Medical Marijuana By Kaitlin Funaro,
Posted 4/02/09
Medical marijuana is back in the headlines. Supporters of legalization claim taxing and regulating the drug is a way to earn some much needed revenue. Medical marijuana is already legal in California, but LAPD chief William Bratton is not happy with how loosely the practice is regulated. Kaitlin Funaro has the story.
Community Discusses a New Way to Fight Gang Violence By Karen Marcus,
Posted 4/02/09
The Milken Institute hosted a forum with community members talking about a new approach to fighting gang violence. The hot zone approach. The hot zone approach is a community focused effort to reduce violence in gang-ridden areas. It is in addition to already proposed antigang initiatives by LA County. Karen Marcus reports, with additional reporting by Esther Pomeroy.
ACLU Brings Lawsuit Against Immigrant Detention Facilities By Adriana Venegas-Chavez,
Posted 4/02/09
ACLU and the National Immigration Law Center presented a lawsuit against immigrant detention facilities and what they say are appalling conditions for the detainees.
Hunger In the Valley of Eden By Tom Sparks,
Posted 4/02/09
Thirty percent of all food grown in California goes to waste. In the Coachella Valley, where 8 out of 10 residents live in poverty, the amount of wasted food is even greater. Many are unable to adequately feed their families. At the same time, fresh produce dies on the vines around them. Tom Sparks talks to one organization that is trying to balance things out.
LA County supervisor recommends instant runoff By Jean Luc Renault,
Posted 3/31/09
The election to fill the 26th District State Senate seat was costly to taxpayers. Voters will have to return to the polls in May for the runoff election because no candidate won by a majority vote. Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas recommends an alternative to a costly runoff.
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USC hit and run update By Marie Cunningham,
Posted 3/31/09
Two USC students were struck by a hit and run driver at 3 am on Sunday, March 29 at the intersection of Jefferson and Hoover. Freshman Adrianna Bachan was killed, while fellow freshman Marcus Garfinkle sustained serious injuries.
LAUSD layoffs? By Beth Palkovic,
Posted 3/31/09
The board contemplates its final decision on layoffs. Superintendent Ramon Cortinez now says if the board doesn't go along with the plan, he's prepared to quit. More than 8,000 district employees, including thousands of teachers, are set to be laid off. Many of them gathered outside the meeting to challenge the layoffs.
Host interview with Liebe Gest, director of the Museum of Tolerance By Brooke-Sidney Gavins,
Posted 3/31/09
Our host, Brooke-Sidney Gavins, spoke with Liebe Gest, the Director of the Museum of Tolerance. Gest says Cesar Chavez left a profound legacy. We also discuss why congressmen and community activists are pushing for a Cesar Chavez national holiday.
Crenshaw High School Fills Budget Gaps By Emily Henry,
Posted 3/26/09
In the Los Angeles Unified School District, 8,400 teacher layoffs are on the horizon. Californias budget deficit has left a shortfall of $700 million. But before the pencils are down to a nub, a group of teachers at Crenshaw High School is reaching out to community groups for help filling the gaps left by the government.
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