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The flooding in Pajaro, Calif. — and how it all could have been avoided

The flooding in Pajaro, Calif. — and how it all could have been avoided

FromThe Times: Essential news from the L.A. Times


The flooding in Pajaro, Calif. — and how it all could have been avoided

FromThe Times: Essential news from the L.A. Times

ratings:
Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Mar 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This year’s historic storms have hit communities of color like Pajaro, Calif., especially hard. It’s a recurring problem that could’ve been avoided entirely.Read the full transcript here.Host: Gustavo ArellanoGuests: L.A. Times investigative reporter Susanne RustMore reading:Residents left in flooded California farm town feel ‘abandoned’ as levees failSpring storm sets sights on Southern California with strong wind, heavy rainHow a long history of racism and neglect set the stage for Pajaro flooding
Released:
Mar 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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“The Times” is a podcast from the Los Angeles Times hosted by columnist Gustavo Arellano along with reporters from our diverse newsroom. Every weekday, our podcast takes listeners beyond the headlines, with our West Coast outlook on the world. News, entertainment, the environment, immigration, politics, the criminal justice system, the social safety net, food and culture — “The Times” exists at the epicenter of it all. Through interviews and original stories, “The Times” is the audio guide you need to understand the day’s news, the world and how California shapes it. Listen everywhere podcasts are available.