Greater LA
Searching for the elusive grunion in San Pedro
Host Steve Chiotakis goes on a grunion run. Embattled LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva takes tough questions from KCRW's Warren Olney.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 24m ListenHost Steve Chiotakis goes on a grunion run. Embattled LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva takes tough questions from KCRW's Warren Olney. And Metro wants to give buses in northeast LA their own dedicated lanes, but not everyone's on board with the idea.
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3 storiesWhy do Angelenos love grunion runs?
On full and new moons, during their spring and summer mating season, thousands of grunion ride the high tide up onto the beach to spawn.
Read the story10 minLA Sheriff Alex Villanueva on Caren Mandoyan's reinstatement, ICE, and Fort Apache
LA County’s controversial Sheriff Alex Villanueva may have to open up to outside investigation of tattooed deputies accused of maintaining a culture of corruption and violence.
Read the story9 minShould Metro get rid of a car lane to make way for a dedicated bus lane?
Metro LA plans to run a new bus line on a dedicated lane that would connect North Hollywood to Pasadena by way of Burbank, Glendale, and Eagle Rock.
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