Senior Vice President of Education and Workforce Development at the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
David Rattray on KCRW
More from KCRW
Do you have what it takes to be a California lifeguard?
Los AngelesOn a bracingly cold morning in Huntington Beach, a big group of teenagers and 20-somethings gathered outside of the city’s main lifeguard station. They were here to participate in…
How everyday violence affects school kids in South LA
Los AngelesWhen a school shooting happens, the tragedy usually gets lots of attention from national news and politicians.
Gov. Newsom halts executions, citing ‘moral necessity’
CaliforniaGovernor Gavin Newsom today announced a halt to the death penalty in California. The state has a complicated history with the death penalty.
Why parents won’t vaccinate their kids against measles
NewsIn just three months this year, there have been more than 200 reported cases of measles. Some parents are lying to public health investigators about whether their kids are vaccinated.
Is it safe to fly the new Boeing 737 MAX 8?
NewsA Boeing plane crashed minutes after taking off in Ethiopia this weekend. All 157 people onboard died in the crash.
Are gig economy workers independent contractors or employees?
NationalA lot of app-based companies like Uber, GrubHub, and Doordash like to classify their workers as independent contractors rather than employees.
Government 101
CaliforniaIt’s no surprise that many of us make little effort to engage with our public institutions.
Afghanistan: Why so long? How much longer?
NationalAfter 17 years, the U.S. is trying to negotiate its way out of Afghanistan. One partner in the search for peace is the Taliban, once an enemy in the “War on Terror.”