Frank Stoltze Crime and Politics Reporter
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Frank Stoltze was born and raised in Santa Barbara, where his father taught him how to body surf and golf and his mother showed him how to tell a good story.
Frank graduated from Southern Methodist University with Doak Walker and started his radio career in San Luis Obispo, cutting his teeth covering Diablo Canyon and the Monarch Butterfly grove. He went to work for KLON (now KKJZ) in Long Beach in 1991 and covered the riots before becoming news director at KPFK, where he learned who Noam Chomsky is.
Frank joined KPCC in 2000 and loves its downtown bureau, a stone's throw from Central Market tortas.
Stories by Frank Stoltze
Lacey faces reporters for first time as LA DA-elect
The longtime protegé of current District Attorney Steve Cooley says she's ready to make her own mark.
Brad Sherman easily defeats Howard Berman
Brad Sherman defeats Howard Berman in new 30th Congressional District. It's the end of an era for a southern California political icon.
More per-voter spending on OC measure
Making Costa Mesa a charter city could remove it from pension obligations for public workers. That's the issue at the heart of Measure V.
LA district attorney race features differing philosophies
The contest features Jackie Lacey, a woman who would be the first female and first African American D.A., against Alan Jackson, a star prosecutor.
UPDATE: Deal reached on proposed LA NFL stadium project
The Play Fair at Farmers Field Coalition and AEG Thursday announced an agreement resolving concerns over the proposed Farmers Field project.
Surfing son seeks to extend LA political dynasty
Ian Calderon, 27, hopes to inherit his father's seat in the State Assembly. His Republican opponent, Noel Jaimes, says the newcomer is still wet behind the ears.
Federal pot raids, key court ruling mark marijuana news
Feds stage dispensary raids while a SD judge says buying medical marijuana is OK: Making sense of the day's pot news.
Live from Inglewood: What's your issue this election season?
KPCC's Frank Stoltze chatted with diners at Inglewood restaurant The Serving Spoon Tuesday morning about the issues that are most important to them.
Live from Carolyn's Cafe in Redlands: What's your issue?
KPCC spoke with cafe-goers at Carolyn's Cafe in Redlands this morning, to find out what issues will matter to them this election season.
TMI: Stoltze and the People
KPCC's Frank Stoltze is talking with voters about the issues that motivate them in the voting booth, and tells Off-Ramp host John Rabe about what he learned at Philippe's French Dip when he spent the morning there.
VIDEO: Cable TV ads feature Berman & Sherman slugfest
The two Democratic Congressmen are battling for a re-drawn district in a contest that's been called “the ugliest race in America”
Sheriff scolded by supervisors over pace of jail reform
Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca promises to adopt jail reforms from a citizens panel, but county supervisors insist on a watchdog to make sure.
Congressmen Berman, Sherman tangle again
Four days after an angry, physical confrontation, Congressmen Howard Berman and Brad Sherman face off in a debate on KPCC Monday (Set for 11:30 a.m. on AirTalk).
Video: Berman & Sherman get physical during debate
See the video where Congressman Brad Sherman swings his arm around Congressman Howard Berman during a debate Thursday night. The crowd went wild; a deputy intervened.
Police, feds raid Long Beach pot shops
Long Beach police say raids on seven medical marijuana dispensaries is the start of a citywide crackdown on pot shops.
