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Homegrown Homelessness, Idling Ban, Undecided Voters

A man offers food to a homeless person seated beside designer tent covers covering tents for the homeless on May 30, 2019 in Los Angeles, California, where figures released on June 4, 2019 show the homeless population in Los Angeles County jumped 12 percent over the past year to nearly 59,000 people, including the elderly, young people and families. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP)        (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)
A man offers food to a homeless person seated beside designer tent covers covering tents for the homeless on May 30, 2019 in Los Angeles, California, where figures released on June 4, 2019 show the homeless population in Los Angeles County jumped 12 percent over the past year to nearly 59,000 people, including the elderly, young people and families. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)
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How many of LA's homeless are from LA, City Councilmember Paul Koretz proposes motion to ban drivers from idling their cars for more than 2 minutes, undecided voters.
How many of LA's homeless are from LA, City Councilmember Paul Koretz proposes motion to ban drivers from idling their cars for more than 2 minutes, undecided voters.

We look at how many of L.A.'s homeless are from L.A. Plus, the Los Angeles City Council considers a motion that would ban drivers from idling their cars. And, who are the voters who are undecided?

What's Next For LAUSD After Measure EE Failure

L.A. Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner considers alternative sources for funding schools now that parcel tax Measure EE has failed with voters.

Guest:

  • Kyle Stokes, KPCC education reporter

Homegrown Homeless

Now that the city's new homeless figures are out, we look at how many of the city's homeless are from L.A.

Guest:

  • David Wagner, KPCC business reporter

Engine Idling Ban

L.A. City Councilmember Paul Koretz proposed a motion Wednesday that would ban drivers from letting their car engines idle for more than two minutes. It now heads to the council's transportation committee.

76 Cities

We look at the history of the official song L.A. County once had written to celebrate what was,  at one point, the 76 cities within its realm.

Undecided Voters

Who are the voters who haven't yet decided who they will vote for?