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Food Access in Los Angeles: A Tale of Two Cities
On this day before Thanksgiving, we compare the quality of what people eat in different parts of the LA region. How can more people get better food? Also, California's next Attorney General will be an African-American woman, the current Democratic DA of San Francisco, whose campaign made history in more ways than one, and the LA Auto Show isn't all about concept cars, electrics and hybrids. We hear how low riders fit in. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, the latest crisis with North Korea.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenOn this day before Thanksgiving, we compare the quality of what people eat in different parts of the Los Angeles region. How can more people get better food? Also, California's next Attorney General will be an African-American woman, the current Democratic District Attorney of San Francisco, whose campaign made history in more ways than one, and the LA Auto Show isn't all about concept cars, electrics and hybrids. We hear how low riders fit in. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, yesterday's North Korean attack on South Korea was one of the most provocative since the Korean War. Does it leave the US with any good options?
Banner image: A volunteer stocks shelves at a regional food bank. As the US continues to struggle through the recession and unemployment is at record highs, food banks are seeing an increased demand as the holiday season approaches. Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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4 storiesSteve Cooley Concedes to Kamala Harris
California's next Attorney General will be San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris , giving the Democrats a sweep of all statewide offices in this month's elections. LA's Republican District Attorney Steve Cooley conceded this morning after a race decided by less than one percent of the votes.
Read the story1 minThe Latest Crisis with North Korea
North Korea has seized the world's attention with a new reactor, a new plant for enriching uranium and an artillery attack killing two South Korean civilians. In response, the US will hold joint military exercises with South Korea, including a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier strike group.
Read the story1 minFood Access in Los Angeles: A Tale of Two Cities
In parts of the Los Angeles region tomorrow, a lot of people will be chowing down on good, healthy food that's plentiful in neighborhood supermarkets. In other parts, it'll be very different.
Read the story1 minLow Rider Culture on View at the Auto Show
The Los Angeles Auto Show caters to all aspects of the LA car culture, including low riders. KCRW producer Connie Alvarez spent last evening at the LA Convention Center.
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