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State Of Affairs, Tenancy-In-Common Housing, SoCal Orange Groves
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Aug 16, 2019
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State Of Affairs, Tenancy-In-Common Housing, SoCal Orange Groves

A bill working its way through the CA legislature could reclassify independent contractors as employees, Tenancy-In-Common housing is increasing in popularity, A SoCal Orange Grove might get historic status.
California's citrus plants could be in trouble if a disease known as "citrus greening" spreads.
California's citrus plants could be in trouble if a disease known as "citrus greening" spreads.
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The famous California navel orange, image from The Orange and the Dream of California by David Boulé.
The famous California navel orange, image from The Orange and the Dream of California by David Boulé.
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Joshua trees in bloom at Joshua Tree National Park on April 6, 2013.
Joshua trees in bloom at Joshua Tree National Park on April 6, 2013.
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We take a look at what happened this week in California politics. And, find out why Tenancy-In-Common housing is increasing in popularity in Los Angeles. Plus, the history of SoCal orange groves.

State of Affairs

A bill working its way through the legislature could reclassify independent contractors as employees. Its impact on the state could be huge, so why is Governor Newsom silent? Meanwhile, a Republican victory in the Valley could hold some valuable lessons for the state's waning party.

Guests:

  • John Myers, Los Angeles Times
  • Carla Marinucci, Politico

Joshua Trees and the Endangered Species Act

The federal government announced that California's iconic Joshua trees do not qualify for protection under the Endangered Species Act. We talk about what this means for local environmental activism.

Guest:

  • Jane Hendron, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
Joshua trees in bloom at Joshua Tree National Park on April 6, 2013.
Joshua trees in bloom at Joshua Tree National Park on April 6, 2013.
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Dave Bezaire/Flickr Creative Commons
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Tenancy-In-Common Housing

TICs, or Tenancy-in-Common housing, is a somewhat new and affordable way of buying property in Los Angeles. But it may have some negative effects on the SoCal housing market.

Guest:

  • Jenna Chandler, Editor at Curbed LA

SoCal Orange Grove History

The L.A. City Council is considering preserving the last orange ranch in the San Fernando Valley as a Historic-Cultural Monument. L.A. was once the hub of California's thriving citrus business that got its start back before the gold rush and grew until land prices led to the orchards being turned into developments.

Guest:

  • David Boulé, author of The Orange and the Dream of California 
The famous California navel orange, image from The Orange and the Dream of California by David Boulé.
The famous California navel orange, image from The Orange and the Dream of California by David Boulé.
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Courtesy of Angel City Press
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Meals on Wheels

An Anaheim Meals on Wheels provider is wrapping up a pilot for an app to track the health and well being of older adults who can't get out of the home easily. They believe it's making a difference for the health of the people getting deliveries.

Guest:

  • Michelle Faust Raghavan, KPCC health care reporter

Weekend Preview

The best things to do for the weekend in Southern California.

Guest:

  • Leo Duran, KPCC producer

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