Patt Morrison for Monday, August 2, 2010

PATT MORRISON SCHEDULE

Monday, August 2, 2010

1-3 p.m.

 

CALL-IN @ 866-893-5722, 866-893-KPCC; OR JOIN THE CONVERSATION ONLINE ON THE PATT MORRISON BLOG AT KPCC-DOT-ORG

 

 

1:06 – 1:30

OPEN

 

 

1:30 - 1:58:30

Banks show sleight of hand with new (credit) card tricks

We aren’t very far removed from historic legislation banning certain billing practices and credit card issuers have already conjured up new ways to take your money. The Card Act was designed to help the customer in many ways, forcing card issuers to give customers more notice about interest-rate increases and restricting some of the more corrupt billing practices. Well it seems like that all could be for nothing. Card companies are quickly replacing all of the old fees, with new ones… literally creating a hellish race between regulators and credit-card companies called “let’s find the loopholes.” The Card Act was set to wipe out $390 million in fee revenue, so don’t think the banks we’re going to sit back quietly. No, they decided to increase the marketing for their “Professional Cards”, similar to corporate cards but with the terms of regular consumer cards. So you can have a credit line like a corporation has, with all of the lack of protection that a consumer card has. At the end of the day will we ever get the banks to play fair?   

 

Guests:

UNCONFIRMED

Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York’s 14^th District; senior member of the House Financial Services Committee & Chair of the Joint Economic Committee

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Victor Stango, associate professor at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management; consulting economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

• Stango, who studies consumer & firm behavior in banking markets, has been analyzing how the Card Act will affect consumer banking.

 

 

2:06 – 2:30

CA Board of Education threatens to give the boot to failing charter schools

California may be a finalist in Obama’s Race to the Top program and eligible for $700 million for struggling schools, but it looks like that money might not be going anywhere.  After touting themselves as the silver bullets necessary to save our failing public education system, dozens of the state’s 850-plus charter schools may be on the chopping board, as recent standardized test scores show them scoring in the bottom 10% of schools statewide.  The California Board of Education will decide in September on the criteria for shuttering failing Charter schools, but what does it say about the charter school idea?  But are the criteria fair and should the Board of Education be pushing for better teachers and reforming the curriculum before sending these schools and students packing?  On the other hand, could these failing hybrid charter schools hurt California’s chances at winning a piece of that $4.35 billion in Race to the Top stimulus funds?

 

Guests:

Ben Austin currently serves as a member of the California State Board of Education and is executive director of Parent Revolution, parent advocacy group supporting charter schools & school self-determination

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-         He has 2 daughters who attend a charter school in LA

 

-         he directed the successful campaign to transform Locke High School from the worst high school in Los Angeles into a college preparatory model of reform

 

Gary Borden, Vice President of Government Relations for the California Charter Schools Association

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2:30 – 2:39

OPEN

 

 

2:41 – 2:58:30

Turning “Project 50” into Project 1000’s—innovative ways to help L.A.’s homeless

In 2007 Los Angeles County started up a new program with the goal of taking a different look and a different approach to the persistent problem of chronic homelessness in Southern California.  The program was “Project 50,” which would identify the 50 most vulnerable and needy members of L.A.’s homeless population through a series of extensive surveys on the streets.  The 50 have been identified, reviewed and provided with housing, services and support—but has it helped to keep them off the streets and brought stability back into their lives?  The programs results have been mixed and they offer a tortured view into the complex problem of homelessness.  Patt partners up with her colleagues at the L.A. Times who have spent the past two years following Project 50 with the hopes of creatively conquering homelessness.

 

Guests:

Christopher Goffard, staff reporter for the L.A. Times & author of the Project 50 series “Whatever it Takes”

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Carrie Bach, Homeless Outreach Coordinator for the L.A. County Department of Public Health

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Jonathan Serviss

Producer, Patt Morrison Program

Southern California Public Radio

NPR Affiliate for Los Angeles

89.3 KPCC-FM | 89.1 KUOR-FM | 90.3 KPCV-FM

626.583.5171, office

415.497.2131, mobile

jserviss@kpcc.org / jserviss@scpr.org

www.scpr.org

 

All for the Love of Kids Fund-raiser Event

 

 

	County of Los Angeles DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES   425 Shatto Place, Los Angeles, California  90020 (213) 351-5602
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                       July 30, 2010                         Contact:    Nick Bhatt or Neil Zanville                       DCFS Office of Public Affairs                       (213) 351-5886                         Day of the Event Contact:                       Maria Melton                      Neil Zanville                       (310)  270-7030                 (310) 980-7596		Board of Supervisors   GLORIA MOLINA First District   MARK RIDLEY-THOMAS Second District   ZEV YAROSLAVSKY Third District   DON KNABE Fourth District   MICHAEL D. ANTONOVICH Fifth District

 

MEDIA ADVISORY-August 4th

 

15^th ANNUAL "ALL FOR THE LOVE OF KIDS" EVENT BRINGS TOGETHER OVER 300 PASSIONATE CHILDREN'S SUPPORTERS AT L.A. COUNTY ARBORETUM

 

Celebrities and foster youth raise awareness and vital funds through song

 

What:	15th annual fundraising event initiated by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich in 1995 to support the Los Angeles County Children and Family Services (DCFS) Trust Fund that provides services and goods for foster children that cannot be paid for with government funding.  For over 42 years, the Trust Fund has provided a wide range of  services including clothing for special events, replacement prescription glasses, educational field trips, equipment and uniforms for sports and enrichment activities, as well as special medical, orthodontia and dental services.   Sheriff Leroy D. Baca will be honored for his "999 for Kids Program."  Other honorees include:  Kashif, Grammy-nominated singer songwriter, producer and founder of the iCare Foundation; Sylvie de Toledo, author and national expert in relative caregiving and Founder of Grandparents As Parents and event emcee and ABC-7 Anchor /Reporter Lisa Hernandez.   Mega producer and songwriter Kashif, legendary rhythm and blues diva Evelyn "Champagne" King and four-time Grammy-nominated and Tony Award-winning chanteuse Melba Moore will be on hand to sing a contemporary version of "We are the World."    Foster youth will join Kashif onstage for a moving performance of "I'm Gonna Be Somebody" which they recently wrote and recorded at Kashif's University Summer Music & Recording Camp for youth in foster care.   Event sponsors include AT&T, Southern California Edison, and One Child at a Time.   Dinner will be provided by Fosselman's Ice Cream, Gloria King Solomon, California Culinary Institute Cordon Bleu Program, Chef Marilyn's Soul Food, Carousel, Subway, BJ's, Darvish, Starbuck's, and wines courtesy of Doug Colliflower.   There will be a live and silent auction with raffle prizes.
Who:	Michael D. Antonovich, Los Angeles County Supervisor Evelyn "Champagne" King,  rhythm & blues singer Melba Moore, 4-time Grammy-nominated singer, Tony Award winner Kashif, Grammy-nominated producer, singer, songwriter, Founder and CEO of  iCare Foundation Lisa Hernandez, KABC-7 Eyewitness News Weekend Anchor/ Reporter Patricia S. Ploehn, DCFS Director Sheriff Leroy D. Baca Sylvie de Toledo, author and expert in relative caregiving and Founder of Grandparents As Parents Phillips Performing Arts Musical Theater for Kids Over 300 community members and supporters of foster youth
When:	Wednesday August 4, 2010, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:	The Los Angeles County Arboretum 301 N. Baldwin Avenue Arcadia, CA  91007

 

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Valinda residents celebrate drop in crime: National Night Out and Community March Aug 3

 

 

MEDIA ADVISORY                            CONTACT:  Angie Castro, Molina’s Office (213) 703-2823

                                                             Alba Ibarra, LA County Parks, (626) 968-9953

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

SUPERVISOR GLORIA MOLINA ANNOUNCES VALINDA CORRIDOR
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AND COMMUNITY MARCH AT RIMGROVE PARK AUG 3

 

 

VALINDA (July 30, 2010) – Crime is down in the Valinda Corridor, and local residents and Neighborhood Watch groups are celebrating at the Valinda Corridor National Night Out and Community March August 3.  The free event begins with the march and a free concert.  In addition to resources and information booths, other family activities include game booths, childrens’ face painting, watermelon eating and pie throwing contests, raffle prizes, giveaways, and much more.

 

Sponsored by Target, the Valinda Corridor Night Out is planned in partnership with Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina’s office, County Parks and Recreation, Sheriff’s Industry Station, L.A. County Fire Station 26, and local Neighborhood Watch and MASH groups.

 

National Night Out is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Sponsor is the national sponsor.  In 2009, more than 30 million people participated from 14,625 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide.  This year’s National Night Out is expected to be the largest ever.

 

WHAT:            Valinda Corridor National Night Out and Community March

 

WHEN:          Tuesday, August 3, 2010, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

 

• Community March, 5:30 p.m. 
• Formal Program / Concert, 6:00 p.m.

                       

WHERE:       Rimgrove County Park, 747 N. Rimgrove Drive, Valinda, 91744

 

WHO:             - Supervisor Gloria Molina

                        - Local residents, and Neighborhood Watch and MASH groups

                        - Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation

                        - Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Industry Station Team

                        - Los Angeles County Fire Department, Station 26

           

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Air Quality Advisory in Effect due to Canyon Fire

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For Immediate Release:
July 30, 2010

Air Quality Advisory in Effect for Northern Los Angeles County
Visible smoke may affect air quality for those affected by the Canyon
Fire

LOS ANGELES - Due to fire activity in the Antelope Valley, air quality
in parts of Los Angeles County may be affected. Health officials urge
all residents living and working in areas of visible smoke or where
there is an odor of smoke to avoid unnecessary outdoor activity.

"Everyone should avoid any outdoor or indoor exertion or exercise in
smoke-impacted areas," said Jonathan E. Fielding, MD, MPH, Director of
Public Health and Health Officer. "In areas where smoke may not be
visible, but may still be impacted by this fire, we are advising
sensitive individuals, such as those with heart disease, asthma, or
other respiratory disease, to stay indoors as much as possible. We are
also advising schools that are in session in smoke-impacted areas to
suspend physical activities, including physical education and
after-school sports, until conditions improve."

Non-school related sports organizations, such as AYSO, for children and
adults are advised to cancel outdoor practices in areas where there is
visible smoke, soot, or ash, or where there is an odor of smoke. This
also applies to other recreational outdoor activity, such as hikes or
picnics, in these areas.

The following recommendations will help protect you and your family
from harm effects of bad air quality:
● If outdoor air is bad, try to keep indoor air as clean as
possible by keeping doors and windows closed. Air conditions that
recirculate air within the home can help filter out harmful particles.
Avoid using air conditioning units that only draw in air from the
outside or that do not have a recirculating option.
● People can participate in indoor sports or other strenuous
activity with visible smoke, soot or ash, provided the indoor location
has air conditioning that does not draw air from the outside, and it has
closed windows and doors to protect the cleanliness of indoor air.
● If you have symptoms of lung or heart disease that may be
related to smoke exposure, including severe coughing, shortness of
breath or difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest tightness or pain,
palpitations, nausea or unusual fatigue or lightheadedness, contact your
doctor immediately or go to an urgent care center.

The Department of Public Health is committed to protecting and
improving the health of the nearly 10 million residents of Los Angeles
County. Through a variety of programs, community partnerships and
services, Public Health oversees environmental health, disease control,
and community and family health. Public Health comprises more than 4,000
employees and has an annual budget exceeding $750 million. To learn more
about Public Health and the work we do, please visit
http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov, visit our YouTube channel at
http://www.youtube.com/lapublichealth, or follow us on Twitter:
LAPublicHealth.

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Free haircuts, free groceries, health screenings at South Whittier event

            Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department

July 28, 2010

                                                                                                 

Contact: Catarah Hampshire

Public Information Assistant

                                                                                    (310) 965-8230

    champshire@parks.lacounty.gov

 

OR

Imee Perius

Public Information Officer

(213) 738-2963

iperius@parks.lacounty.gov

SUPERVISOR DON KNABE TO HOST SOUTH WHITTIER EDUCATE & CELEBRATE FESTIVAL  AT ADVENTURE COUNTY PARK

 

 

 

 

WHAT: Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation and Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe will host the annual South Whittier Educate and Celebrate Festival.  Since 2007 this event has attracted more than 3,000 people each year who are in need of community resources. Those attending this year’s event can expect dozens of services, from free dental, hearing and vision exams, to a job fair, free haircuts and a food giveaway . Approximately 300 local school children will receive free school supplies and uniforms. This event is supported by local hospitals, County departments, other social service agencies and community based organizations. 

 

       WHERE:                      Adventure County Park, 10130 S. Gunn Avenue,                                               Whittier, CA 90605

 

       WHEN:                        Saturday, August 7, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

                                

       VISUALS:                   Free Haircuts, thousands of people lining up to receive free groceries, health screenings, petting zoo and live entertainment.

 

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BACKGROUND:     The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation provides the citizens of Los Angeles County diverse, quality recreational opportunities with its organized sports and health-oriented programs at more than 144 facilities, including more than 94 local and community parks, 19 golf courses, 52 hiking and equestrian trails, 19 natural areas and wildlife sanctuaries, 14 lakes, four arboreta and botanic gardens, 27 public swimming pools and the world-famous Hollywood Bowl and John Anson Ford Amphitheatre.

 

August 3 2010 AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

                           Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles  

                                                           

Contact:  Judy Hammond, Director of Public Affairs, (213) 974-1363

                 Brian Lew, Assistant Director, (213) 974-1652

Live videofeed, English and Spanish, Telco #948075      Audio–(213) 974-4700 or

                                                                                          (877) 873-8017 ext. 111111# English

                                                                                                                ext. 222222# Spanish

Agenda and supporting documents:  http://bos.co.la.ca.us/Categories/Agenda/AgendaHome.asp

Agenda Highlights: http://ceo.lacounty.gov/press.htm                                                       

       July 29, 2010

 August 3 Agenda Highlights

(Meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m.) 

 

Supervisors Michael D. Antonovich and Don Knabe ask that independent firm be hired to audit and make recommendations to improve the safety of children served by the Department of Children and Family Services.   (Item 3)

 

Recommendation calls for approving $17.761 million to hire staff and develop initial infrastructure for a secure regional communications system shared by the County and 82 cities, supporting more than 34,000 first responders and mission-critical personnel.  (Item 9)

 

$197,885 grant would be used to fund project targeted at reducing HIV infections among African American men who have sex with other men.  (Item 15)

 

Action would allocate $309,000 to create centers at two County parks – McNees in West Whittier and El Cariso in Sylmar -- to teach residents about composting, grass recycling and water-wise gardening to reduce residential yard waste.  (Item 18)

 

Agreement would provide $200,000 for feasibility study and implementation plan for the Emerald Necklace, a 17-mile loop of proposed and existing parks, greenways, bikeways and multi-use trails along the San Gabriel River and the Rio Hondo in the San Gabriel Valley.  (Item 20)

 

Board asked to approve plans for new fire station in Santa Clarita, estimated to cost $12.4 million, with Aug. 31 set for bid opening.  (Item 29)

 

$274,160 construction contract requested to realign and reconstruct segment of the San Gabriel River Bicycle Trail in Cerritos and Lakewood.  (Item 33)

 

$2 million settlement plus a waiver of $241,380 County lien proposed in lawsuit in which Daniel Martinez alleged a deputy used excessive force when he shot and severely wounded him during May 2009 foot chase.   (Item 42)

 

Supervisors meet in closed session to discuss litigation filed by City of Alhambra challenging the County’s collection of property tax administration fees.  (Item CS-1)

 

Board discusses in closed session findings regarding the quality of care provided in the Olive View-UCLA Medical Center neonatal intensive care unit.  (Item CS-2)

--lacounty.gov--

 

East LA Civic Center Arts Fest 2010 -- Begins Saturday

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              CONTACT:   Angie Castro, (213) 703-2823

 

 

 

SUPERVISOR GLORIA MOLINA ANNOUNCES
“SUMMER ARTSFEST 2010” AT THE EAST L.A. CIVIC CENTER

 

 

Art, Music and Dance – Free

 

EAST LOS ANGELES (July 29, 2010) -- Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Gloria Molina invites the public to attend the Summer ArtsFest 2010 and to discover the East Los Angeles Civic Center – a cultural destination along the Gold Line Eastside Extension - Linea de Oro. 

 

 

WHAT:             East L.A. Civic Center Summer ArtsFest 2010

 

WHERE:           East L.A. Civic Center – A Cultural Destination

 4801 East Third St, Los Angeles, CA 90022 

 

WHEN:             Saturdays, July 31 to August 28, 2010, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

 

·         Farmers’ Market, 9am to 3pm

Bringing you farm fresh fruits and vegetables, year round, rain or shine.

 

·         East L.A. Library Programs/Activities, 10am to 5pm

 

·         Artwalks, 12pm to 5pm

Featuring local artists and artisans. Introducing guided tour of public art.
   

·         Concerts, 5pm to 7pm

 

·         Dance Parties / Jam Sessions, 7pm to 9pm

Interactive sessions of dance or drumming guided by experienced artists. Inexperienced, intermediate, advanced participants are welcome!

 

Fridays at Sundown, July 30; August 6, 13, 20, 27; September 3

 

·         Movies in the Park

 

 

Concerts and Dance Parties//Jam Sessions Schedule

 

July 31:  ALONG FOR THE RIDE - Latin Jazz, 5PM

Dancing to the Groove!  Drumming Session, 7PM - Bring your drums or borrow ours and jam away.
                                                                                       

August 7^:  FAMILY AFFAIR – Oldies, 5PM

Dancing to the Groove!  Samba Dance Party, 7PM – Learn Afro-Brazilian dance moves.  Live Afro-Brazilian drummers.

August 14:  LITTLE WILLIE G & THEE EAST LA  PHILHARMONIC, 5PM

Dancing to the Groove! Salsa Dance Party, 7PM - Salsa under the stars.  Free lessons!

                                                      

 

August 21:  SONSOLES - Spanish Rock, 5PM
Dancing to the Groove!  Hip-Hop Dance Party 7PM - Learn the basics of popping, locking, breaking and more!
      

 

August 28, 2PM to 10PM *

 

. TASTE OF EAST L.A.

Featuring more than 20 of the best restaurants in East L.A.

 

. CELEBRATION OF HISTORY AND CULTURE / CHICANO ROCK CONCERT

Commemorative celebration featuring Los Illegals, Cava and more.

 

   

WHO:              - Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina

            - Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation

            - Los Angeles County Arts Commission

            - Ford Theatre

            - Metro

- Art Share Los Angeles

- Casa Cultura

- ChimMaya

- Corazon del Pueblo

- East LA Works

- Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival 

- Mexican Cultural Institute

- Mundo Maya

- Self Help Graphics  

- TELESOFA Youth Film Festival

- VELA

 

For more information, (323) 260-2360.

 

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Saturday, July 31 at 10am - NATIONAL DANCE DAY CELEBRATION ON MUSIC CENTER PLAZA

 

 

MEDIA ADVISORY AND PHOTO TIP:

Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 10am

 

MUSIC CENTER AND DIZZY FEET FOUNDATION CELEBRATE

NATIONAL DANCE DAY ON MUSIC CENTER PLAZA

 

Hundreds Expected to Join Adam Shankman, Tabitha and Napoleon Dumo,
and Carrie Ann Inaba in a Flash Mob Dance at the Music Center

 

 

WHAT:          Dizzy Feet Foundation's and Music Center's official National Dance Day celebration in Los Angeles.  We're closing down the street for Biggest Dance Ever 2010. Hundreds are expected on Saturday, July 31, 10am to 12pm, on the Music Center Plaza. FREE admission, all are welcome. No dance experience necessary.

As part of the national initiative launched by Nigel Lythgoe on “So You Think You Can Dance”, National Dance Day encourages everyone to dance as a means to stay fit and healthy.

WHO:             The morning will include a warm-up led by Melinda Sullivan, Music Center Spotlight Awards alum and recent “So You Think You Can Dance” contestant, a Flash Mob Dance designed by legendary choreographers and lyrical Hip Hop pioneers Tabitha and Napoleon Dumo, a dance party with KCRW’s Garth Trinidad and some of L.A.’s favorite food trucks.  Plus, appearances by Carrie Ann Inaba and Adam Shankman.

WHEN:          10am to 12pm

MEDIA CHECK-IN at 9am           

 

WHERE:       Music Center Plaza, 135 N. Grand Avenue, at the corner of 1^st Street and Grand Avenue

                        NOTE:  Hope Street will be closed to drivers between 1^st and Temple Streets.

                       

MEDIA

PARKING:    Media parking located on Hope Street.  Enter from Temple Street.

 

 

CONTACT: Public - (213) 972-3660 or activearts@musicenter.org

Media – Leticia Rhi Buckley 213.972.3335 (office) 213.435.7467 (on-site) lbuckley@musiccenter.org

           

 

MEDIA MUST BE CREDENTIALED FOR THIS EVENT.

 

 

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Patt Morrison for Thursday, July 29, 2010

PATT MORRISON SCHEDULE

Thursday, July 29, 2010

1-3 p.m.

 

CALL-IN @ 866-893-5722, 866-893-KPCC; OR JOIN THE CONVERSATION ONLINE ON THE PATT MORRISON BLOG AT KPCC-DOT-ORG

 

 

1:06 – 1:19

OPEN

 

 

1:21 – 1:39

Mandatory minimums on crack cocaine to be shortened

One of the most criticized laws in America is about to get reformed. Congress passed a bill Wednesday that would reduce the disparities between mandatory minimum sentences for crack and powdered cocaine violations, a law some have considered blatantly racist and unfairly harsh punishments imposed, mainly on blacks. Even the Obama administration has called the disparity “fundamentally unfair,” and who could argue with that? The law, which was adopted in 1986, states that someone convicted of possession of 5 grams of crack must be sentenced to 5 years in prison, compared to powdered cocaine, the amount for those mandatory sentences are as 100 times as high. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that under the new law the federal prison system would save about $42 million over the next five years. So if this is a positive financially and in terms of race relations, why would anyone be against it?    

 

Guests:

TBD

 

 

1:41 – 1:58:30

If you want to “save” marriage, should you outlaw divorce?

“If marriage is so sacred, why do half of them end in divorce?” and “How is my gay marriage affecting the health of your heterosexual one?” are common refrains from those in the anti-Prop 8 camp.  John Marcotte is gearing up to put an end to that argument.  The founder of rescuemarriage.org is collecting signatures to get a new initiative on the November ballot—one that would amend the California constitution to ban divorces throughout the state.  According to the proposed ballot language, the initiative “changes the California Constitution to eliminate the ability of married couples to get divorced in California” and while doing so, “preserves the ability of married couples to seek an annulment.” A Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance’s summary both predict it will result in “savings to the state of up to hundreds of millions of dollars annually for support of the court system due to the elimination of divorce proceedings.” Marcotte’s point might be tongue-in-cheek, but his efforts are sincere.  How will it frame the next wave of gay marriage arguments and what does it say about the current state of political discourse in the golden state?

 

Guest:

John Marcotte, author of the “California Marriage Protection Act” & founder of RescueMarriage.org

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-         must collect signatures of 694,354 registered voters – the number equal to eight percent of the total votes cast for governor in the 2006 gubernatorial election – in order to qualify it for the ballot.  The proponent has 150 days to circulate petitions for this measure, meaning the signatures must be collected by December 9, 2010.

 

 

 

2:06 – 2:30

Financial overhaul bill packs a hidden punch at a glass ceiling, is it out of line?

Should the federal government lend women and minorities some muscle to break Wall Street’s glass ceiling? That’s what a section of last week’s financial overhaul bill aims to do, by granting the federal government authority to end contracts with financial firms that fail to ensure “fair inclusion” of women and minorities.  Opponents say the provision’s vague language make it tantamount to quotas, while proponents see it as an overdue wake-up call to a heavily white and male industry with a reputation for elitism.  The section sets not quotas, or even goals, but it does establish at least 20 new Offices of Minority and Women Inclusion across the Treasury Department, which already has three such offices.  Advocates of the provision say the current offices have no teeth and that minority and women-owned businesses didn’t receive an adequate share of the contracts awarded through the $700 billion bank bailout, while the collapse of the sub prime mortgage market disproportionately hit African-American and Latino homeowners.  Should the federal government take means to correct for this and if so, does this measure go far enough?

 

Guests:

AGAINST THE PROVISION:

Gail Heriot (Harriet), Senate appointee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and professor of law at University of San Diego Law School

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-         she signed a letter of opposition against the provision

 

FOR THE PROVISION:

NOT CONFIRMED:

Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League, which pressed for the bill language

-         says the existing efforts (Civil Rights Center at Department of Labor, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance at Labor, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) to ensure that women- and minority-owned firms receive contracts have “no visibility, no teeth.”

 

NOT CONFIRMED:

Gary Acosta, co-founder of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate (NAHREP) Professionals, which lobbied for the section

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NOT CONFIRMED:

Ann O’Leary, executive director of the Berkeley Center for Health, Economic & Family Security at the UC Berkeley School of Law; senior fellow at the Center for American Progress; and co-author of “The Shriver Report”

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2:30 – 2:58:30

OPEN

 

Jonathan Serviss

Producer, Patt Morrison Program

Southern California Public Radio

NPR Affiliate for Los Angeles

89.3 KPCC-FM | 89.1 KUOR-FM | 90.3 KPCV-FM

626.583.5171, office

415.497.2131, mobile

jserviss@kpcc.org / jserviss@scpr.org

www.scpr.org