KCRW's Which Way L.A.?

California Joins the Federal Housing Settlement

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:56:24 EST

California's Kamala Harris was a holdout, but became one of 49 state AG's to sign on to a $26 billion settlement with 5 big banks negotiated by the Obama Administration.

UN Says Sacramento Violating Human Rights of Homeless

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:49:26 EST

A UN investigator says Sacramento may be violating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for denial of drinkable water and sanitary facilities to homeless people.

Prop 8 Found Unconstitutional by 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:04:31 EST

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower-court ruling that California?s ban on same-sex marriage violates the US Constitution. But it's hardly all over...

Outrage over Alleged Abuse at an LA Elementary School

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:26:03 EST

LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy was scheduled to meet this hour with parents at the South Los Angeles School where two teachers have been arrested for child abuse.

Local Fallout from Komen's Cut in Planned Parenthood Funding

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:22:44 EST

Why did the the Komen Foundation withdraw support for Planned Parenthood? We get local reaction. Also, Pomona College fires workers for a lack of legal documentation.

Will the City of LA Ban Medical Marijuana Dispensaries?

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:14:09 EST

The LA Council's considering a ban on shops that sell medical marijuana, at least until the State Supreme Court decides if it's legal for cities even to authorize them.

Handicapped Placards and Parking Fraud

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:02:43 EST

Ever wondered if drivers with disabled placards were really disabled? The DMV says many aren't, but privacy laws don't even allow enforcement officers to ask.

UCLA Plans to Sell Its Historic Japanese Garden

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:00:00 EST

Cultural organizations around the country are up in arms over a Japanese Garden UCLA agreed to maintain "in perpetuity," but now plans to put up for bid next month.

California's Lone Wolf

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:22:07 EST

OR-7 is the official designation of the first wolf in the wilds of California in almost 90 years. He crossed over from Oregon a month ago, apparently in search of a mate...

Should East LA Be a City?

webmaster@kcrw.org (Warren Olney, KCRW) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:30:37 EST

Does East LA have the tax base to provide law enforcement, collect trash and manage libraries? Would its 126,000 residents vote for cityhood if they had another chance?