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In need of resources during LA’s ongoing fire emergency? Want to help, but not sure how? Here’s a list.

In need of resources during LA’s ongoing fire emergency? Want to help, but not sure how? Here’s a list.

from KCRW Features

LA restaurants offer free meals to those affected by the Palisades, Eaton and other fires

A list of local restaurants and food businesses that are offering meals and other forms of aid.

Fact check: What really happened with the Pacific Palisades water hydrants?

It’s a headline no one would want to see: Fire hydrants being used to fight the Palisades Fire were running dry. How exactly the shortage happened?

Toxic air quality amid wildfires: How to protect your health

The South Coast Air Quality Management District extended a smoke advisory for Los Angeles due to multiple wildfires.

Altadena’s historic Black community is determined to rebuild

The Eaton Fire has devastated communities throughout Altadena, including many Black homeowners who have been there for generations.

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Morning Becomes Eclectic

KCRW's signature daily music show. New releases, live performances, and interviews.

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Tyler Boudreaux

A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

Jan. 09 1 hr, 59 min

FREAKS ONLY

Future beats and a mind-melting mix of fuzz, bass, and funk. Served fresh every weeknight.

Jan. 09 1 hr, 57 min

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Director Brady Corbet's Golden Globe winning film The Brutalist tackles the oft-toxic relationship between art and commerce.

Brady Corbet & Mona Fastvold: a seven year battle to make ‘The Brutalist’

Director Brady Corbet's Golden Globe winning film The Brutalist tackles the oft-toxic relationship between art and commerce.

from The Business

Warner Bros. parts ways with two notable execs as new studio heads Mike DeLuca and Pamela Abdi begin rolling out an ambitious slate of 2025 films.

Warner Brothers shakes up the C-suite

Warner Bros. parts ways with two notable execs as new studio heads Mike DeLuca and Pamela Abdi begin rolling out an ambitious slate of 2025 films.

from The Business

Brant Cox plays soothsayer and predicts what's on trend for restaurants in 2025.

2025 food trends: Thick burgers and mini-martinis

Brant Cox plays soothsayer and predicts what's on trend for restaurants in 2025.

from Good Food

"What if we slowed down and savored flavors, smells, and textures?" asks Betsy Andrews as she considers the science behind pacing ourselves.

Resolve to eat slower and savor each bite this year

"What if we slowed down and savored flavors, smells, and textures?" asks Betsy Andrews as she considers the science behind pacing ourselves.

from Good Food

Heidi Pickman outlines the new licensing steps for home cooks who want to legally prepare foods to sell.

New rules make it easier for home cooks to sell their food

Heidi Pickman outlines the new licensing steps for home cooks who want to legally prepare foods to sell.

from Good Food

Julia Child reporting fellow Gabriela Glueck heads to Humboldt to speak with a community of seaweed evangelists.

Could seaweed be the new kale?

Julia Child reporting fellow Gabriela Glueck heads to Humboldt to speak with a community of seaweed evangelists.

from Good Food

Joe Yonan proves that plant-based cooking is anything but boring.

Joe Yonan has new ideas for plant-based cooking

Joe Yonan proves that plant-based cooking is anything but boring.

from Good Food

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: January 10, 2025

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

The American saber-rattling against China has been increasing almost as fast as China’s own development in the past few years.

China is not our enemy

The American saber-rattling against China has been increasing almost as fast as China’s own development in the past few years.

from Scheer Intelligence

KCRW reflects on Joe Biden’s presidential legacy. How will the tumultuous events of his term be remembered, and what moments stood out most?

How will history remember Joe Biden’s challenging presidency?

KCRW reflects on Joe Biden’s presidential legacy. How will the tumultuous events of his term be remembered, and what moments stood out most?

from Left, Right & Center

LA neo-soul group The Altons will release their new collection of songs Heartache in Room 14, on Valentine’s Day, but we don’t need to wait to share the love.

Today’s Top Tune: The Altons – ‘Your Light’

LA neo-soul group The Altons will release their new collection of songs Heartache in Room 14, on Valentine’s Day, but we don’t need to wait to share the love.

from Today's Top Tune

Evacuation-related expenses might be covered by home insurance. Get a copy of your full policy and keep all related records and receipts.

Cheat sheet: These are the steps fire victims need to take to make an insurance claim

Evacuation-related expenses might be covered by home insurance. Get a copy of your full policy and keep all related records and receipts.

from KCRW Features

How and where to get help if you’ve been impacted by California wildfires, from immediate support to navigating the long-term.

Wildfire aid resources: From shelter and food to mental health and insurance

How and where to get help if you’ve been impacted by California wildfires, from immediate support to navigating the long-term.

from KCRW Features

The latest film releases include Hard Truths, Vermiglio, Diane Warren: Relentless, and The Last Showgirl.

Weekend film reviews: ‘Hard Truths,’ ‘Vermiglio,’ The Last Showgirl’

The latest film releases include Hard Truths, Vermiglio, Diane Warren: Relentless, and The Last Showgirl.

from Weekend Film Reviews

A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

Tyler Boudreaux's playlist, January 9, 2025

A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

from Tyler Boudreaux

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Jan 9, 2025

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm, only on FREAKS ONLY by Travis Holcombe.

from FREAKS ONLY

Mayor Karen Bass has faced political blowback for being in Ghana as devastating wildfires broke out all across Los Angeles.

Mayor Karen Bass faces political fallout for overseas trip as LA wildfires broke out

Mayor Karen Bass has faced political blowback for being in Ghana as devastating wildfires broke out all across Los Angeles.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A trauma studies professor offers guidance on alleviating your own grief, talking to someone who’s lost everything, and preparing for the long recovery.

Mental health amid fires: Acknowledge emotions, check on loved ones

A trauma studies professor offers guidance on alleviating your own grief, talking to someone who’s lost everything, and preparing for the long recovery.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand