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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Tensions with Law Enforcement in Santa Monica, Pasadena

    Student protesters were pepper-sprayed last night at Santa Monica College. The clash was sparked by efforts to cope with state’s crisis in higher education funding.

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    By Warren Olney • Apr 5, 2012 • 1h 0m Listen

    Student protesters and others were pepper-sprayed last night on the campus of Santa Monica College. We hear about an incident sparked by efforts to cope with the worst crisis in higher education funding in California history. Also, an update on the shooting death of Kendrec McDade by the Pasadena Police Department. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, the race for the White House is finally on… or is it?

    Banner image: Screen grab from video of protesters fleeing pepper spray at Santa Monica College Trustees' meeting on April 3, 2012

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Sonya Geis

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