California

Sommelier Ian Krupp goes beyond Beaujolais in his Thanksgiving wine pairings.

from Good Food

A new LA City controller audit has found that less than $600 million was spent to fight homelessness in the last fiscal year.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

President-elect Donald Trump says he’ll declare a national emergency on immigration and use the military to carry out mass deportations.

LA immigrant groups are prepping to fight Trump’s mass deportations

President-elect Donald Trump says he’ll declare a national emergency on immigration and use the military to carry out mass deportations.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The number 47 is sacrosanct for Pomona alumni, who revere it as part of campus tradition. But what are the political implications of wearing 47 during Trump’s second presidency?

Pomona College’s sacred ‘47’ brings new meaning amid Trump victory

The number 47 is sacrosanct for Pomona alumni, who revere it as part of campus tradition. But what are the political implications of wearing 47 during Trump’s second presidency?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Chef Courtney Storer joins Gillian Ferguson at the farmers market to shine a light on winter squash.

A trip to Italy inspired 'The Bear's' Courtney Storer to embrace winter squash

Chef Courtney Storer joins Gillian Ferguson at the farmers market to shine a light on winter squash.

from Good Food

"I've seen people sweating eating these tacos," says Memo Torres of his favorite taco in LA.

Memo Torres's top 5 tacos in Los Angeles

"I've seen people sweating eating these tacos," says Memo Torres of his favorite taco in LA.

from Good Food

California’s 2024 election results show a political shift to the right. Support for President-elect Trump has risen since 2020 and voters have approved tough-on-crime measures.

What’s behind California’s shift to the right this election season?

California’s 2024 election results show a political shift to the right. Support for President-elect Trump has risen since 2020 and voters have approved tough-on-crime measures.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Today, about one-third of office space in downtown LA sits empty. It’s a far cry from the once-booming real estate market in the city’s urban core. Why?

Downtown LA’s downturn: What’s behind the business exodus?

Today, about one-third of office space in downtown LA sits empty. It’s a far cry from the once-booming real estate market in the city’s urban core. Why?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Ron Finley grew up in South LA surrounded by a severe lack of nature. It pushed him to transform sections of his neighborhood into lush edible gardens.

Postcards from PST: Ron Finley on DIY gardening

Ron Finley grew up in South LA surrounded by a severe lack of nature. It pushed him to transform sections of his neighborhood into lush edible gardens.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a special legislative session to “Trump-proof” California.

Newsom promises to “Trump-proof” California. How would that work?

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a special legislative session to “Trump-proof” California.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Former professional basketball player Laurent Correa is turning out some of LA's best croissants.

ITW: Lou The French On The Block

Former professional basketball player Laurent Correa is turning out some of LA's best croissants.

from Good Food

Food Access LA raises funds to keep two farmers' markets afloat, and Nick Fisher of Fluffy McCloud's considers fuyu persimmons.

The Crenshaw and Echo Park Farmers' Markets get a boost from Food Access LA, and it's persimmon season!

Food Access LA raises funds to keep two farmers' markets afloat, and Nick Fisher of Fluffy McCloud's considers fuyu persimmons.

from Good Food

In California, high-profile ballot initiatives passed, like re-criminalizing some theft and drug offenses, and enshrining marriage equality in the state constitution.

CA voters went right on crime, voted against left-leaning incumbents

In California, high-profile ballot initiatives passed, like re-criminalizing some theft and drug offenses, and enshrining marriage equality in the state constitution.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Chef Aric Attebery shares tips for incorporating seasonal farmers market ingredients into the bowls we make at home.

Market Report: Glorious grain bowls and fresh beans

Chef Aric Attebery shares tips for incorporating seasonal farmers market ingredients into the bowls we make at home.

from Good Food

Governor Gavin Newsom wants to bring film and TV production back to California by expanding the state’s tax credit program. Could it reverse Hollywood’s fortune?

Could expanding film and TV tax credits save Hollywood?

Governor Gavin Newsom wants to bring film and TV production back to California by expanding the state’s tax credit program. Could it reverse Hollywood’s fortune?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Four years after protesters called to defund the police, voters worried about crime are poised to toss out a reformer D.A. and pass a tough-on-crime bill.

Criminal justice reform hits a backlash this election season

Four years after protesters called to defund the police, voters worried about crime are poised to toss out a reformer D.A. and pass a tough-on-crime bill.

from KCRW Features

From Sonoran tacos to Hawaiian short ribs, Memo Torres returns with five great places to eat this month.

5 great places to eat: Sonoran tacos, New Haven pizza, Hawaiian short ribs

From Sonoran tacos to Hawaiian short ribs, Memo Torres returns with five great places to eat this month.

from Good Food

Proposition 3 would enshrine the right for same-sex couples to marry in the California constitution. It would also repeal and replace language from 2008 that says otherwise.

Prop 3 is an insurance policy for same-sex couples, backers say

Proposition 3 would enshrine the right for same-sex couples to marry in the California constitution. It would also repeal and replace language from 2008 that says otherwise.

from KCRW Features

Longtime Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela died on Tuesday at age 63. “Fernandomania” in 1981 left an indelible mark on LA and its Mexican American community.

Remembering Dodger legend Fernando Valenzuela’s impact on Latino LA

Longtime Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela died on Tuesday at age 63. “Fernandomania” in 1981 left an indelible mark on LA and its Mexican American community.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

SoCal Democrats anxious to help win the presidential election for Kamala Harris are road-tripping to swing states where they can make a bigger impact.

SoCal Dems head to swing state Nevada to turn out votes

SoCal Democrats anxious to help win the presidential election for Kamala Harris are road-tripping to swing states where they can make a bigger impact.

from KCRW Features