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    Gov. Brown and the "Year of the Immigrant" in California

    Governor Brown says, “While Washington waffles on immigration, California’s forging ahead." He has signed 8 new bills to make life easier for the undocumented.

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    By Warren Olney • Oct 8, 2013 • 23m Listen

    Governor Brown says, “While Washington waffles on immigration, California’s forging ahead." He has signed 8 new bills to make life easier for the undocumented. One new perk: driver’s licenses. But what about fraud? How will they identify themselves and prove residency? Will their licenses comply with federal law? Will there be an impact on the cost of auto insurance? Plus, we hear a story of an unusual entertainer from Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles who wants to get behind the camera.

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      Gov. Jerry Brown Signs The Trust Act, Other New Laws

      Immigrants’ rights activists are showering praise on Governor Brown for 8 new laws he signed into effect this weekend, including the Trust Act. It prohibits local law enforcement from placing 48 hour holds on undocumented immigrants when they’re been picked up for minor offenses. Last Thursday at LA City Hall, the Governor ended a…

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      Documenting Life on the Street

      Lots of entertainers want to get behind the camera, but KCRW’s Lisa Napoli found one who’s different from all the rest.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Kerry Cavanaugh

      editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times

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      Gov. Jerry Brown Signs The Trust Act, Other New Laws

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      Documenting Life on the Street

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