http://www.scpr.org/ The latest news stories from 89.3 KPCC, Southern California Public Radio. KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The latest news stories from 89.3 KPCC, Southern California Public Radio. KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio contact@kpcc.org no KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Former Long Beach Polytechnic high school football star Brian Banks was convicted of kidnapping and raping a classmate 10 years ago, but today his conviction was dismissed. Former Long Beach Polytechnic high school football star Brian Banks was convicted of kidnapping and raping a classmate 10 years ago, but today his conviction was dismissed. http://www.scpr.org/programs/patt-morrison/2012/05/24/26645/brian-banks-finally-exonerated/ 2012-05-24 12:44:36 -0700 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/patt-morrison/2012/05/24/26645/brian-banks-finally-exonerated/ 1484 KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Amid all the bad news about budget cuts to public schools there is a bright spot: More money is now available for free and subsidized school meals, and not just for school breakfast and lunch. Amid all the bad news about budget cuts to public schools there is a bright spot: More money is now available for free and subsidized school meals, and not just for school breakfast and lunch. http://www.scpr.org/blogs/education/2012/05/23/6268/funding-increases-school-meals-amid-education-budg/ 2012-05-23 19:12:43 -0700 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/blogs/education/2012/05/23/6268/funding-increases-school-meals-amid-education-budg/ 188 KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A second large California health insurer is investigating possible medical fraud by a group of popular weight-loss surgery centers affiliated with 1-800-GET-THIN. A second large California health insurer is investigating possible medical fraud by a group of popular weight-loss surgery centers affiliated with 1-800-GET-THIN. http://www.scpr.org/news/2012/05/23/32553/anthem-blue-cross-joins-aetna-investigating-lap-ba/ 2012-05-23 18:49:03 -0700 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2012/05/23/32553/anthem-blue-cross-joins-aetna-investigating-lap-ba/ 69 KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The National Recording Registry is adding to its collection 25 recordings that shaped the American cultural landscape. The National Recording Registry is adding to its collection 25 recordings that shaped the American cultural landscape. http://www.scpr.org/news/2012/05/23/32550/library-congress-taps-25-recordings-registry/ 2012-05-23 16:49:16 -0700 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2012/05/23/32550/library-congress-taps-25-recordings-registry/ 93 KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Egypt votes for a new president on Wednesday and Thursday. The race is wide open and none of the 12 candidates is expected to get an outright majority. Egypt votes for a new president on Wednesday and Thursday. The race is wide open and none of the 12 candidates is expected to get an outright majority. http://www.scpr.org/news/2012/05/23/32545/egyptians-prepare-for-historic-presidential-vote/ 2012-05-23 15:30:05 -0700 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2012/05/23/32545/egyptians-prepare-for-historic-presidential-vote/ 246 KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Several news organizations say the officers involved in the beating and subsequent death of Kelly Thomas have been sent letters which could lead to their firing. Several news organizations say the officers involved in the beating and subsequent death of Kelly Thomas have been sent letters which could lead to their firing. http://www.scpr.org/news/2012/05/23/32548/reports-6-officers-kelly-thomas-death-sent-notices/ 2012-05-23 14:38:59 -0700 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2012/05/23/32548/reports-6-officers-kelly-thomas-death-sent-notices/ 109 KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A massive mine in the middle of the Gobi is providing opportunities to thousands of young Mongolians, drawing talent from other fields such as tourism. A massive mine in the middle of the Gobi is providing opportunities to thousands of young Mongolians, drawing talent from other fields such as tourism. http://www.scpr.org/news/2012/05/23/32544/mongolians-scramble-for-a-share-of-mining-wealth/ 2012-05-23 14:30:04 -0700 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2012/05/23/32544/mongolians-scramble-for-a-share-of-mining-wealth/ 469 KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio It wasn't until she applied for Medicaid that Jennifer Andrushko discovered someone had been using her young son's Social Security number. It wasn't until she applied for Medicaid that Jennifer Andrushko discovered someone had been using her young son's Social Security number. http://www.scpr.org/news/2012/05/23/32543/identity-theft-kids-dont-know-theyre-victims/ 2012-05-23 13:00:06 -0700 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2012/05/23/32543/identity-theft-kids-dont-know-theyre-victims/ 220 KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio In the wake of the recent airline bombing plot that was foiled, officials are looking back to see if the group telegraphed its intentions. In the wake of the recent airline bombing plot that was foiled, officials are looking back to see if the group telegraphed its intentions. http://www.scpr.org/news/2012/05/23/32542/is-al-qaida-dropping-clues-about-planned-attacks/ 2012-05-23 11:40:03 -0700 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2012/05/23/32542/is-al-qaida-dropping-clues-about-planned-attacks/ 267 KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio There are sanctions on Iran's central bank and punishments for companies that help Iran ship its oil. Experts says Iran's oil exports are now in serious jeopardy. There are sanctions on Iran's central bank and punishments for companies that help Iran ship its oil. Experts says Iran's oil exports are now in serious jeopardy. http://www.scpr.org/news/2012/05/23/32541/iran-in-tough-spot-as-sanctions-take-economic-toll/ 2012-05-23 10:25:06 -0700 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2012/05/23/32541/iran-in-tough-spot-as-sanctions-take-economic-toll/ 271 KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is going hip-hop. Yes, hip-hop. LACMA says the music genre is its own artform, and wants to showcase LA talent in a new concert series. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is going hip-hop. Yes, hip-hop. LACMA says the music genre is its own artform, and wants to showcase LA talent in a new concert series. http://www.scpr.org/programs/madeleine-brand/2012/05/23/26612/murs-curates-new-lacma-series-through-the-mic/ 2012-05-23 09:33:07 -0700 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/madeleine-brand/2012/05/23/26612/murs-curates-new-lacma-series-through-the-mic/ 296 KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A growing wave of juvenile justice experts say school districts send too many students to court for minor offenses. Usually those kids are African-American or Latino. A growing wave of juvenile justice experts say school districts send too many students to court for minor offenses. Usually those kids are African-American or Latino. http://www.scpr.org/programs/madeleine-brand/2012/05/23/26609/black-and-latino-middle-school-students-get-the-bu/ 2012-05-23 09:08:53 -0700 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/madeleine-brand/2012/05/23/26609/black-and-latino-middle-school-students-get-the-bu/ 288 KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Nearly a year has passed since the death of a mentally ill homeless man in Fullerton after an altercation with police. Since Kelly Thomas’ death, his father has waged a relentless fight. Nearly a year has passed since the death of a mentally ill homeless man in Fullerton after an altercation with police. Since Kelly Thomas’ death, his father has waged a relentless fight. http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2012/05/23/26615/ron-thomas/ 2012-05-23 09:01:02 -0700 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2012/05/23/26615/ron-thomas/ 1013 KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Leaders in Bell have chosen someone to fill Robert Rizzo's old job as city manager. The new honcho? Former El Segundo manager Doug Willmore, recently fired for suggesting Chevron pay more in taxes. Leaders in Bell have chosen someone to fill Robert Rizzo's old job as city manager. The new honcho? Former El Segundo manager Doug Willmore, recently fired for suggesting Chevron pay more in taxes. http://www.scpr.org/news/2012/05/22/32539/city-bell-chooses-new-candidate-fill-robert-rizzos/ 2012-05-22 18:03:19 -0700 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2012/05/22/32539/city-bell-chooses-new-candidate-fill-robert-rizzos/ 85 KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Los Angeles City Attorney Carmen Trutanich is scheduling no new events in his campaign for district attorney after his mother was hospitalized. Los Angeles City Attorney Carmen Trutanich is scheduling no new events in his campaign for district attorney after his mother was hospitalized. http://www.scpr.org/news/2012/05/22/32540/la-city-attorney-carmen-trutanich-suspends-part-da/ 2012-05-22 17:46:52 -0700 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2012/05/22/32540/la-city-attorney-carmen-trutanich-suspends-part-da/ 50