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Which Way, L.A.?

Marshall Plan Urged for LA's Gang Violence Epidemic

After increasing steadily for more than 20 years, gang violence is now costing Los Angeles $2 billion a year.  It's reaching beyond high-crime neighborhoods to other parts of the city. We take a long look at what's wrong and what it will take to make any real improvement.  Plus, the cost of cold weather to California's economy, and the jazz world mourns Alice Coltrane.

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By Warren Olney • Jan 16, 2007 • 30m Listen

After increasing steadily for more than 20 years, gang violence is now costing Los Angeles $2 billion a year. It's reaching beyond high-crime neighborhoods to other parts of the city. We take a long look at what's wrong and what it will take to make any real improvement. Plus, the cost of cold weather to California's economy, and the jazz world mourns Alice Coltrane.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Karen Radziner

    Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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