We look at what happened this week in California politics. Plus, why is L.A. County Sheriff Villanueva reviving the use of the controversial Fort Apache logo? And, how to get rid of junk mail.
State of Affairs
This week, The Trump Administration considers releasing migrants… into sanctuary cities. Meanwhile, Devin Nunes sues his hometown paper, alleging character assassination.
Guest:
- Marisa Lagos, politics correspondent for KQED
- Zach Courser, visiting professor of government at Claremont McKenna College
Fort Apache Logo
Sheriff McDonnell banned the use of the "Fort Apache" logo at the East L.A. Sheriff's Station on the grounds that it showed a lack of respect to department leadership. Sheriff Villanueva has revived it.
Guest:
- Frank Stoltze, KPCC
Friends of the L.A. River Cleanups
It's that time of year again, when thousands of volunteers get together to clean up all the plastic bags and grocery carts from the L.A. River.
How to Get Rid of Junk Mail
We all get it, we all hate it: junk mail. Reporter Caleigh Wells takes us on her personal journey to get rid of it in her house.
Guest:
- Caleigh Wells, KPCC
Weekend Preview
Monsterpalooza descends on Pasadena. The Long Beach Grand Prix revs up. Record Store Day returns with a new pressing. The Festival of Books cracks open its spine. Thai New Yearcelebrations kicks off. And the L.A. River gets its annual cleanup.
Guest:
- John Rabe, KPCC
- Christine Ziemba, LAist