LA’s newest black bear, why 2 LA juvenile halls could close

Southern California biologists have dubbed a local black bear BB-12. He’s taken up residence in the Santa Monica Mountains.

Southern California biologists have dubbed a local black bear BB-12. He’s taken up residence in the Santa Monica Mountains. Photo courtesy of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

New York Congressman George Santos has pleaded not guilty to 13 counts of financial crimes. He remains on the job for now, but faces decades in prison.

A state corrections board is calling for the closure of two LA County juvenile halls amid staffing shortages and reports of drug use and increased violence.

The story of how one woman brought down KKK leader D.C. Stephenson, one of the most powerful men in America, is the subject of Timothy Egan’s latest book. 

A young black bear has moved in. His name is BB-12, and he’s been spotted around Malibu Creek State Park and in Point Mugu State Park.

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Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Nihar Patel