California DOJ Proposal to Withhold Gun Data Criticized by Researchers
Researchers argue the proposal would make it harder to study gun violence in the state. Much of the data they use in their research comes from the Department of Justice.
Reporter: Katie Orr, KQED
Pandemic Provides New Challenges for L.A. County Child Welfare System
New numbers from L.A. County’s child welfare system show a significant rise in the number of children in the state’s care during 2020. But that doesn't necessarily mean more children were abused or neglected.
Reporter: Deepa Fernandes, Fellow, Pacific Oaks College
Vacant Facilities in California Could be Used to House Migrant Children
The federal government is reportedly looking for vacant facilities in California and elsewhere to house migrant children who’ve crossed the U.S./Mexico border recently without a parent or guardian. More than 9,000 crossed the border just last month, surpassing the space at available shelters.
Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED
Report Finds LAPD Mishandled Protests Following the Killing of George Floyd
The report was commissioned by the L.A. City Council. It found the department lacked the necessary training and there was minimal communication that led to a fragmented response to the protests.
Reporter: Matt Guilhem, KCRW