Alicia Padilla

ICU Nurse, Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center

ICU Nurse, Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center

Alicia Padilla on KCRW

The number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are up in LA County, as well as the infection rate.

COVID-19 numbers are up again — to levels not seen since April

The number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are up in LA County, as well as the infection rate.

from Greater LA

More from KCRW

Seven new stations are coming to the LA Metro D Line within the next few years. KCRW tours the Wilshire/LA Brea station, slated to open in 2025.

from KCRW Features

Takotsubo Syndrome provides strong evidence for the link between mind and heart

from Second Opinion

Landfills and recycling centers in five California counties are on the list of potential fire debris disposal sites.

from KCRW Features

Even when things go right, the outcome may not be what was expected.

from Second Opinion

Relationship coach Jillian Turecki reflects on the essentials for maintaining a long term relationship and some hard truths about love.

from Life Examined

Five years after the pandemic started, 2 million people still need treatment for long COVID. Doctors say there’s much yet to learn about the condition.

from KCRW Features

With a $350,000 grant from the James Irvine Foundation, The LA County Public Library intends to expand social services and bolster community programs.

from KCRW Features

LA Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins discusses the transit system’s planned expansions, progress on its in-house police department, and funding for the 2028 Olympics.

from KCRW Features

Two SoCal music institutions come together for the first time to forge the connective tissue across time and genres.

from KCRW Features