KPCC: Stories by Hettie Lynne Hurtes

Mayor Villaraigosa names new gang czar

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:08:38 -0800

KPCC's Hettie Lynne Hurtes talks to political reporter Frank Stoltze on L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa naming the new chief of gang reduction.

Huge waves lash Newport Beach

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:04:21 -0800

Huge waves attract a lot of attention at Newport Beach.

Newport Beach life guards had to rescue about 30 people today due to the heavy surf and they are expecting huge crowds to come out and watch the big waves. KPCC's Susan Valot is at the beach pier.

State Assembly still working on budget

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:04:54 -0800

The state Senate passed a budget early this morning but the Assembly's still working. KPCC's Sacramento reporter Julie Small talks about the hold up in the Assembly.

Lawyers, judges by day; symphony orchestra members by night

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:49:29 -0800

A classical ensemble that makes its first bow Sunday night doesn’t include the usual mix of musicians. KPCC’s Hettie Lynne Hurtes has more on a group that, for awhile anyway, will exchange disputation for harmonization.

LA County Arts Commission offers free advice to artists

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:04:35 -0800

If you’re an artist or an arts administrator trying to strategize your way through the recession, Los Angeles County’s offering free advice. Details from KPCC’s Hettie Lynne Hurtes.