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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Budget Cuts Close the Courts One Day a Month

    Juvenile courts, family courts, trial courts, appellate courts and the State Supreme Court will all be shut down on the third Wednesday of every month, all to save $414 million. That's the unanimous decision of the California Judicial Council, presided over by Chief Justice Ron George.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Juvenile courts, family courts, trial courts, appellate courts and the State Supreme Court will all be shut down on the third Wednesday of every month, all to save $414 million. That's the unanimous decision of the California Judicial Council, presided over by Chief Justice Ron George. The Los Angeles Superior Court is one of the nation's largest, and Allan Parachini is the official spokesman.

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    4. 47:46Big Brother Technology in Squad Cars?
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Allan Parachini

      Spokesman, Los Angeles Superior Court

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    The full episode

    2 of 4
    Californians Less Concerned about Air Quality, Global Warming
    1. 0:00The Cop, the Professor and the President of the United States
    2. 27:53Budget Cuts Close the Courts One Day a MonthYou’re reading this
    3. 33:45Californians Less Concerned about Air Quality, Global Warming
    4. 47:46Big Brother Technology in Squad Cars?
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