4.4 magnitude quake hit near Highland Park yesterday, jolting a wide region of SoCal
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck 2.5 miles southeast of Highland Park at 12:20 p.m. Monday. In terms of intensity, the shaking was strong enough to knock items off shelves, but didn't cause any widespread damage. It did startle quite a few people throughout the region. That's because the quake was centered right beneath a highly populated part of Los Angeles, meaning more people felt it than if the same size quake hit in a remote location. A number of foreshocks have been detected in the area over the past few months, but it's not clear which fault is responsible for today's quake. What is known is that the nearby Puente Hills fault could cause huge problems. Joining us this morning on AirTalk is Dr. Lucy Jones, seismologist and founder and chief scientist at the Lucy Jones Center for Science & Society, a natural disaster risk reduction research organization.
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Checking in with Mayor Karen Bass after Olympics torch gets passed to LA
The official Olympic flag has made it to Los Angeles, arriving at LAX Monday afternoon to a welcome event playing Tupac Shakur’s song “California Love.” L.A. Mayor Karen Bass carried the flag off of a Delta plane arriving from Paris emblazoned with the LA28 logo. Dressed in a red Team USA track suit, she waved the flag as she descended the steps. Bass then passed the flag to Delaney Schnell, a diver and former Olympian, when they made it to the tarmac. The delegation was met by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Mayor Bass joins to discuss the biggest takeaways from the Paris games, and what Olympic priorities will be moving forward, including public transit and how to handle challenges with homelessness – something state leaders and local officials aren’t necessarily on the same page about.
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LAX ride sharing is still a work in process— what challenges need to be fixed to improve it?
Although there has been work in trying to resolve transportation concerns for airport visitors, the Los Angeles International Airport has continued to face challenges specifically with its ride-sharing infrastructure. With traffic stalling as a result of drivers from the likes of Uber, Lyft and cabs, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) decided the best course of action was to create a dedicated area for ride-sharing programs to retrieve visitors. Within this development, the airport even worked with a contractor to have a people moving system, to pick folks up from different parts of LAX to the ride-hailing area, to mixed results according to the Los Angeles Times. Today on the program, we’ll hear more about the current structure of LAX’s ride-sharing with Colleen Shalby, reporter for the Los Angeles Times who’s been following this.
For more on how to hack your LAX experience, check out LAist’s guide to navigating the airport from L.A. Explained Reporter Caitlin Hernández.
The six California district races that could determine who controls congress. We break it down.
As the presidential race heats up, California’s local politics are becoming increasingly important as they will play a deciding role in which party controls congress. Of the 52 congressional districts in California, six of them are shaping up to be nail biters that could tip towards Democrat or Republican. Five of those six seats are currently held by republicans. But of those five, four of them are in districts that President Biden won in the 2020 election. Today on AirtTalk, we’ll break down the most hotly contested races in California, which includes a few here in greater LA. Joining us today on AirTalk for the discussion is Melanie Mason, senior political reporter covering California politics at Politico and Matt Lesenyie, assistant professor of political science at Cal State Long Beach.
Is plastic surgery reversal having a moment? Here’s why it’s important
It seems like more and more celebrities are getting real about their cosmetic procedures, including ones they regret. They’re even sharing stories about their decision to reverse some of the work. Reversals and implant removals aren’t necessarily as easy as you’d think though, so there are some things you should know that could inform how you approach plastic surgery as a whole. Joining to discuss is Dr. Jennifer Keagle, board-certified plastic surgeon based in North East LA. We also want to hear about your experiences with reversing cosmetic surgery. Share your story by calling 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.
The best scenic running routes in LA to get in some cardio and take in some sights
There may be some disagreement about whether or not L.A. is a walkable city, but ask any marathoner and they'll tell you that it's definitely a runnable one. From Griffith Park to Pasadena's Rose Bowl Loop to Lake Hollywood, Los Angeles is full of scenic routes for runners to get a little exercise while appreciating the beauty of the city. Today on AirTalk, we're joined by LAist host and frequent runner herself, Sharon McNary, to talk about some of L.A.'s most scenic runs. We'd also like to hear from you! Whether it's the trail to the Hollywood sign or the sidewalk in your neighborhood, what's your favorite scenic running route in Los Angeles? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.
