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On the April 30 episode of “SoCal Update," the COVID-19 pandemic upended much of normal life in L.A., except for one local norm: the city’s high rate of serious and fatal traffic collisions. LAist’s Ryan Fonseca shares who is impacted most by these accidents. Read more
On the April 30 episode of “SoCal Update,” we learn about the original borders of Los Angeles and the history within them. Digital producer Carla Pineda talks about a series of walks that retrace the four corners of the city back when it was a young pueblo. Read more
On the April 23 episode of “SoCal Update,” an art collective holds annual billboard exhibitions to highlight the work of both established and emerging artists. Assistant Digital Producer Victoria Gonzalez discusses some of the socio-political issues being addressed in the 30 new billboards scattered throughout Los Angeles this year. Read more
Today, a San Fernando Valley city has some of the worst quality in the state.
On the April 21 episode of “SoCal Update,” Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti briefly discussed new efforts (and nearly $19 million in funding) to remove law enforcement from mental health crisis calls. KPCC Reporter Robert Garrova looks at where the funding would come from and the five new programs it would cover. Featured: