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21:53

Taxation without Equal Sanitation

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2015/09/01

Mayor Garcetti promised to fight illegal dumping and clean up Los Angeles' dirty streets, but according to a pair of recent media investigations he isn't delivering on that promise in the city's poorest neighborhoods where sanitation workers reportedly ignore at least 15 percent of all requests to clear abandoned refuse from sidewalks and alleys. What does it take to get clean streets across all of Los Angeles -- not just in Venice and Encino.

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24:14

Will Police Body Cams Make the LAPD User Friendly?

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2015/08/28

When police departments around the country have mandated body cameras, both uses of force by officers and public complaints have often dropped dramatically. Starting Monday, the LAPD will issue 860 body cams — the first of a planned 7000. But, even though the Police Commission, the police department and the police union agree they’re a good idea, many questions remain.

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23:03

Can 'Yes Means Yes' End Sexual Assault on Campus?

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2015/08/27

At California's colleges and universities, incoming freshmen go to orientation sessions that deal with potential hazards, including earthquakes, fires and gunmen on the loose. This year, a new state law requires instruction about another peril of modern campus life: sexual assault.

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27:26

American Apparel Struggling to Survive

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2015/08/26

Dov Charney demonstrated that clothes "Made in America" could be hip and trendy at the same time making big money. His largely immigrant workforce worked in "no-sweatshop conditions" in downtown LA. When the magic ended is a matter of legal dispute, but less than a year since Charney was fired for alleged sexual harassment, American Apparel now says bankruptcy may be near. What's at stake for the garment industry in Southern California?

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28:50

California's Sinking Central Valley

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2015/08/25

Farmers in the Central Valley are pumping so much underground water that roads and canals are cracking and bridges may be in danger. Beneath the surface, natural reservoirs are collapsing, and there'll be no way to restore them, even if the drought should suddenly come to an end.

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25:46

New Vaccine Law Looms as California Children Go Back...

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2015/08/21

Parents who don't want to vaccinate their children admit that can end relationships. But many still want California voters to overturn a new law requiring childhood vaccinations in the interests of public health. We hear from them and update their adventure in politics.

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28:14

The Sharing Economy Disrupts Los Angeles City Hall

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2015/08/20

All you need to call Uber, Lyft or other ride-sharing companies is an app on a smartphone. But that doesn’t mean they can pick you up at LA’s International Airport. It’s been the exclusive preserve of traditional taxi-cabs, and they’re not going to give up their turf without political warfare. We’ll hear how a “disruptive technology” has pitted City Council members against Mayor Eric Garcetti.

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27:11

Can Massive Warehouses Save the Inland Empire?

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2015/08/19

Forty percent of the nation’s imports arrive at the Ports of LA and Los Angeles. Goods are then trucked out to the Inland Empire, to be stored in massive warehouses the size of hundreds of football fields. Local officials have spent public money luring still more so-called logistics centers—despite concerns about traffic congestion, air quality and other problems.

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24:54

Who's Looking at You?

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2015/08/18

LA County Sheriff’s deputies have smartphones to take photographs that can be checked against mug shot databases using facial recognition technology. But there’s no state law protecting civil rights or privacy. Will pictures be limited only to people arrested? What about legal protesters? How long will the photos be kept in sheriff’s department files? We’ll look for some answers.

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25:58

Will the Car Capital of the World Make Way for Bikes...

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2015/08/14

There's going to be more congestion during the evening rush hour — especially on the Westside — but that didn't stop the LA City Council from endorsing what's called "Mobility Plan 2035." That's the year when hundreds of miles of new bike and bus lanes are scheduled to be completed — in the interests of the environment, public transit and pedestrian safety.

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30:31

Watts 50 Years after the Riots

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2015/08/13

When the Watts Riots broke out 50 years ago, the neighborhood was a black ghetto. There was too much poverty, too little education and pervasive police brutality. The Riots are also called the Rebellion. We talk with two people who were on the scene. Now, Watts is predominantly Latino. We'll hear what else has changed…and what remains the same.

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7:44

Another Olympics in LA's Future?

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2015/08/12

Now that Boston has dropped out, Los Angeles is in the running to host the summer Olympics in 2024. Mayor Garcetti says the city can benefit economically — just like it did in 1984. He's even willing to cover cost overruns, something former Mayor Tom Bradley refused to do. Is it a better bet for taxpayer money than it was 30 years ago?

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7:49

Frank Gehry…and the Los Angeles River?

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2015/08/11

Architect Frank Gehry's buildings are stand-alone landmarks all over the world. Mayor Garcetti says he's the right man to make 51 miles of the Los Angeles River "something special."

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16:31

Increased Minimum Wage: A Workplace Reality or...

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2015/08/07

Local politicians are being congratulated for raising the minimum wage. Some 700,000 workers will be entitled to $10.50 an hour next year and $15 by the year 2020. But that doesn't mean they'll get it.

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25:27

Will Federal Pressure Bring Improvement to LA County...

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2015/08/06

After decades of excessive force by jailers, abuse of mentally ill inmates and prisoner suicides, LA County has agreed to institute sweeping changes. A federal court will monitor progress to make sure that promised reforms really happen. We’ll ask Sheriff Jim McDonnell if he plans to clean house.

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27:31

Building Along LA River Spurs Gentrification Fears

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2015/08/05

The move to restore the Los Angeles River is living up to the best of expectations — with camp-outs, pop-up picnics and performances of live music. But when that kind of cultural energy appears, developers are never far behind and, sure enough, there are now fears of gentrification. Will current residents be priced out of a hip neighborhood that's downtown adjacent?

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27:43

Desalination Plant in Carlsbad to Open in November

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2015/08/04

San Diego, Santa Barbara and Huntington Beach aren't waiting for El Niño. They're opting to take the salt out of ocean water, despite increased cost to ratepayers and the environment. Will the trade-offs be worth it, or should California focus on conservation and toilet-to-tap recycling of waste water?

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27:05

Can LA Politicians Reduce Gun Violence?

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2015/07/31

Mass shooters often use guns equipped with high-capacity magazines, so they don't have to stop and re-load. This week, the LA City Council voted unanimously to ban magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. It's not really gun control, but advocates see momentum in that direction. Gun-rights groups see a threat to self-protection. Will it have any impact within -- or beyond -- city limits?

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20:43

LA May Get Another Shot at Olympic Gold

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2015/07/30

Boston was the US Olympic Committee’s first choice to host the summer games in 2024. Los Angeles was number two. Now that Boston’s dropped out, is LA ready to bid again? We hear the pros and the cons.

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24:27

Murky Link between SoLA Violence and Social Media...

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2015/07/29

Threats that used to be spray-painted on the sides of buildings are now turning up on line. They might come from anywhere — but they're creating fears in some neighborhoods.

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