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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Controversy over Child Fatalities at County Agency

    Today’s Los Angeles Times reports an increase in the deaths of children under the eye of LA County from 2008 to 2009, and from 2009 to 2010. Trish Ploehn is Director of the Department of Children and Family Services.

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

    Today’s Los Angeles Times reports an increase in the deaths of children under the eye of LA County from 2008 to 2009, and from 2009 to 2010. Trish Ploehn is Director of the Department of Children and Family Services.

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    Secretary of State Candidates Debate
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    3. 24:47China: New Leaders, New Plans and Potential Troubles
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Sonya Geis

      Senior Managing Editor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Trish Ploehn

      Director, LA County Department of Children and Family Services

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Secretary of State Candidates Debate
    1. 0:00Controversy over Child Fatalities at County AgencyYou’re reading this
    2. 8:11Another Politician Challenged by Another Business Executive
    3. 24:47China: New Leaders, New Plans and Potential Troubles
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