Kitty Felde Washington, D.C. Correspondent
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Kitty Felde is KPCC's Washington, D.C. Correspondent.
Before moving to the nation's capital, Kitty hosted KPCC's "Talk of the City" from 1997-2006.
In addition to her work in Los Angeles, Felde has reported from Africa and The Hague on AIDS and the war crimes tribunals for Rwanda and Bosnia.
When Felde puts down her microphone, she puts on her pointed shoes in ballet class. She's also an award-winning playwright. Her work has been produced at the National Theater in Washington, D.C., and at various theaters in New York and Los Angeles. If you look very closely in Woody Allen's "Radio Days," you'll spot her playing the role of Mrs. Riley.
Stories by Kitty Felde
Democrats Wrapping up '100 Hours Agenda'
Kitty Felde is in Washington DC for two weeks of reporting on the California delegation. She reports that there are three big issues on lawmakers' plates as Democrats close in on "100 hours" since they took control of Congress.
Scientists Locate Wreckage of Mars Pathfinder
The newest spacecraft circling Mars has found the remains of an early explorer, the Mars Pathfinder. To see pictures of the Mars Pathfinder, visit the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter website.
Veteran AP Reporter Puts Away His Mic
Brian Bland, the Western Regional Correspondent for AP Radio, has retired after covering every big story in California for the last quarter-century.
Troubled Local Baseball Player Dies
A former professional baseball player from the legendary 1979 Crenshaw High School team that included Darryl Strawberry has died.
Season's Givings: Bread and Roses
As part of our month-long "Season's Givings" series, Kitty Felde visits the Bread and Roses Cafe in Venice, where volunteers serve meals to homeless people in a restaurant-style atmosphere. For more information, visit the Bread and Roses Cafe Web site.
Season's Givings: Dog Whisperer
As part of KPCC's Season's Givings series, Kitty Felde profiles an animal shelter volunteer who helps to find cats and dogs new homes. For more information on volunteering at animal shelters, visit these websites: LA City Shelters LA County Shelters Orange County Shelters Riverside County Shelters
Present House
A heavily decorated home in Baldwin Hills could be dark next Christmas unless help arrives in time.
Season's Givings: Literacy
As part of the "Season's Givings" series, KPCC's Kitty Felde focuses on the Adult Literacy program. The program matches volunteer tutors with adults who are looking to improve their reading and writing skills. Various cities provide the program. For more information, visit these websites: LA City Libraries Orange County Other Southern California cities
Season's Givings: Mentors
In the latest installment of her "Season's Givings" series, KPCC's Kitty Felde reports on a program that matches troubled kids with mentors to help them get back on track. For more information, visit the Fulfillment Fund Web site.
Season's Givings: Unusual Suspects
In the latest installment of her "Season's Givings" series, KPCC's Kitty Felde reports on a theatre group that works with troubled kids.
Season's Givings: Teach
As part of our "Season's Givings" series, KPCC's Kitty Felde profiles a program that sends recent college grads to teach in low-income areas. For more information, visit the Teach for America Web site.
Season's Givings: Best Buddies
As part of our "Season's Givings" series, KPCC's Kitty Felde reports on a program called Best Buddies that pairs up teenagers with mentally disabled students.
Season's Givings: Sea Lions
As part of a series on giving during the holiday season, KPCC's Kitty Felde talks with volunteers who take care of seals and sea lions at the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro. For more information, visit the Marine Mammal Care Center Web site.
Season's Givings: Chess Club
As part of a month-long series on giving during the holiday season, KPCC's Kitty Felde reports on adults volunteers who teach kids the intricacies of chess.
Season's Givings: Access Books
As part of a month-long series on giving during the holiday season, KPCC's Kitty Felde reports on an organization that collects books for understocked school libraries. For more information, visit the Access Books Web site.
