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Oroville Dam braces for rain, is there racial bias in our foster care system, concerns over medical marijuana mold
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Feb 16, 2017
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Oroville Dam braces for rain, is there racial bias in our foster care system, concerns over medical marijuana mold

Storm hits Oroville Dam area, is racial bias causing the high number of black children in foster care, medical marijuana mold may be dangerous for cancer patients.
The Child Protection Hotline is the central point of intake for reports of child abuse and neglect in Los Angeles County. On average, 20 to 35 social workers at a time are taking calls from the Metro North office of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services.
The Child Protection Hotline is the central point of intake for reports of child abuse and neglect in Los Angeles County. On average, 20 to 35 social workers at a time are taking calls from the Metro North office of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services.
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Storm hits Oroville Dam area, is racial bias causing the high number of black children in foster care, medical marijuana mold may be dangerous for cancer patients.

The latest in Oroville: how they're preparing for oncoming storm
Listen • 3:55
Crews at the Oroville spillway have been working around the clock in an effort to prepare for the oncoming storm set to hit Northern California this weekend.
How a child abuse hotline is landing black kids in foster care
Listen • 9:02
One in three black kids are reported to LA's Department of Child and Family Services' child protection hotline before the age of five. Take Two examines why with investigative reporter, Garrett Therolf.
Auto makers lobby for relaxed rules on self-driving cars
Listen • 7:00
General Motors, Toyota and Volvo ask Congress for new safety regulations that will accelerate the development of autonomous vehicles
The Dodgers are still behind the count on a new TV deal
Listen • 5:51
Thousands of people in LA have waited to see the Dodgers on TV besides Charter Cable. We'll explain why that wait will probably last at least another season.