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    Temporary life at Homekey, Dodgers-Giants rivalry, politics of OC oil spill

    KCRW profiles a resident of Homekey, a statewide program to turn hotels and motels into homeless housing. But how do you build stability in a place designed for temporary stays?

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Oct 11, 2021 • 24m Listen

    KCRW profiles a resident of Homekey, a statewide program to turn hotels and motels into homeless housing. But how do you build stability in a place designed for temporary stays?

    The LA Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants — two bitter rivals — face off in Game 3 of the National League Division Series. And as Orange County confronts a recent oil spill, political fallout ensues over what needs to change.

    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:00

      California’s Homekey effort offers stability to Angelenos living on the streets. But most of the housing isn’t permanent yet

      KCRW profiles a resident of Homekey, a statewide program to turn hotels and motels into homeless housing. But how do you build stability in a place designed for temporary stays?

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      7 min
    2. 7:02

      It’s not just LA versus SF. The Dodgers-Giants rivalry originates in NY

      The National League Division Series comes to Chavez Ravine Monday night for Game 3 between the LA Dodgers and San Francisco Giants. The teams are tied 1-1 in the best-of-five series.

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      11 min
    3. 17:43

      Oil spill along Huntington Beach oozes into Orange County politics

      As Orange County confronts a recent oil spill, political fallout ensues over what needs to change.

      Read the story
      7 min
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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Kathryn Barnes

      Producer, Reporter

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      Jackie Sedley

      Reporter

      CultureSportsHomelessnessHousing & DevelopmentLos Angeles

    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:007 min

      California’s Homekey effort offers stability to Angelenos living on the streets. But most of the housing isn’t permanent yet

    2. 7:0211 min

      It’s not just LA versus SF. The Dodgers-Giants rivalry originates in NY

    3. 17:437 min

      Oil spill along Huntington Beach oozes into Orange County politics

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