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L.A. Mayor is President Biden's Pick for Ambassador to India
L.A. Mayor is President Biden's Pick for Ambassador to India
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17 minutes
Released:
Jul 12, 2021
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Podcast episode
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Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has been nominated by President Biden to serve as U.S. Ambassador to India. If he's confirmed by the U.S. Senate, it will set off a chain of political activity in the city.
Reporter: Libby Denkmann, KPCC
Sanitation crews and polie have been clearing a large homeless encampment at Venice Beach. The move comes as the city of Los Angeles appears ready to move forward with an ordinance that would ban tents in many public spaces, including on sidewalks.
Reporter: Saul Gonzalez, The California Report
Governor Gavin Newsom has approved an extra $500 million for wildfire prevention. The change comes after CapRadio and NPR’s California Newsroom revealed Newsom’s administration had nixed a similar amount.
Reporter: Scott Rodd, CapRadio
A massive rock barrier through part of the Delta in Contra Costa County has recently been completed. The barrier is expected to help preserve water supplies for millions of Californians as drought conditions worsen in the state.
Guest: Jacob McQuirk, a principal engineer with the state Department of Water Resources
Reporter: Libby Denkmann, KPCC
Sanitation crews and polie have been clearing a large homeless encampment at Venice Beach. The move comes as the city of Los Angeles appears ready to move forward with an ordinance that would ban tents in many public spaces, including on sidewalks.
Reporter: Saul Gonzalez, The California Report
Governor Gavin Newsom has approved an extra $500 million for wildfire prevention. The change comes after CapRadio and NPR’s California Newsroom revealed Newsom’s administration had nixed a similar amount.
Reporter: Scott Rodd, CapRadio
A massive rock barrier through part of the Delta in Contra Costa County has recently been completed. The barrier is expected to help preserve water supplies for millions of Californians as drought conditions worsen in the state.
Guest: Jacob McQuirk, a principal engineer with the state Department of Water Resources
Released:
Jul 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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