To Frack or Not to Frack in Los Angeles

There's been oil drilling in Los Angeles for more than 100 years, and some wells are still active. Fracking could make some inactive ones gush again. But the City Council is worried about health risks, earthquakes and the use of water during a drought. We hear the pros and cons of a proposed ban or a moratorium. Also, leaves of absence due to criminal charges have deprived Democrats of their two-thirds majority in the State Senate. Will Republicans now take advantage?

Later on To the Point, Russian troops have been activated in Crimea — on Ukrainian soil. President Putin has yet to be heard from. President Obama says, if Putin goes any farther, it will cause Russia pain in the economy.

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Joshua Doubek