On eve of likely LAUSD strike, how’s community bracing itself?

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Teachers from UTLA (United Teachers Los Angeles) and SEIU 99 (Service Employees International Union) workers at a solidarity rally in Downtown Los Angeles, March 15, 2023. UTLA are supporting underpaid SEIU 99 members who want the LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District) to provide them with a fair contract.

Teachers from UTLA (United Teachers Los Angeles) and SEIU 99 (Service Employees International Union) workers at a solidarity rally in Downtown Los Angeles, March 15, 2023. UTLA are supporting underpaid SEIU 99 members who want the LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District) to provide them with a fair contract. Photo by Ted Soqui/SIPA USA via Reuters Connect.

KCRW hears from parents, teachers, LAUSD’s Jackie Goldberg, and SEIU’s Lester Garcia as the district sits on the verge of a three-day shutdown.

Following unprecedented amounts of winter rain, Orange County is struggling to save hillside housing and railways.

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Credits

Host:

Steve Chiotakis

Producers:

Christian Bordal, Danielle Chiriguayo, Giuliana Mayo, Nihar Patel