Executive director of the National Chavez Center
Andres Chavez on KCRW
More from KCRW
SoCal Wikipedia volunteers are on a mission to fireproof history
WildfiresAs Angelenos volunteer to support wildfire recovery, another cause is bringing folks together: Fireproofing history — by preserving it online.
Local Ukrainians voice fear, dismay as Trump weakens support
PoliticsAt a rally in Beverly Hills, local Ukrainians and their supporters gathered to voice opposition to President Trump’s politics regarding Russia and Ukraine.
LA’s religious groups empower immigrants amid deportations
ImmigrationReligious institutions have long been a refuge for immigrants. Now, they’re mobilizing in response to recent actions from the Trump administration.
Carnivorous mystery: Squirrels are eating rodents at CA park
AnimalsSquirrels are omnivores, eating both meat and plants, but for the first time, they’ve been seen hunting and eating voles at Briones Regional Park.
LA fires: How to preserve history when the buildings are gone?
WildfiresIn the aftermath, LA Conservancy and others are navigating how to preserve history when the historical landmarks themselves are gone.
It’s all kicking off with China
PoliticsTariffs, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, electric cars: there is much to be said about the evolving relationship between China and the United States.
Fentanyl grips MacArthur Park as officials talk cleanup
LawLocals are frustrated as scenes of open drug use and misery play out day and night in a central LA park. Officials pledge outreach and cleanup.
Can we make sense of Trump and Musk’s political approaches?
PoliticsKCRW unravels a disruptive White House week. Is the president just stirring outrage? Plus, we discuss Elon Musk’s influence on the foreign aid fight.
Could new Trump presidency turn OC into a GOP hotbed?
PoliticsDonald Trump has never won Orange County, but new Republican leadership hopes to turn a purple region into a GOP stronghold.