KPCC-FM (Pasadena, CA)

KPCC (89.3 FM), known as LAist 89.3, is a non-commercial educational radio station based in Pasadena, California. It primarily caters to the Greater Los Angeles area, including the San Fernando Valley. Additionally, KPCC's signal extends to parts of Santa Barbara, Ventura County, Palm Springs, and the Coachella Valley, reaching a wide audience across Southern California with the help of five low-power relay stations and three full-power repeaters. The station is owned by Pasadena City College and is operated by the American Public Media Group through Southern California Public Radio. KPCC features a blend of public radio programming and news, serving as both an owned-and-operated station for American Public Media and an affiliate of NPR and Public Radio Exchange. Notable hosts include Sandra Tsing Loh and Larry Mantle. In addition to traditional analog broadcasting, KPCC offers two HD Radio channels and is accessible online. The station's studios are situated in Pasadena, while its transmitter is located on Mount Wilson.

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Once an Economic Engine For The Region, The Inland Empire’s Warehouse Industry Enters a Downturn

Feb 22, 2024 | kpcc.org | Cristina Escobar

Once an Economic Engine For The Region, The Inland Empire’s Warehouse Industry Enters a DownturnThe Inland Empire’s once booming warehousing industry is experiencing a significant slowdown. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the area quickly recovered lost jobs, outpacing other sectors like entertainment and tech. However, in the past year, warehousing and transportation jobs have declined for the first time in decades, with industrial vacancies increasing and rents decreasing.
More Rain Is Coming To SoCal

Feb 15, 2024 | kpcc.org | Kristen Baldwin |Jen Chaney

More Rain Is Coming To SoCalThe National Weather Service reports that another storm system is coming to the Southland this weekend. Right now, forecast models show rain will come to L.A., Orange County and the Inland Empire Sunday night and that the wettest day will be Monday. The current rainfall totals are projected to be 2 to 3 inches from Sunday through Wednesday for most of the area. Projected snow levels right now are in the 7,000 elevation range.
Future Of Charter Schools On LAUSD Campuses To Be Considered Today As Board Votes On Policy That Would Limit Locations

Feb 13, 2024 | kpcc.org | Rebecca Jennings

Future Of Charter Schools On LAUSD Campuses To Be Considered Today As Board Votes On Policy That Would Limit LocationsLos Angeles Unified school board members are scheduled to vote today on whether to further limit where charter schools can be located in the district. The proposed policy prevents charter schools from moving into schools focused on improving outcomes for Black students and providing additional community resources.
Future Of Charter Schools On LAUSD Campuses To Be Considered Today As Board Votes On Policy That Would Limit Locations

Feb 13, 2024 | kpcc.org | Rebecca Jennings

Future Of Charter Schools On LAUSD Campuses To Be Considered Today As Board Votes On Policy That Would Limit LocationsLos Angeles Unified school board members are scheduled to vote today on whether to further limit where charter schools can be located in the district. The proposed policy prevents charter schools from moving into schools focused on improving outcomes for Black students and providing additional community resources.
L.A. Continues To Be Battered By Heavy Rainfall

Feb 6, 2024 | kpcc.org | Allison Pohle

L.A. Continues To Be Battered By Heavy RainfallHard hit L.A. County residents are bracing for more of the same today. With a forecast of another full day of rain and an extended flash flood warning this morning for areas surrounding the Santa Monica Mountains, officials urge vigilance. The second of two atmospheric rivers has drenched the region, shutting down roads, forcing mandatory evacuations and destroying some property in landslides.
Remembering The Late, Legendary Broadway Triple Threat Chita Rivera

Jan 31, 2024 | kpcc.org | Amanda Mull

Remembering The Late, Legendary Broadway Triple Threat Chita RiveraChita Rivera, the dynamic dancer, singer and actress who garnered 10 Tony nominations, winning twice, in a long Broadway career that forged a path for Latina artists and shrugged off a near-fatal car accident, died Tuesday. She was 91. Rivera's death was announced by her daughter, Lisa Mordente, who said she died in New York after a brief illness.
Hey lil' goat, can you tell the difference between a happy voice and an angry voice?

Jan 30, 2024 | kpcc.org | Marc Silver |Maya Silver |Viola Kosome

Ok, so let's start off by saying that goats don't have the greatest image when it comes to intelligence. In Nigeria, for example, a common insult is: "You're as stupid as a goat."People who raise goats and study goats know that's just not true. Alan McElligott, associate professor of animal behavior and welfare, City University of Hong Kong, has run many studies that show goats are ... well, if not the GOAT, then close to it.
23andMe Data Breach Turns Into Class Action Lawsuit For Failing To Notify Users

Jan 30, 2024 | kpcc.org | Lily Hay Newman |Simon Shuster

23andMe Data Breach Turns Into Class Action Lawsuit For Failing To Notify UsersBack in October, personal data from nearly one million 23andMe users was leaked on forums used by cyber criminals. Now, a new class action lawsuit filed in federal court in San Francisco accuses the company of not notifying users that they had been specifically targeted.
A Media Company Used A.I. To Bring The Late George Carlin Back For A Comedy Special - Now, His Family Is Suing

Jan 26, 2024 | kpcc.org | Colleen P. Kirk

A Media Company Used A.I. To Bring The Late George Carlin Back For A Comedy Special – Now, His Family Is SuingThe estate of George Carlin is suing the media company behind a fake hour long comedy special that purportedly uses artificial intelligence to recreate the late standup comic’s style and material.
NPR quiz goes global: Test your knowledge of milestones and millstones in 2023

Jan 14, 2024 | kpcc.org | Marc Silver |Maya Silver |Viola Kosome

In May 2023, NPR launched The NPR Weekly News Quiz to see if you are paying attention to ... well, everything and anything. Like ... A woman has filed a lawsuit against Hershey because ...