series on couples who have stood the test of time, KPCC's Andrea Gardner talks with a couple with whom she has a personal connection - her grandparents.
Andrea Gardner
02/14/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
The top business stories of southern California with Mark Lacter of the Los Angeles Business Journal.
Steve Julian
02/14/2006: Inmate Violence
San Bernardino County officials show alarm over jail violence in Los Angeles County and take precautions.
Steven Cuevas
02/14/2006: Police Commission Reconsiders Decision
State Senator Gloria Romero calls on board to not redact officers' names from shooting reports.
Frank Stoltze
02/13/2006: Matchmakers Help Find Love for Lots of Money
Human matchmakers are still around in the Internet age offering to pair up lonely hearts - for a price.
Stacey Vanek Smith
02/13/2006: Valentine's Day Love Experts, Part III
KPCC's Andrea Gardner speaks with a Pasadena couple who have traveled many miles during their 59 years of marriage.
Andrea Gardner
02/13/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
Bill Thomas may benefit from election of new House Majority Leader; Buck McKeon rises in stature and offers lawmakers the boot;and David Dreier gets caught in the middle.
Steve Julian
02/13/2006: Orchid Lovers Nose into Costa Mesa
Collectors and fans feel the passion of one of nature's most fragile but beautiful works.
Jordan Davis
02/13/2006: Inmates Describe Unrest in LA Jails
Inmates leaving LA County jail describe frightening fights between blacks and Latinos, and guards unable to stop them. The jail system remains on a security lockdown, after a week of brawls that left one man dead and at least 90 injured.
Frank Stoltze
02/10/2006: Sheriff's Department Wraps Up Investigation into Videotaped Shooting
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has finished its investigation into the videotaped shooting of an Air Force serviceman by a sheriff's deputy. The case now goes to the district attorney.
Steven Cuevas
02/10/2006: Munitz Resigns as Head of Getty Trust
Barry Munitz, who has faced controversy over questions about his spending practices, has stepped down as President and CEO of the Getty Trust.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
02/10/2006: Villaraigosa Upset Over Terror Plot Announcement
LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa says the White House should have briefed him before publicly releasing details about a failed 2002 plot to attack the Library Tower in downtown Los Angeles.
Frank Stoltze
02/10/2006: Jury Members Begin Deliberating in Wempe Trial
Attorneys have wrapped up their arguments in the trial of Michael Wempe, a former Catholic priest accused of abusing a Westlake boy in the 1990s.
Rachael Myrow
02/10/2006: Valentine's Day Love Experts, Part II
KPCC's Andrea Gardner speaks with a Santa Monica couple who credit their nearly 60 year marriage to kindness and staying active.
Andrea Gardner
02/09/2006: State Senators Hold Hearing on UC Executive Pay
The State Senate Education Committee grilled UC officials about reports that extravagant pay and perks were given to top university administrators.
Tamara Keith
02/09/2006: US Forest Service Claims Responsibility for OC Wildfire
The US Forest Service says it will investigate how a controlled burn turned into this week's wildfire near Anaheim Hills that temporarily forced several thousand residents from their homes.
Steven Cuevas
02/09/2006: Eminent Domain Claims Longtime Garden Grove Eatery
Garden Grove is putting up a hotel in the place where Los Sanchez restaurant has sat for more than a quarter century. The restaurant will be moving to another location nearby.
Jordan Davis
02/09/2006: Valentine's Day Love Experts, Part I
In the first of a series, KPCC's Andrea Gardner spoke with a couple who have been married more than 60 years about what has kept them together for so long.
Andrea Gardner
02/08/2006: LA Police Commission Will Withhold Names of Accused Officers
The Los Angeles Police Commission has voted to withhold the names of officers involved in shootings, reversing a 25-year-old policy.
Frank Stoltze
02/08/2006: LA International
Jasmyne Cannick, a board member of the National Black Justice Coalition, and Gary Walker, a reporter for the "Compton Bulletin," discuss the issue of homosexuality in the black community.
Mark Austin Thomas
02/08/2006: Former Superior Court Judge Elected San Bernardino Mayor
Superior Court judge Pat Morris wins a runoff election over city attorney Jim Penman to become San Bernardino's first new mayor in eight years.
Steven Cuevas
02/08/2006: Health Emergency Operations Center Opens in Sacramento
The state Department of Health Services has opened a new emergency operations center in Sacramento. It will serve as a headquarters for responding to potential health emergencies like a flu pandemic.
Tamara Keith
02/08/2006: Two Southland Cities Join to Oppose Anti-Immigration Policies
Officials in Huntington Park and Maywood are speaking out against a federal bill they say would hurt immigrants. Huntington Beach's mayor says she wants her city to become a "sanctuary" for undocumented immigrants.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
02/08/2006: Judge Rains on Minutemen's Parade
An Orange County Superior Court judge rules that organizers of a parade in Laguna Beach do not have to include the Minuteman Project, an anti-illegal immigration group.
Jordan Davis
02/07/2006: Black, Hispanic Inmates Fight at Castaic Prison
LA County Sheriff Lee Baca ordered the segregation of black and Hispanic inmates at a Castaic jail following a weekend riot that left an African American prisoner dead.
Frank Stoltze
02/07/2006: LA's City Attorney Unveils Report on Child Abuse
A report by LA City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo finds flaws in the way complaints of child abuse are investigated.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
02/07/2006: Sheriff's Plan to Enforce Immigration Laws Sparks Controversy
KPCC's Debra Baer looks at how Orange County Sheriff Mike Carona developed his plan to have jail deputies trained as Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Debra Baer
02/07/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
The ports of LA and Long Beach are enjoying success - at a price, office space is shrinking in Hollywood and not everyone's happy about reforms to the worker's comp system.
Steve Julian
02/06/2006: San Bernardino Voters to Choose New Mayor
Voters will head to the polls in San Bernardino Tuesday to pick the city's first new mayor in eight years. KPCC's Steven Cuevas looks at the two candidates.
Steven Cuevas
02/06/2006: Surf Legend Remembered in Orange County
More than a hundred friends and fellow surfers gathered in Dana Point to pay their respects to surf legend Pat Tobin, who recently died of liver disease.
Jordan Davis
02/03/2006: LA Receives Federal Grants for LAX Projects
The federal government is giving Los Angeles two grants worth more than $56 million to help pay for replacing a runway at LAX and soundproofing nearby homes.
Rachael Myrow
02/03/2006: LA Mayor Proposes Boost in Anti-Terror Funding
LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa asks the City Council to approve $1.6 million in new anti-terrorism spending that would allow the city to boost personnel.
Frank Stoltze
02/03/2006: Crime is Top Issue in San Bernardino Mayor's Race
Two candidates are vying to be the next mayor of San Bernardino, but the two contenders offer fundamentally different plans on how to fight crime in the city.
Steven Cuevas
02/03/2006: Nurses Renew Protests Against Governor
Protests by union nurses became a frequent sight during the special election and now they are once again targeting the Governor with a new agenda.
Tamara Keith
02/03/2006: Immigrants Rights Groups Delay Economic Boycott of Costa Mesa
A coalition of Latino and union groups has decided to postpone its planned economic boycott of Costa Mesa for 60 days. The groups are upset over the police department's plans to enforce federal immigration laws.
Debra Baer
02/03/2006: Friends of Ambassador Hold Wake for Historic Hotel
Politicians, actors, and others gathered at the site of the now-departed Ambassador Hotel to hold a wake for the historic building. The site will soon become a school. KPCC's John Rabe spoke with local historian Kevin Roderick.
John Rabe
02/02/2006: Haefele on the Devin Brown Ruling
Marc Haefele comments on the LA Police Commission's ruling that an LAPD officer violated department policy when he shot and killed 13-year old Devin Brown.
Shirley Jahad
02/02/2006: California Sues Feds Over Medicare Drug Program
California is planning to join a lawsuit against the federal government, claiming that the Medicare prescription drug program is unconstutional.
Tamara Keith
02/02/2006: FBI Investigating Deputy-Involved Shooting in Chino
The FBI is studying a videotape of a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy shooting an unarmed man in Chino. The grainy video is raising questions about the shooting.
Steven Cuevas
02/02/2006: Governor to Attend Fundraiser for OC Sheriff
Governor Schwarzenegger is headlining a Dana Point fundraiser for Orange County Sheriff Mike Carona, who has been beset by controversy.
Jordan Davis
02/02/2006: Appeals Court Issues Opinion on LA River Trash
Both sides are claiming victory in an appeals court decision over whether California can require cities to clean up trash in the LA River.
Ilsa Setziol
02/01/2006: Call Sheet
Academy award nominees hope the hype will result in increased ticket sales, the FTC approves Time Warner and Comcast's purchase of Adelphia and there's a battle inside Time-Warner.
Shirley Jahad
02/01/2006: LA International
Eric Olander of KSCI-TV Channel 18 and Kenneth Kim from The Korea Times discuss gambling and its impact on the Asian community.
Mark Austin Thomas
02/01/2006: Police Commission Rules Against Officer in Devin Brown Shooting
The Los Angeles Police Commission ruled that Officer Steven Garcia violated department policy last year when he shot and killed 13-year -old Devin Brown. The ruling goes against the recommendation of LA police chief Bill Bratton.
Frank Stoltze
02/01/2006: Reports Faults Social Workers in Death of Foster Child
A preliminary report by the Office of Independent Review finds that six to eight social workers may bear some responsibility in the death of 2-year old foster child Sarah Chavez.
John Rabe
02/01/2006: LA's Mayor Delivers State of the Union Response
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa criticized the Bush administration's policies in a nationally televised Spanish-language response to the State of the Union address.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
January
01/31/2006: Governor's Prison Plan Generates Debate
Governor Schwarzenegger is proposing building more jails and prisons as part of his $222 billion "Strategic Growth Plan," but some are questioning his approach.
Frank Stoltze
01/31/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
Fears about runaway production in Los Angeles may be overblown, top executives in California are earning big pensions and the NFL could be close to finalizing stadium lease terms with two Southern California cities.
Steve Julian
01/31/2006: 'Brokeback Mountain' Leads Oscar Contenders
The cowboy romance film "Brokeback Mountain" leads with eight Academy Awards nominations, but there are some surprises on the Oscar nomination list. Jean Oppenheimer from New Times gives her thoughts about some of the films that did and didn't make the cut.
Steve Julian
01/30/2006: State Assembly to Vote on Sex Offender Law
A bill by Democratic Assemblyman Mark Leno would toughen laws on sex offenders, but some Republicans are crying foul over the legislation.
Tamara Keith
01/30/2006: Fontana Hopes to Shed 'Fontucky' Image
The city of Fontana is launching an aggressive publicity campaign to remake its image. Part of that makeover includes shaking off the town’s enduring and insulting nickname - "Fontucky."
Steven Cuevas
01/30/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
Sen. Dianne Feinstein calls for briefings on the National Security Agency's surveillance program, Redlands Rep. Jerry Lewis defends "earmarking" and Huntington Beach Rep. Dana Rohrabacher faces questions about a baby shower.
Steve Julian
01/30/2006: Angels Owners Takes Stand in Name Change Trial
Angels owner Arte Moreno continues testimony today as the baseball team defends itself against a lawsuit by the city of Anaheim. Anaheim contends Moreno violated a stadium lease when he changed the team's name to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. KPCC's Steve Julian talks with Sarah Tully, who has been covering the trial for the Orange County Register.
Steve Julian
01/30/2006: Vietnamese Celebrate New Year in Orange County
Garden Grove holds a Tet Festival to celebrate the Vietnamese New Year.
Jordan Davis
01/28/2005: TEST REPORT
THIS IS A TEST STORY. Here is a test link to CNN. [image] [image] [image]
Chris Spurgeon
01/27/2006: Haefele on Zoo Funding
Marc Haefele talks about the controversy over funding for a new elephant habitat at the LA Zoo.
Shirley Jahad
01/27/2006: Mayor Pushes for LAUSD Takeover in Two Years
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has pushed up his schedule for taking control of the Los Angeles Unified School District, saying he wants to make it happen in two years.
Frank Stoltze
01/27/2006: KCOP's Future Up in Air After WB-UPN Merger
TV critic Robert Lloyd says the merger of UPN and the WB networks gives local TV station KCOP the chance to wipe the slate clean.
John Rabe
01/27/2006: Audit Takes Fire Department to Task
LA City Controller Laura Chick has issued a highly critical audit that says the Fire Department still remains a hostile place for women and minorities, a decade after reforms were put in place.
Frank Stoltze
01/27/2006: Getty Villa Reopens After $275 Million Makeover
The site of the originally Getty Museum in Pacific Palisades has been closed since 1997, but it will reopen to the public Saturday as the Getty Villa. The site will house the Getty's entire antiquities collection.
Nick Roman
01/26/2006: State Moves to Cut Greenhouse Gases
State officials are working on a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the state, but KPCC's Ilsa Setziol looks at ways that individuals can take action.
For more information visit these websites:
California Climate Change Portal
Global Green USA
EnergyStar
SafeClimate for Business
California Air Resources Board
Ilsa Setziol
01/26/2006: State Republicans Want to Change Landmark Environmental Law
A top state Republican says that the California Environmental Quality Act needs to be changed in order for Republicans to support Governor Schwarzenegger's massive infrastructure plan.
Tamara Keith
01/26/2006: Residents Sound Off at LA River Meeting
Los Angeles city engineers hold a meeting with residents to get their ideas for revitalizing the LA River.
Ilsa Setziol
01/26/2006: Illegal Immigration Group Sues Parade Organizers
The illegal immigration group, The Minutemen, is suing the organizers of Laguna Beach's Day Parade for denying the group's request to march.
Jordan Davis
01/25/2006: Call Sheet
Fox is left in limbo as television networks UPN and the WB merge to create the CW, the new network creates new opportunities for television execs and what does the future hold for the Disney-Pixar deal?
Shirley Jahad
01/25/2006: Study Finds Health Care Workers Giving, But Not Getting Flu Shots
Only 38-percent of health care workers surveyed in a new UCLA-Harvard study say they received the flu vaccine. KPCC's John Rabe speaks with Dr. William King of UCLA about the study.
John Rabe
01/25/2006: LA International
Osheeh Keshishian, publisher of the Armenian Observer Weekly, and Roy Lu from KSCI-TV Channel 18 discuss the controversy over day laborer centers in Southern California.
Mark Austin Thomas
01/25/2006: LAPD Seeks to Assure Residents About Its Immigration Policy
Los Angeles police officials say they will only enforce federal immigration laws on suspects convicted of serious crimes. The LAPD's policy is more modest than a plan being implemented by the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Frank Stoltze
01/25/2006: Disney Purchases Animation Studio Pixar
The Walt Disney Company is shelling out $7.4 billion for Pixar, the maker of animation hits like Finding Nemo and the Incredibles.
Jordan Davis
01/25/2006: Mexican Party Officials Debate in Downtown LA
Representatives of Mexico's three major policital parties participated in a Town Hall Los Angeles debate, as Southland Mexican-Americans get prepared to vote in that country's presidential election.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
01/24/2006: Researchers Propose Greater Protections for Day Laborers
Researchers at UCLA and two other universities have conducted the first nationwide survey of day laborers, which suggests that those workers face high levels of labor violations and injuries.
Rachael Myrow
01/24/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
A Minnesota-based supermarket chain buys Albertsons, LA's jobless rate takes a big jump and Governor Schwarzenegger's infrastructure plan will need more than money, but also workers.
Steve Julian
01/24/2006: Governor Says Infrastructure Plan Will Be Boon For Inland Empire
Governor Schwarzenegger holds a news conference beside one of the busiest freeway interchanges in the Inland Empire to promote his "Strategic Growth Plan."
Steven Cuevas
01/24/2006: Administration Lays Out Timeline for Bond Package
Senior administration officials say they want to get the entire infrastructure bond package onto the June ballot, but Democrats, and some Republicans, think that's impossible.
Tamara Keith
01/24/2006: Designer Chosen For Orange County's Great Park
A New York-based landscape architect will be in charge of transforming 1,300 acres of the former El Toro Marine base into one of the biggest parks in the nation.
Jordan Davis
01/24/2006: Ameriquest Agrees to Settlement of Fraud Case
Home loan giant Ameriquest says it will pay out nearly $300 million as part of a settlement to charges that it engaged in "predatory lending practices."
Frank Stoltze
01/23/2006: Southland Italian-American Club Fights to Keep Heritage Alive
The Garibaldina Society in Highland Park was founded more than a century ago, but the organization has had a hard time attracting younger members to guarantee the group's future.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
01/23/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
Two California lawmakers take lead roles in the effort to reform lobbying, Redlands Rep. Jerry Lewis comes under scrutiny and a nonpartisan agency sides with South Bay Rep. Jane Harman on the wiretapping scandal.
Steve Julian
01/23/2006: OC Theater Group Takes on Taboos With 'Somos'
HIV-AIDS cases among Latinos are on the rise in Orange County, and one theater group is bringing the problem into the spotlight with its play, "Somos."
Jordan Davis
01/20/2006: Southland Priest Convicted of Heresy
The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Bernardino has convicted Reverend Ned Reidy of heresy for leading a breakaway parish that doesn't recognize the Vatican's authority.
Steven Cuevas
01/20/2006: Robert Schuller Turns Over Leadership of the Crystal Cathedral
The Reverend Robert Schuller is stepping down as minister of the Crystal Cathedral this Sunday and turning over the congregation to his son.
Rachael Myrow
01/20/2006: Southland Law Enforcement Gathers for Sex Offender Conference
Law enforcement officials from all over Southern California met in Rancho Cucamonga for the first in a series of conferences on policing sex offenders.
Steven Cuevas
01/20/2006: Orange County Expo Shows Off Latest in Music Technology
Exhibitors at a music industry convention in Anaheim are displaying a host of gadgets that may change how people learn and practice music.
Jordan Davis
01/19/2006: State Releases Pandemic Flu Plan
The California Department of Health Services has released a 170-page draft plan for how the state would prepare for and respond to a bird flu pandemic.
John Rabe
01/19/2006: Assembly Panel Calls For New Rail Safety Measures
The Assembly Special Committee on Rail Safety is recommending that Metrolink enact new safety measures, which include getting rid of the "push-pull" configuration.
Rachael Myrow
01/19/2006: Australian Company Puts Forth New LNG Proposal
Australia-based Woodside Energy says it has a new plan to supply California with liquefied gas that is much safer than other proposals.
Tamara Keith
01/19/2006: New Art Institute Campus Opens in the Inland Empire
Inland Empire officials hold a ribbon-cutting for the new "Art Institute of California" campus in San Bernardino. Officials hope the facility will bolster the region's economy and arts community.
Steven Cuevas
01/18/2006: Call Sheet
Studios are going to get big profits from TV show downloads, Nielsen tracks viewership down to the minute and the parent company of Nielsen is catching the eye of some interested buyers.
Shirley Jahad
01/18/2006: LA International
Gary Walker of "The Compton Bulletin" and Kenneth Kim from "The Korea Times" take a look at how communities respond to perceived slights in the media.
Mark Austin Thomas
01/18/2006: Health Department Issues Warning Ahead of Lunar New Year
Public health officials in Orange County have released a list of precautions for people traveling to Asia for the Lunar New Year. KPCC's John Rabe spoke with Howard Sutter of the Orange County Health Care Agency about the list.
John Rabe
01/18/2006: Proposed Bill Would Extend Emergency Drug Payments
Lawmakers in Sacramento are working on a bill that would extend emergency prescription drug payments for up to 30 days while federal officials work out kinks in the Medicare drug program.
Tamara Keith
01/18/2006: Australia Hopes to Lure Talent Down Under
Australia is hosting "G'Day LA Week" in the Southland, promoting Australian culture and business. But the Aussies also have an ulterior motive for the self-promotion.
Rachael Myrow
01/18/2006: Mountain Lion Shot in Orange County Man's Backyard
An Orange County man shot a mountain lion yesterday after the big cat paid a surprise visit to his backyard.
Jordan Davis
01/17/2006: Efforts Underway to Restore Foxes to Channel Islands
The island foxes are among a group of animals in California that are on the edge of extinction, but scientists are hoping to prevent that from happening.
For more information on island foxes, click here [image] [image] [image]
Ilsa Setziol
01/17/2006: Convicted Killer Clarence Ray Allen is Executed
76-year-old Clarence Ray Allen was put to death by lethal injection for ordering the murders of three people from behind bars. Sarah Varney of the California Report talked with witnesses of the execution at San Quentin State Prison.
Kari Moran
01/17/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
Long Beach officials and Boeing try to save the C-17 program, Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi wants to change how insurers base their rates and there's more signs that a housing peak may be near.
Kari Moran
01/17/2006: National Guard Troops Get Heartwarming Welcome Home
Troops from the California National Guard's 184th infantry division are welcomed home by family and friends at the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Center.
Jordan Davis
01/17/2006: Office in the Sky
KPCC's Roger Rudick tries to answer a question many wonder about - what is it like to be a Goodyear blimp pilot?
Roger Rudick
01/16/2006: Washington Update with Jack Shaw
San Dimas Rep. David Dreier wants new regulations on lobbying, Democrats turn to South Bay Rep. Jane Harman in the fight over wiretapping and Sen. Dianne Feinstein plays an active role in the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito.
Kari Moran
01/16/2006: El Morro Trailer Park Nears End
Residents of El Morro trailer park, which is located just north of Laguna Beach, will have to move out by the end of February so the state of California can turn the land into open space.
Jordan Davis
01/16/2006: Local African American Leader Looks Back on MLK Day
James Franklin, who heads the local chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, talks about what it was like to grow up black in America. The SCLC was founded by Martin Luther King.
Frank Stoltze
01/16/2006: Education Professor Decries Lack of African American History in Schools
Gail Thompson, a professor of education at Claremont Graduate University, says students need to be taught more about black history, including the accomplishments of Martin Luther King.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
01/13/2006: Anaheim, Angels Play Hardball in the Courtroom
Opening statements have begun in the city of Anaheim's lawsuit against the Angels. The city says it has been hurt economically by the team's decision to identify with Los Angeles.
Jordan Davis
01/13/2006: State Takes Emergency Action Over Medicare Drug Program
The Schwarzenegger administration says it will temporarily cover the costs of drugs for thousands of elderly and disabled Californians who have been caught up in the transition to the new Medicare drug plan
Tamara Keith
01/13/2006: Survey Confirms LA is Nation's Homeless Capital
A new survey finds that the problem of homelessness is not just confined to LA's skid row, but is spread throughout the county. City leaders say they're taking action to correct the problem.
John Rabe
01/13/2006: Head of LAUSD's Construction Program Resigns
Jim McConnell, the head of LA Unified's massive school construction program, submitted his letter of resignation this week.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
01/13/2006: Controversial Day Laborer Center Opens in Burbank
Burbank's first hiring center for day laborers opens its doors, but for all the heated debate the project has generated, opening day was business as usual.
Jordan Davis
01/12/2006: Haefele on State Budget Proposal
Marc Haefele talks about Governor Schwarzenegger's budget proposal.
Shirley Jahad
01/13/2006: SB County Hopes New Jail Will Ease Overcrowding
San Bernardino county officials say the opening of the county's newest prison is a step toward easing jail overcrowding in the county, but the benefit may not last long.
Steven Cuevas
01/12/2006: Regulatory Agency is Set to Approve Solar Incentive Program
The California Public Utilities Commission is expected to approve a program that would give refunds to homes and businesses that install solar panels.
Tamara Keith
01/12/2006: Environmental Groups Oppose OC Toll Road Extension
Environmentalists say the proposed "Foothill South" toll road would run through critical habitat. A panel will vote today on whether to approve the project.
Jordan Davis
01/12/2006: California ERs Get Top Grade in National Report Card
The American College of Emergency Physicians issues a first-of-its kind report card on the nation's emergency rooms, which gives California ER's the top grade, a B-plus.
Debra Baer
01/11/2006: Governor Unveils $125 Billion Spending Plan
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's $125 billion dollar budget includes more money for schools and roads, but cuts spending for welfare programs.
Tamara Keith
01/11/2006: Governor's Transportation Plan Omits Proposed Bullet Train
The infrastructure plan proposed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger does not include funding for a proposed high speed train between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Rachael Myrow
01/10/2006: One Year Later, La Conchita Residents Are Still Waiting for Help
A year after a deadly mudslide hit the coastal town of La Conchita, residents say they're still waiting for the county and state to shore up the hillside. Geologists say the area is unsafe.
Frank Stoltze
01/10/2006: Governor Tackles Air Pollution in Spending Plan
Governor Schwarzenegger's wideranging public works program calls for spending billions of dollars to clean the state's air.
Tamara Keith
01/10/2006: Police Shooting Fuels Tensions in Rialto Neighborhood
Residents of a Rialto neighborhood say the fatal police shooting of a 19-year old man over the weekend was unjustified. The San Bernardino Sheriff's Department is investigating the incident.
Steven Cuevas
01/09/2006: LAPD Plans Skid Row Crackdown
The LAPD is promising a major effort to clean up the Skid Row area of downtown Los Angeles, which suffers from a high rate of crime and homelessness.
Frank Stoltze
01/09/2006: Getting In Touch With Your Inner Self at the LAX Hilton
The Mind, Body and Spirit Expo at the LAX Hilton Hotel offered natural products and life philosophies to those who search a path to better health or a more tranquil existence.
Janet Nakano
01/09/2006: Haefele on DWP's Bottled Water Controversy
Marc Haefele discusses the controversy over the DWP using public money to buy bottled water and puts the competing waters to the (taste) test.
John Rabe
01/06/2006: Kickoff Held For Martin Luther King Week
The local branch of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference remembered Martin Luther King's legacy at an event marking the beginning of King Week.
John Rabe
01/06/2006: School Chief Says No Alternatives For Exit Exam
California Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell says high school students will have to pass the exit exam to graduate.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
01/06/2006: Governor Rolls Out 'Strategic Growth Plan' for California
"Build It" was the mantra of Governor Schwarzenegger's State of the State speech as he proposed spending more than $200 billion over the next 20 years on roads, schools and other infrastructure projects.
Tamara Keith
01/06/2006: Governor's Plan Would Increase Education Spending
Governor Schwarzenegger says his budget will increase education spending by a record amount and will freeze fee hikes for UC and Cal State students.
Adolfo Guzman Lopez
01/06/2006: Governor's Agenda Also Includes Healthcare Issues
Governor Schwarzenegger wants to retrofit hospitals for earthquake safety and let Californians import prescription drugs, but some are wary of the proposals.
John Rabe
01/06/2006: Bulk of Infrastructure Money Would Go Toward Transportation
Governor Schwarzenegger's plan calls for spending $107 billion dollars on transportation over the next decade, but where is the money going to come from?
Rachael Myrow
01/05/2006: Legislators Pledge Cooperation as New Session Begins
Legislators are pledging to work together in the coming months on issues ranging from redistricting to repairing the state's infrastructure.
Tamara Keith
01/05/2006: Carmakers Unveil New Designs at LA Auto Show
Automakers are hoping to win over the hearts, minds and wallets of consumers at the Los Angeles Auto Show, which opens this Friday.
Rachael Myrow
01/05/2006: Former LA Housing Official Frank Wilkinson Dies at 91
Frank Wilkinson, who played a role in the development of Chavez Ravine and became a defiant figure during the 1950s Red Scare, has died at the age of 91.
John Rabe
01/05/2006: USC Loses National Championship to Texas
The University of Texas defeated USC, 41 to 38, in the Rose Bowl, ending the Trojans' bid for a third straight national championship. KPCC's Jordan Davis spoke with fans who turned out for the game.
Jordan Davis
01/04/2006: Call Sheet
The Consumer Electronics Show kicks off in Las Vegas, the FCC ended 2005 without issuing any fines and what does the future hold for Cablevision?
Shirley Jahad
01/04/2006: LA International
Jazmin Ortega of "La Opinion" and Howard Blume of the "LA Jewish Journal" discuss Governor Schwarzenegger's proposal to "buy out" a proposed tuition increase for public university students in California.
Mark Austin Thomas
01/04/2006: Governor Lays Out Education Spending Plan
Governor Schwarzenegger will propose a $4 billion increase in education spending next week, but school advocates say they're less than thrilled.
Tamara Keith
01/04/2006: USC, Texas to Face Off For National Championship
As USC and Texas get ready to meet in the Rose Bowl, KPCC's Steven Cuevas and Nick Roman give their take on the fans.
Steven Cuevas and Nick Roman
01/04/2006: If I Were a Rich Fan...
Tickets for the Rose Bowl game are going for as much as $5,000 as fans pour out money see the matchup between the top two teams in college football.
Charles Guillen
01/04/2006: Company's Wipeout Hits Surf Community Hard
The closure of the Clark Foam factory in Laguna Niguel has crippled the surfboard industry and pushed prices for surfboard foam as much as five times above the normal rate.
Jane Lindholm
01/03/2006: A Book Club Behind Bars
Author Maria Amparo Escandon has started a book club called "Wings for the Soul" at the California Institution for Women in Corona in the hopes that it will bring the inmates together.
Steven Cuevas
01/03/2006: Business Update with Mark Lacter
Governor Schwarzenegger is getting set to propose a hike in the minimum wage, Los Angeles-area stocks were up for the year and downtown hotels will be getting more rooms.
Steve Julian
01/02/2006: Different Year, Different Tone for Governor Schwarzenegger
Governor Schwarzenegger is expected to take a more conciliatory tone during this year's State of the State speech.
Tamara Keith
01/02/2006: High Oil Prices Create Boom for California Producers
Oil production in California has been on a steady decline since it peaked in the late 1980s, but high crude oil prices and better technology have created a new rush for black gold
Debra Baer
01/02/2006: Motion Picture Academy Launches Movie Script Database
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has launched an internet database that includes information about the academy's entire catalogue of movie scripts. KPCC's John Rabe spoke with Academy librarian Greg Walsh about the database.
John Rabe
01/02/2006: Instruments Take Center Stage at Bandfest
The floats are the centerpiece of the Rose Parade, but the marching bands are the highlight in the days before the parade.
Janet Nakano
|
|
![image](javascript:imageWindowPop('h', 'http://www.scpr.org/news/images/2006/12/earthquake_valot/slide_01.jpg', 'UC Irvine Professor Maria Feng and a UCI grad student use Feng\'s "structural health monitoring" system to test the West Street onramp to Interstate 5 in Anaheim.');){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
. (Photo: Kitty Felde/KPCC)');){kind=link}
. (Photo: Kitty Felde/KPCC)');){kind=link}
');){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
 and Frank Whatley of St. Agatha\'s parish in South Los Angeles.<br><br>Photo: Kitty Felde/KPCC');){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
');){kind=link}
 David Ladd, co-star in the film The Proud Rebel; Academy President Sid Ganis; Robert Osborne, who served as the evening\'s host; Samuel Goldwyn Jr., long-time friend and producer of The Proud Rebel; and Roger Mayer, another long-time friend. <br/>(Credit: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.)');){kind=link}
');){kind=link}
 Tam <br/>Photo: Kitty Felde');){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
 <br/>Mum, 1988-89 <br/>Oil on canvas <br/>16 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. <br/>Courtesy of the artist <br/>(c) David Hockney. All rights reserved. <br/>(Provided by LACMA) ');){kind=link}
 <br/>Mr. and Mrs. Clark and Percy, 1970-71 <br/>Acrylic on canvas <br/>84 1/4 x 120 in. <br/>Tate. Presented by the Friends of the Tate <br/>Gallery 1971 <br/>(c) David Hockney. All rights reserved. <br/> (Provided by LACMA.)');){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
 2006 by John Rabe)');){kind=link}
 2006 by John Rabe)');){kind=link}
 2006 by John Rabe)');){kind=link}
Jordan Davis, 2006');){kind=link}
 Jordan Davis, 2006');){kind=link}
 Jordan Davis, 2006');){kind=link}
 Clayton Puckett, Alexander Patrick James, and Tiffany McCollin (Class of 2006) <br/>Credit: Kitty Felde');){kind=link}
 Janeesha Boswell, Alice Cardenas, Myra Campos, Brittany Green, and Brandon Archer (Class of 2008) <br/>Credit: Kitty Felde');){kind=link}
 Janeesha Boswell, Alice Cardenas, Myra Campos, Brittany Green, and Brandon Archer (Class of 2008) <br/>Credit: Kitty Felde');){kind=link}
 2006 by Adolfo Guzman Lopez');){kind=link}
 2006 by Adolfo Guzman Lopez');){kind=link}
 2006 by Adolfo Guzman Lopez');){kind=link}
 2006 John Rabe.)');){kind=link}
 2006 John Rabe.)');){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}