Snap is leaving Venice, but its imprint remains
Social media giant Snap Inc. is moving out of Venice, the city that presided over its now $3 billion success story. The news comes as a relief to many in…
Prop 68: A $4 Billion bond for (mostly) water
On June 5 California voters will face five propositions on the ballot. Here’s what you need to know about Prop. 68.
Calif. governor’s race: Delaine Eastin interview
In the weeks leading up to the June 5 primary, Press Play is speaking with the top candidates running for governor. We start with Delaine Eastin. She served two terms…
Mapped: The underground origins of LA’s queer nightclubs
There was a golden age for gay nightlife in Los Angeles. We mapped it!
The Pansy Craze: When gay nightlife in Los Angeles really kicked off
It was New Years Eve, 1929. Three hundred men in tuxedos were celebrating the opening of Hollywood’s first gay nightclub. It was called Jimmy’s Backyard and it sat in a…
‘Soft Power:’ Rise of China, and flipping the yellowface trope
Playwright David Henry Hwang’s new show, “Soft Power,” sounds like it’s ripped straight from recent headlines. The first part is a comedy set in LA during the 2016 presidential election.…
And the next story we’re going to investigate is…
The results are in! Two weeks ago, we asked you to participate in a voting round to determine which of your awesome questions Curious Coast should investigate next. Today, after…
Superintendent Austin Beutner emphasizes kid-centric vision for LAUSD
On Tuesday, Austin Beutner was named LAUSD’s new superintendent. He’s held high-profile jobs at City Hall and the LA Times. He did very well in private equity before that. But…
Warren Olney interviews Dianne Feinstein
In the June primary, California voters will be asked whether to re-elect U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein. California’s senior senator is facing more than 30 primary opponents — most prominently, State…
Warren Olney interviews Kevin de León
One important statewide race in the June 5 primary is for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Dianne Feinstein. California’s senior senator has more than 30 primary opponents, but…
Los Angeles soccer fans get a new venue, and a new team
This weekend, the Los Angeles Football Club, L.A.’s new professional soccer franchise, will play its first game in its new home, the Banc of California Stadium. Located on the corner…
California’s 25th Congressional District: Can Republican Steve Knight hang on to his seat?
California’s 25th District of Santa Clarita could be up for grabs in this year’s midterms. KCRW’s Chery Glaser spoke to Dan Schnur, a political strategy expert and professor at USC’s…
Remembering Schoolhouse Rock! musical director Bob Dorough
You may not know the name Bob Dorough, but there is a very good chance you know his music. The jazz musician and composer, who passed away this week at…
Grit, endurance and a lot of pull-ups: Inside LA’s Women’s Fire Prep Academy
Becoming a firefighter is not an easy task. The competition is fierce and the physical requirements are grueling, especially if you’re a woman. The LA County Fire department has…
VOTE: Which story should we investigate next?
We’ve learned quite a bit about Los Angeles these past few months, thanks to you and your great questions. In March, we explored the unidentified super-structure looming over the 101…
California’s 48th District might be up for grabs
California’s primary elections are around the corner and many are paying close attention to Orange County, where some traditionally red districts could turn blue in the midterms. KCRW’s Chery Glaser…
Frankland’s, a contemporary seafood shack opens in Montecito
You may want to roll up your sleeves next time you’re on Coast Village Road. The newly opened Frankland’s Crab & Co. at the Montecito Inn offers raw, steamed and…
Mayor Garcetti on homelessness and his political future
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti stopped by KCRW’s studios to talk about his call to end homelessness and what that looks like. He wants to put emergency shelters in every council…
Why is it so hard to turn left in Los Angeles?
As anyone sitting in traffic right now can attest, Southern California has its own driving culture — we have our own etiquette, and tricks for dealing with traffic. And then…
What’s the deal with driverless cars? They could be cruising around LA by 2020 — or sooner
While there aren’t any fully-functioning driverless cars out and about in the U.S. (not legally-operated ones, anyway), that reality might not be too far off in Beverly Hills, where autonomous…
How to pitch KCRW
Have you pitched KCRW? Do you want to? We’re about to tell you some of the best ways to go about it. We recently hosted our first pitch panel, where…
