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    Which Way, L.A.?

    New President Pro Tem of the California State Senate

    The California State Senate has been rocked with scandal this year. Roderick Wright of Inglewood was convicted of perjury. Leland Yee of San Francisco is under federal indictment for smuggling weapons. Ron Calderón of Los Angeles faces corruption and bribery charges.

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    By Warren Olney • Jun 17, 2014 • 1 min read

    The California State Senate has been rocked with scandal this year. Roderick Wright of Inglewood was convicted of perjury. Leland Yee of San Francisco is under federal indictment for smuggling weapons. Ron Calderón of Los Angeles faces corruption and bribery charges. Now, Kevin de León of Los Angeles has been unanimously elected President Pro Tem of the Upper House, saying that his priorities include restoring public trust in the legislature.

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    Is It Time to Reform LA Parking Fines?
    1. 0:00New President Pro Tem of the California State SenateYou’re reading this
    2. 7:10Does Parking Punishment Fit the Crime?
    3. 22:48Indigenous Farm Workers Suffer from Lack of Mental Health Services
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Benjamin Gottlieb

      Reporter, Fill-in Host

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Kevin de León

      member of LA City Council and mayoral candidate

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Is It Time to Reform LA Parking Fines?
    1. 0:00New President Pro Tem of the California State SenateYou’re reading this
    2. 7:10Does Parking Punishment Fit the Crime?
    3. 22:48Indigenous Farm Workers Suffer from Lack of Mental Health Services
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