Resident of Boyle Heights who lives about a mile from the Exide site
Terry Gonzalez Cano on KCRW
More from KCRW
Library nonprofit could face federal investigation over donations in OC
Orange CountyThe Huntington Beach City Council is considering investigating the nonprofit Friends of Huntington Beach Library over campaign donations.
SoCal sea life faces deadliest toxic algae bloom in history
AnimalsThis year’s toxic algal bloom off the coast is the longest and deadliest ever seen in Southern California. Will sea lion and dolphin populations recover?
Trump v. ‘sanctuary’ jurisdictions, Rufus Wainwright’s ‘Dream Requiem’
NewsPresident Trump’s attempts to freeze federal dollars for “sanctuary” jurisdictions were thwarted in court last week. Where is the battle headed?
In search of the secret animal highways beneath our roads
EnvironmentCaltrans is working to retrofit some of its highway underpasses to make it easier for wildlife to cross the road, benefiting biodiversity across the state.
Artists bring sparks of life to Altadena’s burn area
WildfiresAfter the Eaton Fire, experimental art space Trade School brings music and performance back to Altadena, to make sure artists are not “erased from the space.”
Rebuilding from fire is overwhelming for retirees
WildfiresMany retirees who lost their homes to fire have to decide whether it’s worth rebuilding a house they may have few years left to enjoy – if they can even afford it.
New Jack Kirby exhibit unveils the life of comic book legend
Arts“ Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity ” opens today at the Skirball Cultural Center.
LGBTQ+ youth could lose suicide hotline to funding cuts
LGBTQNearly 2 in 5 LGBTQ+ youth considered suicide in the last year. They could lose access to a federally-funded suicide hotline under possible budget cuts.
Anaheim destroys historic German heritage sign amid renovations
Orange CountyAnaheim officials tore down and replaced its “Willkommen” signs that paid homage to the city’s German immigrant founders.