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Which Way, L.A.?

LA Is Learning Tough on Crime Is Tough to Undo

This midterm, California voters made a strong statement by approving Proposition 47. The new law reforms sentences for non-violent and drug-related crimes, and means early release for thousands of convicts. But city and county agencies are concerned they don’t have the resources to deal with the change.

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KCRW placeholderBy Barbara Bogaev • Nov 13, 2014 • 23m Listen

This midterm, California voters made a strong statement by approving Proposition 47. The message… tough crime policies aren’t working. The new law reforms sentences for non-violent and drug-related crimes, and means early release for thousands of convicts. But city and county agencies are concerned they don’t have the resources to deal with the change. Guest host Barbara Bogaev discovers what’s next for criminal justice reform.

Also, will Los Angeles crackdown on Airbnb?

Photo: Chris Yarzab

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    Barbara Bogaev

    radio journalist

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    Benjamin Gottlieb

    Reporter, Fill-in Host

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