Chief Economist of the Kyser Center for Economic Research at the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation
Robert Kleinhenz on KCRW
More from KCRW
Surfing: ‘Kook’ behavior led to your injury. Can you sue?
NewsIn Montecito, Patrick Saville cut off Mark Olson when surfing, then accidentally kicked his board toward him, hurting Olson’s back. Olson sued but lost the case.
Metal thieves turn to cemeteries, historical markers
Los AngelesThieves stole hundreds of bronze headstones and plaques from LA County cemeteries. The metal used is worth big money in the scrap metal market.
Fires, quakes, floods – 92-year-old Topangan has seen ‘em all
Los AngelesTopanga is one of the riskiest places in LA County for fires and floods. One of the area’s oldest residents explains why she still calls it home after 92 years.
Gay bar Redline says ‘see you later’ after 10 years in business
Small Business & EntrepreneursThe Downtown LA gay bar Redline opened in 2015. Now it joins a long legacy of LGBTQ spaces that have closed in the city center.
‘The New Look’: Fashion and ethics during WWII France
News“The New Look” (Apple TV+) explores the lives of respected fashion icons Christian Dior and Coco Chanel during the Nazi occupation of Paris.
What’s behind the Grateful Dead’s staying power?
NewsThe 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?
Can the media get election coverage right this time around?
PoliticsHow should the media cover a Biden/Trump rematch? What mistakes did we see in coverage of the special counsel testimony? Should perception influence policy?
CA’s fast food workers will start earning $20/hr. Is that enough?
Business & EconomyA higher minimum wage benefits fast food workers in an expensive state. It could also mean higher menu prices for customers, and tighter budgets for franchises.
LA district attorney, City Council: Primary race results so far
PoliticsThough votes are still being tallied, LA Magazine Reporter Jon Regardie weighs in on which LA races will go to a run-off in November and which saw early wins.