Melody Gutierrez

state government and politics reporter for the Los Angeles Times

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Writer for the Los Angeles Times and political reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle.

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The LA Times’ Melody Gutierrez grew up in a 700-square foot homestead in Wonder Valley. She just visited the now-abandoned and dilapidated structure for the first time in 25 years.

Visiting childhood home shows reporter how easy her life is today

The LA Times’ Melody Gutierrez grew up in a 700-square foot homestead in Wonder Valley. She just visited the now-abandoned and dilapidated structure for the first time in 25 years.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Assemblymember Ash Kalra defends AB 1400, his bill that would establish California universal health care by taxing businesses and citizens.

CA universal health care: Would you pay more taxes for it?

Assemblymember Ash Kalra defends AB 1400, his bill that would establish California universal health care by taxing businesses and citizens.

from Greater LA

In January, Governor Gavin Newsom announced big plans to have Blue Shield of California oversee the state’s vaccination program by the end of March.

Many counties oppose Gov. Newsom’s plan to let Blue Shield run California’s COVID vaccine program

In January, Governor Gavin Newsom announced big plans to have Blue Shield of California oversee the state’s vaccination program by the end of March.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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Three decades after bringing “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992” to the stage, Anna Deavere Smith returns with a new cast and expanded vision.

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The Iran-Saudi deal spells trouble for U.S. hegemony but potentially a new chapter of peace and prosperity in a deeply troubled world.

from Scheer Intelligence

Two years after police cleared a large homeless camp and the city fenced Echo Park Lake amid massive protests, a new council member wants to bring down the chain link barrier.

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After a year of war and carnage in Ukraine, the fighting continues, and there are no signs of it slowing down.

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Panelists discuss the origins of COVID-19 and misinformation, national implications of Chicago’s mayoral race, and why both political parties should stop freaking out.

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President Biden publicly called out the Israeli prime minister. An expensive race is taking place for a Wisconsin state Supreme Court seat.

from Left, Right & Center

Robert Luna takes charge of the LA Sheriff's Department amid concerns about crime, deputy gangs, and poor jail conditions. Can he turn the department around?

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Panelists discuss President Biden’s visit to Ukraine and its future in NATO, the Supreme Court cases around social media content moderation, and the four-day work week.

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Author Alex Prud’homme explores the appetites of more than two dozen U.S. presidents in “Dinner with the President: Food, Politics, and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand