http://www.kpcc.org The latest news stories from 89.3 KPCC, Southern California Public Radio. @KPCC /kpcc Southern California Public Radio The latest news stories from 89.3 KPCC, Southern California Public Radio. @KPCC /kpcc KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio contact@kpcc.org no Southern California Public Radio Every week we get your weekend conversation starters with Rico Gagliano and Brendan Newnam, the hosts of the Dinner Party Download podcast and radio show. Every week we get your weekend conversation starters with Rico Gagliano and Brendan Newnam, the hosts of the Dinner Party Download podcast and radio show. http://www.scpr.org/programs/take-two/2013/05/23/31935/dinner-party-download-spray-on-clothing-first-spee/ Thu, 23 May 2013 17:01:27 GMT news, kpcc, scpr http://www.scpr.org/programs/take-two/2013/05/23/31935/dinner-party-download-spray-on-clothing-first-spee/ 312 Southern California Public Radio For the Navajo Nation, sequestration cuts mean larger class sizes, putting off building repairs and fewer buses. If you're a child that has to travel more than 50 miles to get to school, this can have a dramatic effect. For the Navajo Nation, sequestration cuts mean larger class sizes, putting off building repairs and fewer buses. If you're a child that has to travel more than 50 miles to get to school, this can have a dramatic effect. http://www.scpr.org/programs/take-two/2013/05/23/31926/money-even-tighter-as-indian-country-schools-face/ Thu, 23 May 2013 16:01:46 GMT news, kpcc, scpr http://www.scpr.org/programs/take-two/2013/05/23/31926/money-even-tighter-as-indian-country-schools-face/ 199 Southern California Public Radio The success of the Affordable Care Act depends on people who are currently uninsured buying into the insurance marketplace. The success of the Affordable Care Act depends on people who are currently uninsured buying into the insurance marketplace. http://www.scpr.org/programs/take-two/2013/05/23/31927/young-adults-a-key-to-affordable-care-act-in-calif/ Thu, 23 May 2013 16:01:35 GMT news, kpcc, scpr http://www.scpr.org/programs/take-two/2013/05/23/31927/young-adults-a-key-to-affordable-care-act-in-calif/ 295 Southern California Public Radio Hate crimes targeting gays and lesbians have jumped in Orange County, according to a new report released Thursday. Overall, hate crime is down in OC. Read the full report. Hate crimes targeting gays and lesbians have jumped in Orange County, according to a new report released Thursday. Overall, hate crime is down in OC. Read the full report. http://www.scpr.org/news/2013/05/23/37371/report-hate-crimes-against-the-lgbt-community-jump/ Thu, 23 May 2013 13:37:06 GMT news, kpcc, scpr http://www.scpr.org/news/2013/05/23/37371/report-hate-crimes-against-the-lgbt-community-jump/ 118 Southern California Public Radio An alternative to wearing a foil hat? An alternative to wearing a foil hat? http://www.scpr.org/programs/loh-down-on-science/2013/05/23/31921/how-privacy-advocates-can-make-a-fashion-statement/ Thu, 23 May 2013 13:03:06 GMT news, kpcc, scpr http://www.scpr.org/programs/loh-down-on-science/2013/05/23/31921/how-privacy-advocates-can-make-a-fashion-statement/ 90 Southern California Public Radio The producer of the horror movie "The Ring" has a new ghost story out — but this one's tailored to a much smaller screen. The producer of the horror movie "The Ring" has a new ghost story out — but this one's tailored to a much smaller screen. http://www.scpr.org/news/2013/05/22/37372/haunting-melissa-a-horror-series-for-your-ipad-and/ Thu, 23 May 2013 01:43:45 GMT news, kpcc, scpr http://www.scpr.org/news/2013/05/22/37372/haunting-melissa-a-horror-series-for-your-ipad-and/ 276 Southern California Public Radio But an expert who has studied LA's process says the city could speed things up by counting votes at polling places. But an expert who has studied LA's process says the city could speed things up by counting votes at polling places. http://www.scpr.org/blogs/politics/2013/05/22/13768/la-vote-count-not-slow-elections-chief-says-discou/ Thu, 23 May 2013 01:40:02 GMT news, kpcc, scpr http://www.scpr.org/blogs/politics/2013/05/22/13768/la-vote-count-not-slow-elections-chief-says-discou/ 143 Southern California Public Radio Democrats and Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee go at it over the immigration bill approved by their counterparts in the upper chamber. Democrats and Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee go at it over the immigration bill approved by their counterparts in the upper chamber. http://www.scpr.org/blogs/politics/2013/05/22/13764/house-already-sparring-over-senate-immigration-bil/ Thu, 23 May 2013 01:25:47 GMT news, kpcc, scpr http://www.scpr.org/blogs/politics/2013/05/22/13764/house-already-sparring-over-senate-immigration-bil/ 108 Southern California Public Radio Despite much criticism, Israel has continued building its West Bank barrier. It's now nearing completion. Will it help or hurt prospects for a peace agreement? Despite much criticism, Israel has continued building its West Bank barrier. It's now nearing completion. Will it help or hurt prospects for a peace agreement? http://www.scpr.org/news/2013/05/22/37378/a-decade-in-the-making-west-bank-barrier-is-nearly/ Thu, 23 May 2013 01:19:31 GMT news, kpcc, scpr http://www.scpr.org/news/2013/05/22/37378/a-decade-in-the-making-west-bank-barrier-is-nearly/ 310 Southern California Public Radio Monica Ratliff’s win of an open seat on L.A. Unified’s Board of Education could provide some discomfort for the superintendent’s reform agenda. Monica Ratliff’s win of an open seat on L.A. Unified’s Board of Education could provide some discomfort for the superintendent’s reform agenda. http://www.scpr.org/blogs/education/2013/05/22/13766/teacher-victory-in-lausd-board-race-may-not-bode-w/ Thu, 23 May 2013 00:03:55 GMT news, kpcc, scpr http://www.scpr.org/blogs/education/2013/05/22/13766/teacher-victory-in-lausd-board-race-may-not-bode-w/ 122 Southern California Public Radio The state controller’s review found Bell has not followed up on more than 20 recommendations the controller's office made, such as collecting on loans made to employees. Read the full report. The state controller’s review found Bell has not followed up on more than 20 recommendations the controller's office made, such as collecting on loans made to employees. Read the full report. http://www.scpr.org/news/2013/05/22/37374/bell-leaders-take-issue-with-state-report-which-cr/ Wed, 22 May 2013 22:50:02 GMT news, kpcc, scpr http://www.scpr.org/news/2013/05/22/37374/bell-leaders-take-issue-with-state-report-which-cr/ 100 Southern California Public Radio The immigration bill passed a major landmark yesterday with a 13-5 approval vote in the bipartisan Senate. The bill will now undergo further debate in the Senate. The immigration bill passed a major landmark yesterday with a 13-5 approval vote in the bipartisan Senate. The bill will now undergo further debate in the Senate. http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2013/05/22/31920/political-machinations-moving-the-immigration-refo/ Wed, 22 May 2013 18:07:26 GMT news, kpcc, scpr http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2013/05/22/31920/political-machinations-moving-the-immigration-refo/ 849 Southern California Public Radio Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro confirmed Tuesday that he won't be returning to the team next season. He is the latest in a string of LA coaches and managers who have spent time in the hot seat lately. What is in the water for LA's coaches? Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro confirmed Tuesday that he won't be returning to the team next season. He is the latest in a string of LA coaches and managers who have spent time in the hot seat lately. What is in the water for LA's coaches? http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2013/05/22/31917/it-s-a-bad-time-to-be-a-los-angeles-sports-coach/ Wed, 22 May 2013 17:26:47 GMT news, kpcc, scpr http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2013/05/22/31917/it-s-a-bad-time-to-be-a-los-angeles-sports-coach/ 583 Southern California Public Radio It's an L.A. story seemingly far from Studio City and Hollywood lots of a one-time drug kingpin who emerged from prison still very much an entrepreneur but stripped of criminal intent. In the new issue of Los Angeles magazine, profile writer Jesse Katz tracks Ross’ complicated navigation of life, possibly with hopes of truly making it in Hollywood. It's an L.A. story seemingly far from Studio City and Hollywood lots of a one-time drug kingpin who emerged from prison still very much an entrepreneur but stripped of criminal intent. In the new issue of Los Angeles magazine, profile writer Jesse Katz tracks Ross’ complicated navigation of life, possibly with hopes of truly making it in Hollywood. http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2013/05/22/31915/will-the-real-reformed-rick-ross-please-stand-up/ Wed, 22 May 2013 17:22:16 GMT news, kpcc, scpr http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2013/05/22/31915/will-the-real-reformed-rick-ross-please-stand-up/ 1294 Southern California Public Radio Recent rankings show domestic flights out of the Long Beach Airport are the second lowest in the U.S. at $234. Recent rankings show domestic flights out of the Long Beach Airport are the second lowest in the U.S. at $234. http://www.scpr.org/blogs/economy/2013/05/22/13756/flying-out-of-los-angeles-is-cheaper-from-long-bea/ Wed, 22 May 2013 17:19:44 GMT news, kpcc, scpr http://www.scpr.org/blogs/economy/2013/05/22/13756/flying-out-of-los-angeles-is-cheaper-from-long-bea/ 74