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Post Super Tuesday Analysis, New Coronavirus LA Case, Election: City Council Post Primary
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Mar 4, 2020
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Post Super Tuesday Analysis, New Coronavirus LA Case, Election: City Council Post Primary

SoCal voters turn out big for the Tuesday primary, six new cases of coronavirus identified in LA County, two LA City Council races look destined for a runoff
California's multi-language "I Voted" stickers on offer for early voters at the Los Angeles County Registrar's Office in Norwalk, California on November 5, 2018, a day ahead the November 6 midterm elections in the United States. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)
California's multi-language "I Voted" stickers on offer for early voters at the Los Angeles County Registrar's Office in Norwalk, California on November 5, 2018, a day ahead the November 6 midterm elections in the United States. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)
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Post Super Tuesday Analysis

Voters across SoCal turned out big for the Tuesday primary. Many braved long lines to cast their ballots. For a look at where things stand as of this afternoon, we talk to KPCC politics reporter Libby Denkmann.

Guest:

  • Libby Denkmann, KPCC Senior Politics Reporter 

Coronavirus New LA Case

Six new cases of coronavirus infection have been identified in the last 48 hours in Los Angeles County, prompting county leaders to declare a local public health emergency. Pasadena and Long Beach, both of which have their own health departments, have also declared local emergencies. KPCC's Robert Garrova joins us to discuss the latest news about this development.

Guest: 

  • Robert Garrova, KPCC's General Assignment Reporter

Election City Council Post Primary

Two LA City Council races are destined for a runoff this fall. One covers a large swath of South LA, while another encompasses parts of Hollywood, Koreatown, Silver Lake and more. Take Two looks at what issues are driving the race for those seats.

Guest:

  • Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Downtown News Former Editor

OCSA Charter Wed Hearing

The future of the Orange County School of the Arts was decided at today’s Orange County Board of Education meeting. KPCC’s Carla Javier has been covering the embattled charter school’s renewal, and she joins A Martinez.

Guest: 

  • Carla Javier, KPCC's Arts Education Reporter 

On The Lot

Super Tuesday has come and gone, so now it’s time to talk about all things showbiz. The movie business continues to suffer in other nations due to the coronavirus scare. Plus, a look at the industry and who it’s siding with Biden or Sanders.

Guest:

  • John Horn, host of KPCC's arts and entertainment show "The Frame" 

OC Primary Results

As with LA County, traditional polling places in the OC have been replaced with about 190 voting centers. To hear how this new model played out yesterday, along with the results for key races in Orange County, we talk with Nick Gerda, reporter for the Voice of OC.

Guest:

  • Nick Gerda, Voice of OC Reporter