Urban designer for the City of West Hollywood and co-author of Everyday Urbanism
John Chase on KCRW
More from KCRW
How Hollywood Bowl connects music lovers, from end of WWI to COVID
MusicThe Hollywood Bowl celebrates its centennial this July. KCRW looks at its origin story and legacy in LA. Listeners also share their favorite experiences there.
Return of indoor mask mandate? Restaurant worker and doctor weigh in
CoronavirusAs COVID rises, a restaurant server in Burbank says customers are pressuring her to remove her mask, but she doesn’t qualify for health insurance due to work limited hours.
Abortion rights end. What could be next for contraception, Biden, Democrats?
NationalThe Supreme Court today overturned the nationwide right to an abortion. Congressman Adam Schiff says the court’s opinion could lead to other rights being taken away.
LA moms turn to placenta pills for energy boost, depression prevention
Health & WellnessMore new moms in LA are deciding to eat their placentas. But why? And what’s the best way to do it?
Ralph Nader: Is there any hope left for Democrats?
PoliticsThe former presidential candidate speaks to “Scheer Intelligence” host Robert Scheer about the shreds of democracy left in America.
Meet LA’s Atheist Street Pirates who take down religious signs
ReligionLocal atheist volunteers started taking down illegally posted religious signs in public places less than a year ago. Now their plunders and crowdsourced maps are gaining traction.
Will California’s November ballot be cannabis-friendly?
CannabisThe results of California’s primary elections suggest cannabis industry stakeholders want a balance between law enforcement and progressive criminal justice reforms.
Abortion debate: What’s the future for both sides?
Health & WellnessLA has been preparing for more traveling patients seeking abortions. Meanwhile, anti-abortion advocates plan to now focus on states like California where the procedure remains legal.
After century of educating low-income kids, LA Catholic school closes
EducationFor generations, Catholic schools have represented a pathway to the middle class for immigrants. But thousands have closed, the latest in Boyle Heights.