SoCal Storylines: Revitalizing our cities
SoCal Storylines: Revitalizing our cities
Santa Monica, CA
As a global leader in entertainment, aerospace, international trade and higher education, Southern California enjoys an abundance of resources to aid in the region’s further development. It also has the nation’s most diverse population and is a hub for manufacturing and innovation. But Southern C...
Tuesday, September 20 2016
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Buckle up: Zooming into the future with The Ride
Buckle up: Zooming into the future with The Ride
Los Angeles, CA
6:30 - reception7:30 - program Today we are seeing an incredible amount of innovation and ingenuity when it comes to how we get around. Electric and hybrid technologies have allowed us to reduce our carbon footprint while maintaining our autonomy. Developments in GPS help us navigate with ease a...
Monday, September 19 2016
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CA Counts Town Hall: The pros and cons of repealing the death penalty
CA Counts Town Hall: The pros and cons of repealing the death penalty
San Diego, CA
Thirteen California inmates have been executed since the state’s death penalty law was enacted in 1978. And, despite its being one of 31 states that allow the death penalty, California has not executed an inmate since January 2006. A decade later, nearly 750 people sit on death row in the Golden ...
Wednesday, September 7 2016
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SoCal Storylines: Navigating the transportation of tomorrow
SoCal Storylines: Navigating the transportation of tomorrow
Los Angeles, CA
As a global leader in entertainment, aerospace, international trade and higher education, Southern California enjoys an abundance of resources to aid in the region’s further development. It also has the nation’s most diverse population and is a hub for manufacturing and innovation. But Southern C...
Tuesday, August 23 2016
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CA Counts Town Hall: The pros and cons of legalizing recreational marijuana
CA Counts Town Hall: The pros and cons of legalizing recreational marijuana
Sacramento, CA
Marijuana has made it onto the California ballot once again. Prop. 64 would legalize recreational use of marijuana and hemp under state law and set the standard for sales and cultivation taxes. But despite the fact that several other states have set an example by legalizing recreational pot, many...
Tuesday, August 16 2016
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Hack the vote: Making voting easier
Hack the vote: Making voting easier
Pasadena, CA
We can all probably agree that our voting system is not perfect. Last month, on California’s primary day, some voters throughout the state experienced a range of issues: confusion over provisional ballots and voter registration, ballot shortages and roster errors, to name a few. More so, a recent...
Wednesday, July 13 2016
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Micro-living: Blueprinting LA's future
Micro-living: Blueprinting LA's future
Los Angeles, CA
L.A. residents have some of the highest rents in the country, and as costs continue to climb many are having to look for more affordable housing. One option is micro-living. In Los Angeles, some managers of older buildings are turning their studios into tiny apartments. There is a planned projec...
Tuesday, June 28 2016
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International Olympic Day celebration 2016
International Olympic Day celebration 2016
Pasadena, CA
International Olympic Day returns to KPCC with a look-ahead to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Olympic Hall of Famer John Naber (1976 Swimming, 4 gold and 1 silver medals) will moderate a panel of fellow Olympians Shirley Babashoff (1976, swimmer, eight Olympic medals), Dwight Stones (1972, ...
Tuesday, June 21 2016
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‘Invisibilia’ listening event
‘Invisibilia’ listening event
Pasadena, CA
The second season of the hugely popular “Invisibilia” podcast launches in mid-June, and we’ve recently added it to our weekend lineup on KPCC. To celebrate, KPCC In Person is teaming with NPR Generation Listen to host a special listening event on June 16. Join us for an exclusive sneak peek of e...
Thursday, June 16 2016
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Homeless in O.C.: Long-term housing solutions for a growing population
Homeless in O.C.: Long-term housing solutions for a growing population
Anaheim, CA
Orange County’s homeless population has grown by roughly 5 percent over the last two years, according to the county’s last homeless count. Meanwhile, deaths among the homeless are also increasing. KPCC analyzed data from the Orange County Coroner's office that showed at least 181 homeless people ...
Wednesday, June 15 2016
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