Los Angeles Hospitals and the Homeless

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Hospitals that leave homeless people on the streets will be guilty of misdemeanors if the LA City Council has its way. But the hospitals say that could cost them the federal funding that helps them stay open, and the new law does not provide places for homeless people to go. On Reporter’s Notebook, taco trucks and the “magic” of hot grease.

Making News

The $15 Billion Hole in Gov. Schwarzenegger's New Budget ()

Governor Schwarzenegger revised his budget proposals today in light of the $15 billion deficit facing the state now that this year's income taxes have been collected. He no longer wants to cut school programs or close state parks, but he would make it harder for poor families to qualify for health and welfare. To avoid the cuts, he's proposed to borrow against the state lottery. If voters turn that down in November, he'd raise the sales tax by a penny.

Guests:

• Dan Walters: Syndicated columnist, Sacramento Bee

Links:

• Dan Walters: California confronts a budget deficit with more gimmicks

Main Topic

Harsh Consequences for Hospitals Dumping Homeless Patients ()

Guests:

• Jan Perry: Los Angeles City Councilwoman
• Jim Lott: Executive Vice President of the Hospital Association of Southern California

Links:

• LA moves to halt Skid Row patient dumping

Reporter's Notebook

East LA's Taco Trucks Must Keep Driving ()

Taco trucks are a part of life in Southern California, but the LA County Supervisors have passed a law preventing them from staying in one place for more than an hour. That led to a campaign with slogans like, "Save Our Taco Trucks," and "Carne Asada Is Not a Crime," but the law goes into effect at midnight tonight.

Guests:

• Jonathan Gold: Restaurant critic for LA Weekly

Links:

• saveourtacotrucks.org

Host

Warren Olney

Considered the dean of Southern California broadcast journalists, Warren tackles the issues Southern Californians care about. Expanding that concept, To the Point deals with issues of national concern and is on air in most major metropolitan markets across the country. On any day, you’ll hear a fast-paced, news-based talk show featuring multiple perspectives on a single major issue, with Newsmaker and Reporters Notebook features, as well. 

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