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Mentally Ill in LA County Jail

KCRW — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:00:00 -0700

LA jails have been described as the nation's largest mental health institution. Now, County Supervisors are considering a new facility to provide mental health treatment.

LA's New Mayor

KCRW — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:00:00 -0700

Eric Garcetti won big among whites, Latinos and Asians, split the women's vote with Wendy Greuel, but lost the black vote. What happened to big labor and big money?

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A Foodie Facelift in Downtown Los Angeles

KCRW — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:00:00 -0700

Downtown Central Market dates to 1917, and nobody knows how it's lasted so long. Old-timers are edgy about change, but even an icon has to keep up with the neighborhood.

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A Long Mayor's Race Nears the End of the Line

KCRW — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:00:00 -0700

Controller Wendy Greuel and Councilman Eric Garcetti have done their best to sound different without offering specifics, but they're setting records for campaign spending.

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Feuer and Trutanich, Candidates for LA City Attorney

KCRW — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:00:00 -0700

City Attorney Carmen Trutanich and his challenger Mike Feuer have been exchanging insults and accusations in their run for LA City Attorney. Today, they appear on "WWLA."

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Los Angeles Grows Up

KCRW — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:00:00 -0700

Historically horizontal, LA is becoming increasingly vertical. We hear from listeners and experts with different opinions about urbanization and the end of sprawl.

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Can Prop C Help Overturn Citizens United?

KCRW — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:00:00 -0700

Last year's local, state and federal election campaigns cost a record $6 billion. Prop C asks LA voters to send a message to Washington: get big money out of politics.

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Four Los Angeles City Council Races on the May 21 Ballot

KCRW — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:00:00 -0700

Whether it's Eric Garcetti or Wendy Greuel, LA's new mayor will have to work with the City Council. Four of the 15 seats are still undecided. We hear about them all.

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The City Controller Debate

KCRW — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:00:00 -0700

Attorney Ron Galperin faces off against City Councilman and former policeman Dennis Zine in the race for Los Angeles City Controller. They join us for a debate.

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Privacy Groups Sue LAPD over License Plate Scanners

KCRW — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:00:00 -0700

The LAPD and County Sheriff use special cameras to scan the license plates, with drivers unaware they're under surveillance. We hear about a lawsuit to force the issue.

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Los Angeles Mayoral Debate

KCRW — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:00:00 -0700

Warren Olney moderates a live debate between Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel, candidates for mayor of Los Angeles.

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Can LA Get a Handle on Medical Marijuana?

KCRW — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:00:00 -0700

LA voters face three medical marijuana measures with ranging degrees of regulation. Two would impose new taxes. Is it all about medicine or recreational use as well?

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Is LACMA Ready for the World Stage?

KCRW — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:00:00 -0700

If Director Michael Govan has his way, half of LACMA will be replaced by a single structure, to make LA an art center equal to Athens, Paris, Rome or New York.

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Great Expectations for Immigration Reform

KCRW — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:00:00 -0700

With an immigration bill headed to the floor of the US Senate, we hear about family unification and the role of organized labor. Also, UCLA's become a smoke-free campus.

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Should California Medical Board Lose Investigative Authority?

KCRW — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:00:00 -0700

Has the State Medical Board failed to act against doctors who prescribed medicines that caused patients to die? Should the AG hold power to investigate doctor misconduct?

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