Today on AirTalk, we talk about the strongest earthquake in 20 years that shook Southern California on Thursday morning. We also discuss the prevalence of illegal fireworks being set off throughout the city and the impact of their noise; and more.
6.4 Quake In Kern County Jolted SoCal On Independence Day
The strongest earthquake in 20 years shook a large swath of Southern California and parts of Nevada on Thursday, rattling nerves on the July 4th holiday and causing injuries and damage in a town near the epicenter, followed by a swarm of ongoing aftershocks.
The 6.4 magnitude quake struck at 10:33 a.m. in the Mojave Desert, about 150 miles (240 kilometers) northeast of Los Angeles, near the town of Ridgecrest, California.
Multiple injuries and two house fires were reported in the town of 28,000. Emergency crews were also dealing with small vegetation fires, gas leaks and reports of cracked roads, said Kern County Fire Chief David Witt.
We get the latest on the quake.
With files from the Associated Press.
Guests:
Emily Guerin, reporter at KPCC who’s in Ridgecrest
James Dolan, professor of Earth Sciences at USC, who’s studied the fault system where yesterday’s Ridgecrest earthquake took place
Jacob Margolis, science reporter at KPCC; host of KPCC’s “The Big One: Your Survival Guide” podcast
Fireworks On The Fourth: Festive Or Frustrating?
The fourth of July in Los Angeles is a spectacular event for many.
It’s a sign that summer is in full swing and a celebratory mood is in the air.
But as the sky explodes with colorful pyrotechnics, so do complaints to the fire department.
Across the city, neighbors with pets, sleeping children, and those who are bothered by the noise are frustrated with illegal fireworks.
Others around Los Angeles think the fireworks are a beautiful tradition and spend their evening outside in anticipation of the displays.
If you heard fireworks in your neighborhood last night, we want to hear from you. Were they an annoyance or did you enjoy them? Give us a call at 866-893-5722.
Guest:
David Barrett, executive officer of MySafe:LA, a non-profit that organizes community risk reduction programs throughout the greater Los Angeles area; they are one of the lead organizations for Los Angeles city’s fireworks mitigation program
FilmWeek: ‘The Chambermaid,’ ‘Phil,’ ‘Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love’ and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Claudia Puig and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s new movie releases.
'The Chambermaid' at Laemmle’s Royal & Laemmle’s Playhouse
'Phil' at Arena Cinelounge
'Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love' at The Landmark & ArcLight Hollywood
'Escape Plan: The Extractors' on select Video On Demand services
'Spider-Man: Far From Home' in wide release
'Midsommar' in wide release
'Skin in the Game' at the AMC Citywalk & on select Video On Demand services
'The Return of Martin Guerre' at Laemmle’s Royal
'Paris Is Burning' at the Nuart Theatre
'Cold Blood' at the Laemmle’s Monica Film Center
Plus: FilmWeek critic Charles Solomon joins us to talk about the Anime Expo.
CRITICS' HITS:
Tim: 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' & 'Paris Is Burning
Claudia: 'The Chambermaid,' 'Midsommar' & ' The Return of Martin Guerre'
MIXED FEELINGS:
Claudia: 'Phil'
MISSES:
Tim: 'Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love,' 'Skin In The Game' & 'Cold Blood'
Claudia:
Guests:
Claudia Puig, film critic for KPCC and president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA); she tweets
Tim Cogshell, film critic for KPCC, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com; he tweets
Ask A Critic: KPCC’s FilmWeek Critics Answer Your Questions About Film, The Industry, And Film Criticism
Have you ever wondered how KPCC’s FilmWeek critics make time to see so many movies for the show each week while still reviewing films for the publication they work for?
Or maybe you want to know whether they think the recent spate of Disney live-action remakes of films like Aladdin and The Lion King will be a continued success? Or maybe you just want to know why they decided to be film critics?
Whatever your film or criticism-related query is, we want to hear from you! Join our live conversation at 866-893-5722 or tweet us
with your question and the hashtag #AskACritic, and we’ll ask the critics!
Guests:
Claudia Puig, film critic for KPCC and president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA); she tweets
Tim Cogshell, film critic for KPCC, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com; he tweets