Los Angeles-based journalist and co-author of The Urban Cyclist’s Survival Guide
James Rubin on KCRW
More from KCRW
LA’s 2024 food scene: Makeovers, closures, new laws
Food & DrinkLA saw big changes to its food scene in 2024, including historic restaurant closures and new legislation that passed for fast food workers.
‘Some threat, some menace, and some humor’ at L7’s punk fest
MusicGen X rockers L7 are doing more than nostalgia tours – they’re lifting up a new generation of rockers, especially women, with a recent festival in DTLA.
Criminal justice reform hits a backlash this election season
Election 2024Four 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.
The rise and fall of the GTOs, the first girl group of Groupies
ArtsVenice Beach teen Dee Dee Keel was desperate to find out what was happening behind the scenes, in the clubs and hotel rooms of Hollywood: so she tracked an intriguing local rocker, Jim…
Japanese American internment camp site plays ball
SportsFor the first time since World War II, Japanese Americans gathered at the site of the former Manzanar internment camp to play baseball at a reconstructed field.
Got parking in Inglewood? Congrats, you’re winning
TransportationWith the new stadiums in Inglewood, businesses with parking are thriving, while those without feel the city’s economic boom is passing them by.
LA’s 14th District race could reshape City Hall
Election 2024City Councilman Kevin De Leon is running for reelection against tenant rights attorney Ysabel Jurado. The outcome could determine whether City Hall leans more progressive.
Keeping the music playing at LA’s indie venues
MusicSmall stages provide a place for newer acts to gain exposure. But faced with inflation and corporate competition, venue owners have to be scrappy.
Celebrate 40 years of Leimert Park creativity at new exhibit
ArtsAt Kaos Network, students explore their creative potential through various tools, including hip-hop music, digital technology, and even AI.