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52:49

Governor Brown Takes His Budget Battle to YouTube

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2011/03/22

Governor Brown goes on the Internet after Republicans dig in their heals to prevent a vote on whether taxes should be extended.

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52:57

Lawmakers Take a Bite Out of Deficit, Hitting Needy Hard

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2011/03/18

More than 8 million of the neediest Californians are in for severe cuts in state assistance, passed by Republicans and Democrats in Sacramento last night.

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54:23

GOP Tries to Trade Environmental Regulations for...

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2011/03/17

A few Republicans want to make a deal with Governor Brown on his budget proposal on extending taxes. Also, a run on potassium-iodide, and LAUSD pink slips.

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54:15

Radiation Plumes and Earthquake Preparedness

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2011/03/16

It's been a long time since Southern California's last big earthquake. Are we ready for the next one? We get some useful tips.

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53:25

California's Earthquake-Prone Nuclear Reactors

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2011/03/15

The earthquake and tsunami have created potential meltdowns at nuclear plants in Japan and raised questions about the two facilities on California's shores.

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53:37

Hearing on Radical Islam Prompts Local Outcry

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2011/03/11

Two local leaders take exception to a hearing into the "radicalization" of American Muslims. Also, the death penalty, and NPR in the cross hairs.

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54:02

Census Figures Indicate Shift in the Political Landscape

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2011/03/10

Bell threw the bums out in yesterday's city council election, but in LA, “voters cancelled the revolution.” Also, California’s shifting political power.

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56:22

The State Budget and Public Pension Reform

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2011/03/09

As local voters go to the polls today, state politicians are at a stalemate over the budget. But one condition could be reform of the pension system for public employees. Brown just might cut a deal. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, political protest, oil production and the price of gasoline.

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53:31

A Bountiful City Ballot, but Who's Paying Attention?

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2011/03/08

In tomorrow's elections, voters will face a lot of decisions without a lot of hope for the future. Ballot measures to cut costs and raise money won't help solve the City of Los Angeles' $400 million budget gap. LA Community Colleges are facing the expensive consequences of waste and corruption, and there are fierce battles raging for the Los Angeles and Bell City Councils. Also, the ongoing recession means a lot of hungry people in Southern California. On our rebroadcast of To

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53:40

City of LA Seeks Marijuana Profits with Measure M

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2011/03/04

Medical marijuana dispensaries are thriving in the City of Los Angeles, so Measure M on next Tuesday's ballot would levy a tax, even though the measure itself reminds voters that selling medical marijuana violates both state and federal laws. Would Measure M make the city accessory to a crime or are state laws so complex and confusing that LA just might get away with it? Also, the TED conference in Long Beach claims to present "the most interesting people on Earth." On our

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53:54

Measure L: Who Hates Libraries?

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2011/03/03

All 73 public libraries in the City of LA are closed two days a week, depriving residents of an all-American service that goes back to Ben Franklin. Measure L on next week's ballot would provide new library money without raising taxes. But opponents say that's the rub. Also, how the new Lakers-Time Warner deal will hit the pocketbooks of all cable subscribers, and the race to replace Councilman Greig Smith. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, al Qaeda and the challenge of people

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53:39

What's the Republican Plan for California's Budget Mess?

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2011/03/02

There's barely a week until Governor Brown's legislative deadline to give voters a chance to decide if taxes should be extended to avoid doubling his $12.5 billion in budget cuts. Even some business groups want Republicans to at least help it get on the ballot. Also, New Zealand took two minutes out today to remember the Christchurch earthquake one week ago. Do occupants of some Los Angeles buildings know what they're in for? On our rebroadcast of To the Point, public-employee

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54:38

The Departure of Cardinal Mahony and the Catholic...

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2011/03/01

LA's five million Roman Catholics are now led by the first Mexican-born archbishop of America's largest archdiocese. José Gomez's origins recognize demographic reality since even before Cardinal Roger Mahony arrived 25 years ago. We talk about the role of the Church in Southern California and Mahony's legacy. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, can Iran take advantage of upheaval in its neighborhood?

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54:06

Budget Battles and Public Pensions

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2011/02/25

All over the US, Republicans are meeting grassroots opposition to efforts to weaken public unions. Pension reform is a local issue, too. We hear about Governor Brown's testimony before a joing legislative hearing today, and ask Mayor Villaraigosa if he's trying to renegotiate union contracts in Los Angeles. Also, the Oscars: young audiences and cold weather. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, are Republican governors trying to "bust" public unions?

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52:55

Trouble on the Tracks for High-Speed Rail

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2011/02/24

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53:45

A Rumble in West Hollywood

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2011/02/23

Since it was incorporated 27 years ago, West Hollywood has been known worldwide as a "gay destination." Some 37% of its residents are gay or lesbian. Now its reputation for enlightened self-government is under challenge.

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53:17

Can LA Unified and Unionized Teachers Just Get Along?

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2011/02/22

With schools laying off teachers in record numbers nationwide, Education Secretary Arne Duncan says administrators and union leaders must get along. But in Los Angeles, that may not happen. The teachers' union, UTLA, plans to appeal a court ruling that spares troubled schools from the principle of "last hired, first fired." Is it a way to keep the best young teachers or a way to save money by getting rid of the most experienced and most expensive? We hear from the new

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52:19

A Primer on the March 8 Election

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2011/02/18

Are Los Angeles Voters Ready for Another Election?

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53:33

The Valley Performing Arts Center Opens: Are LA’s...

Which Way, L.A.? ·

2011/02/17

LA has famously been “many suburbs in search of a city.” Now the suburbs are building their own cultural centers to compete with the ones downtown.

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55:19

Hearings Continue for Current and Former Officials of...

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2011/02/16

When Randy Adams was negotiating for 770,000 thousand dollars to be the city police chief, he joked in an e-mail about “taking all of Bell’s money.” That’s just one of the ugly revelations emerging from hearings into a scandal that’s made Bell the national poster child for local corruption. With all but one council member facing charges and no meeting since last year, who’s in charge?

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