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Study Finds Dangerous Chemicals Leaking From Gas Stoves In California

New research is showing the potential dangers from indoor gas appliances in California homes. The study from PSE Healthy Energy, a nonprofit research institute, found that leaking gas stoves are emit…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Embattled LA City Councilman Kevin de Leon Says He Won't Resign

In his first sit down interviews since a racist audio recording was released of Los Angeles City Councilman Kevin de Leon, and two other councilmembers , speaking with a local labor leader, de Leon w…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Tentative Deal Reached Between Mental Health Workers And Kaiser Permanente

Striking mental health care workers are voting on a new contract, after reaching a tentative deal with Kaiser Permanente on Tuesday. Over 2,000 therapists, psychologists, social workers and counselor…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Card Rooms May Face Uncertain Future If Gambling Proposition Passes

This year California voters will take up two propositions that would legalize sports betting. One of them would expand gambling in tribal casinos. But opponents say if it passes, it could also put ca…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Proposition 28 Would Increase Funding For Arts And Music Education

Next month, voters will decide whether or not to increase arts funding to public schools across the state. We look at what it could mean for one school in the Bay Area. 

Reporter: Julia McEvoy, KQED 

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Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Los Angeles Councilmembers Resist Calls for Resignation

Today's regularly scheduled Los Angeles city council meeting has been canceled because two council members who are at the center of a scandal over a leaked racist conversation have not yet resigned. …

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

LA City Councilmember Nury Martinez Resigns

The former president of the Los Angeles City Council, Nury Martinez, has resigned. This comes days after a recording surfaced of her making racist remarks in a closed-door meeting. State Attorney Gen…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

L.A. Residents Call For Councilmembers To Resign Following Use Of Racist Language

During a contentious city council meeting, LA residents voiced their displeasure with three councilmembers, who were caught on a recording using racist language. The calls continue to grow for Nury M…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Outrage Grows Over Leaked Racist Comments From L.A. City Councilmembers

Three members of the Los Angeles City Council are facing a barrage of calls to resign, after an audio recording of them making racist comments was made public.  This comes as the council is meeting f…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Janitors For Meta Strike Amid Mass Layoffs

Janitors who work at the facilities of Facebook and its parent company Meta have been on strike since last Wednesday. Late last week, the strikers received support from two major groups advocating fo…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago