Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Another mass shooting -- this time in Thousand Oaks
A mass shooting Wednesday night in Thousand Oaks left 12 people dead, most of them young. We get the latest, and find out why California’s strict gun laws couldn’t prevent this from happening.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenA mass shooting Wednesday night in Thousand Oaks left 12 people dead, most of them young. We get the latest, and find out why California’s strict gun laws couldn’t prevent this from happening.
People gather outside the California Lutheran chapel to watch a livestream of the service following the shooting in Thousand Oaks. Shooting victim Justin Meek had graduated from the university. (Photo: Kathryn Barnes)
In this episode
6 storiesWhat we know about the Thousand Oaks shooting
A gunman opened fire late Wednesday night at Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks. He was a 28-year-old former U.S. Marine named Ian David Long. Authorities say he may have had PTSD. The shooting happened at an event for college students.
Read the story6 minRemembering a victim of the Thousand Oaks shooting
Caleb Arndt, a recent graduate of Cal Lutheran in Thousand Oaks, reacts to the Borderline shooting and remembers his friend, Justin Meek, who was killed in the attack.
Read the story4 minUnderstanding gun laws in California
California has some of the most restrictive gun laws in the country. But they didn’t prevent Ian David Long from owning a gun, even though police had concerns about him.
Read the story7 minWhy did the FBI raid LA councilman’s office?
The FBI raided the home and offices of Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar on Wednesday. He represents the 14th District, which includes Downtown LA, Boyle Heights and Eagle Rock.
Read the story8 minCalifornia’s growing clout in Washington
We continue to parse the meaning of the midterms. It looks like Californians will run the House -- Nancy Pelosi as Speaker and Kevin McCarthy as Minority Leader. Adam Schiff and Maxine Waters will run key committees.
Read the story13 minAs Trump solidifies control of Republican Party, what does that mean for the GOP’s long-term future?
Trump was once a controversial fringe candidate who challenged the Republican Party’s norms and traditions, and was criticized by many of his fellow Republicans.
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