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September 18 - 22, 2006
Monday, Sept. 18
Spinach Update
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While health officials continue to probe for a source of e-coli contamination in spinach, and warn consumers not to resume eating this leafy vegetable, California growers have recalled much of their spinach from grocery and market shelves.
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Will Popeye Make a Comeback?
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How will the spinach industry bounce back from this PR nightmare? Patt looks back at how Johnson & Johnson (parent company of Tylenol), Jack in the Box, and Odwallah, dealt with similar disasters.
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Water to flow in San Joaquin Again
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In the Central Valley like much of the West, water is treated like gold. In a decision made after an 18-year court battle, water that had been dammed for more than half a century will be returned to the San Joaquin River. But before salmon will be able to hop up the 150 miles of restored river, a massive water diversion project must take place.
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Partnership for Ocean Action
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The Governors of California, Oregon, and Washington agreed today on a historic partnership and action plan for ocean and coastal resource protection along the Pacific Coast.
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Tuesday, Sept. 19
Memorial ER to Close
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Centinela Freeman Health System announced today it plans to close the emergency room at its Memorial campus, despite opposition from Inglewood officials and community members. Centinela Freeman officials are filing plans with Los Angeles County to combine Memorial's emergency department with the one at the Centinela campus about 1.5 miles away.
Revised Homeless Plan - Will this Work?
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The LAPD and ACLU have come to a compromise limiting the hours and skid row areas where people can sleep. Portland is seeing success with a different model for homeless housing, a permanent camp run by the residents. What constitutional issues does LA face and will the new compromise work, or is there a better way?
Army Commander Takes Over Government in Thailand
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Bangkok's bustling streets emptied out early Wednesday from shopping stalls to red light districts after word spread that the military had launched a coup against Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and imposed martial law. Patt gets reaction from the local Thai community.
- Rosalyn Patamakanthin, member of advisory board to the Thai Association of Southern California
Reggie Bush Scandal
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Former USC Heisman Trophy winner, Reggie Bush is at the center of an investigation alleging that he accepted $100,000 worth of gifts while leading the Trojans to NCAA fame. According to reports from Yahoo.com, Bush played two different marketing agents against one another, both hoping to sign him after he graduated. If these allegations prove true, USC could loose it all - NCAA victories, a National Championship, and their reputation.
Wednesday, Sept. 20
City Council Rejects Homeless Compromise
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The Los Angeles City Council rejected a proposed lawsuit settlement today that would have allowed homeless people to sleep on some of Skid Row's sidewalks at night. In a 10-3 closed-session vote, the council also directed the city attorney to study the terms of the rejected compromise, some of which may be implemented by the Los Angeles Police Department.
- Frank Stoltze, KPCC Reporter
The Los Angeles Times and the City
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A recent letter sent from 20 Los Angeles community leaders highlighted the tension between the LA Times and its owner, Tribune Company. The letter contended that further cuts to the Times' staff would hurt the quality of journalism and urged for more investment in the paper. What is in store for the future of the Times and what is at stake amid the controversy?
- Steve Soboroff, President, Playa Vista.
- Kevin Roderick, Former staff writer and senior editor at the Los Angeles Times, and founder of LAobserved.com.
- Jon Friedman, Media Web Columnist, MarketWatch. His column appears Monday, Wednesday and Friday on marketwatch.com.
James Carville on All the Kings Men
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The upcoming movie adaptation of Robert Penn Warren's novel, All the King's Men, explores the rise and fall of an idealistic and charismatic Southern politician, "Boss" Willie Stark, played by Sean Penn. The story is an intricate account of human nature, power and corruption while delving into the deeper dilemmas of human existence including sin, guilt and redemption. We talk about putting politics on film.
Making the Remake
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Could there ever be a remake of Casablanca? Probably not. Cleopatra and Pride and Prejudice have both been remade several times and a remake of All the Kings Men opens this weekend. What makes a film a good candidate for a remake?
Thursday, Sept. 21
All Saints Responds
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Leaders of All Saints Episcopal Church voted unanimously today to resist an order by the Internal Revenue Service to hand over its sermons, newsletters and communications with references to political candidates by the end of the month. The liberal Pasadena church may lose its tax-exempt status if it is shown to have violated tax codes prohibiting it from endorsing or opposing specific candidates.
Chronicle Reporters to Serve Jail Time?
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The two San Francisco Chronicle reporters credited with breaking the steroid story wide open should find out today whether they'll be going to prison for refusing to reveal how they obtained then secret testimony from Barry Bonds and other athletes. The investigative reporters, Lance Williams and Mark Fainaru-Wada, could face up to 18 months in jail, for refusing to reveal their sources.
Bush Plan for Forests Roads Overturned
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Following years of debate, a federal judge ruled against the Bush administration's rule that previously allowed states to decide how to manage their forests. Instead of allowing the land to be used by logging companies, snowmobilers, and energy and mineral extractors, a ban was reinstated on road construction on nearly 50 million acres of wilderness.
Paint It Black
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The author of the bestselling novel, White Oleander, returns with her second book set against the backdrop of a 1980's Los Angeles. Paint It Black tells the story of self-destruction, love, loss, betrayal, and the possibility of transcendence.
- Janet Fitch, Author, Paint it Black
Friday, Sept. 22
Controversial Particulate Ruling
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The EPA issued a controversial ruling yesterday; they passed tougher standards for controlling soot and dust particulates, but directly disregarded advice from their own scientists. What does this mean for the health and lungs of Californians?
400 Richest Americans
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Gone are the days when it took mere millions to be considered veeery rich. According to Forbes Magazine's latest roundup of the 400 richest people in America, it now takes billions. Bill Gates and Warren Buffet are at the very top of the list, with 53 and 46 billion, respectively. Among the wealthiest in Los Angeles are Kirk Kerkorian, Sumner Redstone, Eli Broad and David Geffen.
New Tax Law Threatens Art Donations
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Museum directors and trustees are rallying together to oppose a recent change to federal tax law that they say could threaten their ability to acquire new works of art. The provision, signed into law on August 17, alters the practice known as fractional giving, whereby works of art are donated on paper to a museum, in exchange for a tax deduction. Fractional giving is a popular way for museums to collect art, and most pieces eventually become full donations.
National Punctuation Day
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Sunday is National Punctuation Day. To chat about why and how this day was created - and why we should care - is the self-proclaimed punctuation czar and founder of National Punctuation day, Jeff Rubin. He takes your calls and get down to the Ps and Qs of semicolons and apostrophes.
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