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More than 400,000 people were homeless last year. That's a record high, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness. To put that number in perspective, that's roughly enough people to fill Michigan Stadium, the largest stadium in the U.S., not once but four times. And many experts agree even that figure might be an undercount. Despite pouring billions of dollars into shelter beds and support services, cities across the country are struggling to keep up with the demand. That's especially true on the West Coast, where encampments are ubiquitous and housing costs continue to skyrocket. In the Greater LA area, which, according to some experts, has become Ground Zero for homelessness, several new projects are taking aim at the issue. The Salvation Army recently launched two. In these new projects, and the existing ones across Southern California, the goal is to help end chronic homelessness in the community and transform the lives of those who come in. As we begin our series exploring the state of homelessness, Lt. Colonel Mike Dickinson, Divisional Commander for The Salvation Army in Southern California, is here today to tell us more about what The Salvation Army is doing to chip away at the crisis, and why. EPISODE SHOWNOTES: Read more. BE AFFIRMED. Get the Good Words email series. WHAT'S YOUR CAUSE? Take our quiz. STUDY SCRIPTURE. Get inside the collection. BE INSPIRED. Follow us on Instagram. FIGHT FOR GOOD. Give to The Salvation Army.

KCRW's departing reporter Anna Scott talks about the gains and setbacks in housing and homelessness — after eight years covering the beat.  Zach Galifianakis talks about the nonprofit Comedy Gives Back, reflects on his own Hollywood career, and explains why comedy is tougher than dramatic acting.  To mark Greater LA's last show, we re-air part of the first-ever episode, in which Steve Chiotakis visits a giant car shredder between the Ports of LA and Long Beach.

In this episode you will hear:   o   Mark makes a request to listeners in the Greater LA area o   Mark and Susan just talk about college admissions. They start out talking about how colleges make admission decisions and move on to other topics. o   Lynda interviews Soup Campbell, Head of Marketing and Brand at Zeemee-Part 4 of 4   Soup Campbell Interview-Part 4 of 4 o   Soup talks about the amazing brand partnerships Zeemee has o   Soup explains what the virtual backpack is o   Soup explains why Ed Sharon exclusively uses Zeemee o   Soup talks about a company could help a student get amazing things for their dorm without sending them activities o   Soup talks about other new things that are on the horizon for Zeemee o   Soup talks about dark mode themes. o   Soup talks about whether Zeemee will have a desktop version. o   Soup talks about the similarities between Zeemee and Discord o   Soup talks about whether he could see Zeemee for alumni or for job searches. o   Soup talks about the really cool things colleges are doing to help with student orientation and he mentions several other key areas of the student experience colleges are experimenting with. o   Soup gives his advice for students, parents and college counselors. You can also send in questions for our interviews by using speakpipe.com/YCBK. Our interviews are confirmed for 2024 with the following leaders at the following schools:     To sign up to receive Your College-Bound Kid PLUS, our free quarterly admissions deep-dive, delivered directly to your email four times a year, just go to yourcollegeboundkid.com, and you will see the sign up on the right side of the page under “the Listen to our podcast icons”   Follow Mark Stucker on Twitter to get breaking college admission news, and updates about the podcast before they go live. You can ask questions on Twitter that he will answer on the podcast. Mark will also share additional hot topics in the news and breaking news on this Twitter feed. Twitter message is also the preferred way to ask questions for our podcast:   https://twitter.com/YCBKpodcast   1. To access our transcripts, click: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/transcripts/ 2. Find the specific episode transcripts for the one you want to search and click the link 3. Find the magnifying glass icon in blue (search feature) and click it 4. Enter whatever word you want to search. I.e. Loans 5. Every word in that episode when the words loans are used, will be highlighted in yellow with a timestamps 6. Click the word highlighted in yellow and the player will play the episode from that starting point 7. You can also download the entire podcast as a transcript   We would be honored if you will pass this podcast episode on to others who you feel will benefit from the content in YCBK.   Please subscribe to our podcast. It really helps us move up in Apple's search feature so others can find our podcast.   Don't forget to send your recommended resources and articles by recording your message at speakpipe.com/YCBK   If you enjoy our podcast, would you please do us a favor and share our podcast both verbally and on social media? We would be most grateful!   If you want to help more people find Your College-Bound Kid, please make sure you follow our podcast. You will also get instant notifications as soon as each episode goes live.   Check out the college admissions books Mark recommends:   Check out the college websites Mark recommends:   If you want to have some input about what you like and what you recommend we change about our podcast, please complete our Podcast survey; here is the link:     If you want a college consultation with Mark or Lisa or Lynda, just text Mark at 404-664-4340 to express your interest. All they ask is that you review their services and pricing on their website before the complimentary session. Their counseling website is:   Note, the purpose of the free session to review their services and not to pick their brains and get free information. You can schedule a paid session if you want answers to some questions you have. The free session to only for the purpose of discussing the one on one services they offer.

Since October, the robotaxi company Waymo has been offering driverless rides in Los Angeles. Greater LA's Steve Chotakis tried one out for himself. KCRW also looks at safety concerns of these vehicles, and Waymo's head of city policy and government affairs shares the company's future plans.

This episode features a conversation between HKOS member Lindy Leong and AMPAS Museum's Patrick Lowry on the Sammo Hung (洪金寶）: From Stuntman to Star retrospective running throughout May 2023 as part of the museum's AAPI Heritage Month programming. They discuss the genesis of the retrospective, his personal admiration and fandom for the HK action cinema icon, the museum's interest in supporting Hong Kong cinema as part of its programming, HKOS' desire for collaboration to serve the diaspora in the Greater LA area and beyond, and its ongoing search for its identity as an all-volunteer run collective, the curatorial rationale and logistical challenges of putting together the film series, including a deeper dive into the significance of each film title in the retrospective. They encourage film fans of the HK icon to attend the film series as it is a rare opportunity to see most of these films on the big screen in the US. Films Mentioned: Features The Millionaires' Express富貴列車 (1986) - Digital Pedicab Driver 群龍戲鳳 (1989) - 35mm English dubbed print Wheels on Meals 快餐車 (1984) - DCP Dragons Forever 飛龍猛將(1988) - DCP Project AA計劃 (1984) - DCP Painted Faces 七小福 (1988) - 35mm print courtesy of the Academy Film Archive Eastern Condors東方秃鷹 (1987) - 35mm print courtesy of the Academy Film Archive Odd Couple 搏命單刀奪命搶 (1979) - brand-new DCP restoration Skinny Tiger and Fatty Dragon 瘦虎肥龍 (1990) - brand-new DCP restoration She Shoots Straight 皇家女將 (1990) - 35mm print courtesy of the Academy Film Archive. License to Steal 龍鳳賊捉賊 (1990) - 35mm print Mr. Nice Guy 一個好人 (1997) - 35mm print You can also check the list on letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/hkonscreen/list/movies-mentioned-episode-24/ --- The Hong Kong On Screen Podcast is a podcast about Hong Kong Cinema. The HKOS Podcast is hosted by Hong Kongers. You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also email us at info@hkonscreen.org. Support the show: https://www.hkonscreen.org/giving Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cl55om7v70ekf01t9ff6n3tkt/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

All members are invited to attend the Greater La Vernia Chamber of Commerce membership meeting on Wednesday, April 12, from noon to 1 p.m. at The Den in La Vernia. The monthly meetings offer opportunities to network prior to and after the meeting with other member businesses. For more about the Greater La Vernia Chamber of Commerce, visit www.LaVerniaChamber.com, or find the organization on Facebook.Article Link

Gustavo Arellano is a Los Angeles Times columnist, covering Southern California and beyond. Previously, he was an investigative reporter and editor at OC Weekly, where he penned a nationally syndicated column entitled “¡Ask a Mexican!” Here, Gustavo and Tod discuss how media organizations can better talk to the Latino community, why Orange County is underrated, and the dos and don'ts of Twitter. Key Takeaways:- Why is Orange County overlooked in the conversation about the Greater LA area?- Should media organizations use the term Latinx when addressing the Latino community?- How can media companies improve how they speak to Latinos?- Why a story is still the most important thing a media outlet can have.Episode Timeline1:34 Why is Orange County overlooked in the conversation about the Greater Los Angeles area?3:30 How would Gustavo create a PR campaign for Orange County?5:48 Are the Los Angeles Angels moving out of Orange County?7:33 Should people in comms use the term Latinx? 13:15 Why humans have a hard time with nuance.13:45 What do marketers get wrong when addressing the Latino community?16:30 Why is Latino representation in media still so low?19:45 As a media personality, what are Gustavo's dos and don'ts on Twitter?24:20 How have industry-wide cutbacks hurt the journalism industry?27:00 Gustavo's stories that follow him everywhere.This episode's guest:• Gustavo Arellano · Sign up for Gustavo's newsletter at www.GustavoArellano.orgSubscribe and leave a 5-star review: https://pod.link/1496390646Contact Us!• Join the conversation by leaving a comment!• Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn!Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rep. Karen Bass and billionaire developer Rick Caruso, who are vying to become the next mayor of Los Angeles, faced off in the latest, and final, mayoral candidate forum. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani dissect the forum held at the Jewish Federation of Greater LA.  

When retired Lt. Alex Villanueva announces his candidacy for sheriff in 2017, no one takes him seriously. But with the support of the local Democratic party, immigrant rights activists, and lots of political savvy, he pulls off a shocking defeat of the sitting sheriff – something that hasn't happened in over 100 years. Almost as soon as he takes office, Villanueva re-hires a former deputy (and friend) who was fired for domestic violence and lying, and things begin to go off the rails. Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This podcast was made possible with support from the Committee for Greater LA in partnership with the Weingart Foundation. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate

We begin with a scene of a very strange press conference: Sheriff Alex Villanueva is threatening to open a criminal investigation into an LA Times reporter, and our host, Frank Stoltze, is questioning him about it. Through Frank's reflections on his time covering policing in LA County, we learn that Villanueva is the product of a department that has been riddled with scandals for decades: racial profiling, jail violence and deputy gangs. We learn how Villanueva sees himself as the man to fix it.Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This podcast was made possible with support from the Committee for Greater LA in partnership with the Weingart Foundation. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate

Alex Villanueva, an underdog maverick, runs for LA County Sheriff as a progressive reformer in 2018 and wins, surprising everyone. After taking office, he turns into a vindictive leader who mocks reform, protects his friends and attacks his enemies. And now he's up for re-election. Follow KPCC correspondent Frank Stoltze as he pieces together this story in a 5-episode season of Imperfect Paradise launching October 5, 2022. Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This podcast was made possible with support from the Committee for Greater LA in partnership with the Weingart Foundation. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

ICYMI: The Mo'Kelly Show Presents – Thoughts on Gov. Newsom's coy denial of his presidential aspirations AND actor Matthew McConaughey's “inevitable” run for the White House…PLUS – The Committee for Greater LA has set its sights on broadband for the entire county on KFI AM 640 – Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

Alex Villanueva, an underdog maverick, runs for LA County Sheriff as a progressive reformer in 2018 and wins, surprising everyone. But after taking office, he turns into a vindictive leader who mocks reform, protects his friends and attacks his enemies. And now he's up for re-election. Follow veteran KPCC correspondent Frank Stoltze as he pieces together this story in a 5-epsiode season of Imperfect Paradise launching October 5, 2022. Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This podcast was made possible with support from the Committee for Greater LA in partnership with the Weingart Foundation. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate

Greater LA reairs its interview with Laurie Leshin, who formally started her job as JPL's director in May. She wants to explore the far reaches of space, find evidence of life on Mars, and make the institution more inclusive. Also, listen back to how Angelenos can rent the historic telescopes at LA's Mt. Wilson Observatory for one night. It's complete with snacks and a guide — all for $1,700. How did this sanctuary of science become a fun night out for anyone with a credit card?

Greater LA's special series closely looks at changing neighborhoods across Southern California. Episode two of “Born & Razed” focuses on Oxnard. That's where Cola Boyy, a musician and activist, is from. He released his debut album “Prosthetic Boombox” in 2021, and he filmed much of the music video for the song “Penny Girl” in Oxnard. 

Greater LA's new special series closely looks at changing neighborhoods across Southern California. “Born & Razed” kicks off today in Echo Park. The Mexican restaurant El Nayarit thrived for almost 50 years. “Waitstaff … had all been outsiders that became insiders, and they wanted to share that spirit with you,” says Natalia Molina. Sunset Beer Company has been called an oasis in the middle of LA, where customers feel like they're on the set of “Cheers.” But it's closing for good on May 1. Marriage skateshop quickly became a hangout spot for many young skaters after it launched earlier this month. Owner Ronnie Campone has been skating for 30 years. 

A draft of California's first-in-the-nation roadmap for ending the sale of all new gas-powered cars in the state by 2035 has been released. The new plan requires an increase in the sales of electric vehicles starting in 2024. Reporter: Kevin Stark, KQED If you're in the market for a new electric vehicle here in California right now, you're definitely not alone. With gas prices soaring to record levels, in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, many prospective car buyers say an EV is the way to go. But are there anywhere near enough electric vehicles at California car dealerships? Reporter: Robin Estrin, KCRW California's Reparations Task Force studying reparations for Black Californians continues meeting on Thursday at San Francisco's historic Third Baptist Church. During Wednesday's meeting, the topic was discrimination in education. Reporter: Annelise Finney, KQED California voters say housing affordability and homelessness are the most important issues for the state to address this year. That's according to a new survey from the Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies.  Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED  People who have experienced homelessness need to be given a seat at the table when it comes to making policy decisions about Los Angeles' homeless crisis. That's one of the recommendations to come out of a new report commissioned by the Committee for a Greater LA. Reporter: Ethan Ward, KPCC   People with certain psychiatric disorders face a heightened risk of breakthrough COVID-19 infections. That's according to a new study from UC San Francisco. Reporter: April Dembosky, KQED

The Greater La Vernia Chamber of Commerce will hold its next monthly luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 9. Members and guests will gather in the fellowship hall at the La Vernia Church of Christ on Industrial Drive. The meeting will begin at noon; arrive early to network and visit. Flying M barbecue will offer brisket or pulled pork sandwiches for ; chips and drinks will be available for [post_excerpt] each, and desserts will be offered for . The slate of speakers will include representatives of SWBC, The Texan Stores, and Women Warrior Veterans of Wilson County, along with the San Antonio...Article Link

On this holiday rebroadcast, Greater LA looks at the history of Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, which sits on land that was the private domain of one woman 100 years ago, and why the first Black woman to own property in Los Angeles has a park named after her but no street.

This year included many stories of struggles and trauma, but Greater LA also highlighted hope through “The Helpers” series — about people making unique differences in their communities. Three of the Helpers we've featured over the past year are still active with their efforts, and they shared personal and professional updates as we reflect on 2021.

The smell of freshly-grown cannabis surrounds specific parts of Carpinteria along California's Central Coast. The county isn't doing much, so some growers and fed-up residents decided to put their heads together. But will it make the neighborhood less stinky? The Netflix show “Gentefied,” about gentrification's real-world implications in Boyle Heights, releases its second season on November 10. Greater LA speaks with two of the show's creators.

Cannabis has now been legal for recreational use in California for five years. When the state adopted Prop 64 in 2016, the idea was to bring in money from taxes, reel back the impacts of the years-long war on drugs, expunge marijuana misdemeanors, and legalize the state's illicit cultivators and sellers. On this anniversary, Greater LA looks at how far we've come, what LA is doing right and wrong, and why the illegal market continues to boom.

On our first episode of Season 2, we sit down with the President of the Greater La Vernia Chamber of Commerce, Kasie Tankersly , to learn more about the Chamber, the resources they provide to the community, and some of the volunteer programs they support. We hope you enjoy Season 2 Episode 1!

Vicki Markussen takes us into her deep-dive by engaging us into a greater La Crosse, Wisconsin.  Local media outlets may provide a few short column inches of print or perhaps ninety seconds of airtime on the radio or tv.  Vicki uses her unique skill as a journalist with a servant leader heart to cut through the social media clutter creating a hub for those who are passionate about their community, whether it's jobs and promotions, business health, housing, development, education, government or entertainment and leisure. You will find this to be a very engaging conversation about the community of the greater La Crosse area.

In this episode Steve and Lauren are going to Santa Monica, California. Home to the world famous Santa Monica Pier, the end of Route 66, discover why Santa Monica is the place to stay when visiting LA. Covered in this episode Why it's a great base to explore Greater LA's famous spots Recommendations on where to eat and enjoy a drink as the sunsets Walkable neighbourhoods Great outdoor activities Best time of year to visit Instagram: seesantamonica Website: santamonica.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

On this holiday rebroadcast, Greater LA looks at the history of Roslyndale Avenue, a tiny working-class street in the San Fernando Valley that became famous thanks to the film “Back to the Future.” Also, Pico Boulevard is named after Don Pio de Jesus Pico — a real estate baron who became a penniless gambler.

The Multifamily Millionaire: Real Income From Real Estate with Jason Lee, Episode 02 with Dan Tenenbaum. Dan Tenenbaum is the founding principal of Pacific Crest Real Estate (PCR). Since 1995, he has overseen all PCR activities including the acquisition and management of multifamily housing in Los Angeles.  Under his leadership he has acquired real estate holdings valued at over $200 million and managed over 1,300 apartment units. Mr. Tenenbaum is the Past Chair of the California Apartment Association (CAA) Los Angeles Advisory Council and a member of the CAA State Board in Sacramento, where he is a member of its Legislative Steering Committee that reviews all proposed housing-related legislation in the State Legislature. In 2016 Daniel was appointed by the Mayor of Los Angeles as a commissioner of the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, a $1.4 billion organization that  provides housing subsidies and programs for low income and homeless individuals. HACLA also oversees the management of over 58,000 subsidized apartment units, making it the third largest landlord in the city. He was reappointed in September 2019 for a 4-year term and is currently Vice-Chair of its Board of Commissioners.   He has been an advocate for improving programs to house the homeless at Home for Good,  a partnership of United Way of Greater LA and the LA Area Chamber of Commerce, and with PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) Lease Up programs. As an apartment owner, he has also partnered with LA County funded agencies to house the formerly homeless. He is consulted frequently by the LA Times and by senior LA City and County staff related to the apartment industry, homelessness and affordable housing. Here is what to expect on this week's show: How Dan got into real estate and why he made the move into it from working at Disney. The life style and benefits that working in real estate allows for. Advice for new investors evaluating what exactly it means to over pay. The reality of evictions during this pandemic era in California, and what the future holds. What Dan looks for when buying an apartment building. The biggest mistake Dan has made and what he learned from it.   Links Mentioned: www.Pcrapts.com Connect with Dan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan_tenenbaum/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.tenenbaum.140 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieltenenbaum/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out todays Show Topics: Cost of Meetings going up? New hotels in LA for 2021! Over 40 Vegan Joints in Greater LA? Live Stream Best Practices? Diversity in your Content Marketing? Those are just a few topics #HospitalityUnplugged

On this holiday, Greater LA replays two episodes of our “What's In a Street Name?” series. Gaylord Wilshire — a land speculator, billboard tycoon, failed politician and inventor — built Wilshire Boulevard, which became LA's primary escape route from the horse-drawn era. But as the city got bigger, Gaylord Wilshire got smaller. A stroll through Hollywood history reveals over 100 years of boulevard branding. But can the “Main Street of the movies” maintain its historic integrity — and keep its small businesses alive — while absorbing billions of private investment dollars?

Established in 1927 by Walter H. Leimert, Leimert Park was one of the first planned communities in Los Angeles. Consisting of roughly 1.20 square miles within LA’s Crenshaw District, this historic community has the largest Black population in the Greater LA region, with more than 79% of residents identifying as such. Indeed, “nurtured by three generations of African Americans with a shared vision of economic self-empowerment, the patronage of black businesses, the cultivation of black arts, and the maintenance of a public commons for political discourse, Leimert Park is not just the crown jewel of black Los Angeles, it is its center.” (https://www.kcet.org/shows/departures/the-center-can-hold-leimert-park-and-black-los-angeles)   With the expansion of LA Metro’s new rail line running down Crenshaw Boulevard to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX); the advancement of the signature “Destination Crenshaw” project; and new entrepreneurs setting their sights on the district, CivitasLA is joined by distinguished community leaders offering their unique perspectives on the issues, challenges and opportunities faced by the community. Join us in conversation with Diane Robertson, Community Advocate and Founder, Leimert Park Jazz Festival (https://www.leimertparkjazzfestival.com); Akil West, Founder and CEO of Sole Folks (https://solefolks.com/); and longtime resident, Roland Wiley, Founder of RAW International (https://www.rawinternational.com/).   To learn more about this unique community, please visit: (https://maps.latimes.com/neighborhoods/neighborhood/leimert-park/); (http://www.leimertparkmovie.com/PressReleases/LeimertParkHistory.pdf)   For more information, please visit www.CivitasLA.com. And we hope you’ll rate and review our show; and connect with us on Facebook (@CivitasLA), Instagram (@Civitas_LA) and Twitter (@Civitas_LA).

Los Angeles is mulling whether a whole new entity devoted to focusing on homelessness might be the way to address the problem. A group of civic leaders called the Committee for Greater LA think it’s worth a shot.  Reporter: Anna Scott, KCRW California remains on track to reopen on June 15. It's a day many businesses have been waiting for, but some are finding it hard to hire back staff to a pre-pandemic level. Guest: Margherita Sagan, Co-Owner of Piccino Restaurant in San Francisco speaking with The California Report's Keith Mizuguchi In the town of Paradise, a hundred or so survivors of the deadly 2018 Camp Fire gathered this weekend for a march along the Skyway - the main road through town. They organized this rally after KQED’s recent investigation into the finances of Pacific Gas & Electric's Fire Victim Trust. Reporter: Lily Jamali, The California Report It’s not your imagination -- the Cost of Being Californian is going up.That’s the key finding of a recent study by that name -- released by the Oakland based non profit the Insight Center. Guest: Anne Price, president of the Insight Center

Plenty of creatives use their work as therapy, but that doesn’t mean you couldn’t benefit from actual therapy. Janie Glassmith, a licensed marriage and family therapist and relationship specialist, joined the Closer&Closer Podcast this week to discuss how therapy and mental health work can benefit creatives in all aspects of their lives. Janie Glassmith is a licensed marriage and family therapist and relationship specialist. Janie spends a lot of time helping stressed out women, millennials in quarter-life-crises, and men working on relationship issues. She is also trained in Brainspotting, which is used in tandem with talk therapy. She loves helping creatives—people who see the world through their own lens. A gentle and collaborative style pairs well with those who need a little help transitioning from the hopes in their head to their daily reality. When not in the therapy office, you can often find Janie trying every coffee shop in the Greater LA area, psychoanalyzing The Office, or sipping on wine with her husband. Hosted by Drew Melton and Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. To learn more about Closer&Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co.

Gregory C. Carrow-Boyd is a Unitarian Universalist Master Credentialed Religious Educator, Aspirant for ministry, and doctoral student at the University of Southern California Rossier School of Education. He serves on the Board of Trustees of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Greg also works as the Coordinator for More Than Sex-Ed, a Greater LA-based sexuality education collective that brings comprehensive sexuality education curricula and justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accountability frameworks to schools, home school groups, families, educators and the greater community. Greg’s research interests include critical theory, social media, Black liberation theology, effective sex education for Black teens, teacher education, and adult education. You can find out more about Greg’s work with More Than Sex-Ed here. And if you’d like to find more shows, visit our website and please subscribe! We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. You can find us on Facebook and Twitter. Or you can write to us at this address. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts. As always, thanks for listening!

Many people in LA and across the nation have long called for significant changes to policing and public safety. But that can mean different things to different people. Greater LA hears from Black Lives Matter-LA co-founder Melina Abdullah and LA civil rights attorney Connie Rice about their perspectives after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murdering George Floyd.

Greater LA kicks off a new weekly series exploring neat solutions to waste. It begins with plastic, including why its popularity exploded in the 20th century, why it continues to pile up in our landfills and oceans, and how one toymaker is redefining playtime without it.

Today we chatted with Vicki Markussen of Engage Greater La Crosse, we chat early beginnings, discuss her experience being a leader in the local business community, her new venture Engage Greater La Crosse, and also explore the new project “Get On Living Safely” that champions “Community over Convenience” plus, we talk about her recently announced run for Mayor of La Crosse. https://engagegreaterlacrosse.org/You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosselocal.com/Get On Living Safely is sponsoring this podcast to remind you to keep your spending in the Community...learn more http://ow.ly/qGys50CT3TQ

Greater LA offers a highlight reel of some of the year’s best stories. A community cookout was born out of the pandemic and helps feed those in need. Wave pools in Palm Springs help lure surfers to the desert hot spot. An outdoor space fosters community for dogs and humans alike. 

In this special one-hour broadcast the day after the election, Greater LA goes to Sherman Oaks to hear from voters on the streets. In the hotly contested race for LA District Attorney, George Gascón now has a lead over incumbent Jackie Lacey. Also currently posed to pass is Measure J, which would commit more county funds toward social service programs. And in Orange County, Katie Porter won reelection in the U.S. House, former mixed martial arts fighter Tito Ortiz is now on the Huntington Beach City Council, and Vicente Sarmiento is poised to be Santa Ana’s first new mayor in more than two decades.

After ranting a minute about the La Crosse County Republican Party Facebook page being sidelined for ads, 94th District Wisconsin state Assembly candidates Leroy Brown (Independent) and Kevin Hoyer (Republican) joined. Democratic incumbent Steve Doye will be on the next pod. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here Anissa, Louie and I discuss the current climate of how the Covid-19 is affecting them in the workplace as well as at home. From the perspective of two nurses here is our conversation. Anissa Garcia was born and raised in the Bay Area and is currently rooted in Los Angeles. She attended UCLA and graduated with her BSN in 2017. She's worked as a registered nurse for about 2 years in the Greater LA area and hopes to further her education in the future. Anissa enjoys dancing (specifically hip hop and Filipino culture dances), exploring new places (beaches, hiking trails, and food spots), and traveling (favorite place so far has been to Spain). Louie is a graduate from UCLA School of Nursing, class of 2016. Since graduation she has worked as an adult Medical/Surgical RN for 2 years and a NICU RN for 2 years. Working with both adult and neonatal populations has exposed her to many types of patients’ diagnoses and care plans. Her favorite thing about being a nurse right now is knowing that she is playing a big part in the start of someone’s life. After each successful shift, it gives her great joy knowing that her patients are able to live another day and hopefully many more healthy days in their childhood and eventually adulthood. Nursing has played a big role in her life - being a patient advocate for the most vulnerable people will always be one of her greatest passions. Intro: 0:00 What has the daily work life been for you two so far during the pandemic?: 0:26 Dealing with low supplies at a hospital.: 2:48 Adjusting in the hospital with patients that have COVID-19.: 7:24 Process of transitioning from working at the hospital to going back home.: 11:29 Challenge of battling COVID on the front lines.: 15:11 Stay at home order extended?: 18:47 COVID potentially spilling into Flu season?: 21:12 COVID myths and misconceptions.: 23:14 What got you two into nursing?: 26:13 What specifically about nursing stood out over other careers in healthcare?: 31:21 What would you say to your thirteen-year-old self?: 35:16 What is the biggest myth about nursing?: 39:56 Most memorable patient/incident in the workplace?: 41:37 Favorite part of being a nurse? What makes it all worth it?: 44:10

Join our guest host Ben Dickow (Executive Director of the Columbia Memorial Space Center and City of STEM Festival director) in conversation with Karmin Noar (Executive Director of Biocom Institute) and Rohit Shukla (Founder and CEO of Larta Institute) as they discuss how the Greater LA Region has contributed to the empowerment of STEM education, what diversity means to them, and how we can raise the next generation of STEM leaders as part of the legacy of Los Angeles. *** City of STEM officially kicks off with a virtual event streaming LIVE on Youtube on Saturday, October 10. Dozens of STEM partners across Southern California - from science rock bands, museums, universities to special guest engineers - have come together to produce over 18 hours of streaming content across multiple channels from 10am – 5pm. This includes exciting live and recorded demonstrations, compelling updates from real scientists and engineers, along with special guests including Jason Latimer, the talent behind the recently released YouTube series “Impossible Science. “ City of STEM, LA’s largest science program, usually runs the entire month of April with over 150 events occurring across Greater LA. Due to the pandemic, the live events, which usually see tens of thousands of attendees, had to be postponed. Now, we are going online! If you’re a fan of STEM, this is the ultimate event for you. Get updates on the new space race with real rocket scientists and NASA engineers! Learn how to grow a STEM kid! See the latest local science being leveraged to combat COVID! Learn more at cityofstem.org *** Biocom Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization established in 2008 by Biocom, the largest and most experienced advocate for California’s life science sector. Their mission is to develop and promote a skilled and diverse pipeline of talent to accelerate the growth of the California’s life science ecosystem. They collaborate with the life science industry, government, non-profits, the K-12 and community college systems, institutions of higher education, and other stakeholders to meet and anticipate the workforce needs of the life science community, and to promote the advancement of life science talent throughout the world. Learn more at biocominstitute.org *** Ideas, Energized™ is a powered by Larta Institute, a Los Angeles based non-profit organization whose mission is to help entrepreneurs bring their early-stage science and technology innovations to global markets. Learn more at larta.org

The pandemic has had a crushing effect on the tourism industry in Southern California and worldwide. Today, Greater LA looks closely at LA’s hotels, hearing about what hotel workers have had to deal with and about the successes and failures of Project Roomkey, the program to pay struggling hotels to house people experiencing homelessness.

On this Labor Day, Greater LA replays highlights from the past few months. Condors are making a comeback — after being on the brink of extinction. Librarians are working as contract tracers during the COVID-19 pandemic. And some folks are trying to find love virtually.

Paris Marx is joined by Alissa Walker to discuss how Elon Musk’s Boring Company transportation system has changed over the past few years, what his plans in Las Vegas mean for workers and transit users, and why tech companies are distracting us from a real vision of better cities.Alissa Walker is the urbanism editor at Curbed, co-host of LA Podcast, and a contributor to KCRW’s Greater LA. She recently reported on the latest updates on the Boring Company and its project in Las Vegas, and did a great breakdown of how the whole concept has evolved back in January. Follow Alissa on Twitter as @awalkerinLA.Tech Won't Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Follow the podcast (@techwontsaveus) and host Paris Marx (@parismarx) on Twitter.Support the show (https://patreon.com/techwontsaveus)

Leaders from LA come together to tackle the pandemic and race inequality, the Pasadena Rose Parade is officially cancelled and what's going on in Hollywood.

LA Mayor Eric Garcetti speaks with Greater LA about the unrest, plus calls to cut funding from the Los Angeles Police Department and even dismantle it.

It’s Black Friday—and at Strong Towns, that means it’s time to hang with family, nap off yesterday’s food coma, and reflect on how dumb mandatory parking minimums are. Thousands of our readers across America are out there right now happily snapping photos of half-empty lots outside their local stores as part of our annual #BlackFridayParking campaign, reflecting on the insanity of the fact that our cities actually require many of their merchants to build so many parking spots that their customers can’t even fill on the biggest shopping day of the year. (You can totally join them, by the way.)But not everyone thinks their town has a too-much-parking problem. And if you want to go to ground zero for people who think the Strong Towns call to end parking minimums simply doesn’t apply to their community, look no further than Southern California. In a recent podcast from KCRW’s Greater LA, host Steve Chiotakis dug into Los Angeles’ peculiar relationship with its parking landscape. LA, after all, is a city that devotes a whopping 27 square miles of its land to the storage of private vehicles, (yes, really,) but whose residents still always seem to be endlessly circling for a spot. And while some Los Angelenos Chiotakis talks to think their city will simply never kick their autodependency habit, others see hope for getting people out of their cars and onto modes of transportation that don’t require that we pave over acres upon acres of our most valuable downtown land. So what’s the Strong Towns take? Is Southern California beyond repair, or is it time for a transformative overhaul of the City of Sunshine? In this episode of Upzoned, Chuck and Kea tackle that tough question—and offer a preview of what you can expect at their lived podcast recording at December 4th’s Southern California regional gathering. And their answers might surprise you—especially if you think #EndParkingMinimums means #BanTheCars.

On this Veterans Day, we replay some of our favorite segments from the year. Rob Zabrecky talks about his early days in LA's punk scene. Plus, more and more Angelenos are using photos to chronicle their childbirth experiences. And can research help us be nicer to each other?

We invited Cushman & Wakefield’s Leslie Mayer, Executive Director; Matthew Fainchtein, Senior Director; and Carter Magnin, Director to chat about retail in Greater LA. The trio brought lots of great intel to share, giving fresh insights on trends like experiential retail, the shifting role of brick-and-mortar, and how top brands give their customers a “lifestyle,” not just a product.

On this July 4, Greater LA replays some of our favorite stories from spring. We visit a 20,000 square foot estate in Beverly Hills -- a giga-mansion that's been tough to sell. We also learn about a daughter of Mexican migrants who dreams of visiting Mars. 

In this month’s episode of Cushman & Wakefield’s Greater LA podcast series, we spotlight Wilshire Grand Center, an iconic development from owner Korean Air, completed in 2017 and located in Downtown Los Angeles. Join Cushman & Wakefield’s Executive Director Steve Marcussen, leasing representative for Wilshire Grand Center, and Toni Reed, Cushman & Wakefield’s General Manager for Wilshire Grand Center, as they share a behind-the-scenes look into the inner workings of this landmark project.

In a Memorial Day rebroadcast of Greater LA's pilot episode, KCRW's Steve Chiotakis visits a giant car shredder between the Ports of L.A. and Long Beach on the aptly named Terminal Island.

Aaron Nabus here and thanks for tuning into the Hall H Show! For episode 67, we continue with our focus on independent filmmakers. At WonderCon 2019, in Anaheim, CA, I got a chance to have a pretty cool conversation with the creative development team behind Carmina (currently in production), the first movie from the anthology series, The Tales From Midnight: Mark A.J. Nazal (Director, Visual Effects Supervisor, Executive Producer) Erica Juliet (Lead Actress, Producer) Jomari “Joe” Arciaga (Producer) From The Tales From Midnight: Carmina press kit: Mark is Primetime Emmy® Award Winning Visual Effects Artist & Supervisor and filmmaker best known for his work on Fox's hit show, Gotham. Erica is an international actress, writer and model working between Bali, LA, and Manila. She has been featured in TV shows such as Gang Related, Bones, NCIS LA, 90210, Legit, Parks and Recreation, Baby Daddy, and The Comeback. Jomari is a Co-Founder and Executive Director (Emeritus) of the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce, Greater LA. He has also served on several non-profit boards, including FilamARTS, the Association for the Advancement of Philippine Arts and Culture. Carmina is a fantasy drama that tells the story of a young woman played by Erica Juliet who discovers that she's always had the power to fight back against her demons. The character's demons are under the guise of issues faced by an undocumented immigrant suffering from domestic abuse. The narrative and visual framework of Carmina comes from a mixed Filipino American background with a character that lives in a small and conservative town in Middle America contrasted by the character's cultural heritage which happens to involve a “diwata” from Philippine mythology. This mythological character will be played by Filipino Actress Geneva Cruz. Please enjoy my conversation with team behind Carmina, Mark, Erica and Joe!

The Emerging Leaders giving society at United Way of Greater LA teaches local young professionals about philanthropic leadership through events and programs that inspire members to volunteer, grow professionally, network, and gain the skills needed to develop into stronger and more influential community leaders. Joined today by: Amiee Quon and Caroline Choe

Host Cary Quashen offers helpful advice on how to deal with troubled teenagers and adolescents. Guest: Kathryn Barger Cary and Michael discuss the epidemic of homelessness in the Greater LA area on this week's Families in Action