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KPCC’s Julia Paskin shares the takeaways of reporting on the intersection of intimate partner violence and homelessness. She highlights the ways an abusive relationship can leave a victim becoming unsheltered and what could be done to better su
California has appealed a federal judge's ruling against an assault weapons ban, there are new mask guidelines in place for workplaces, and Caitlyn Jenner can't quite pick up steam on her gubernatorial race... All this and more on this weeks di
Past Take Two guests and KPCC producers and reporters share stories and memories with A Martinez, who leaves Take Two today to be the newest co-host of NPR's Morning Edition. Thanks for nine great years, A!
The strategies to combat homelessness are starting to shift towards better supportive services for victims of intimate partner violence but it's going to take time and a lot more resources. KPCC’s Julia Paskin breaks down where the system fails
There’s been a LOT of angst about schools reopening in the fall. A lot of families are demanding their kids be in a classroom all day, five days a week - and it appears that’s where things are headed across most public school districts. The th
California is on the brink of a full reopening after more than a year of coronavirus-related shutdowns. As we head toward this magic date of June 15th, we’ve been checking in with communities around the county, to see how small businesses have
We are less than a week away from the grand reopening of the state on June 15th… but there is still a whole lot of confusion about masks. This was compounded last night after California's workplace safety agency suggested it might move to allow
Tension around homeless encampments has reached a high point in several communities throughout L-A...with some residents complaining about parks and other outdoor spaces being taken over...and advocates calling for more to be done for those who
Bachelor host Chris Harrison is leaving the franchise for good... plus, a film with song and dance spanning from a swimming pool to a beauty salon hit theaters this weekend. For this and more, we go On The Lot with Rebecca Keegan, senior editor
If you’ve got kids, this has definitely been a year where you’ve probably thought a LOT about child care. We’ve seen friends, family members, and neighbors step up to help parents get to work. And at the same time, many child care providers hav
In case you missed it, this is the final week for your favorite public radio show Take Two. A Martinez will be headed to NPR's Morning Edition and the rest of the team will be working on creating a new show all summer long. Given our host's dep
How do you escape an abuser and start new without a dime to your name? From racking up debt in a victims name to restricting access to their own bank accounts, financial abuse is a common component of intimate partner violence. We bring you the
A California proposal to expand transitional kindergarten could reshape child care and preschool for 4-year-olds in the state. As KPCC's Mariana Dale reports, while some parents love the program, providers say it could hurt an industry that's a
Right now it’s being hashed out in Sacramento and last week a group of Democratic senators threw a few additional proposals into the mix to help make home ownership more affordable...and attainable for all. The ultimate goal being to reduce th
Ermias Joseph Asghedom, better known as Nipsey Hussle, was shot and killed a little over two years ago. He left behind family and fans who miss him but also a legacy of community activism and involvement. We talk to Rob Kenner, one of the found
More than 50 percent of Californians are fully vaccinated, but things are slowing down out there...and there is concern, nationwide, about whether the U-S will hit President Biden's goal of having 70 percent of all eligible folks at least PARTI
Last Friday, a federal judge struck down California’s decades-old ban on assault rifles, arguing it was unconstitutional. The state plans to appeal. The ban is one of more than 100 laws on the state’s books, restricting the use of firearms - fr
The weekend is finally here… and it’s officially Pride Month. KPCC’s Itxy Quintanilla fills us in on events happening this weekend and beyond. Guest: Itxy Quintanilla, KPCC Producer
The LA River reopened for recreational activities over the weekend, including kayaking. Believe it or not, it's a pretty popular thing to do. A few years back, one of our producers, Ari Saperstein, went to find out why..... so on this Friday in
This week NASA sent astronomers and space lovers into a feverish excitement with the announcement of not one, but two new spacecraft missions to study the second planet from the sun. To help us dissect the implications of such ground breaking p
The city of LA’s housing department has issued thousands of citations for unapproved dwelling units in recent years. But in 2020, pandemic-related health concerns caused city housing inspections to plummet by more than half. That made things ev
In our series "Pushed Out," we continue exploring why domestic or intimate partner violence is the biggest reason women experience homelessness in LA County. In her own words, survivor and advocate Nikki Brown tells the story of having to leave
The weather forecast for the weekend in LA is sunny and in the 70s...pretty ideal, right? But maybe not as great as the ECONOMIC forecast for the state. The UCLA's Anderson Forecast says California is set for a "euphoric" rebound, and it appear
LA has a vast number of non-permitted housing units, and tenants living in these spaces often face substandard conditions and unlawful treatment from landlords. That’s been the situation for the tenants of one non-permitted Mid City apartment b
It looks like the ArcLight and Pacific Theaters might have a suitor ...plus a quiet horror flick scored big at the box office. For this and more, we go On The Lot with Rebecca Keegan, Senior Editor for Film for The Hollywood Reporter. Guest: R
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