Rev. Andy Bales has been right in the middle of the battle to protect those experiencing homelessness
L.A. City Council just approved an ordinance banning homeless encampments from certain areas of the city, including sidewalks. So, what happens to the people living in those encampments? Rev. Andy Bales, President of the Union Rescue Mission, joined us to discuss.
L.A. City Council just approved an ordinance banning homeless encampments from certain areas of the city, including sidewalks. So, what happens to the people living in those encampments? Rev. Andy Bales, President of the Union Rescue Mission, joined us to discuss.
Filmmaker, Laura Hand, is helping to tell the stories of those living on Skid Row
We see it now in so many communities, streets lined with tents and cardboard boxes. Laura Hand who was motivated after volunteering regularly at the Downtown Women’s Center and Midnight Mission directs a new docu-fiction film called “The Tent Mender”. She became deeply moved by the stories of the individuals she met. Laura joined us to discuss her project.
We see it now in so many communities, streets lined with tents and cardboard boxes. Laura Hand who was motivated after volunteering regularly at the Downtown Women’s Center and Midnight Mission directs a new docu-fiction film called “The Tent Mender”. She became deeply moved by the stories of the individuals she met. Laura joined us to discuss her project.
City Attorney Mike Feuer has been urging the LA County Board of Supervisors to make proof of vaccination required for a lot of indoor activities
Earlier this week, L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer raised a red flag to county leaders stating we need proof of vaccinations at all Los Angeles county restaurants, gyms, and theaters. There are several ideas being considered. Mike Feuer joined us to discuss why a vaccine mandate is needed, and why the idea is getting some push-back.
Earlier this week, L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer raised a red flag to county leaders stating we need proof of vaccinations at all Los Angeles county restaurants, gyms, and theaters. There are several ideas being considered. Mike Feuer joined us to discuss why a vaccine mandate is needed, and why the idea is getting some push-back.
Former STYX front man Dennis DeYoung releases final solo album, 26 East Vol. 2
Dennis DeYoung talks STYX, his final farewell solo album and his wife of 51-years.
Dennis DeYoung talks STYX, his final farewell solo album and his wife of 51-years.
New book on female inmates fighting fires on the front lines
They are women who are serving time for various reasons, and they're also women who may save your home or even your life. Author Jaime Lowe talks about an inmate firefighting program where women risk their lives for less than five bucks a day, plus a dollar an hour when they are actually on the fire line. The book is called Breathing Fire: Female Inmate Firefighters on the Front Lines of California’s Wildfires.
They are women who are serving time for various reasons, and they're also women who may save your home or even your life. Author Jaime Lowe talks about an inmate firefighting program where women risk their lives for less than five bucks a day, plus a dollar an hour when they are actually on the fire line. The book is called Breathing Fire: Female Inmate Firefighters on the Front Lines of California’s Wildfires.
Melissa Panzer talks about the challenges of working mothers brought on by the pandemic
COVID has had a huge impact on working moms. The labor department says from January of 2020 to January of this year, the number of working moms with kids under 18 dropped by 1.6 million. Because of several challenges brought on by the pandemic, some are facing impossible choices. Melissa Panzer is from the nonprofit media company Working Nation. The group raises awareness about the challenges in the workforce. She joined Good Day LA to talk about some of the concerns she is hearing.
COVID has had a huge impact on working moms. The labor department says from January of 2020 to January of this year, the number of working moms with kids under 18 dropped by 1.6 million. Because of several challenges brought on by the pandemic, some are facing impossible choices. Melissa Panzer is from the nonprofit media company Working Nation. The group raises awareness about the challenges in the workforce. She joined Good Day LA to talk about some of the concerns she is hearing.
Dave Koz talks new music and Summer Horns 2021 tour
Dave Koz and friends hit the road for The Summer Horns tour. Catch him August 8th at the Hollywood Bowl.
Dave Koz and friends hit the road for The Summer Horns tour. Catch him August 8th at the Hollywood Bowl.
Dave Koz performs on Good Day LA
Dave Koz performs on Good Day LA.
Dave Koz performs on Good Day LA.
Tonality is a local choral ensemble representing diverse cultures and ethnicities throughout Los Angeles
Tonality is a local choral ensemble representing diverse cultures and ethnicities throughout Los Angeles. Through song, they tackle themes like immigration, homelessness, prison reform and social justice. Alexander Lloyd Blake, the founder and artistic director for Tonality joined us on Good Day LA.
Tonality is a local choral ensemble representing diverse cultures and ethnicities throughout Los Angeles. Through song, they tackle themes like immigration, homelessness, prison reform and social justice. Alexander Lloyd Blake, the founder and artistic director for Tonality joined us on Good Day LA.
California teen Arul Mathur creates fire suppression device
Arul Mathur is a high school senior in Northern California. After he was nearly forced to evacuate his home because of a nearby wildfire, he decided he might be able to help. He designed an innovative fire suppression device called F.A.C.E. He put it on Kickstarter, and it funded in one day.
Arul Mathur is a high school senior in Northern California. After he was nearly forced to evacuate his home because of a nearby wildfire, he decided he might be able to help. He designed an innovative fire suppression device called F.A.C.E. He put it on Kickstarter, and it funded in one day.
Female athletes fighting back against sexist uniforms
The the world's most elite female athletes are proving over and over again that they are incredibly talented, and incredibly fierce. Their skills are on display at the Olympics, but how the women are being displayed has become a controversy. The Wall Street Journal's Rory Satran talks about how female athletes are fighting back against sexist uniforms and changing the status quo.
The the world's most elite female athletes are proving over and over again that they are incredibly talented, and incredibly fierce. Their skills are on display at the Olympics, but how the women are being displayed has become a controversy. The Wall Street Journal's Rory Satran talks about how female athletes are fighting back against sexist uniforms and changing the status quo.
Dr. Lindo Bacon talks Health at Every Size
Dr. Lindo Bacon talks Health at Every Size
Dr. Lindo Bacon talks Health at Every Size
Local and national anti-hunger and child nutrition advocates will come together to highlight the importance of federally-funded food programs
Local and national anti-hunger and child nutrition advocates will come together at PHFE WIC?s 8th Street clinic today to highlight the importance of federally-funded food programs. Joel Berg, CEO of Hunger Free America, a national nonpartisan nonprofit organization, is visiting Los Angeles as part of an 8,000-mile coast-to-coast journey this summer to shine a light on the continuing national hunger crisis, to meet with those working on the front lines of hunger, and to advocate for long-term, public policy solutions to food insecurity. He joined us to talk about the problem of many people not getting enough food.
Local and national anti-hunger and child nutrition advocates will come together at PHFE WIC?s 8th Street clinic today to highlight the importance of federally-funded food programs. Joel Berg, CEO of Hunger Free America, a national nonpartisan nonprofit organization, is visiting Los Angeles as part of an 8,000-mile coast-to-coast journey this summer to shine a light on the continuing national hunger crisis, to meet with those working on the front lines of hunger, and to advocate for long-term, public policy solutions to food insecurity. He joined us to talk about the problem of many people not getting enough food.
Retired VCFD Battalion Chief sets out on 3,000 mile bike ride from Santa Monica to New York
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, a group of firefighters and retired firefighters are about to take a three thousand mile journey across the country-on bikes! Their epic road trip will begin at Santa Monica pier, and end 40 days later at ground zero in New York. Along the way, they also hope to raise awareness of firefighting related illnesses including cancer, mental health, and severely wounded veterans. Steve Winter, a retired Battalion Chief with Ventura County Fire Department, is participating in the ride.
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, a group of firefighters and retired firefighters are about to take a three thousand mile journey across the country-on bikes! Their epic road trip will begin at Santa Monica pier, and end 40 days later at ground zero in New York. Along the way, they also hope to raise awareness of firefighting related illnesses including cancer, mental health, and severely wounded veterans. Steve Winter, a retired Battalion Chief with Ventura County Fire Department, is participating in the ride.
Firefighters biking across the country
A group of firefighters and retired firefighters are biking across the country to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and raise awareness of firefighting related illnesses.
A group of firefighters and retired firefighters are biking across the country to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and raise awareness of firefighting related illnesses.
Kerri Kasem, daughter of radio legend Casey Kasem, talks to GDLA about her new podcast and Kasem Cares foundation
Kerri Kasem talks about her new podcast "Bitterblood: Kasem vs Kasem" and her efforts to combat elder abuse.
Kerri Kasem talks about her new podcast "Bitterblood: Kasem vs Kasem" and her efforts to combat elder abuse.
Dr. George James Discusses Simone Biles
Therapist Dr. George James has worked with a lot of elite athletes. He brings a special perspective to Simone Biles' decision to withdraw from two major events in the Olympics.
Therapist Dr. George James has worked with a lot of elite athletes. He brings a special perspective to Simone Biles' decision to withdraw from two major events in the Olympics.
Jonathan Lipnicki and the Shabbat Angels protecting worshipers in the Fairfax district
Jonathan Lipnicki is putting his Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt to good use. He has mobilized to help worshipers in the Fairfax district enter and leave temple. Shabbat Angels organized last May after a group of pro-Palestinian men attacked Jewish diners outside a sushi restaurant.
Jonathan Lipnicki is putting his Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt to good use. He has mobilized to help worshipers in the Fairfax district enter and leave temple. Shabbat Angels organized last May after a group of pro-Palestinian men attacked Jewish diners outside a sushi restaurant.
Recognizing the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
31 years ago, then President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act. The law prohibited discrimination against people with disabilities. Former congressman Steve Bartlett, who was one of the authors of the ADA, and Ollie Cantos, the incoming chairman of the non-profit organization RespectAbility, joined Good Day LA to discuss.
31 years ago, then President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act. The law prohibited discrimination against people with disabilities. Former congressman Steve Bartlett, who was one of the authors of the ADA, and Ollie Cantos, the incoming chairman of the non-profit organization RespectAbility, joined Good Day LA to discuss.
One woman's historic barrier breaking in the surfing world
Vicky Durand's mom became one of the world's first female surfers and champs. She talks about her mom Betty Pembroke and how she made history by riding waves in her new book 'Wave Woman: The Life and Struggles of a Surfing Pioneer'?
Vicky Durand's mom became one of the world's first female surfers and champs. She talks about her mom Betty Pembroke and how she made history by riding waves in her new book 'Wave Woman: The Life and Struggles of a Surfing Pioneer'?