Robert Farrell

Los Angeles City Council (1974-1991)

Guest

Journalist; former member of the Los Angeles City Council (1974-1991) and deputy to 8th District City Councilman Billy Mills at the time of the Watts Riots

Robert Farrell on KCRW

August 12, 1965, was Day Two of the Watts Riots. KCRW's Saul Gonzalez has the background on how they began.

Riots, Rebellion and Rethinking Watts

August 12, 1965, was Day Two of the Watts Riots. KCRW's Saul Gonzalez has the background on how they began.

from Which Way, L.A.?

More from KCRW

All 371 locations of 99 Cents Only stores will close permanently, which means a big loss for those who rely on a low-income brick-and-mortar retailer in their neighborhood.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Grateful Dead has broken the record for most top 40 albums on the Billboard charts, beating Elvis Presley. What’s behind the band’s long-lasting popularity?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Charoset is a melange of dried and/or fresh fruits plus nuts — all chopped or ground to a paste. It’s typically prepared for seders or Passover ritual dinners.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Sonoran white wheat is core to making flour tortillas. It has resurged in the past decade thanks to its versatility in baked goods, sweet flavor, and white color.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The southbound 101 freeway in Agoura Hills will be closed nightly for the next few weeks — as Caltrans continues building a massive wildlife bridge.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Regarding Her, a nonprofit accelerating the growth of women entrepreneurs and leaders in food and beverage, is sponsoring a spattering of events this March.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Beloved 99 Cents Only stores are closing permanently, so customers are grabbing their final bargains.

from KCRW Features

Aging pop stars Jennifer Lopez and Justin Timberlake are promoting new albums. Are audiences interested in new material, or just hoping they'll bring sexy back?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Is there anything about Trump’s abortion position for Joe Biden to capitalize on? Will Biden’s change of tune on Israel win him more supporters?

from Left, Right & Center