Historic California News

Episode Number 100 - Original Airdate: January 18, 2011Public Officials Say Martin Luther King's Message Still ResonatesSome Members of Congress have been out greeting constituents, only days after an Arizona representative was shot and critically wounded at a similar outreach event. One such recent venue was a holiday parade in Los Angeles, celebrating the legacy of the nation's most revered civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Junior. King himself was the victim of an assassin -- gunned down more than forty years ago. And as VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports, a congresswoman and other public officials at the parade reflected on the slain civil rights leader's message in the wake of the Arizona shootings.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on January 18, 2011, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #california #mlk #martinlutherking #arizonashootings #civilrights #congress #ihaveadream #promisedland #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 99 - Original Airdate: April 25, 2018Earthly SoundsVideo EpisodeHave you ever seen the face of a toddler who’s taken a bunch of kitchen dishes to create sounds? We talk to a man who has been making his own instruments for years triggering similar emotional responses from his audience. This episode was originally broadcast as a segment of “VOA Connect (Number 14).” Reporter/Camera: Mike O’Sullivan.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on April 25, 2018, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #california #sounds #makingmusic #innovativesounds #audioexperimentation #instruments #homemadeinstruments #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 98 - Original Airdate: May 26, 2014Hello, Hollywood! Foreign Students Flock to LA to Learn FilmVideo EpisodeVOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports on the popularity of Los Angeles universities among foreign students studying filmmaking.This episode originally aired as a segment of VOA's "On Assignment." This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on May 26, 2014, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #california #filmstudies #foreignstudents #filmmaking #launiversities #studyingfilm #makingmovies #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 97 - Original Airdate: July 31, 2015Special Olympics WinnersVideo EpisodeThe Special Olympics World Games are under way in Los Angeles, and the competition for people with intellectual disabilities has drawn thousands of athletes from around the world. As VOA’s Mike O’Sullivan reports, some will take home medals, and all are experiencing the thrill of competition.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on July 31, 2015, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #california #specialolympics #disability #disabilities #intellecturaldisabilities #overcomingadversity #disabledathletes #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 96 - Original Airdate: November 22, 2022American Students of All Sizes Learn Japanese Sumo Video EpisodeSumo, traditional Japanese wrestling, is attracting fans and participants in the United States. From Los Angeles, Mike O’Sullivan reports that sumo’s appeal also extends beyond the heavyweights who dominate the professional sport.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on November 22, 2022, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #california #sumo #japanesewrestling #japanesesumo #exercise #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 95 - Original Airdate: February 17, 2022China Exodus USVideo EpisodePolitical repression is prompting thousands of Chinese to seek asylum in countries outside of China, including the United States, each year, claiming persecution or well-founded fear of persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, political opinion or other factors. Mike O'Sullivan spoke with two immigrants from China who reached the United States by very different paths.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on February 17, 2022, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #california #politicalrepression #asylum #china #persecution #chinesemigration #asylumseekers #usimmigration #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 94 - Original Airdate: October 29, 2014Thai Muslims Create Thriving California MosqueVideo EpisodeA mosque in suburban Los Angeles that began as a center for Muslim immigrants from Thailand now serves Muslims of many backgrounds. As Mike O'Sullivan reports from Azusa, California, the thriving religious center is a labor of love for one Thai immigrant and his family.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on October 29, 2014, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #california #azusa #muslimimmigrants #thaimuslims #lamosques #thaiimmigrants #religiouscenters #immigrantfamilies #muslimsthailand #muslimslosangeles #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 93 - Original Airdate: August 7, 2023Native Americans Share Memories of Indian Boarding Schools with US OfficialsVideo EpisodeU.S. Department of the Interior officials are visiting Native American communities to learn about the impact of government-run residential schools on former students and their families. This is Mike O'Sullivan's report from 2023.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on August 7, 2023, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #california #nativeamerica #nativeamericans #residentialschools #families #indianaffairs #USinterior #indianboardingschools #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 92 - Original Airdate: August 25, 2008Divided Chinese Catholic Church Looks for ReconciliationVideo EpisodeOfficials of the Catholic Church in China say their church is growing, despite internal tensions that have split the church into rival factions. Some Catholics accept the role of the Chinese government in religious affairs, while others -- members of the so-called underground church -- reject it. As Mike O'Sullivan reports from Beijing, there are efforts underway to bring the sides together.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on August 25, 2008, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #california #catholicchurch #undergroundchurch #catholicschina #religiousaffairs #religion #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 91 - Original Airdate: June 26, 2014San Diego Zoo Helps Endangered Tasmanian DevilsVideo EpisodeThe Tasmanian Devil, an animal native to the Australian state of Tasmania, has become endangered by a rare contagious cancer. Mike O'Sullivan reports that the San Diego Zoo is part of an international effort to save the species.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on June 26, 2014, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #california #sandiegozoo #sandiego #tasmaniandevil #endangeredspecies #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 90 - Original Airdate: July 26, 2010Californians Debate Fate of Official State RockVideo EpisodeMany US states have adopted animals or birds as official symbols. The cactus wren is the official of bird of Arizona, for example, and the moose is the state animal of Maine. Most states have an official rock or gem, and California's state rock is creating controversy. The mineral serpentine (PR: SER-pen-teen) was named the official California rock in 1965, but a move is underway to revoke its status. As Mike O'Sullivan reports, a California politician wants to drop the rock to highlight the risks of asbestos.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on July 26, 2010, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #california #staterock #serpentine #californiarock #californiastaterock #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 89 - Original Airdate: March 26, 2018Inmates Find Expression through SongwritingVideo EpisodeMusic is changing lives in some American prisons, where guitars and songwriting are sparking creativity in inmates.Mike O’Sullivan reports from a state prison in Norco, California, about the music program Jail Guitar Doors.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on March 26, 2018, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #stateprisons #norco #jailguitardoors #prisoninmates #prisonmusicians #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 88 - Original Airdate: October 22, 2009Former Astronaut Hopes for Space CooperationVideo EpisodeForty years after man first walked on the moon, Buzz Aldrin says this is the time to move forward with space exploration's next phase. Aldrin was on the first lunar landing team in 1969, and he still has an astronaut's vigor at the age of 79. Recalling the superpower competition that marked the race to be first on the moon, Aldrin says international cooperation should be the theme of future manned spaceflights from Earth. VOA's Mike O'Sullivan spoke with the retired U.S. Air Force officer in Los Angeles, and has more on what Aldrin thinks about the future of space exploration.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on October 22, 2014, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #buzzaldrin #moon #lunarlandings #space #spaceexploration #astronauts #activeseniors #internationalcoorperation #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 87 - Original Airdate: February 14, 2014Children of the Night: Saving Child ProstitutesVideo EpisodeIn February 2014, "On Assignment" co-host, Alex Villarreal, spoke with VOA Los Angeles Correspondent Mike O'Sullivan about the plight of child prostitutes in the United States and the work of one organization -- Children of the Night -- to save them from the streets.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on February 14, 2014, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #childprostitutes #prostitution #childrenofthenight #streetkids #runaways #urbanplight #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 86 - Original Airdate: June 6, 2014Hollywood Composer Richard Sherman Inspires with MusicVideo EpisodeThe Sherman brothers, the songwriting team behind such hit Disney films as Mary Poppins, captured the spirit of an optimistic age. VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports that Richard Sherman has been honored in Hollywood for his work inspiring young people with music.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on June 6, 2014, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #shermanbrothers #marypoppins #richardsherman #hollywoodcomposers #songwritingduos #hollywoodsongwriters #hollywoodmusic #moviemusic #disneyfilms #disneymusic #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 85 - Original Airdate: January 27, 2012Immigrant Restaurateurs Share Dishes of Yucatan StateSpecial Video EpisodeLos Angeles is home to people from many countries who share their culture, and their food, with their neighbors. Mike O'Sullivan reports on a family with roots in southern Mexico that is preserving and teaching others about their culinary traditions.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on January 27, 2012, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #mexicancuisine #yucatancuisine #culinarytraditions #foodculture #food #larestaurants #larestaurateurs #foodiesla #LAfood #immigrantrestaurateurs #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 84 - Original Airdate: April 26, 2012Los Angeles Sees Improvements 20 Years After RiotsSpecial Video EpisodeTwenty years ago on Sunday (April 29, 1992), parts of Los Angeles, California, erupted in race riots that left 53 people dead and caused more than $1 billion in damage. Local leaders recently toured the scene of the violence to see how things have changed. VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports that although there have been many improvements, problems remain.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on April 26, 2012, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #riots #lariots #raceriots #1992riots #california #racerelations #urbanviolence #socialcohesion #civilunrest #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 83 - Original Airdate: October 20, 2009Author Urges Protection for American Wild HorsesMillions of wild horses, known as mustangs, once roamed North America. Today, just a fraction of that number is left, mostly in the American Southwest. Author Deanne Stillman, in her new book "Mustang," celebrates wild horses and warns that they are threatened by human activity. Mike O'Sullivan reports.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on October 20, 2009, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #wildhorses #mustangs #americansouthwest #deannestillman #wildlifeconservation #americanwildhorses #protectionwildhorses #booksabouthorses #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 82 - Original Airdate: September 25, 2012Schwarzenegger is Back as Policy AnalystFormer California governor and one-time action star Arnold Schwarzenegger has embarked on a new career - as a policy analyst. And as VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports - Schwarzenegger convened the first forum this week at his new institute at the University of Southern California.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on September 25, 2012, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #usc #universitysoutherncalifornia #arnoldschwarzenegger #publicpolicy #policyanalysts #schwarzeneggerteaching #formergovernors #publicpolicyusc #publicpolicyinstitutes #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 81 - Original Airdate: October 22,2009A California Teacher Helps to Prepare Underprivileged Students for CollegeImmigrant and minority students in the United States often face obstacles getting into college. To help them, a California teacher started a program that has expanded to more than 4,000 schools. VOA's Mike O'Sullivan goes to San Diego, California, to meet Mary Catherine Swanson -- an American educator who is helping hundreds of thousands of students in the United States and abroad.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on October 22, 2009, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #minoritystudents #immigrantstudents #makingadifference #news #underprivilegedstudents #collegeprep #collegeopportunities #gettingintocollege #educationalopportunities #innovativeteaching #teaching #sandiego #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 80 - Original Airdate: March 13, 2015The 'Great Pacific Garbage Patch'Special Video EpisodeVOA's Mike O'Sullivan tells On Assignment's Imran Siddiqui about his coverage of a massive collection of plastic and other trash in the Pacific Ocean, known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on March 13, 2015, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #greatpacificgarbagepatch #plasticwaste #pacificocean #news #plasticsinoceans #oceantrash #refuseinoceans #oceanhealth #worldoceans #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 79 - Original Airdate: June 9, 2015Shifting Consumer Tastes Change Fast Food IndustrySpecial Video EpisodeFast food giants are facing demanding customers who want healthy food that can be tailored to individual tastes. Mike O'Sullivan reports from Los Angeles that the fast food industry is responding to consumers who want more than just hamburgers and French fries.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on June 9, 2015, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #foodindustry #fastfood #healthyfood #news #consumertastes #fastfoodchains #chainrestaurants #tailoredfood #hamburgers #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 78 - Original Airdate: June 3, 2022Summit of the Americas to Tackle Regional Problems Despite AbsencesThe Summit of the Americas will bring leaders of the Western Hemisphere to Los Angeles June 6-10, but the guest list remains uncertain. Mike O'Sullivan reports that Mexico's president objects to the exclusion of Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua and has threatened to boycott the meeting. Camera: Mike O’SullivanThis episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on June 3, 2022, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #summitoftheamericas #americassummit #internationalsummits #news #mexico #venezuela #cuba #nicaragua #diplomaticconferences #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 77 - Original Airdate: April 25, 2023Entrepreneur Adds Color to the Lives of AmputeesSpecial Video EpisodeThe loss of a limb through an accident, illness, explosion or armed conflict can be devastating. But many people regain mobility with artificial, or prosthetic, limbs. One amputee is adding color to the lives of others -- through a company he started that decorates prosthetics, as we hear from Mike O'Sullivan in Seattle.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on April 25, 2023, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #amputees #prosthetics #artificiallimbs #news #regainmobility #mobilityprosthetics #amputeemobility #accessibility #disability #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews #disabilitynews

Episode Number 76 - Original Airdate: March 19, 2009San Francisco: Coping with RecessionThe economic downturn came late to San Francisco, but the West Coast city is now experiencing a slowdown in financial services, tourism, construction, and even the high-tech sector. As VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports, the city is braced for the downturn.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on March 19, 2009, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #sanfrancisco #recessions #economicdownturns #california #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews #californiatourism

Episode Number 75 - Original Airdate: October 1, 2009Real Medicine Foundation: Rebuilding CommunitiesA California doctor is taking a message of healing to impoverished parts of the world through an organization called the Real Medicine Foundation. VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports that German-born Martina Fuchs is building partnerships for change in local communities.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on October 1, 2009, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #realmedicinefoundation #makingadifference #martinafuchs #localcommunities #integrativehealthcare #nonprofitpartnerships #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica

Episode Number 74 - Original Airdate: November 10, 2022Former Prisoner Finds Direction, Job Training in TheaterSpecial Video EpisodePlaywriting and theater production have opened a new world for a California man who spent 17 years in prison. Mike O’Sullivan reports on an arts program that teaches creative skills to former prisoners seeking new lives.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on November 10, 2022, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #hollywood #prisonreform #theaterproduction #formerprisoners #jobtraining #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 73 - Original Airdate: May 7, 2013Songwriter Looks Back at Rock'n'Roll RepertoireThe songwriting team of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller was at the birth of rock and roll. Among other hits, the duo wrote the Elvis Presley hit "Hound Dog" and the rhythm and blues classic "Kansas City," recorded by dozens of artists. Jerry Leiber died in 2011, but Mike Stoller is still composing in Los Angeles, and he spoke with Mike O'Sullivan about the team's legacy.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on May 7, 2013, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #hollywood #rockandroll #jerryleiber #mikestoller #songwritingduos #hounddog #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 72 - Original Airdate: May 5, 2012Music Industry Addresses Drug, Alcohol ProblemsSpecial Video EpisodeThe drug-related deaths of popular entertainers Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson have focused attention on drug and alcohol abuse, both inside and outside the entertainment industry. Mike O'Sullivan reports that celebrities may be at special risk.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on May 5, 2012, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #hollywood #entertainmentindustry #celebritydeaths #addictions #drugsalcoholabuse #drugdeaths #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 71 - Original Airdate: April 12, 2014Special Video EpisodeFans Buy Hollywood HistoryHollywood history is on sale at a celebrity auction April 11-12 that draws buyers from around the world. VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports from Beverly Hills that the items span a century of movie making and include some 20th century political memorabilia.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on April12, 2014, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #hollywood #beverlyhills #hollywoodhistory #celebrityauction #movieauctions #moviememorabilia #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica #voanews

Episode Number 70 - Original Airdate: May 27 2024Los Angeles' suburban Chinatown grows with new waves of immigrantsSpecial Video EpisodeLos Angeles' Chinatown has undergone many changes, as immigrants from mainland China join those from Hong Kong, Taiwan and other parts of Southeast Asia. As Mike O’Sullivan reports, the growing community has also expanded to the suburbs, where recent arrivals find much that is familiar. Mo Yu with VOA Mandarin contributed to the story. Photographers: Hai Lun, Ning Lu, Victor Hugo Castillo, Oscar Sulbaran.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on May 27, 2024, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #chinatown #lachinatown #china #chinese #hongkong #migrants #news #chineseimmigrants #chineseamericans #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica

Episode Number 69 - Original Airdate: September 8, 2023New Chinese Immigrants Settle in US With Help From Chinese CommunitySpecial Video EpisodeSince China reopened its borders in January, thousands of Chinese have traveled to the United States. Some have asked for asylum. Mike O’Sullivan reports from Los Angeles, where recent migrants are adapting to life in a new country.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on September 8, 2023, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #china #chinese #migrants #news #chineseimmigrants #chineseamericans #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica

Historic California News TrailerMike O'Sullivan has covered news events from Southern California for the past 40 years, as a correspondent and broadcast journalist for Voice of America in Los Angeles.This program looks back at those stories -- everything covering current affairs, politics, entertainment and world events.Episodes offer a mix of both video and audio-only content. Everything featured in this program was reported either in California or from a West Coast perspective.Join us and please enjoy Historic California News.

Episode Number 68 - Original Airdate: February 5, 2010Residents of Port-au-Prince Slum Say Aid Slow in ComingSpecial Video EpisodeAs international aid flows into Haiti, residents of the Port-au-Prince slum of Cite Soleil say they are still waiting for help more than three weeks after that devastating earthquake stuck the Caribbean nation. VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on February 5, 2010, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #haiti #port-au-prince #internationalaid #earthquake #humanitarianaid #usaid #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica

Episode Number 67 - Original Airdate: September 28, 2011Animal Welfare on Movie Sets Continues to be ConcernAnimals have been used and sometimes abused in films since the early days of movies. Since 1940, the American Humane Association has worked to ensure that no animals are harmed in film production. Mike O'Sullivan reports that the animal protection organization is expanding its work, while others question why animal actors are needed in the digital age.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on September 28, 2011, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #hollywood #hollywoodmovies #animalwelfare #animalactors #americanhumaneassociation #california #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica

Episode Number 66 - Original Airdate: December 21, 2013Walking with Dinosaurs Blends Entertainment, ScienceSpecial Video EpisodeA new animated film called Walking with Dinosaurs is a coming-of-age tale that blends entertainment with science.And as VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports from Los Angeles, the actors behind the film found themselves learning more about the ancient creatures as they made the movie.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on December 21, 2013, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #hollywood #hollywoodmovies #dinosaurs #dinosaurmovies #walkingwithdinosaurs #california #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica

Episode Number 65 - Original Airdate: April 6, 2012Soap Opera Actors Struggle to Stay on AirDaily daytime dramas known as soap operas were once a staple of American television. Today, they are struggling to stay on the air. Just four remain, but as we hear from VOA's Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles, the cast and crew of one long-running show are determined to keep it going.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on April 6, 2012, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #soaps #soapoperas #daytimedramas #hollywood #california #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica

Episode Number 64 - Original Airdate: November 16, 2012Interfaith Service at the SeaSpecial Video EpisodeA recent interfaith worship service on a California beach celebrated the state's surfing culture. Christians, Muslims, Jews and others came together at the ocean for lessons about life and faith. Los Angeles correspondent Mike O'Sullivan provides the back story.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on November 16, 2012, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #interfaith #surfing #huntingtonbeach #surfculture #lifeandfaith #california #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica

Episode Number 63 - Original Airdate: May 8, 2014Environmental Prize Winner Looks to Wolves to Understand HumansEconomists are learning about the workings of the financial world by studying packs of wolves and schools of fish. That's according to Simon Levin, a Princeton University scientist and winner of this year's Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement. Mike O'Sullivan speaks with Professor Levin in this report from Los Angeles, where Professor Levin has been honored for his work at the intersection of biology and business.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on May 8, 2014, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #economists #tylerprize #princetonuniversity #environmentalprize #biology&business #simonlevin #california #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica

Episode Number 62 - Original Airdate: April 21, 2022Cooking Show Re-Creates Age-Old RecipesSpecial Video EpisodeThe COVID-19 pandemic has brought changes to the lives of many people, and for some, new jobs.  Mike O’Sullivan spoke with Max Miller, whose love for history and food led to a post-pandemic career as a YouTube creator. At his channel, he explores ancient recipes and tests them in his kitchen. One of Max Miller’s favorites uses caraway seeds, fermented fish sauce and other ingredients to recreate Parthian chicken, a Persian dish from people who lived on the edge of the Roman world. Or mussels prepared according to a recipe from a late Roman era cookbook.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on April 21, 2021, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #recipes #cookingshows #maxmiller #ancientcookbooks #ancientrecipes #foodandhistory #california #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica

Episode Number 61 - Original Airdate: May 12, 2023Los Angeles Library Evolves with Changing CitySpecial Video EpisodeThe Los Angeles Public Library evolved from donated space over a saloon to a sprawling system with an imposing central library downtown. An exhibition looks back at the drama surrounding the library through its 150-year history.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on May 12, 2023, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #lapubliclibrary #library #libraries #publiclibraries #downtownla #california #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica

Episode Number 60 - Original Airdate: September 28, 2022Homeless Shelter Makes Room for Canine CompanionsSpecial Video EpisodeDogs are companions to many people without homes, but canines are often not allowed to stay with their owners in homeless shelters. Mike O'Sullivan reports on a Los Angeles nonprofit that instead encourages the bond between humans and their animals, letting them live together.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on September, 2022, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #homeless #homelessness #homeleessshelters #homelessnonprofits #homeless&pets #california #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica

Episode Number 59 - Original Airdate: June 9, 2022America and Guns: The Inside Story from Uvalde, TexasSpecial Video EpisodeUnder the Second Amendment of the US Constitution, Americans have the right to own guns. A wave of mass shootings is forcing a political debate over new gun laws. This report by Mike O’Sullivan in Uvalde, Texas, originally aired as a segment of The Inside Story’s “America & Guns”. This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on June 9, 2022, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #massshootings #gunlaws #usgunlaws #uvalde #secondamendment #america&guns #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica

Episode Number 58 - Original Airdate: April 26, 2022Saving California’s Salton Sea: No Easy AnswersSpecial Video EpisodeOnce a tourist resort and haven for wildlife, California’s largest lake – the Salton Sea – is now one of the most polluted. High levels of salt and toxic chemicals have killed most of its fish and threatens residents. Mike O’Sullivan reports from Bombay Beach, California.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on April 26, 2022, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #saltonsea #california #bombaybeach #californialakes #savingsaltonsea #savesaltonsea #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica

Episode Number 57 - Original Airdate: February 9, 2021Digital Radio Powering Global CommunicationsSpecial Video EpisodeMany broadcasters are using a variety of digital radio for high quality transmissions reaching faraway lands. Mike O’Sullivan reports on one format that is starting to play an important role in global communications.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on February 9, 2021, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #digitalradio #radio #radiotransmission #globalcommunication #broadcasters #digitialbroadcasting #broadcasting #digitaltransmission #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica

Episode Number 56 - Original Airdate: April 1, 2021Mexico to Become Largest Legal Marijuana MarketMexico is about to legalize marijuana for recreational use, turning the Latin American nation into the world’s largest market for the drug. The move comes after Mexico’s lower house of Congress passed a legalization bill early in March; the country’s Senate is expected to approve a similar measure in coming weeks. Mike O’Sullivan looks at what legalization of the cannabis plant means for Mexico and the United States, the country’s northern neighbor.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on April 1, 2021, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #marijuana #legalcannabis #mexico #legalmarijuana #cannabis #recreationalmarijuana #mexicancongress #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica

Episode Number 55 - Original Airdate: July 22, 2018Fostering International Harmony Through MusicSpecial Video EpisodeTwenty-five young musicians from around the world have gathered in California to train and perform this month. As VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports from Los Angeles, the international program called iPalpiti, from the Italian word for heartbeats, is a labor of love for a Russian-born conductor who says music can break down barriers.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on July 22, 2018, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles # iPalpiti #powerofmusic #musicians #music #california #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica

Episode Number 54 - Original Airdate: August 11, 2015LA's Silicon Beach is Upstart Rival to Famed Silicon ValleyAmerica's high-tech industry is centered in California's Silicon Valley, a sprawling region on the San Francisco Bay that is home to Google, Apple and other industry giants. But tech start-ups can be found further south in the state, in and around Los Angeles. Mike O'Sullivan reports on "Silicon Beach," an upstart rival to the larger Silicon Valley.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on August 11, 2015, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #siliconvalley #sanfrancisco #techstartups #siliconbeach #california #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica

Episode Number 53 - Original Airdate: October 7, 2020Removing Historical Statues: Politics and Heritage CollideSpecial Video EpisodeA debate is raging around the United States over statues that were built to memorialize historical figures. Some champion those honored as heroes who helped build the country. Others say their involvement in slavery and colonialism taints their legacy. Mike O’Sullivan reports on the national debate over what to do with statues that some Americans see as a part of their cultural legacy, and others as an offensive reminder of oppression.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on October 7, 2020, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #statues #topplingstatues #wokepolitics #historicalmonuments #california #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica

Episode Number 52 - Original Airdate: February 18, 2019Migrants Wait, Hope in Mexican Border TownsSpecial Video EpisodeMigrants seeking to enter the United States continue to arrive in Tijuana and other Mexican cities along the U.S. border. Some migrants are traveling in large groups with thousands of people. Others come in groups of just 10 or 12 people. Many walk for days through Central America, then ride buses or trucks for the long trip through the Mexican countryside.This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on October 7, 2020, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.#voa #mikeosullivan #la #losangeles #tijuana #migrants #centralamerica #mexicobordertowns #mexico #USsouthernborder #california #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica