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January 27 - 31, 2003
Monday, Jan. 27
The California Spineflower
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The flower, once thought extinct until it was discovered on the site of a proposed Newhall Land and Farming Co. development, spawned an investigation by the D.A.Õs office into alleged environmental crimes by Newhall against the endangered flower. Some prosecutors in the D.A.Õs office say D.A. Steve Cooley limited the investigation. LA Times writer Nicholas Riccardi speaks with Kitty Felde.
Designing the CA State Quarter
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Which better represents our state: the Golden Gate Bridge, a giant sequoia, prospectors, palm trees, the Hollywood sign, or perhaps Mickey Mouse, a bikini or a crowded freeway? Those last three are just some of the listener-inspired suggestions the state should take into consideration for the quarter that will hit the nation's pockets in 2005. For a look at the 20 semi-finalists and vote for your favorite, visit www.caquarter.ca.gov.
Remembering Nell Carter
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A public funeral service is scheduled in Culver City today for entertainer Nell Carter, who died last week at her Beverly Hills home at the age of 54. At the time of her death on Thursday, Carter was in rehearsal for the Long Beach International City Theatre's upcoming production of "Raisin," a musical based on the Lorraine Hansberry play "A Raisin in the Sun." Friend and artistic director of ICT, Shashin Desai speaks with Kitty Felde.
International City Theatre is the Resident Professional Theater at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center. Raisin runs Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8:00PM and Sunday at 2:00PM, February 7 through March 9. For reservations and information, call International City Theatre at (562) 436-4610.
LA River Plan
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Damming a stream to revive it? ThatÕs the novel idea behind the latest plan being ÒfloatedÓ to bring back the natural beauty of the concrete lined LA River. Kitty Felde speaks with LA Councilman Ed Reyes at the viability and cost of inflatable dams, now used in over 2,200 locations worldwide.
A meeting regarding the LA River will take place February 10 at 2:00PM at City Hall.
DAÕs Response
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Sandi Gibbons from the LA district attorneyÕs office responds to allegations that the investigation of environmental crimes by Newhall Land and Farming Co. were narrowed.
Richard Price
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Are good intentions enough? Novelist and screenwriter Richard Price explores the unintended consequences of good deeds in his most autobiographical work yet, Samaritan (Knopf).
Tuesday, Jan. 28
Listeners Speak Out
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Continuing the discussion from AirTalk this morning on the UN inspectors' report and Iraq, Kitty opens the phones to listeners.
Wednesday, Jan. 29
Diabetes: An Update
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Type 1 and type 2 diabetes affect over 16 million Americans. Pancreatic islet cell transplantation may be the cure. How close are we to eliminating the need for diabetics to inject themselves with insulin? Dr. Kaufman, President of the American Diabetic Association, will be honored for her lifetime achievement in research and contribution to the field of diabetes, February 6 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire.
For more information 1-800-DIABETES
www.diabetes.org
Video Artist Bill Viola
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Bill Viola, widely recognized internationally as one of the leading video artists, joins Kitty to discuss his current exhibition at the Getty, Bill Viola: The Passions. The exhibit features 13 recent works by the artist, none of which have been seen on the West Coast, and features the debut of 2 new pieces. Also joining the discussion is John Walsh, curator of the exhibit and director emeritus of the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Bill Viola: The Passions will be at the J. Paul Getty museum through April 27 before embarking on an international tour. For more information on the exhibit and other events and lectures about the exhibit, or to see some of the videos themselves, visit www.getty.edu. For information by phone, call 310-440-7300.
Thursday, Jan. 30
Mayor Hahn on Gun Trafficking
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Since most of the guns used in LA crimes are acquired illegally, and many are bought in from other states, Mayor Hahn convened a summit today with city officials and law enforcement to discuss ways to reduce illegal firearms trafficking and sales. He joins Kitty to discuss their findings.
Real EstateÑThe Conundrum of the Bubble
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John Karevoll, anaylst with DataQuick Information Systems, based in San Diego joins Kitty to talk about homeownersÕ favorite topic, the value of their home. John Karevoll spoke two weeks ago at a conference on ÒThe BubbleÑFact or FictionÓ.
Theater Critics
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Kitty convenes a trio of local theater critics giving their advice on a range of theater offerings around town Ð everything from Living Out by Lisa Loomer at the Taper to Late Night CatechismÕs Star Wars Trilogy in 30 Minutes. Critics include: Steven Leigh Morris, Theater Editor of the LA Weekly; Jeff Favre, Theater critic/arts reporter for the Ventura County Star and the Daily Breeze; and Dany Margolies, Theater critic for Backstage West.
Friday, Jan. 31
Title IX
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An advisory panel met yesterday to debate the merits of Title IX, part of the Education Amendments of 1972 that called for equal representation in womenÕs sports. Kitty speaks with the manager of the Department of Education Office of Workforce Development, Karen Humphrey.
Amend Proposition 13?
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This morning the California chapter of the American Planning Association held a phone conference to outline their 2003 agenda, which includes some dramatic proposals like amending Proposition 13. Kitty gets the latest news from the Planning Association Vice President, Vince Bertoni, on how they plan on going about amending Prop 13.
For more information on the California chapter of the American Planning Association, visit www.calapa.org.
Treating the Mentally Ill in Jails
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The National Association of Counties is in LA this week to learn from model programs they hope to incorporate into a national model for addressing the needs of the increasing number of mentally ill being jailed and efforts to get more funds for treatment, housing and diversion programs.
For more information: LA County Dept. of Mental Health Family Advocate Program: 213-637-2353.
In Orange county the Family Advocate is reachable at 714-796-0265.
Audio Tour of the John Singer Sargent Exhibit
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The West CoastÕs first comprehensive exhibition of works by John Singer Sargent opens at the LA Co. Museum of Art this Sunday. The chief curator, Bruce Robertson, and SargentÕs grandnephew, Richard Ormond, give Kitty a sneak preview.
ÒSargent and ItalyÓ will be on display at LACMA from February 2 through May 11, 2003. For more information, visit www.lacma.org.
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