Mayor of the City of Newport Beach, whose city council just voted unanimously to ban firepits on their beaches. She grew up in Newport Beach.
Nancy Gardner on KCRW
More from KCRW
Kobe Bryant memorial in LA
NewsAt today’s memorial for Kobe Bryant, thousands of Angelenos gathered and heard speeches from Vanessa Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Michael Jordan, and others.
Little League wisdom
CaliforniaA well-considered guide to coaching is taking some of the tyranny out of youth sports.
Pae White’s Beverly Center art
NewsLA artist Pae White has two new giant installations at the Beverly Center.
Goodbye junior high physical fitness tests?
NewsCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom wants to halt physical education testing to help protect kids from body shaming, bullying, and gender identity discrimination.
Special coverage: President Trump's 2020 State of the Union
PoliticsPresident Trump is delivering the 2020 State of the Union address, which comes under the shadow of his impeachment trial.
Oscars: Visa troubles for filmmakers, a chat with ‘The Cave’ director
NewsThe Sundance film festival just ended, and the Oscars are this Sunday. Filmmakers worldwide have been traveling to the U.S. to promote their works and hit the awards circuit.
Gentrification in Boyle Heights is focus of new Netflix series
News“Gentefied” follows three cousins and their immigrant grandfather who try to save the family’s taqueria as gentrification creeps in. We speak with the Latinx creators of the show.
The post-acquittal flex
PoliticsIt’s been only days since the president was acquitted in the impeachment trial.
Why is Elizabeth Warren’s campaign lagging?
NewsMassachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren is in fourth place among New Hampshire Democratic primary voters, according to a new poll.