Ongoing Hunger Strike Adds to State Corrections Dept. Woes
One month after first refusing food, around 150 inmates are continuing their hunger strike at several state prisons. Corrections officials say the action won't change anything, adding that inmates are being pressured to starve themselves by violent prison gang members. It's one of several stubborn issues facing the California Department of Corrections. We talk with Reporter Michael Montgomery with the Center for Investigative Reporting about the latest developments.
Mobile App Maps Malibu's Hidden Beaches
Malibu has some of the most picturesque parts of the California coast. But its public beaches are barricaded by private development -- keeping them essentially walled off for the rich and famous who live there. But now, a team of public access activists is using a new smartphone app to help people enjoy the beaches that their tax dollars pay for.
Using Children's Books to Combat Gun Violence
The Art Center College of Design in Pasadena has an international reputation for graduating hotshot illustrators and car designers. But it recently aimed its creative energies at something very different: gun violence. The institution published a series of children's books that illustrate what a gun-free world could look like.
George Duke: An Appreciation
Grammy-winning keyboardist and producer George Duke died earlier this week in Los Angeles at the age of 67. He had a long list of collaborators, ranging from Frank Zappa to Michael Jackson to Miles Davis and Cannonball Adderly. But he also released 30 albums of his own. Jazz critic Andrew Gilbert has an appreciation.
626 Night Market Highlights Southern California's Asian Cuisine
Asians are the country's fastest-growing ethnic group, especially in California. The majority-Asian San Gabriel Valley east of Los Angeles is legendary for having some of the best Asian cuisine anywhere in Southern California. Now, a new event is bringing these culinary treats to a wider audience.