Why is LA County Sheriff Villanueva fighting so hard to keep a deputy accused of domestic abuse?

We dive deep into the case of a deputy who was fired over allegations of domestic abuse, then rehired by Sheriff Alex Villanueva.

We’re back at Union Station, moments before the Big One hits. But this time, you and the city are prepared. If everything that could be fixed was, how much better off would you really be? Does educating the public really make a difference? We explore the perfect world scenario and talk with journalists and disaster managers about why you won’t prepare.

On Thursday's show:

• California Supreme Court declines review of public access to police records law
• House Democrats grapple with Rep. Ilhan Omar’s comments on Israel
• Interview with House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Mark Takano

On Friday's show: 

• State of Affairs.
• Efficient parking update.
• LA County Sheriff's Department has a wild week.
• Maxwell Drakeford, Newport Beach high school student.
• Virtual fix-ups.
• Samuel French bookstore closes, LA Times announces lineup for 2019 Festival of Books.
• Late night eats.
• Weekend preview.

On Friday's show:

• playwright Jez Butterworth
• Bloomberg News reporter Lucas Shaw on a challenge to increase payments to songwriters 
• a profile of "Captain Marvel" composer Pinar Toprak

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