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Lita Martinez
Producer, All Things Considered
Stories by Lita Martinez
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It’s the latest in a series of temporary fixes to help ease an unprecedented cargo backlog that's creating a ripple effect across the country.
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Somewhere in the ocean off Southern California, there's an effort underway to help the endangered white abalone make a comeback.
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It's a wave-killer, a protective barrier, and an unlikely marine habitat -- but that could change.
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It won't come down completely, but changes could be made to the Long Beach breakwater that could transform the city's offshore ecosystem.
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For decades, a two-mile long breakwater has protected coastal areas of Long Beach from potentially destructive ocean waves.
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Anti-LGBTQ+ treatment, and the fear of it, can keep people from getting medical attention. Here's how to find an affirming doctor.
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Roz Wyman was only 23 when she ran for City Council with an audacious promise to bring a major sports team to the city. Here's how she made it happen.
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With LA hosting the 2028 Olympics, Joshua Schank has to figure out how to move all those extra people around this massive city.
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The director of "Professor Marston and the Wonder Women" opens up about the strange, fascinating life of the superhero's creator — and about sexism in Hollywood.
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Labor organizer Dolores Huerta has spent decades fighting for social justice—and has no regrets about the sacrifices she's made.
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Andy Bales, the CEO of Union Rescue Mission, talked to KPCC’s Alex Cohen about the challenges the city faces in alleviating homelessness before the 2028 Olympics.
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Since 1946, inmates have played an important role in fighting the state's fires. These days, they provide approximately 3 million hours of firefighting work each year.