A not-so-life-changing rail connection to LAX breaks ground, Herb Wesson lights up a second career, the latest on the Sheriff in Venice, and an examination of California’s several iterations of pandemic rent relief.
Listen NowCalifornia reopens, and Governor Newsom holds his victory-lap press conference at… Universal Studios? More details about a questionable workplace environment over at the Office of L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, the L.A. City Council considers whether to break-up with LAHSA, and Measure J is in trouble.
Listen NowFederal agents seize deposit boxes in Beverly Hills. New depositions in the harassment case against Garcetti’s former aide. Another recall is announced. Joe Buscaino and Alex Villanueva roll into Venice in an attempt to lift their political fortunes.
Listen NowPour one out for Mitch Englander. A fire commissioner becomes a fired commissioner. A few bills make waves in Sacramento. Place and Thank You: The Queen Mary. And a deep dive on LA County’s child migrant holding sites and the federal policies that brought them about.
Listen NowIt’s all but certain that Mayor Garcetti is headed to India. Who’s going to take his place as interim Mayor? Metro passed its budget. What are the wins and losses? Echo Park Lake is open again. What’s it’s like? And a new segment about things happening in other cities that could make their way to LA.
Listen NowScott and Alissa join guest host MATT TINOCO. California is reopening. Echo Park Lake is reopening. The Citizen app has gone beyond just putting up bounties in LA, it’s now launching an on-demand private security service. And how Metro’s $8 billion budget still doesn’t serve bus riders.
Listen NowHayes and Alissa are joined by guest host and labor organizer RACHEL REYES. Fire in the Palisades. No more masks. Newson turns the money hose back on. Three Kroger stores permanently revenge-close. Three eventful LA City Council meetings. The Mayor goes to Washington (and comes back). And ALEX FERRER of SAJE and UCLA joins to talk about his research into the role of the stakeholder in municipal decision-making and how we can do better.
Listen NowThe Mayor eyes a job on the other side of the world and prospective candidates line up to replace him. People’s Budget Coalition convenes a meeting with City Councilmembers. A report on waste collected at Echo Park generates debate. Amazon told to end “diesel death zones.”
Listen NowAlissa on location at the Union Station Oscars. California loses a seat. The recall is happening. The LA Alliance injunction in limbo. Eli Broad dies at 87. Vaccine limitations shift from supply to demand. LAPD wants more money to reform itself. New allegations on Ray Chan and “indirect bribes.”
Listen NowSchools are open as another LAUSD superintendent steps down. California puts up a big number for renewable energy generation. An order from a federal judge has big implications for skid row and homelessness in LA. And MELISSA ACEDERA of Polo’s Pantry talks about her work in food provision and mutual aid.
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