Today on AirTalk, we check in with LAPD Chief Michel Moore; plus, homelessness is the major theme of Governor Newsom's State of the State. We'll hear the speech live.
LAPD Chief Moore: AG Investigation, Hate Crimes Up, Kobe Memorial, And More
Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore joins Larry Mantle for his monthly check-in on AirTalk. Topics discussed include:
California AG investigation into gang-framing incident
LA law enforcement refuse to work with ICE
Concerns over automatic license plate readers pose privacy risk
‘Use-of-force’ incidents involving homeless people are up
LAPD reports rise in hate crimes
Vision Zero program efforts to decrease traffic deaths
San Pedro jail reopening
Kobe Bryant memorial service
Guest:
Michel Moore, chief of the Los Angeles Police Department; he tweets
Governor Newsom’s State of the State
California's governor is calling for better mental health care to help the state's huge homeless population, addressing one of the state's most pressing problems in his second State of the State speech. The number of people living on California's streets jumped 16% last year. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom recently said he wants to change the state's behavioral health system to help address the problem. It would involve taking a broader approach to address not just mental well-being but also interrelated physical challenges such as drug and alcohol abuse or poor diet and exercise.
We recap the highlights from his speech.
With files from the Associated Press
Guest:
John Myers, Sacramento bureau chief for The Los Angeles Times; he tweets
Mark Ridley-Thomas, Los Angeles County Supervisor representing District 2, which encompasses parts of the Westside, including Culver City, and the Eastside, including Carson and Compton; co-chair with Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg of the state’s homelessness task force
Should Public Transit Users Be Able To Jump Security Checkpoint Lines At LAX?
The city of Los Angeles is considering giving public transit riders priority access at LAX’s security lines.
L.A. City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield authored the motion, which points to similar programs launched by the Massachusetts Port Authority and the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). Passengers who arrive at LAX via public transit would be given priority entry at security checkpoints. The goal is to promote transit ridership and ease traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. According to NBC4, council members voted this week to continue exploring the proposal. Los Angeles World Airports, the airport authority that operates LAX, will look into the feasibility of the plan.
Today on AirTalk, Larry sits down with the councilman behind the proposal and takes your calls and questions. What do you think about the plan? Would you take public transit to LAX if it meant getting ahead in the security line? What would it take to incentive you to use public transportation? Join the conversation by calling 866-893-5722.
Guest:
Bob Blumenfield, L.A. City Councilmember who introduced the motion, he represents Council District 3, which spans the West San Fernando Valley from Woodland Hills to Winnetka and includes the neighborhoods of Canoga Park, Reseda and Tarzana; he tweets