Lori Galarreta
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This LA bike tour serves up Boyle Heights history — and tacos!
This tour is trying to change the way you see the city and communities around you through local history, bicycles and that beloved Mexican cuisine. → Read More
New Yorkers secretly love LA (even if they won't admit it)
Before launching a new campaign, the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention board held some focus groups and discovered something: New Yorkers actually love us. → Read More
This museum wants to change the way you feel about your selfie
Do it for the shares. Do it for the likes. Do it...because it's human nature. The Museum of Selfies aims to change the way you see the infamous selfie. → Read More
The case of the Oscars orchestra and the missing vihuela guitar
"Remember Me," from the film "Coco," is a theme song so sweet, it can't be played on just any guitar; the search for a vihuela sent one guitarist all over L.A. → Read More
Sorry, California: You always need to conserve water
The drought has been officially over for 8 months, but it seems like 2018 might be a dry one. Here's why you should always be conserving water. → Read More
New Year, new snowpack measurement: CA's water supply so far
Wednesday marks the state's first manual measurement of the Sierra snowpack. How is the snow in the Sierra Nevada so far this season? → Read More
Cal Poly Pomona's student-run 'Rose Float Project' is getting an upgrade
Cal Poly Pomona's almost 70-year history of building award-winning floats...and its future $3.7 million Rose Float Lab and design complex. → Read More
I scream, you scream, for turkey-flavored ice cream
With Thanksgiving expected to be a scorcher this year, we explore some cooler options, including a full Thanksgiving meal...in ice cream form. → Read More
The Great LA Walk makes the case for walkability
The Great Los Angeles Walk demonstrates how to make a city known for its cars more pedestrian friendly → Read More
How meals on the battlefield inspired a bold new food show
"Meals Ready to Eat" aims to bring together the civilian and military communities by using gourmet food inspired by veterans. → Read More
Can Dia de los Muertos survive commercialization?
In recent years, Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, has become more and more popular. But now that it's mainstream, will it survive as its own distinct holiday? → Read More
There's a new mountain lion in town
Just who is this new cat? → Read More
Semi-spooky LA history for Halloweenies
Haunting stories about LA include an original gangster connection to Crossroads of the World and the La Brea Tar Pits' unlikely occult roots. → Read More
Here's the most effective mask to combat air pollution
When it comes to protecting yourself against air pollution, not all masks are created equal. A Martinez tested five masks to find out which one is most effective. → Read More
Why P-22 is making Angelenos care about local wildlife
P-22 is L.A.'s most famous mountain lion. His journey from the Santa Monica mountains to Griffith Park has inspired many and shed a light on L.A.'s wildlife. → Read More
Which city has the fewest native-born Californians?
Which cities in LA County have the fewest native-born Californians? A KPCC listener asked, and a fellow listener jumped on the case. → Read More
Your guide to prepping for disaster in Los Angeles
If a disaster were to strike Southern California do you know how to prepare? Should you evacuate? What if you have a family? We've answered these questions and more. → Read More
An 8-bit game shows the bail system's real consequences
"Bail Trap" is an 8-bit video game designed to illustrate how people who have less money are disproportionately disadvantaged by California’s money bail system. → Read More
Felines have left their mark all over LA's history
From showbiz cats to beloved school cats, L.A. has been home to many important felines, which makes it the quintessential cat town. → Read More
They see me rollin': Ice cream tacos are the hot way to stay cool in SoCal
Think of them as Choco Tacos re-imagined. → Read More