How have encampment clearing efforts fared a few months after Newsom’s executive order?
Homelessness continues to be a top concern for Angelenos, with nearly 30,000 people living outdoors across the city, according to the latest count. We want to hear from you about what you’re seeing in your area, a little over a month after Governor Newom’s order to clear encampments. What changes have you seen? Do you feel like homelessness has increased or decreased in your neighborhood since July? Call 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.
UC Davis opens first of its kind Coffee Center dedicated to the research and study of coffee
What is this? A center for….coffee? Exactly. UC Davis has opened a first-of-its-kind center for coffee research and teaching. The seedlings for the center were planted back in 2013 when professors of chemical engineering William Ristenpart and Tonya Kuhl co-taught a course called “The Design of Coffee.” Its popularity led to a coffee lab, established in 2015 and almost ten years later, the initiative has its own building which opened this past May. Joining us to discuss the aim of the center and how they got to this point are professors of chemical engineering at UC Davis and co-directors of the new Coffee Center, Bill Ristenpart and Tonya Kuhl.
Snacks, vibes, libations, conversations. Ah, the joy of a good happy hour
Between the hustle and bustle of the city, work, and all the life things we juggle, a happy hour might be at the bottom of your list of things to discover. Also, happy hours these days don’t always have to involve alcohol. There are eateries or dispensaries where you can hangout and partake in other yummy stuff at discounted prices — don’t knock those! But there are so many places to choose from, so how do you pick? Today, we hear from you about your favorite happy hour spots and what makes them the best. Call 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com. Joining to share tips for how to make a happy hour a place of connection and more is Brian De Los Santos, host of the LAist podcast, How To LA.
With files from LAist. Read Brian's full story or listen to the podcast episode here.
Why is Rancho Palos Verdes prone to landslides and update on state of emergency
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday declared a state of emergency for the city of Rancho Palos Verdes "to protect public safety amid ongoing land movement that has resulted in disrupted utility services and evacuation warnings for impacted residents." The declaration came after power was shut off for around 250 homes to avoid potential fires and other risks due to the ongoing landslide there. The emergency declaration will allow state agencies to deploy resources and equipment to assist city and county crews with their repair work and efforts to slow the land movement. The land movement under the peninsula has been occurring for millennia at a slow pace, but was reactivated and accelerated in 1956, when L.A. County excavated to build an extension of Crenshaw Boulevard and dumped tons of dirt there, before Rancho Palos Verdes incorporated into its own city. The last two winters of heavy rain have further accelerated the ongoing landslide. Now, hundreds of families face losing their homes.
Today on AirTalk, we're joined by Mike Phipps, principal engineering geologist with Cotton Shires and Associates, which is contracting with Rancho Palos Verdes, to talk about why Palos Verdes is so prone to landslides. We'll also speak to Supervisor Janice Hahn about the declaration of emergency.
With files from LAist.
Michael Connelly's new show 'The Wonderland Massacre' investigates the brutal Laurel Canyon murders
A new show by crime novelist Michael Connelly gets into one of Los Angeles's most notable murders, The Wonderland Massacre. Having happened more than 40 years ago in Laurel Canyon, the four murders have remained unsolved, so the new series The Wonderland Massacre & the Secret History of Hollywood takes viewers on a journey through the facts that are known. Through archival footage and expert interviews, Connelly investigates the case and explains why it remained noteworthy in Los Angeles crime and popular culture. The show also is a follow-up to the limited podcast series of the same name by Connelly for Audible. Joining us today is Michael Connelly, investigative journalist, Author, and executive producer for The Wonderland Massacre & the Secret History of Hollywood.
TV Talk: ‘The Perfect Couple,’ ‘WISE GUY: David Chase and The Sopranos’ and more
Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. This week, listeners will get the latest scoop on what’s worth watching with Hanh Nguyen, senior editor of culture at Salon.com, and Kristen Baldwin, TV critic for Entertainment Weekly.
Today’s shows include:
- The Perfect Couple (Netflix)
- Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos (HBO/Max)
- Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist (Peacock)
- Pachinko (Apple TV+)
- Love Next Door (Netflix)
