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Making Los AngelesFeaturing: Rebuilding LAPlease enjoy this specially featured episode of LA Times Studio's Rebuilding LA. What’s next for L.A. in the wake of its recent wildfires? In “Rebuilding Los Angeles,” broadcast journalist Kate Cagle examines the systems that failed us, the path forward and the innovative fire recovery efforts making L.A. more resilient. This episode features prominent city developer Rick Caruso and a conversation about his role in the rebuilding efforts as the Palisades try to find their new normal nearly a year after the fires.
2025-12-101h 05
Rebuilding L.A.Edison’s CEO Pitches His Plan For Eaton Fire Survivors: ‘I Want To Be Able To …Look A Neighbor In The Eye’The official investigation into the cause of the Eaton Fire is not over, but power company So-Cal Edison has already said that it likely sparked from their equipment.Edison is facing dozens of lawsuits from survivors, and one from the U-S Department of Justice, accusing the company of not only starting the fire, but also of negligence.Edison says it wants to make things right and has come up with a Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program for survivors. Eligibility is fairly expansive but many survivors say it does not go far enough, especially those who are also struggling with insurance...
2025-12-101h 07
Crimes of the TimesFeaturing: Rebuilding L.A.Please enjoy this specially featured episode of LA Times Studio's Rebuilding LA. What’s next for L.A. in the wake of its recent wildfires? In “Rebuilding Los Angeles,” broadcast journalist Kate Cagle examines the systems that failed us, the path forward and the innovative fire recovery efforts making L.A. more resilient. This episode features prominent city developer Rick Caruso and a conversation about his role in the rebuilding efforts as the Palisades try to find their new normal nearly a year after the fires. FEEDROP
2025-12-091h 08Rebuilding L.A.Developer Rick Caruso On His Role In LA’s Rebuild And Whether He’ll Run For OfficeRick Caruso is a real-estate developer, a philanthropist, and in some ways a city insider — he ran for mayor against Karen Bass in 2022, and lost. He is also a Palisades Fire survivor. His family lost three homes that night — and were it not for the private firefighters he hired, Caruso’s businesses in the Palisades Village might have also burned down.He started the nonprofit Steadfast LA to assist with the rebuilding of neighborhoods in the Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and Malibu, and has not been shy with his criticism of how local governments, particularly L.A. city Mayor Karen...
2025-12-041h 05Rebuilding L.A.Want Home Owners Insurance? You Might Need To Cut Down Your Trees.The insurance industry in California was fragile even before the January fires in Los Angeles. Since the Camp Fire in Paradise and other devastating blazes in Napa, Sonoma, and Ventura Counties, home insurance rates skyrocketed for many Californians. Companies dropped customers and left the state because of the perceived risks of wildfires and other disasters in so many communities. Now, after the Eaton and Palisades Fires, a lot of residents are wondering if anyone in these areas can get a home insured again.So how did we get here? And where do we go from here? Host Kate Cagle...
2025-10-0155 minRebuilding L.A.Where has all the Fire Aid gone? We follow the money.The much ballyhooed Fire Aid concert in January, featuring artists from Billie Eilish to Joni Mitchell to No Doubt, raised $100 million to help assist people in the immediate aftermath of the Eaton and Palisades Fires. Over the summer, the organizers came under a lot of scrutiny by some residents — and even President Donald Trump — who all questioned how the money was spent.August Brown covers the music industry for the Los Angeles Times and made a lot of calls, trying to track down where the Fire Aid grants went, and how they were used. He’s got some answer...
2025-09-1040 min
Boiling PointBoiling Point introduces: Rebuilding L.A.This week we’re sharing an episode of another L.A. Times Studios podcast, Rebuilding Los Angeles. Hosted by Kate Cagle, this episode discusses post-fires Los Angeles and what our city can do to live smarter in the face of climate-fueled fires.
2025-09-0444 minRebuilding L.A.No Way Out: Does LA Have Evacuation Plans In Place For The Next Disaster?On the morning of the Palisades Fire, streets were already gridlocked by the time the first widespread evacuation order was issued. Eventually, people were told to leave their cars behind and run, setting off a harrowing escape for many residents.For decades it was an open secret that the Pacific Palisades didn’t have enough roads out of town for people to evacuate effectively and efficiently during an emergency, and January 7th made that plain. It took over 6 hours to get everyone out.In the hope of preventing this type of situation, a state law was passed after the Ca...
2025-08-2750 minRebuilding L.A.When Misinformation Muddies The PathA recent attempt by the California state legislature to create a Rebuilding Authority to help coordinate the recovery and restoration of neighborhoods burned in the Eaton and Palisades fire was met with backlash. The language in the proposed bill was confusing, but, also, some of the information circulating about it wasn’t true, stoking the fear and anger of some residents. The bill, SB 549, has since been tabled, and it’s unclear what the next step is for this idea of a Rebuilding Authority. At the same time, concern over another building bill, now law, led local and s...
2025-08-2229 minRebuilding L.A.The Fire Trucks That Didn’t ComeNineteen people died during the Eaton Fire in January. All but one of them lived in neighborhoods west of Lake Avenue in Altadena. The 19th person lived just east of that border. It’s been reported that evacuation warnings were not issued in that neighborhood until early morning when the fire was already approaching people’s doorsteps. Now, a new investigation from the Los Angeles Times finds there was only one LA County Fire truck present at 3:08 AM as the flames swept into west Altadena. Reporter Rebecca Ellis looked into what happened and why. She joins host Kate Cagle to t...
2025-08-1342 min
LA PodcastOlympic MeddleMike and Godfrey are joined by Spectrum 1 News’ Kate Cagle to talk about new “Trojan Horse” immigration raids, Trump launching a new LA28 White House task force while continuing to bash LA, and the escalating war over the potential redistricting of congressional seats in Texas and California. Plus, Kate discusses her recent interview with LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath.Federal agents continued their reign of terror, using a Penske rental truck as a “Trojan Horse” to target day laborers and raid a Home Depot near MacArthur Park. An embedded Fox News reporter accompanied the agents. Acting U.S. Attorne...
2025-08-1151 minRebuilding L.A.A Sustainable Path: LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath on the Fire Response and Her Vision For What Comes NextAs the neighborhoods hit hardest by the Palisades and Eaton Fires rebuild, modern building codes will largely ensure that houses and other structures will be more resilient. But what else needs to be done across these communities to make sure the next disaster isn’t as devastating? How do we rebuild in a way that makes the neighborhoods whole again and also safer, stronger, and less vulnerable? Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath has some thoughts. Her district runs from Santa Monica to Sylmar and includes the Pacific Palisades, Malibu and nearby unincorporated areas like Sunset Mesa, which all to...
2025-08-061h 00Rebuilding L.A.A Sustainable Path: LA County Supervisor Linsdsey Horvath on the Fire Response and Her Vision For What Comes NextAs the neighborhoods hit hardest by the Palisades and Eaton Fires rebuild, modern building codes will largely ensure that houses and other structures will be more resilient. But what else needs to be done across these communities to make sure the next disaster isn’t as devastating? How do we rebuild in a way that makes the neighborhoods whole again and also safer, stronger, and less vulnerable? Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath has some thoughts. Her district runs from Santa Monica to Sylmar and includes the Pacific Palisades, Malibu and nearby unincorporated areas like Sunset Mesa, which all to...
2025-08-061h 00LA PodcastSmoke and SmearersAlissa and Mike sit down for a full assessment of recovery efforts six months after the January fires — and discuss why a key rebuilding effort went off the rails. Plus, we check in on the accomplishments of the fire-recovery billionaires, and try to figure out why one of those billionaires, Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong, announced he’s taking the paper public.Cleanup was astonishingly fast, but as this LA Times summary of progress notes, only 800 rebuilding permits have been filed so far across both burn zones One reason: there are a lot of conce...
2025-07-2850 minRebuilding L.A.High Temps, Dry Brush, and Winds. How We Can Live Smarter In the Face of Climate-Fueled Fires.When the Eaton and Palisades fires started in January, the winter in Southern California had been extremely dry. Following two very wet years and the hot summer in 2024, that meant the hillsides were covered with dry, desiccated grasses and chaparral. It was a lot of fuel for any fire. Layer in hurricane-force winds and disaster was pretty much inevitable.But that’s only part of the story. As we discussed in a previous episode, California already has a climate prone to catching fire. It has always burned and it always will. The hotter, drier days that are forecast to kee...
2025-06-2550 minRebuilding L.A.Introducing: Rebuilding L.A.What’s next for L.A. in the wake of its recent wildfires? In “Rebuilding Los Angeles,” broadcast journalist Kate Cagle examines the systems that failed us, the path forward and the innovative fire recovery efforts making L.A. more resilient. You’ll also hear inspiring stories from real Angelenos working to restore their lives and rise from the ashes. “Rebuilding Los Angeles” is more than an essential resource for California — it’s a cautionary tale for everyone affected by climate change.
2025-06-0402 minLA PodcastThere's a New Tariff in TownAlissa, Mike, and Rachel talk about how the Trump administration is attempting to stoke fear and uncertainty at the port, schools, and cultural organizations — and how some local institutions are resisting. Plus: LA28 is getting challenged on Olympics venues, and LA’s budget-busting $2.2 billion convention center expansion lives to see another day.LA Times: "As a center of global trade, L.A. could be in for a bumpy ride after Trump tariffs"“Expensive cars, expensive trains, expensive bikes, expensive everything,” writes StreetsblogRebuilding after the fires is also going to get more expensiveAt le...
2025-04-1455 minLA PodcastWe’re Not Gavin ItAlissa, Godfrey, and Rachel gather on the first day of spring to try and figure out what the hell Gavin Newsom is doing with his new MAGA-platforming podcast. Plus, new LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman won’t resentence the Menendez brothers until they apologize for "all the lies that they have told.” And some real estate influencers want LA to suspend the Measure ULA transfer tax after the fires — can the City do that?Supporters held a rally for the Menendez brothers after a resentencing hearing was delayed by LA District Attorney Nathan HochmanABC: "DA...
2025-03-2443 min
The Accidental Homeschool MamaDream Again with Kelly CagleThis week on the @theaccidentalhomeschoolmama podcast 🎧 I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr Kelly of @Drkellycagle who specializes in ADHD and helping families find more CALM amidst the chaos. 🌼I was so inspired hearing how Dr Kelly makes working, schooling, and travel soccer possible! She inspired me to re think my schedule. 🌼 Kelly shares her story of going after her dreams to get her PhD after having kiddos and being able to use her degree to start her own business and work alongside homeschool. 🌼We discussed the INVISIBLE load a mother carr...
2025-02-1229 min
Parenting IQ - Family Rhythms, Neurodivergence, & Parenting Challenges and SolutionsBalancing Motherhood and Career w/ Kate CroccoIn this episode of the Parenting IQ podcast, Dr. Kelly Cagle and Kate Crocco discuss the challenges and strategies of balancing motherhood with personal and professional aspirations.The Parenting IQ Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual resources to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit www.christianparenting.org Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/parenting-iq-family-rhythms-neurodivergence-and-parenting-challe/donations
2025-02-0429 min
Landless in Los Angeles“Somehow at some point” Part 2“Somehow at some point” parts 1 and 2 were originally published together by CityWatchLA in their newsletter on December 5th, 2024.I’m Ruth @roofless and I write about homelessness and housing in the City of Los Angeles. I’ve lived on the streets here continuously for seven years and first experienced displacement in 2003. I write a Substack series with USC whistleblower Zachary Ellison about the legal landscape of landlessness in LA. Zach has made himself a fixture in the courtroom of U.S. Judge David O. Carter, where major settlements affecting the unhoused like LA Alliance, addressing our civil ri...
2024-12-1113 min
The Uncommon AreaBoard Member Blunders: These Mistakes Can Wreck Your HOA | Ep. 64
In this episode of The Uncommon Area, Matthew Holbrook and guest Kate Kilanowski from Cagle Pugh dive into the common mistakes made by HOA board members and how to avoid them. Whether it’s navigating governing documents, managing communication, or finding the right balance between short-term and long-term decision-making, this episode is packed with insights to help HOA boards function more effectively.
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Missteps with CC&Rs and bylaws
The importance of email etiquette and communication
Striking the right balance between legal obligations and community relationships
The pitfalls of not properly funding reserves
Building trust and fu...
2024-11-2042 min
Horrorwood: True Crime in TinseltownPoisoning on Set: The "Titanic" Chowder MysteryIt's the 112th Anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. This horrendous maritime tragedy is the basis of one of Hollywood's greatest hit movies: "Titanic" (1997). The production was fraught with challenges; on one particular night during filming some of the cast and crew enjoyed a meal of seafood chowder then soon began feeling..."iffy." What happened next was a WILD and raucous adventure, leaving everyone asking, "Who spiked the soup?"
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2024-04-1540 min
Inside the Issues: The PodcastThe fallout of the 10 Freeway shutdown in LAWhile the smoldering 10 Freeway slowed to a stop, the blame game was full speed ahead. Gov. Gavin Newsom confirmed the fire was believed to be arson, but there were plenty of opinions flying around. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" host Alex Cohen and guest host Kate Cagle run headfirst into the fire zone and attempt to sort out the mess. This week, the Los Angeles City Council also approved a 4% increase in rents next year for units under the city's rent stabilization ordinance. Is an eviction tsunami on the way? Then, they discuss...
2023-11-1732 min
The Down to Earth PodcastS1 E11 - Allen Cagle (Atlantic Beach, FL)Allen has been the Lead Pastor at Sunrise Community Church in Atlantic Beach, FL since January of 2013. He received his MDiv from The Masters Seminary (2005) and a DMin from Southern Seminary (2017). Allen and his wife, Mindy, have 3 children, Kate, Jacob, and Karis. Allen loves the outdoors-especially fishing, reading, and spending time with the family.
2023-08-3037 min
Who's Next Santa MonicaWhat's Next Episode 8 : Katie Neginskiy of IWRCThis week's podcast features Katie Neginsky with the International Women's Resource Center. IWRC is a "community of learning, support, and resources for refugee and immigrant women and their families focused on building joy and momentum." It offers plenty of ways for people to get involved with helping refugees adjust to American culture from teaching classes online, to helping at events, to fundraising. To get more involved, there's plenty of resources on their website. This podcast is the first of a new series we'll be doing to introduce readers and listeners to non-profits in the region where they...
2023-08-1735 min
Hear In LAKate Cagle is here to wake you up - PalmsThe Spectrum 1 News anchor on being stopped from doing her job by the LAPD at Echo Park, her scoop with one of the tattoo artists who apply ink to sheriff deputies, her neighborhood of Palms, and what USC taught her to be prepared in TV journalism.
2023-08-171h 03
Inside the Issues: The PodcastCurren Price: Will the council play nice or will he pay a price?Los Angeles City Council member Curren Price returned to City Hall this week after being booked on corruption charges. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" host Sara Sadhwani and co-host Kate Cagle, who is filling in for Alex Cohen, discuss his return. Will he pay a price for his alleged transgressions, or will all be forgiven? This week also saw the hot labor summer continue to heat up with LA city workers hitting the picket lines just like writers, actors and hotel workers. And some new LA council members have gotten into trouble with...
2023-08-1019 min
Inside the Issues: The PodcastA summer of discontent settles over SoCalTrouble at the border, trouble in the sheriff's office and trouble in Hollywood. The long hot summer has things sizzling in Southern California. And it's been made even more complicated due to a memo that came from City Hall cautioning elected officials not to take sides. "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" host Alex Cohen and guest co-host Kate Cagle break down the strikes and their impact on the city. Plus, an explanation on why another bus of migrants recently arrived in Los Angeles. And the latest on the use-of-force incidents for which the...
2023-07-2022 minWho's Next Santa MonicaWhat's Next Episode 7: Jon Katz The What's Next podcast is back, and this interview is a doozy. Featuring Democratic Club President Jon Katz, we have a wide ranging conversation discussing everything from how the Dem. Club makes endorsements and gets involved in issues, how Santa Monica IS safe, and even why Leslie Nielsen does a great job playing the President of the United States in Scary Movie 3. If you prefer to read a transcript, a lightly-edited (for clarity) copy of our discussion can be read here. The audio is embedded at the bottom of this post.
2023-07-1037 minWho's Next Santa MonicaWhat's Next Episode 6: Daniel Ivanov A recent article at Next discussed the Rent Control Board and how next week they are expected to vote to increase the rent by up to 2.8% for properties governed by the city's rent control laws. To explain the process by which increases are set, the value of rent control for a city such as Santa Monica and other matters related to the vote; we brought on Rent Control Boardmember Daniel Ivanov for this week's episode of What's Next. If you have any issues with your rent, or questions for the Rent Control Board...
2023-06-0233 minWho's Next Santa MonicaWhat's Next Episode 5 : Cynthia RoseWelcome to What’s Next, Episode 5 featuring SM Spoke’s Cynthia Rose. Cynthia has been involved in mobility, street safety and environmental politics in Santa Monica for decades and we’re happy to have her join us as part of our coverage of Bike Month! If you’re just joining us, you can catch up on past episodes of Santa Monica Next: Episode 1 with Jesse Zwick, Episode 2 with Kate Cagle, Episode 3 with Rick Cole and earlier this week we dropped Episode 4 with Abby Arnold. A full transcript of today’s podcast can be found right here:...
2023-05-0442 minWho's Next Santa MonicaWhat's Next Episode 4 : Abby ArnoldAlas, one of Santa Monica's most important and most-underheralded activists, Abby Arnold is leaving Santa Monica after most of her adult life, almost 40 years. Her kids have made lives in Sonoma, and Arnold is planning on joining then for a happy retirement. However, that gives us a chance to have one last interview with the former co-chair of Santa Monica Forward, long-time member of several city commissions, and a host of other jobs and titles at various non-profits. However, a large portion of this interview is spent talking about the need to plan for the future by...
2023-04-2939 min
Inside the Issues: The PodcastLAPD robodog donation: all bark and no bite?Is Los Angeles ready for a 300-pound crime-fighting canine? "Inside the Issues: The Podcast" host Alex Cohen and special co-host Kate Cagle bite into the robodog controversy. Then, LA doubles down on becoming a sanctuary city by taking a step forward from the current symbolic measure to wanting to codify policies. They discuss what it would mean for undocumented immigrants. And LA District Attorney George Gascón had a very bad, no-good week after losing a retaliation case. With 16 similar suits waiting in the wings, could this be a grim omen for him?
2023-03-0922 minWho's Next Santa MonicaWhat's Next Episode 1 : Kate CagleWelcome to the first episode of Santa Monica Next’s new podcast What’s Next hosted by Damien Newton. This week's episode features Spectrum News 1 anchor Kate Cagle, who is perhaps even better known to our readers and listeners in Santa Monica from her work at the Santa Monica Daily Press. Listen on and find out what Chase from Paw Patrol and April O'Neal have in common. A full transcript of the episode can be found below the podcast. Thanks to Kate for joining us and look for our next episode in two weeks. If you missed our...
2023-02-2832 min
The Muck PodcastEpisode 113: Short and Sour | Lynwood Vikings and Daniel PeggsHillary and Tina cover the Lynwood Vikings and former superintendent Daniel Peggs.
Hillary’s Story
The LA County Sheriff's Department prided themselves for their fight against criminal activity. BUT when complaints surface, they expose corrupt deputy gangs that created a decades long tradition of violence in the police force.
Tina’s Story
After years in education first as a teacher then as a principal, Daniel Peggs was elected as superintendent of the Altoona School District in 2019. BUT, after an FBI probe, Peggs is arrested for child trafficking.
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2022-03-021h 21
Annenberg Radio NewsARN Live Show - April 22, 2010More than one billion people around the world are celebrating Earth Day. You’ll hear what the Mayor is doing on this 40th Earth Day, and why it involved the movie Avatar. Plus, hear from a group of Southern California’s who say Earth Day should be about them. We’ll also share with you a story about USC students commemorating the 95th anniversary of the Armenian Massacres, and we’ll hear from a political science professor about why the U.S. has yet to recognize the killings as genocide. Plus, hear a clip from award-winning journalist, Norman Cowrin’s, original b...
2010-04-2300 minAnnenberg Radio NewsARN Live Show - April 15, 2010It’s tax day, and there one group that’s voicing their views against it. Tea Partiers rallied at the national capitol, cities across the U.S., and here in Southerner California. We sent one of our reporters to the streets to hear what the tea party movement is all about. We also have an interview with a minister who is part of a group organizing a movement against the Tea Party. Plus, you’ll hear why a group of people gathered outside of Los Angeles City Hall to oppose a National Socialist Movement rally.Producer: Jessica Flores, Host: Heather Hope...
2010-04-1600 minAnnenberg Radio NewsARN Live Show - March 11, 2010We’re hearing a lot of chatter about Insurance overhaul legislation in D.C. But the demographic with the highest uninsured rate, young people ages 18-25, don’t seem to be part of that conversation. We spoke to members of one activist organization, CALPIRG, that aims to bolster young people’s voice in the debate at a “die-in” demonstration. We’ll also share another overlooked story. We know education cuts have hurt k-12 school, but how are the cuts affecting those school children’s parents enrolled in adult education schools. We sent a reporter to take a look at one school, and yo...
2010-03-1200 minAnnenberg Radio NewsARN Live Show - February 18, 2010The LA City Council met to discuss budget cuts on neighborhood watch programs. We got reaction from the people upset over the move. We also explain a new L.A. County Sheriff policy that is intended to reduce the use of deadly force by the police. Later in the show, hear USC student reaction on a UCSD party that mocked black history month. Their reaction: the party was a bad idea that perpetuated stereotypes. And stay tuned to the end of the show for an interesting Olympic fact. Hint: It has to do with condoms.Producer: Jessica Flores, Host: Heather...
2010-02-1900 minAnnenberg Radio NewsARN Live Show - February 11, 2010Congresswoman Diane Watson (D-Ca) announced her retirement today. Seventy-six year-old Watson has held the 33rd district seat since 2001 and many in the community say she broke barriers as an elected official. In the newscast, we share Watson’s words on why she’s retiring now. We also speak to community activists that share reflection on Watson’s career. Our host, Heather Hope, speaks to a political science professor about the possibility of the district going Republican. We also cover the budget crisis hitting L.A.. Our reporters go to city hall, and a mayor’s forum to find out more on the p...
2010-02-1200 minAnnenberg Radio NewsARN Live Show - October 27, 2009The City of Los Angeles is getting closer to finding out who its new Chief of Police will be. The Police Commission is sending its top three names to Mayor Villaraigosa today. The rest of us should know the new chief’s identity in a week. We talked with Witness LA creator Celeste Fremon about the job and what kind of chief the city is likely to get. Also, Councilman Richard Alarcon unveiled a new labor ordinance. Wage laborers might get some relief in Los Angeles, after a long history of exploitation and abuse. Finally, we have stories about the cities s...
2009-10-2800 min