KPCC: Stories by Brittany Knotts

LAUSD chief: Major cuts coming in next few years

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:53:04 -0700

Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Ramon Cortines is constantly faced with a slew of tough decisions and duties. Among those duties is balancing a strained budget while still maintaining an adequate workforce.

UC Berkeley asks students for DNA samples, draws criticism

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:34:21 -0700

In a move that was intended to spark a discussion, UC Berkeley is asking 5,500 new and transfer students to volunteer some of their DNA to be tested for reactions to lactose, folic acid and alcohol — and they think that about 1,000 will respond.

US envoy to Muslim world touts respect and tolerance

Thu, 27 May 2010 18:47:56 -0700

In an effort to improve relations between Islam and the West, President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton named Farah Anwar Pandith as the first ever Special Representative to Muslim Communities.

Britain bans doctor who linked vaccinations with autism

Mon, 24 May 2010 17:49:44 -0700

Britain’s top medical group has banned Dr. Andrew Wakefield, the doctor who made the initial link between autism and vaccinations, from practicing medicine in the country finding him guilty of severe professional misconduct and unethical practicing.

Audit: LA Fire Department's disciplinary process 'watered down'

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:00:16 -0700

A city audit released this week faults the Los Angeles Fire Department for its disciplinary process, which, the report says, has allowed cultural and racial tensions to persist.

Fight to save Hollywood sign and surrounding area nears end

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:42:48 -0700

Tomorrow the opportunity for the public to buy back the land around the famed Hollywood sign will expire, sending those leading the fundraising effort into crunch time.

Congressman Becerra on health care, immigration, economy

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:29:06 -0700

Xavier Becerra of California's 31st District played a big role in health care reform. Now he's turning his attention to immigration reform and fixing the economy.

Growing number of Calif. voters unaffiliated with political parties

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:59:30 -0700

"Decline to state” voters, those people who are unaffiliated with any political party, make up 20 percent of California's electorate and could have great influence on upcoming elections.

Virtual offices have their perks, drawbacks

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:34:39 -0700

The nine to five office job isn’t as common as it once was. As communication technologies increase, working from home does also.

Michael Lewis' 'The Big Short' reveals winners of stock market crash

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:52:21 -0700

After the stock market crashed in 2008, the vast majority of Americans lost jobs, money and livelihoods. Some people, though, struck it rich.

Walter Mosley's 'Known to Evil,' touches on race, redemption

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:41:43 -0700

Crime fiction novelist Walter Mosley discusses the themes and settings of his new book.

UC system continues to battle a fiscal crisis

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:49:36 -0700

The state's higher education systems are trying to provide students a future amidst a fiscal crisis.

Food guru Jamie Oliver launches his "food revolution" show

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:39:43 -0700

Chef Jamie Oliver has a new show aimed at educating Americans about how to shop and what to eat.

LAUSD chief pushes forward with reform plans

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:44:28 -0700

No government agency has been spared from the consequences of the economic downturn, and the Los Angeles Unified School District has been especially hard hit by declining enrollment and drops in funds from state and federal sources.