Sammy Roth

LA Times energy reporter

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The Imperial Valley is known for agriculture. But some farmers there are switching from crops to solar panels, which would change important features of the region.

Imperial Valley farmers planting solar panels instead of crops

The Imperial Valley is known for agriculture. But some farmers there are switching from crops to solar panels, which would change important features of the region.

from Greater LA

Extreme drought is forcing millions of Southern Californians to cut their water use starting June 1. How could LA’s future mayor tackle climate change locally?

How will LA’s mayoral candidates tackle climate change amid drought?

Extreme drought is forcing millions of Southern Californians to cut their water use starting June 1. How could LA’s future mayor tackle climate change locally?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Panelists discuss America’s reliance on oil and the “Don’t Say Gay” bill in Florida.

US bans Russian oil and gas. Will we finally focus on renewable energy?

Panelists discuss America’s reliance on oil and the “Don’t Say Gay” bill in Florida.

from Left, Right & Center

More from KCRW

LA groups are pulling together money and supplies to send to people affected by the recent series of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

from Greater LA

Panelists discuss the Georgia special grand jury’s preliminary report over the 2020 election probe, how the U.S.

from Left, Right & Center

Exploring Mexico’s long-standing affinity for brass-forward, Klezmer-esque, Southeast European Balkan music.

from KCRW’s Global Beat

Rooftop solar is about to get more expensive, so local solar installers are busy but expecting tough days ahead. The Imperial Valley is known for agriculture.

from Greater LA

It’s Women’s History Month, and we’re celebrating four femme artists from wildly different backgrounds and distinct directions.

from KCRW’s Global Beat

LA Mayor Karen Bass talks about her first three months on the job, including her work to address homeless and housing, plus safety and policing on public transit.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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

Almost 400 acres in West LA were donated as a soldier’s home, but today almost no one lives there — even though LA has more 4,000 homeless veterans.

from City of Tents: Veterans Row

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