New study attributes additional deaths to the Eaton and Palisades fires
At least 31 people are confirmed dead from this year’s Palisades and Eaton fires, which quickly spread through Southern California and destroyed more than 16,000 structures. But a new study released this week says more than 400 additional deaths can be attributed to the fires. The study’s authors calculated how many deaths were expected during a few-week period at the beginning of the year, and compared that number to how many deaths were actually recorded. These “excess deaths,” according to the study, are attributable to exposure to the fires, and the authors argue that this number is probably on the conservative side. Today on AirTalk, we speak with one of the authors of the study, Andrew C. Stokes, a demographer and associate professor at Boston University.
Hey! Austin Cross is going to be a dad, give him some parenting advice, would ya?
Austin Cross is taking some well-deserved time off from his regular AirTalk Friday appearances starting as soon as next week. But don’t be fooled by the laissez-faire vibe the term “time off” implies. No, Austin will be extremely busy during his paternity leave doing what folks do during paternity leave. But before he leaves, he wants to get your best parenting tips! What are some guiding words you can impart to a parent-to-be? Today on AirTalk, Austin Cross gets some last-minute parenting advice from Armin Brott, author of “The New Father: A Dad’s Guide to the First Year” and the New Father series of books, and also you! Call in at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com and share your best advice for a father-to-be.
Korean-inspired pastries with Modu Cafe
Many of us tried our hands at baking for the first time during the pandemic. And while most of us weren’t hooked beyond these first steps, for Jiyoon Jang, chef and owner of Modu Cafe, baking quickly became an obsession. After leaving behind a career in sports and moving to Los Angeles, Jang dove headfirst into the world of baking and food photography — growing a social media audience and selling pastries that highlighted Korean flavors and ingredients out of her apartment. Last October, after years of pop-ups, she opened her popular brick-and-mortar cafe in Highland Park. Today on AirTalk, we sit down with the chef and owner of Modu Cafe, Jiyoon Jang, to talk about her journey into baking and her Korean-inspired pastries.
FilmWeek: ‘Freakier Friday’, ‘Weapons’, ‘Souleymane’s Story’, and more!
Austin Cross and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Beandrea July review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Films:
Freakier Friday, Wide Release
Weapons, Wide Release
Souleymane’s Story, Laemmle Royal
It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley, In Select Theaters
Billy Joel: And So It Goes, Streaming on HBO Max
Videoheaven, Los Feliz Theater
Hola Frida, In Select Theaters
My Mother’s Wedding, In Select Theaters
TCB: The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing, Blackstar Film Festival
The Pickup, Streaming on Prime Video
Feature: A new documentary explores the life of musician Jeff Buckley
Musician Jeff Buckley’s tragic early death left many shocked. Buckley found success and critical acclaim among music industry pressures, but passed away tragically after releasing only one studio album, Grace. His haunting voice and personal lyrics continue to resonate with fans. In her new documentary, It's Never Over Jeff Buckley, director and producer Amy Berg uses unprecedented access to Buckley’s archives to dispel myths around his life and death and show Buckley’s eclectic approach to music and life. Director and producer Amy Berg joins guest host Austin Cross to talk about her new documentary and Buckley’s legacy.
