California Attorney General calls Maywood Police Department a mess By Richard Duchon,
Posted 4/28/09
An investigation into the Maywood Police Department reveals widespread use of excessive force and abuses of power and abuses of power with almost no accountability. Richie Duchon reports today California Attorney General Jerry Brown called for a state take-over of the department with mandatory reforms attached.
Crenshaw student speaks out By Emily Henry,
Posted 4/24/09
Recently ARN had some students come in from Crenshaw High School to talk about what's important to them. Here's one 9th grade student's commentary on his love of football.
Interview with the Corporation for Supportive Housing’s Jonathan Hunter on The Soloist By Jonathan Horn,
Posted 4/23/09
Jonathan Hunter, the Managing Director of the Los Angeles region of the Corporation for Supportive Housing, is applauding the release of the film The Soloist. Hunter says the relationship between LA Times Steve Lopez and homeless musician Nathaniel Ayers sets an example for how to deal with the homeless.
Can you benefit from solar? By Kaitlin Funaro,
Posted 4/23/09
Some residents of South Los Angeles are starting to use solar power. Just this week, Los Angeles County launched a website to help homeowners and business figure out if they will benefit from solar. Kaitlin Funaro reports on how this new technology can save the environment... and some money.
Natural History Museum renovation By Adriana Venegas-Chavez,
Posted 4/23/09
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, the oldest museum in the city, is renovating and restoring its buildings. The project will be completed in 2013, the museum centennial.
Proposition 1A debate By Marie Cunningham,
Posted 4/21/09
The California Special Election is on May 19, and Proposition 1A is on the ballot. Supporters, including Governor Schwarzenegger and the California Teacher's Association, believe it will help raise funds where cutbacks have depleted state programs' budgets. Opponents say it'll take two years before California sees any "rainy-day" funds.
Los Angeles and State of California implement water conservation programs By Karen Marcus,
Posted 4/21/09
The LA City Council met today to enact Phase 3 of the city's six-phase water conservation program. Phase 3 will only allow LA residents to water their lawns on Mondays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The State of California also announced a $4 million dollar conservation plan with the Save Our Water Campaign.
Additional reporting by Dina Diaz
City Attorney Run-Off Gets Down and Dirty By Richard Duchon,
Posted 4/16/09
The run-off campaign to become L.A.'s next city attorney is getting muddy. City Councilman Jack Weiss had some mud to sling his opponents way today. Richie Duchon reports.
Fees for Port Trucks to Continue By Esther Pomeroy,
Posted 4/16/09
Southern California ports won a minor battle earlier today when a federal judge allowed them to continue collecting fees as part of their "clean trucks program." But, the program is still facing a challenge from members of the trucking industry. Esther Pomeroy has the story.
Many Homeless Receive Housing Downtown By Adriana Venegas-Chavez,
Posted 4/16/09
Downtown Los Angeles is quickly becoming more residential and affluent. A study by the downtown property owners group finds more people are choosing to live in renovated lofts and condos downtown rather than commute from the suburbs.
But it's not just the affluent who are now calling downtown home. More than 100 people also received keys to apartments on skid row. Adriana Venegas-Chavez has more on this home for the homeless.
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