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The Race to Replace Waxman
Since his surprise resignation, candidates have been lining up to replace Congressman Henry Waxman. We hear from Democrats Ted Lieu and Wendy Greuel.
By Warren Olney • • 22m ListenSince Henry Waxman's surprise resignation, candidates have been lining up for a Congressional district that stretches from the Palos Verdes Peninsula to Malibu and into the San Fernando Valley. We hear from two Democrats: State Senator Ted Lieu and former LA City Controller Wendy Greuel. Also, by next month, Latinos will surpass whites as the largest "race or ethnic group" in California with 39% of the population. It's been a long time coming, with major change just in the past few years. We look at the impact on education, politics and the economy.
Later on To the Point, tech entrepreneurs are inventing and re-inventing the digital world. At the same time, their real-world lifestyles are transforming the City of San Francisco — with growing complaints about an arrogant elite with too much money and not enough social conscience.
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2 storiesThe Race to Replace Waxman
After 40 years in Washington, Los Angeles Democrat Henry Waxman has resigned from Congress, and the line to replace him is growing. The registration is 44% Democratic, 27% Republican and 24% Independent.
Read the story13 minWhat Latino Plurality Means for California
California's population will hit a benchmark next month, the result of major changes in demographics — just since the year 2000. Back then, 46% were white and 32% were Latinos. Now, both groups are about 40% with Hispanics about to become the largest "race or ethnic group." KCRW's Saul Gonzalez has been catching up with the numbers.
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