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LA County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger responds to reports of residents not receiving text evacuation alerts, and shares updates on rebuilding efforts. Among his executive orders, President Trump has discontinued diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in the federal government. It's part of a larger rollback of DEI efforts nationwide. Will Rogers State Park was beloved by Angelenos, especially Palisades residents. The January 7 fire destroyed the ranch house and outbuildings of the early 20th-century movie star, columnist, and leading political wit of his day. Only by patronizing neighborhood restaurants can we keep them afloat and our communities vibrant. Evan Kleiman recommends eateries located in neighborhoods adjacent to the Eaton Fire.
LA City Council puts independent redistricting on the 2024 ballot. OC Supervisor Andrew Do failed to disclose his wife is a judge during a relevant official proceeding. Hate crimes in LA County are up 18% compared to last year. Plus, more.*Correction: In an earlier version of LAR P.M., we reported Will Rogers State Historic Park and Will Rogers State Beach are among the parks in the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians' territory. Will Rogers State Park and State Beach are not within the tribe's territory listed in its partnership with California State Parks. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com
Ever heard of Will Rogers Beach or Will Rogers State Park in Los Angeles? We dust off an episode from the vault for a look into the man that they named half of LA after: Will Rogers! A tale of adventure and romance, hot circus performers, polo field accidents, and even Howard Hughes landing his plane in Will's back yard to party! Tune in for a laid-back one part episode on one of Hollywood's Founding Fathers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/film-history/support
Tread Perilously's month of series finales continues with the final 21 minutes of Alf; an episode they had to call "Consider Me Gone." When Alf gets a message from Rhonda and Skip, he prepares to leave the Tanners and join his friends as they head for New Melmac. Meanwhile, the United States Air Force has intercepted the message and begins to hunt for the alien living among humans. Back at the Tanner home, the family throws the world's saddest goodbye part for Alf. But soon it is time to make for Will Rogers State Park, where Alf will have a date with destiny. Will he escape the Earth or end up a lab experiment? Erik begins to devise a better Alf impression while Justin searches for a way to sound like Max Wright. They also imagine Alf turned down the chance to be the Herald of Galactus when the planet-eater came for Melmac. The discussion quickly veers on to Cobra Kai and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. The "International Date Line" joke gets dissected. Justin turns Alf's dream for New Melmac into a punishing plantation nightmare. Erik tries to explain the Alf Extended Television Universe and the pair reveal what it will take for them to finally watch Small Wonder.
Michael Kelley spent his youth surfing the beaches of Malibu until he discovered the competitive world of cycling and eventually SUP racing. Now, he shares his years of experience with others as a Scoutmaster, father, and REI instructor. Michael and Jason spent a morning at Will Rogers State Park discussing waves, roads, and the benefits of being a beginner. Links: https://www.supcoach.net/https://www.instagram.com/mkelleydesign/ REI Outdoor School classes: https://www.rei.com/learnNOLS WFA: https://www.nols.edu/en/coursefinder/courses/wilderness-first-aid-WFA Call us and leave a message (up to 3 minutes): 1-818-925-0106
In this episode I share the origins of one of my most quoted pieces of prose. It is inspired by my hikes at Will Rogers State Park some years ago and the journey of self-discovery. Here is the piece of prose: I found my heart upon a mountain I did not know I could climb, and I wonder how many other pieces of myself are secreted away in places I judge I cannot go. -Laurel Bleadon-Maffei
Lauren’s pick for this year’s Outdoor Movie Month takes us out to Street Food Cinema’s showing of Pretty Woman. We review our experiences with this outdoor screening at the Will Rogers State Park, Greg shares his disagreement with the film’s title, Lauren will delve into the dark story potential of Kit and together we debate whether this film is problematic or feminist. Music by bensound.com