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SoCal Update brings locally sourced news to Southern California. A public media partnership between ... more
FAQs about SoCal Update:How many episodes does SoCal Update have?The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.
March 06, 2021L.A. DA Declines Sheriff’s Proposal; Defiant Bar Sued; New Show Animates L.A.Today, the L.A. County sheriff proposes a joint task force to investigate corruption. Plus, a saloon defies pandemic rules and “City of Ghosts” explores complex L.A. history....more4minPlay
March 03, 2021Vaccine for Food Workers; Dry February; Why South L.A.’s Vaccine Rates Remain LowToday, food workers gain access to the vaccine and our dry rainy season comes to a close. Plus, how do we ensure fairness in deciding who gets the vaccine next?...more4minPlay
March 02, 2021Free Rides for L.A. Metro Commuters; Help for College Sexual Assault SurvivorsToday, Metro considers plan to start free bus and train rides as early as January 2022. Plus, colleges are hiring confidential survivor advocates to help reduce sexual violence....more4minPlay
February 26, 2021Rethinking Police Response to Non-Violent Calls; Freelancers Falling Through the CracksToday, an update on L.A.’s efforts to move away from armed police response. Plus, creative workers feel left out of COVID-related economic relief....more4minPlay
February 25, 2021L.A. County Approves $5 COVID Pay Bump; A Fruit That Can Slow WildfiresToday, L.A. County approved a COVID-related pay boost for some essential workers. Plus, a theory to slow down wildfires using a buffer of fruit plants....more4minPlay
February 24, 2021Utility Bills Based on Household Income; A Drop in Financial Aid ApplicationsToday, a proposed change could bring more equity to the way utility bills are calculated. Plus, why college aid applications are falling and which communities are impacted most....more4minPlay
February 20, 2021Why SoCal’s Vaccine Rollout is on Hold; $2B School Reopening Plan; WeHo Opens Street SpaceToday, the reason why vaccine sites are shutting down in Southern California. Then, a $2-billion proposal to reopen schools, plus, West Hollywood rethinks open space....more4minPlay
February 19, 2021Impact of New Immigration Plan on Californians; Financial Challenges Continue Closing Child Care ProvidersToday, what the new immigration proposal would mean for undocumented Californians. Plus: the plight of California child care providers during COVID-19....more4minPlay
February 18, 2021Cal State L.A. Vaccine Site Now Open; L.A. Rent Crisis Fuels COVID; North Korean Men Charged for CyberattacksToday, the mega vaccination site at Cal State L.A. is now open. Plus, a survey links high rents to COVID-19, and North Korean men charged for a cyberattack...more4minPlay
February 17, 2021Are L.A. Schools Ready to Reopen?; Protecting College Students From Sexual ViolenceToday, COVID-19 cases are low enough for elementary schools to reopen. But are they ready? Plus, how public universities are protecting (or failing) students from sexual violence....more4minPlay
FAQs about SoCal Update:How many episodes does SoCal Update have?The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.