Joe Buscaino

mayoral candidate, member of LA City Council

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Los Angeles City councilman; 15-year veteran with the Los Angeles Police Department and a lifetime resident of San Pedro, which is part of the 15th District

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In the first of five interviews with LA mayoral candidates, LA City Councilmember Joe Buscaino talks about his plan to provide immediate shelters to unhoused Angelenos, and defends his…

Arrest is last option if unhoused Angeleno rejects shelter bed: Joe Buscaino

In the first of five interviews with LA mayoral candidates, LA City Councilmember Joe Buscaino talks about his plan to provide immediate shelters to unhoused Angelenos, and defends his…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve more automation at the ports of LA and Long Beach. Union workers who fear robots will take their jobs are upset.

Harbor commissioners vote to automate the Port of LA

The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve more automation at the ports of LA and Long Beach. Union workers who fear robots will take their jobs are upset.

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Homeless encampments in L.A. have almost doubled in the past two years, according to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.

L.A. Tries a New Tactic for Homeless Encampments

Homeless encampments in L.A. have almost doubled in the past two years, according to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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