Director of "Lowriders"
Ricardo De Montreuil on KCRW
More from KCRW
Wildfire donations and volunteering: How and where to help
WildfiresA guide to effectively providing aid of all kinds to communities and individuals impacted by the fires.
House of Mouse settles hefty lawsuit over OC workers’ wages
Orange CountyDisney is set to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to Disneyland workers for violating Anaheim’s minimum wage law.
How will history remember Joe Biden’s challenging presidency?
PoliticsKCRW reflects on Joe Biden’s presidential legacy. How will the tumultuous events of his term be remembered, and what moments stood out most?
Wind storm sparks multiple fires in LA
WildfiresA life-threatening and destructive windstorm sparked at least two fires in SoCal on Tuesday, prompting evacuations and some power shut-offs.
Inside the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni feud; 'Nosferatu' writer-director and Focus Features chairman on their long partnership
EntertainmentThe feud between Blake Lively and It Ends with Us director Justin Baldoni continues to unfold . What's going on here? Kim Masters and Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw investigate.
Jan. 6 anniversary, TikTok trial, yacht rock
NewsFour years after Trump supporters stormed the Capitol to stop the certification of Joe Biden’s election win, President-elect Trump was certified on another January 6 day.
LA homes near wilderness are built differently for wildfires. Should the suburbs follow?
WildfiresThe Palisades Fire torched homes in suburban neighborhoods. But they weren’t built with wildfires in mind, unlike those areas near vegetation.
Community losses, mental health, criticism of Mayor Bass
NewsA Palisades community leader and a co-owner of an Altadena restaurant both describe the destruction of their areas as apocalyptic. Still, they have plans to rebuild.
Immigrant leaders, DIY crews begin lengthy cleanup in Pasadena
WildfiresWindstorms generated piles of dry vegetation in Pasadena’s neighborhoods. Community members recognized the fire risk and took action.