USC Annenberg Radio News - L.A.

Diana Crandall The Society for Advancement of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) is in Los Angeles this week for their 40th annual conference.  The conference, running October 15-18, offers presentations of research, travel scholarships, and an environment that attempts to offer support and foster growth for embers of the Hispanic, Chicano and native American communities throughout all stages of careers within science and technology.  Dr. Thumbnail Photo:  Podcast:  SACNAS WH.mp3 read more

Amen Oyiboke L.A. County will house 500 inmates in Taft Community Correctional jail.  Thumbnail Photo:  Podcast:  Jails.mp3 read more

Community activists say the mortgage company should focus on renters who need immediate help Thumbnail Photo:  Podcast:  2012-03-01fanniemae.mp3 read more

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa unveiled the results of a study showing the importance of immigrant worker's to L.A.'s economy. Thumbnail Photo:  Podcast:  mayorimmigration.mp3

Henry Watson was one of the "L.A. Four." During the riots, he and four others dragged driver Reginald Denny out of his truck and beat him almost to death. Now, Watson is asking: what was it all for? Nothing has changed in this part of South Central - the area continues to be ignored despite the yearly media attention when 4/29 comes around. What drove him to get involved with the chaos, and how does he feel about it now? Thumbnail Photo:  Podcast:  LARiotsCommunityReaction.mp3

L.A.'s budget deficit seems to be effecting all city government departments and Mayor Villaraigosa's proposed budget cuts may seriously affect L.A.'s public libraries. Thumbnail Photo:  Podcast:  librarycuts.mp3

A developer unveiled plans to renovate the baseball stadium. Thumbnail Photo:  Podcast:  dodgerstadiumrenovation.mp3