KCRW's Which Way L.A.?

Feuer and Trutanich, Candidates for LA City Attorney

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:27:57 EDT

City Attorney Carmen Trutanich and his challenger Mike Feuer have been exchanging insults and accusations in their run for LA City Attorney. Today, they appear on "WWLA."

Los Angeles Grows Up

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:19:55 EDT

Historically horizontal, LA is becoming increasingly vertical. We hear from listeners and experts with different opinions about urbanization and the end of sprawl.

Can Prop C Help Overturn Citizens United?

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:56:23 EDT

Last year's local, state and federal election campaigns cost a record $6 billion. Prop C asks LA voters to send a message to Washington: get big money out of politics.

Four Los Angeles City Council Races on the May 21 Ballot

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:40:03 EDT

Whether it's Eric Garcetti or Wendy Greuel, LA's new mayor will have to work with the City Council. Four of the 15 seats are still undecided. We hear about them all.

The City Controller Debate

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:42:57 EDT

Attorney Ron Galperin faces off against City Councilman and former policeman Dennis Zine in the race for Los Angeles City Controller. They join us for a debate.

Privacy Groups Sue LAPD over License Plate Scanners

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:46:51 EDT

The LAPD and County Sheriff use special cameras to scan the license plates, with drivers unaware they're under surveillance. We hear about a lawsuit to force the issue.

Los Angeles Mayoral Debate

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:20:25 EDT

Warren Olney moderates a live debate between Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel, candidates for mayor of Los Angeles.

Can LA Get a Handle on Medical Marijuana?

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:25:25 EDT

LA voters face three medical marijuana measures with ranging degrees of regulation. Two would impose new taxes. Is it all about medicine or recreational use as well?

Is LACMA Ready for the World Stage?

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:52:27 EDT

If Director Michael Govan has his way, half of LACMA will be replaced by a single structure, to make LA an art center equal to Athens, Paris, Rome or New York.

Great Expectations for Immigration Reform

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:22:50 EDT

With an immigration bill headed to the floor of the US Senate, we hear about family unification and the role of organized labor. Also, UCLA's become a smoke-free campus.

Should California Medical Board Lose Investigative Authority?

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:49:47 EDT

Has the State Medical Board failed to act against doctors who prescribed medicines that caused patients to die? Should the AG hold power to investigate doctor misconduct?

Governor Brown's School Funding Reform

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:23:08 EDT

Gov. Brown says he'll battle fellow Democrats if they oppose his bid to provide more money to districts with low-income students and English learners.

Stand-Off between the Courts, Governor on Prison Overcrowding

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:13:30 EDT

If Governor Brown doesn't release another 10,000 inmates from overcrowded state prisons, federal judges are threatening to hold him in contempt of court next week.

What Does Fisker?s Failure Mean for California?s Green Car Industry?

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:02:51 EDT

Mayor Villaraigosa said Fisker would be part of an electric-car industry centered in Southern California, but Fisker is now on the edge of bankruptcy.

Fire Season Comes Early

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:31:18 EDT

Southern California's received 5.14 inches of rain so far this year
compared to the normal 14. It was just enough for grass to spring up,
providing fuel for what could be an epic fire season. We hear what's in
store and what it's like to fight fast-moving blazes on steep hills
where the last resort is a portable tent compared to tin foil on a
baking potato.

Out-of-State Admissions at UC Continue to Rise

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:20:27 EDT

Tuition and fees at UC campuses have soared, as have admissions of students from out of state, who pay even more. Are in-state students are being pushed aside?

CicLAvia and Biking in LA

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:17:58 EDT

On Sunday, Venice Boulevard Westbound will car-free from downtown LA to Venice Beach. CicLAvia is designed to encourage commuting by bike in the car capital of the world.

Is There Finally an App for Responsive Government?

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:49:32 EDT

MyLA311 is an application to provide city services to smart phone users. But can you follow up on how your complaints are being handled?

US Supreme Court Takes Up Port's Clean Air Policy

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:41:01 EDT

We hear about the impact of air pollution around the Port of LA, talk to both sides and learn what the Supreme Court had to say about the Port?s Clean Truck Program.

UTLA Teachers' 'No Confidence' Vote in Superintendent Deasy

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:23:13 EDT

LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy has dismissed a "no confidence" vote by UTLA. We hear from teachers on both sides who may agree with each other more than they disagree.

Los Angeles' Natural History Museum and the 110 Toll Lanes

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:03:58 EDT

The 100-year-old Natural History Museum is being given "new life" in 5 new permanent exhibitions displaying some of the 35 million objects collected over the past century.

Villaraigosa's Final State of the City

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:01:42 EDT

Last night was his final state-of-the city speech, but Mayor Villaraigosa isn't done yet. He's got a new plan for city workers to pay more into retirement and healthcare.

Governor Brown Goes to China

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:13:08 EDT

California Governor Jerry Brown is in China, bringing a little Hollywood to the Middle Kingdom and hoping, in return, for some foreign investment in California businesses.

Powerball Fever Comes to California

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:17:22 EDT

Despite odds of 175 million to one, the State Lottery says Powerball will "inspire" new players to "believe in something bigger" than Super-Lotto-Plus and Megamillions.

Stockton Bankruptcy Reality and UTLA Confidence Vote

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:52:01 EDT

Cities around the US are watching bankruptcy proceedings to see if CalPERS, the state pension system, will have to wait in line with other Stockton creditors.