Episode Number 70 - Original Airdate: May 27 2024

Los Angeles' suburban Chinatown grows with new waves of immigrants

Special Video Episode

Los Angeles' Chinatown has undergone many changes, as immigrants from mainland China join those from Hong Kong, Taiwan and other parts of Southeast Asia.

As Mike O’Sullivan reports, the growing community has also expanded to the suburbs, where recent arrivals find much that is familiar.

Mo Yu with VOA Mandarin contributed to the story. Photographers: Hai Lun, Ning Lu, Victor Hugo Castillo, Oscar Sulbaran.

This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on May 27, 2024, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.

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Episode Number 69 - Original Airdate: September 8, 2023

New Chinese Immigrants Settle in US With Help From Chinese Community

Special Video Episode

Since China reopened its borders in January, thousands of Chinese have traveled to the United States. Some have asked for asylum.

Mike O’Sullivan reports from Los Angeles, where recent migrants are adapting to life in a new country.

This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on September 8, 2023, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.

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Mike O'Sullivan has covered news events from Southern California for the past 40 years, as a correspondent and broadcast journalist for Voice of America in Los Angeles.

This program looks back at those stories -- everything covering current affairs, politics, entertainment and world events.

Episodes offer a mix of both video and audio-only content. Everything featured in this program was reported either in California or from a West Coast perspective.

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Episode Number 68 - Original Airdate: February 5, 2010

Residents of Port-au-Prince Slum Say Aid Slow in Coming

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As international aid flows into Haiti, residents of the Port-au-Prince slum of Cite Soleil say they are still waiting for help more than three weeks after that devastating earthquake stuck the Caribbean nation. VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports.

This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on February 5, 2010, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.

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Episode Number 67 - Original Airdate: September 28, 2011

Animal Welfare on Movie Sets Continues to be Concern

Animals have been used and sometimes abused in films since the early days of movies.

Since 1940, the American Humane Association has worked to ensure that no animals are harmed in film production.

Mike O'Sullivan reports that the animal protection organization is expanding its work, while others question why animal actors are needed in the digital age.

This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on September 28, 2011, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.

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Episode Number 66 - Original Airdate: December 21, 2013

Walking with Dinosaurs Blends Entertainment, Science

Special Video Episode

A new animated film called Walking with Dinosaurs is a coming-of-age tale that blends entertainment with science.

And as VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports from Los Angeles, the actors behind the film found themselves learning more about the ancient creatures as they made the movie.

This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on December 21, 2013, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.

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Episode Number 65 - Original Airdate: April 6, 2012

Soap Opera Actors Struggle to Stay on Air

Daily daytime dramas known as soap operas were once a staple of American television.

Today, they are struggling to stay on the air. Just four remain, but as we hear from VOA's Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles, the cast and crew of one long-running show are determined to keep it going.

This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on April 6, 2012, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.

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Episode Number 64 - Original Airdate: November 16, 2012

Interfaith Service at the Sea

Special Video Episode

A recent interfaith worship service on a California beach celebrated the state's surfing culture.

Christians, Muslims, Jews and others came together at the ocean for lessons about life and faith. Los Angeles correspondent Mike O'Sullivan provides the back story.

This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on November 16, 2012, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.

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Episode Number 63 - Original Airdate: May 8, 2014

Environmental Prize Winner Looks to Wolves to Understand Humans

Economists are learning about the workings of the financial world by studying packs of wolves and schools of fish.

That's according to Simon Levin, a Princeton University scientist and winner of this year's Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement.

Mike O'Sullivan speaks with Professor Levin in this report from Los Angeles, where Professor Levin has been honored for his work at the intersection of biology and business.

This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on May 8, 2014, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.

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Episode Number 62 - Original Airdate: April 21, 2022

Cooking Show Re-Creates Age-Old Recipes

Special Video Episode

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought changes to the lives of many people, and for some, new jobs. 

Mike O’Sullivan spoke with Max Miller, whose love for history and food led to a post-pandemic career as a YouTube creator. At his channel, he explores ancient recipes and tests them in his kitchen. 

One of Max Miller’s favorites uses caraway seeds, fermented fish sauce and other ingredients to recreate Parthian chicken, a Persian dish from people who lived on the edge of the Roman world. Or mussels prepared according to a recipe from a late Roman era cookbook.

This episode of Historic California News was originally broadcast on Voice of America on April 21, 2021, and was produced and reported by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan in Los Angeles. This content is provided for historic and educational purposes, and is not monetized in any way.

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