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The entire KCRW family has been shaken up by Matt Holzman’s death. His talents spread so wide that each of us has personal memories of working or playing with him.

LA was once a destination for people who wanted to get away from crowded East Coast cities.

What are renters and landlords doing when rent is due on April 1? One LA City Councilman is fighting for a rent freeze.

Thousands of people in Los Angeles County who cannot fully care for themselves rely on home care workers for daily tasks like meal prep and bathing.

A group of unhoused and housing insecure people have moved into homes in El Sereno owned by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).

It’s tough to maintain social distance inside jails and prisons. California officials are turning to zero cash bail so some inmates are released early.

Redlining, restrictive covenants, urban renewal, and building freeways through  communities of color are all ways Los Angeles was shaped by structural racism.

Statues of slave traders and Confederate leaders are being toppled or defaced during protests following the killing of George Floyd.

After months of stay-at-home orders, people are itching for some kind of summer vacation. KCRW talks about options for getting away, and how to do it safely and responsibly.