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Imperfect Paradise: Deputies severely beat a man struggling with mental health issues. Where are the records?
Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department deputies severely beat Joseph Perez in 2020, then arrested him. His mom Vanessa alleges that she had previously told law enforcement that Perez has a serious mental i…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Imperfect Paradise: Despite three 911 calls, how did two men with disabilities die in their home during the Eaton Fire?
West Altadena residents Anthony Mitchell Sr. and his son Justin Mitchell were stuck at home when the Eaton Fire erupted Jan. 7. Both had disabilities, and to evacuate, they needed help. Mitchell Sr. …
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
This Old House Radio Hour: The Ultimate DIY Cleaning Solution + Peter Sagal’s House from Hell!
This week on This Old House Radio Hour, we’re scrubbing deep, digging trenches, and pulling back the curtain on the emotional side of homeownership. We open the episode with Brandon Pleshek—aka “Clea…
Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Imperfect Paradise: The dirty secret of trash: Illegal dumping in the Southern California desert
Diapers, concrete and construction debris. The open secret about trash in Southern California is that some of the waste people assume is being properly handled is actually being disposed of on remote…
Published on 5 months ago
Imperfect Paradise: How one man rebuilt his life, 100 miles at a time
Struggling with addiction and reentry after multiple stints in prison, Cesar Quijano discovers ultrarunning, a hobby that turns into his addiction and salvation. Through Cesar’s story to complete a …
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Imperfect Paradise: Are Latino pollsters helping or hurting the Democratic cause?
As Democrats confront declining Latino support across three consecutive presidential elections, a fierce debate is unfolding within the party: Are Latino advocacy groups and polling firms helping or …
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Imperfect Paradise: Trading in the American Dream for the Mexican Dream
For decades, there’s been a persistent story about Mexican immigrants crossing the border for a better life in the United States. But there’s a new trend emerging: Mexicans and Mexican Americans, dis…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Imperfect Paradise: Getting lost in Latina trad wife TikTok
During a flurry of election-related anxiety, Imperfect Paradise host Antonia Cereijido re-downloaded TikTok and fell down a very specific rabbit hole: Latina trad wife content. Videos of women waking…
Published on 6 months ago
Imperfect Paradise: Did the cellphone ban in high schools work?
On February 18th, 2025, the LA Unified School District, the second largest public school district in the country, implemented an all-day cell phone ban for its students. Now that it’s the end of the …
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Imperfect Paradise: On the ground for LA's historic ICE protests
ICE raids began last Friday across Southern California. People have been detained and there have been confrontations between protesters and law enforcement. What exactly went down and where does Los …
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago