KCRW Features

KCRW Features

KCRW's stories, special interviews, and in-depth reporting from the field. KCRW's features air on Morning Edition and All Things Considered.

Only July 17, Congress voted to rescind federal funding for public broadcasting. The bill is now headed to the President’s desk and will be signed into law very soon.

Congress defunds public media: How to help KCRW

Only July 17, Congress voted to rescind federal funding for public broadcasting. The bill is now headed to the President’s desk and will be signed into law very soon.

Houses slated for demolition in LA are being relocated to Altadena by residents who lost their homes to the Eaton Fire and yearn to bring back historical character.

To treat Altadena burn scar, this couple grafts a house

Houses slated for demolition in LA are being relocated to Altadena by residents who lost their homes to the Eaton Fire and yearn to bring back historical character.

LA restaurants rely on immigrants. With ICE raids a constant threat, many are taking precautions to stay within the law, even if the raids are lawless.

Paper signs and I-9s: Restaurants prepare for ICE

LA restaurants rely on immigrants. With ICE raids a constant threat, many are taking precautions to stay within the law, even if the raids are lawless.

LA City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, who represents parts of the northeast and Downtown LA, weighs in on recent immigration raids in her district.

Eunisses Hernandez on city’s response to immigration raids, LAPD

LA City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, who represents parts of the northeast and Downtown LA, weighs in on recent immigration raids in her district.

The Santa Ana Unified School board voted to rename John C. Fremont Elementary after a family who helped end school segregation in California.

Santa Ana school renamed in honor of local Latino family

The Santa Ana Unified School board voted to rename John C. Fremont Elementary after a family who helped end school segregation in California.

The Mount Wilson Observatory’s annual series called "Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome" includes shows honoring space exploration and survivors of the January wildfires.

Mount Wilson hosts ‘Concerts in the Dome,’ featuring astronauts

The Mount Wilson Observatory’s annual series called "Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome" includes shows honoring space exploration and survivors of the January wildfires.

Tom Morello's new song, “Pretend You Remember Me,” is part of his first solo rock project in conjunction with the nonprofit CHIRLA.

Tom Morello teams up with immigration nonprofit on new song

Tom Morello's new song, “Pretend You Remember Me,” is part of his first solo rock project in conjunction with the nonprofit CHIRLA.

In May, the Trump administration said it would revoke student visas from some Chinese nationals. Now some LA Chinese students feel vulnerable and unsure about their future.

Chinese students are left uncertain after Trump threatens visa revocations

In May, the Trump administration said it would revoke student visas from some Chinese nationals. Now some LA Chinese students feel vulnerable and unsure about their future.

The Rent Brigade says that six months after the January wildfires in Southern California, some landlords are still engaging in rent gouging.

Rent gouging enforcement ‘nonexistent’ 6 months after LA fires, says watchdog

The Rent Brigade says that six months after the January wildfires in Southern California, some landlords are still engaging in rent gouging.

You’ve heard of ballroom dancing? Tuxedos, waltz music — forget all that. Queer “ballroom” is raw, edgy, and gritty. Balls are popping up all over LA.

Queer Black dancers keep ballroom culture alive in LA

You’ve heard of ballroom dancing? Tuxedos, waltz music — forget all that. Queer “ballroom” is raw, edgy, and gritty. Balls are popping up all over LA.

Six months after the deadly Eaton Fire, residents are still dealing with a lasting wound: collective trauma.

Altadena therapists struggle to treat a traumatized community

Six months after the deadly Eaton Fire, residents are still dealing with a lasting wound: collective trauma.

Six months after the Palisades and Eaton Fires, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is 88% finished with cleanup. Here’s a breakdown of the debris.

Fire debris cleanup tallies 2 million tons and counting

Six months after the Palisades and Eaton Fires, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is 88% finished with cleanup. Here’s a breakdown of the debris.

An artist who lost her home in the Eaton Fire is collecting shards from the rubble to create a mosaic project – one she hopes will help the community heal.

Altadena mosaic takes shape from ashes – and broken shards

An artist who lost her home in the Eaton Fire is collecting shards from the rubble to create a mosaic project – one she hopes will help the community heal.

Mayor Karen Bass celebrates a $750 million Hollywood tax credit and claims the Trump administration’s lawsuit against her is part of an ‘all out assault’ on LA.

LA mayor praises film credits, slams sanctuary city lawsuit

Mayor Karen Bass celebrates a $750 million Hollywood tax credit and claims the Trump administration’s lawsuit against her is part of an ‘all out assault’ on LA.

The number of newly-issued business licenses dropped by half over the last decade or so in LA, according to a report from Crosstown LA.

LA’s economy blinking red, fewer businesses are opening

The number of newly-issued business licenses dropped by half over the last decade or so in LA, according to a report from Crosstown LA.

About six months after the Eaton Fire, homeowners in Altadena are frustrated by hurdles to rebuilding, including the LA County building permit process.

Rebuilding Altadena bogs down in red tape and frustration

About six months after the Eaton Fire, homeowners in Altadena are frustrated by hurdles to rebuilding, including the LA County building permit process.

The Santa Ana City Council is meeting to discuss proposals aimed at federal immigration enforcement.

Santa Ana could give financial support to families affected by ICE

The Santa Ana City Council is meeting to discuss proposals aimed at federal immigration enforcement.

Pride Riders LA is a group of queer motorcyclists who want to bring Dykes on Bikes to LA.

LA’s got Pride Riders but no Dykes on Bikes yet – that’s trademarked

Pride Riders LA is a group of queer motorcyclists who want to bring Dykes on Bikes to LA.

Iranian Americans react with hope, fear, disappointment, and weariness to instability in the Middle East.

Iranians in LA praise ceasefire but long for regime change

Iranian Americans react with hope, fear, disappointment, and weariness to instability in the Middle East.

The Getty Center’s latest exhibit explores how photos of the U.S. and international queer community have evolved and shifted the public's perception.

‘Queer Lens’ exhibit spotlights 200 years of LGBTQ+ photos

The Getty Center’s latest exhibit explores how photos of the U.S. and international queer community have evolved and shifted the public's perception.