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State Of Affairs, Homeless Veterans, Street Vendors
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Jun 7, 2019
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State Of Affairs, Homeless Veterans, Street Vendors

New poll shows California Democrats are split over what they want, homeless veteran numbers hold steady and West Hollywood street vendors approved for PRIDE.

Delfino Flores has been a street fruit vendor in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles for 15 years.
Delfino Flores has been a street fruit vendor in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles for 15 years.
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State of Affairs

A new poll finds California Democrats are split over what they want in a presidential candidate. And Republicans in the state show opposition to new tariffs on Mexico, but few are willing to oppose the president.

Guests:

  • Jack Pitney, Claremont McKenna College
  • Carla Marinucci, California Report Editor for Politico

Homeless Veterans

One of the brighter spots in the homeless numbers just released is that veteran’s numbers are trending in a positive direction — we think.

Guest:

• Libby Denkmann, KPCC

Open House for Vision Zero

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation’s Vision Zero program is hosting a South Los Angeles Open House on Thursday night. This event is a celebration of 35 days of active community engagement that has touched 12,000 residents through activations, bike rides, surveys, phone calls, and business interactions. 

Undecided Democrats

The question being asked by many Democrats in California in advance of the state's newly relevant — and competitive — presidential primary: Do you pick the candidate who best reflects your policy views? Or the one you think has the best shot of beating President Trump? 

Weekend Preview

It's time to show your Pride with happenings and celebrations all weekend. There's also a donut festival, rosé wine tastings, Swedish fika, a Prince roller-skating tribute, a jazz festival, immersive theater and street art installations.

Guests:

  • Leo Duran, Take Two
  • Christine Ziemba, LAist

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Street Vendors

The City of West Hollywood says they'll allow street vendors — for now. The announcement comes just in time for the Pride Parade, when hundreds of thousands of people are expected to take to the streets.