LA Observed

KCRW

The week's top stories in LA media, politics and culture.

Episodes

Arts District Continues to Attract Investments

LA loses an ally in the fight against violence

A second crystal meth overdose confirmed at the home of democratic donor

California has new transparency laws, and newsrooms are pouncing

Big changes on the horizon for Santa Monica elections

The end of the neighborhood polling place

The Long Beach Angels?

Police Transparency Law Gets Stuck in Courts

Natural gas not a part of LA's energy future

There's a new way to describe powerful atmospheric river storms

A defiant LA Sheriff marks new era for department

How a deal came to be between LAUSD and its teachers

As teachers strike, political heavyweights bide their time

Another death at Ed Buck's West Hollywood Apartment

How close are LAUSD teachers to striking?

Will charging a deputy satisfy DA's critics?

The decline of Sunset Magazine

A historic day for LA County law enforcement

A councilman under a cloud

Where the fire started, a checkered past