#24: As humans, we produce a LOT of trash and only recycle about a third of it. Some new changes to California's recycling laws could help boost recycling rates, which, you know, could be good for the planet. HTLA host Brian De Los Santos gets the 411 on those changes and gets a first hand look at how L.A. County recycles its garbage. Guests: Susan Collins, president of the Container Recycling Institute Habib Kharrat, solid waste operations manager, Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts...
Oct 20, 2022•13 min•Ep. 24
#23: The largest wildlife crossing in the WORLD is being built right here in Los Angeles. It'll cross over 10 lanes of the 101 freeway - the deadliest road for mountain lions - to connect the Santa Monica Mountains with the Simi Hills. Today, HTLA host Brian De Los Santos meets up with Miguel Ordenaña, the guy who discovered one of LA's most famous mountain lions. They talk about what this crossing will mean for this city, and what it takes for projects like these to break ground. Guest: Miguel ...
Oct 19, 2022•12 min•Ep. 23
#22: LA is voting on a new mayor for the first time since 2013. Congresswoman Karen Bass is running against real-estate developer Rick Caruso. Each have different plans they argue would help improve things around this city, like homelessness. But mayors in LA don't have the power that other big city mayors do. It begs the question, what can the next mayor of Los Angeles really do? Guest: Fernando Guerra, professor of political science and founding director of the Center for the Study of Los Ange...
Oct 18, 2022•8 min•Ep. 22
#21: HTLA host Brian De Los Santos and LAist food editor Gab Chabrán are back at it, searching for delicious (and affordable) grub. This time, they're featuring Cheap Fast Eats in Long Beach. Locations: A&J Seafood Shack, Appu’s Cafe, Hamburgers Nice Guest: Gab Chabrán, food editor at LAist.
Oct 13, 2022•11 min•Ep. 21
#20: I’m not a Dodger fan… at least, not yet. But I know so many of you are! So today on HTLA, we’re learning all about what makes these games so fun to watch… Plus, their incredible season this year, which is leading them into the playoffs. Guests: A Martínez, host of NPR's Morning Edition & Up First; Bianca Ramirez, operations director for KPCC & LAist; and Donald Paz, engineer for KPCC & LAist and HTLA music composer
Oct 12, 2022•12 min•Ep. 20
#19: Leaked audio tapes from a Los Angeles City Council meeting contain racist remarks from the former council president, Nury Martinez. Many prominent L.A. politicians, including Sen. Alex Padilla, have called for everyone involved in the discussion to resign and take full responsibility for their actions. Today, HTLA host Brian De Los Santos talks with community leaders and experts about the larger impact of this scandal and where this stems from. Guests: Amir Whittaker, Senior Policy Counsel ...
Oct 11, 2022•11 min•Ep. 19
#18: Climbing is a great way to connect with nature, or even just let off steam with friends. But the sport has a reputation of being somewhat exclusive. Today, HTLA newsletter writer Aaricka Washington is back in the studio with Brian De Los Santos. They're talking about Brown Girls Climb, a group that aims to increase representation of women of color in climbing communities. Aaricka learns to climb with them at one of their monthly meet ups in L.A. Guests: Aaricka Washington, HTLA newsletter w...
Oct 06, 2022•9 min•Ep. 18
#17: The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department did something unusual last month. It launched a criminal investigation into L.A. County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, and others, and got a warrant to search her house. It was unusual because the LASD does not typically investigate other county agencies. California's Attorney General has since taken that investigation over but the actions by the LASD raised some alarms, especially since Sheriff Alex Villanueva is running for re-election in November. It...
Oct 05, 2022•12 min•Ep. 17
#16: Street vending has been legal in L.A. for a few years now, but state health codes made it almost impossible for smaller vendors - especially food vendors - to get permitted. That process will become easier on January 1, 2023, thanks to a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in September. HTLA host Brian De Los Santos and team get a behind the scenes look at how it all happened - the hard work that took place on the ground level - and what this change means for the vendors and for customers. ...
Oct 04, 2022•10 min•Ep. 16
#15: Drug use among teens is actually down but overdose deaths have spiked, doubling nationwide in 2020, largely due to the spread of counterfeit pills. In Los Angeles, a 15-year-old girl died after consuming a pill laced with fentanyl. In a surprise move, the Los Angeles Unified School District now says it will distribute Narcan, which reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, to junior and senior high schools. So, how did we get here? How to LA host Brian De Los Santos explores that question...
Sep 29, 2022•14 min•Ep. 15
#14: There are roughly eight thousand bus stops in Los Angeles but three-quarters of them don’t provide ANY kinda of shade from the sun. And with the inevitable schedule delays, you know Angelenos are sometimes waiting 45 minutes or more for their ride. This has long been recognized as a problem but now the L.A. City Council thinks they have a plan in place that'll make a difference. Will it? Plus, take a stroll through Ascot Hills with an LAist reader who explains why this place is her special ...
Sep 28, 2022•9 min•Ep. 14
#13: How to LA is back at it, exploring the different neighborhoods that make up this beautiful city. Today we’re checking out Little Tokyo, where we’ll learn how its art, food, and community advocacy make it such a special place. Guests: Grant Sunoo, director of community building & engagement at Little Tokyo Service Center; Brian Kito, owner of Fugetsu-Do; Sharon Kamegai Cocita, director of development at Little Tokyo Service Center; and LAist reader Ryan Chu-Tachikawa...
Sep 27, 2022•11 min•Ep. 13
#12: Los Angeles has a lot to offer when it comes to the outdoors. But here's the thing: if hiking or camping wasn't a part of your world growing up, it can feel a little intimidating to make the plunge. HTLA host Brian De Los Santos is one of those Angelenos that didn't grow up exploring the outdoors... But that's all about to change at Debs Park, just east of the 110 near Montecito Heights. Guest: Maricela (Marci) Rosales, Program Associate Director at the Conservation Lands Foundation...
Sep 22, 2022•10 min•Ep. 12
#11: Black Market Flea is like a cross between an outdoor bazaar and a party. Sure, you can buy some cool vintage threads but it is definitely a lot more than a flea market and has become something of a community space for Black Angelenos. It's been going on once-a-month for a year now so the How To LA team went to check it out at the Beehive in South Central Los Angeles. More details here . Guest: Aaricka Washington, Associate Editor, How to LA Newsletter...
Sep 21, 2022•9 min•Ep. 11
#10: Growing up as a gay Filipino man in the 90s and 2000s with immigrant parents, Anthony Ocampo felt confused and alone. Now a professor and sociologist, he wrote a memoir exploring the challenges of discovering oneself in LA during that period. He joins HTLA host, Brian De Los Santos, to talk about what he's learned over the years – and, to give a preview of what's inside his new book: Brown and Gay in LA: The Lives of Immigrant Sons . Guest: Anthony Christian Ocampo, Professor of Sociology, ...
Sep 20, 2022•10 min•Ep. 10
#9: There are 1,900 monkeypox cases in Los Angeles County. Transmission rates are falling but this week the L.A. County Public Health Department confirmed the first death caused by the virus. Information about monkeypox is changing fast so host Brian De Los Santos checks in on the where things stand now -- and what people in high risk categories should know. Guests: Jackie Fortier, LAist Senior Health Reporter Eric Pham, Palos Verdes resident Janay Tate, Hollywood resident...
Sep 15, 2022•11 min•Ep. 9
#8: Alma Backyard Farms in Compton is a lot of things to a lot of people. It grows fresh produce to sell to its neighbors, trains formerly incarcerated people to work the land, and teaches kids to garden and eat healthy meals. It brings the community together. During the dog days of summer, Brian De Los Santos and team went to see how it all works... and pick up some tomatoes. Guests: Erika Cuellar and Richard Garcia, co-founders of Alma Farms
Sep 14, 2022•7 min•Ep. 8
#7: Pacoima is one of the hottest neighborhoods in Los Angeles so some homegrown environmental activists are trying something new to mitigate the extreme heat: painting the pavement. Guests: Erin Stone, LAist Climate Emergency Reporter Melanie Torres, Community Organizer with Pacoima Beautiful Eliot Wall, General Manager for Street Bond-GAF
Sep 13, 2022•10 min•Ep. 7
#6: Hungry and looking for some inexpensive grub? Come along with HTLA host Brian De Los Santos and LAist food editor Gab Chabrán as they go in search of cheap, fast eats in communities all over LA County. First up: some old school eateries in Pasadena. Locations: Burrito Express, Sandwiches By Connal, Roma Market Guest: Gab Chabrán, food editor at LAist.
Sep 08, 2022•11 min•Ep. 6
#5: For its size, Los Angeles is lacking in parks and other green spaces compared to other major cities. Meet one man who is on a mission to make a difference in some of L.A.'s most underserved neighborhoods - one tree at a time. Guest: Aaron Thomas, Director of Urban Forestry for the non-profit Northeast Trees. Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This program is made possible in part...
Sep 07, 2022•11 min•Ep. 5
#4: It's hot, Los Angles. We hear how people dealt. Plus, Chinatown is a food desert. The neighborhood is home to a lot of low income seniors and there is no local grocer that serves them. The new LA River Farmers' Market that opened up in nearby the LA State Historic Park hopes to fill some of the void.
Sep 06, 2022•11 min•Ep. 4
#3: LA Metro's long-awaited K Line will soon be ready to ride. Seven stops will open later this year, taking folks from Crenshaw to Inglewood and Westchester (sorry but that LAX stop will take a minute). We get the tea from residents and business owners who've been waiting on this train for a few years. Next stop: Mar Vista -- to go shopping at the farmer's market, one of more than 100 in the county.
Sep 01, 2022•9 min•Ep. 3
#2: California is in a drought ... Again. LA has been facing water restrictions since June, and Angelenos have been a doing a pretty good job at conserving. The thing is, we gotta do more. It won't be easy, but we meet up with one long-time resident who shows us how it's possible. Guest List: Erin Stone, Climate Emergency Reporter, LAist Lynetta McElroy, Leimert Park resident and water conservationist
Aug 31, 2022•10 min•Ep. 2
#1: There's a lot you can learn by walking people's streets so How to L.A. will explore all the many neighborhoods of Los Angeles. Today, we start with West Adams, one of the oldest areas in LA. It also happens to be the neighborhood where HTLA host Brian De Los Santos grew up. Guests: Sandra Revolorio, West Adams thrift shop owner Mario Luna, father and West Adams resident
Aug 29, 2022•11 min•Ep. 1
How to L.A. is the newest podcast from LAist Studios. Hosted by Brian De Los Santos, How to L.A. will show you how to make this city your own, in your own way... whether you’ve lived here a long time, or you just got here. We’re gonna explore LA’s neighborhoods… talk about food and how to get outdoors. We’ll also get into complex issues like homelessness, and gentrification. We’re gonna learn together what it means to be an Angeleno so you can better connect with this city, and with your neighbo...
Aug 16, 2022•1 min
