http://www.scpr.org/news/living en-us © 2010 Southern California Public Radio KPCC 89.3, Southern California Public Radio Features and interviews focusing on life in Southern California, including history, religion, and sports, from KPCC's award-winning news team. Visit KPCC online at www.kpcc.org. Features and interviews focusing on life in Southern California, including history, religion, and sports, from KPCC's award-winning news team. Visit KPCC online at www.kpcc.org. KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio contact@kpcc.org No Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:03:26 -0800 KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A White House rule requiring employer health care to pay for birth control bill has turned into a political battle in Congress. A White House rule requiring employer health care to pay for birth control bill has turned into a political battle in Congress. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 15:42:24 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/08/31171/contraceptive-battle-pits-democrats-against-gop/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Southern California is a loud place. But one L.A. artist ha decided to stop muffling the noise – and start tuning in. Southern California is a loud place. But one L.A. artist ha decided to stop muffling the noise – and start tuning in. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 07:00:04 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/07/31156/alex-braidwood-maps-los-angeles-using-his-ears-not/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The Huntington Library has just acquired a collection of telegrams from the Civil War between President Abraham Lincoln's White House and Civil War battlefields. The Huntington Library has just acquired a collection of telegrams from the Civil War between President Abraham Lincoln's White House and Civil War battlefields. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:57:38 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/25/30961/huntington-library-acquires-16th-presidents-telegr/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Members of a synagogue in Corona are protesting the possible foreclosure of their house of worship. Congregation Beth Shalom says the bank refuses to negotiate. Members of a synagogue in Corona are protesting the possible foreclosure of their house of worship. Congregation Beth Shalom says the bank refuses to negotiate. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:13:28 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/25/30958/inland-jewish-congregation-protests-eviction-coron/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Students and volunteers at L.A.’s Los Feliz Elementary School celebrated MLK Day by shoveling dirt, drilling holes and painting murals. Students and volunteers at L.A.’s Los Feliz Elementary School celebrated MLK Day by shoveling dirt, drilling holes and painting murals. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:20:53 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/16/30830/volunteers-beautify-century-old-school-los-feliz-h/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio For decades, Angels Flight offered the steepest ride for the cheapest fare. But the Angels Flight funicular in downtown L.A. may double the cost per trip after a temporary shutdown for repairs that starts Tuesday, Jan. 10. For decades, Angels Flight offered the steepest ride for the cheapest fare. But the Angels Flight funicular in downtown L.A. may double the cost per trip after a temporary shutdown for repairs that starts Tuesday, Jan. 10. Mon, 9 Jan 2012 18:37:25 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/09/30736/operators-shut-down-angels-flight-may-raise-fares-/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Joe Torre has resigned from his executive vice president post with Major League Baseball to pursue ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers as part of a Rick Caruso-led group that will be going to bat to bid on the team. Joe Torre has resigned from his executive vice president post with Major League Baseball to pursue ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers as part of a Rick Caruso-led group that will be going to bat to bid on the team. Wed, 4 Jan 2012 11:33:41 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/04/30649/joe-torre-takes-swing-dodgers-ownership-walks-mlb-/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio An East Coast billionaire investor has announced his intention to bid for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Wednesday's L.A. Times reports that Major League Baseball could consider hedge fund executive Steven Cohen as a potential buyer. An East Coast billionaire investor has announced his intention to bid for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Wednesday's L.A. Times reports that Major League Baseball could consider hedge fund executive Steven Cohen as a potential buyer. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:24:54 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2011/12/28/30560/billionaire-trader-bets-dodgers-joins-race-buy-tea/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Sean Collins, the maverick surf legend and entrepreneur, collapsed while playing tennis Monday afternoon in Newport Beach, his youngest son A.J. Collins said. He was declared dead a short time later at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. Sean Collins, the maverick surf legend and entrepreneur, collapsed while playing tennis Monday afternoon in Newport Beach, his youngest son A.J. Collins said. He was declared dead a short time later at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:03:32 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2011/12/27/30539/hall-fame-surfer-sean-collins-dies-59/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A Southland woman and her daughters-in-law didn't realize that a holiday cooking class would be a lesson in food from the old country and a generational bonding experience. A Southland woman and her daughters-in-law didn't realize that a holiday cooking class would be a lesson in food from the old country and a generational bonding experience. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:52:56 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2011/12/23/30501/local-chef-brings-people-together-holiday-cooking-/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio NBA teams have been scrimmaging, getting ready for a belated opening day after a lock-out. The first games of the season will be played on Christmas Day, among them, the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls. NBA teams have been scrimmaging, getting ready for a belated opening day after a lock-out. The first games of the season will be played on Christmas Day, among them, the Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:04:36 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2011/12/23/30490/nba-preview-lakers-and-clippers/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio There’s a quiet rescue operation happening several times a week in private yards throughout Los Angeles. Scores volunteers with the nonprofit group Food Forward are salvaging backyard fruit for food pantries across the Southland. There’s a quiet rescue operation happening several times a week in private yards throughout Los Angeles. Scores volunteers with the nonprofit group Food Forward are salvaging backyard fruit for food pantries across the Southland. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:46:17 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2011/12/22/30485/food-forward-volunteers-pick-backyard-fruit-needy/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio USC quarterback Matt Barkley says he wants to “finish what I’ve started,” so he’ll play football for the Trojans again next year. Barkley announced his decision at a televised news conference at USC’s Heritage Hall. USC quarterback Matt Barkley says he wants to “finish what I’ve started,” so he’ll play football for the Trojans again next year. Barkley announced his decision at a televised news conference at USC’s Heritage Hall. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:24:19 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2011/12/22/30484/usc-qb-matt-barkley-turns-down-pros-and-stays-scho/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio For more than a quarter of a century, the Weingart Center on Los Angeles’ Skid Row has tried to help homeless people change their lives. Most of the year, it’s through transitional housing, substance abuse counseling and job training. On Thursday, the Center offered a hot meal, warm clothing and holiday toys. For more than a quarter of a century, the Weingart Center on Los Angeles’ Skid Row has tried to help homeless people change their lives. Most of the year, it’s through transitional housing, substance abuse counseling and job training. On Thursday, the Center offered a hot meal, warm clothing and holiday toys. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:11:14 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2011/12/22/30482/skid-rows-weingart-center-gives-away-clothes-toys/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Reaction to the unexpected death of North Korean leader Kim Jong ll is pouring into the Radio Korea network in Los Angeles. At the Koreatown offices on Wilshire Blvd., the biggest topic of discussion: the death of Kim Jong Il and speculation about the country’s future. Reaction to the unexpected death of North Korean leader Kim Jong ll is pouring into the Radio Korea network in Los Angeles. At the Koreatown offices on Wilshire Blvd., the biggest topic of discussion: the death of Kim Jong Il and speculation about the country’s future. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:57:10 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2011/12/19/30421/mixed-reaction-koreatown-death-north-koreas-kim-jo/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio It’s taken close to 60 years, but the late screenwriter Dalton Trumbo will finally get full credit for his work on the romantic comedy “Roman Holiday” with Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. The Writers Guild of America announced today that it acted in response to a request from the screenwriter’s dying son. It’s taken close to 60 years, but the late screenwriter Dalton Trumbo will finally get full credit for his work on the romantic comedy “Roman Holiday” with Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. The Writers Guild of America announced today that it acted in response to a request from the screenwriter’s dying son. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:29:05 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2011/12/19/30417/blacklisted-writer-gets-credit-restored-oscar-winn/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Tradition lists 12 days of Christmas, but Charles Phoenix has never done things in a traditional way. Instead, Southern California’s King of Kitsch has found five fabulous ways to celebrate the holiday. Tradition lists 12 days of Christmas, but Charles Phoenix has never done things in a traditional way. Instead, Southern California’s King of Kitsch has found five fabulous ways to celebrate the holiday. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:20:43 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2011/12/19/30387/charles-phoenixs-five-days-christmas/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Robert Harper, 47, says he hit rock bottom about a year ago. He was a talented bass guitarist who had been addicted to alcohol and cocaine for more than two decades. Last Sunday, Harper graduated from a year-long drug and alcohol program at the Midnight Mission in L.A.'s Skid Row. Robert Harper, 47, says he hit rock bottom about a year ago. He was a talented bass guitarist who had been addicted to alcohol and cocaine for more than two decades. Last Sunday, Harper graduated from a year-long drug and alcohol program at the Midnight Mission in L.A.'s Skid Row. Thu, 8 Dec 2011 14:23:30 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2011/12/08/30259/despair-hope-musician-overcomes-two-decades-drug-a/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Wednesday morning, Los Angeles County conducted a burial of more than 1,600 people in a mass grave at a Boyle Heights cemetery. The remains included individuals who were homeless, indigent or unclaimed by relatives. Wednesday morning, Los Angeles County conducted a burial of more than 1,600 people in a mass grave at a Boyle Heights cemetery. The remains included individuals who were homeless, indigent or unclaimed by relatives. Wed, 7 Dec 2011 15:05:31 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2011/12/07/30235/l-county-conducts-mass-burial-over-1600-unclaimed-/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Crews at the historic San Gabriel Mission cemetery are cleaning up the mess left by last week’s windstorm. Workers Monday carried away a damaged statue of a crucified Jesus. Crews at the historic San Gabriel Mission cemetery are cleaning up the mess left by last week’s windstorm. Workers Monday carried away a damaged statue of a crucified Jesus. Mon, 5 Dec 2011 14:40:24 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2011/12/05/30199/san-gabriel-mission-cleans-after-jesus-statue-smas/