KPCC: Stories by Nick Roman

California health officials roll out H1N1 vaccine

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:39:06 -0800

The H1N1 “swine flu” vaccine is available now in Los Angeles and more is on the way. County public health director Dr. Jonathan Fielding is distributing 92,000 doses now of the FluMist nasal spray. By the end of the month, the county will have 1.3-million doses in nasal spray and flu shot form, Fielding says.

Researchers warn foothills below burned hills face mudflow danger

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:43:20 -0800

U.S. Geological Survey researchers warn foothill areas below hillsides burned by the Station Fire could face mudflow danger this winter.

Universal dumps movie bosses after summer flicks flop

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:00:54 -0800

Universal Pictures has let go its two top movie studio bosses after a disastrous summer season. KPCC’s Nick Roman has details.

Arson investigators say 13-year-old boy set Morris Fire

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:48:00 -0800

The search for the arsonist behind the massive Station Fire in the San Gabriel Mountains is still underway. But investigators say they’ve nabbed the person who touched off the smaller Morris Fire. KPCC's Nick Roman has details.

Fire danger high for next few days in SoCal mountains

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:48:59 -0800

The hot and dry weather has triggered a red flag warning from the National Weather Service. KPCC's Susan Valot says it’ll stay in effect until Friday night.

LA County child welfare workers have higher caseload than other areas

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:20:13 -0800

An analysis of the caseloads handled by Los Angeles County child welfare workers says they’re far higher than in other counties. KPCC’s Susan Valot says the report also says there’s not much the county can do about it.

July home sales up in Southern California

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:35:10 -0800

July home sales in California were up 12 percent from the same month a year ago. KPCC's Susan Valot has more from the California Association of Realtors' latest sales report.

Senate, Assembly committees to hear water bills

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:48:42 -0800

A pair of Senate and Assembly committees will meet as one Tuesday to hear about a package of bills on water conservation and the Sacramento Delta. The bills set out plans to manage the runoff from the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

KPCC’s Nick Roman says they’ve also let loose a flood of opposition.

Dropout rates fall in LA Unified, soar in two local districts

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:55:53 -0800

The California Department of Education is out with the latest high dropout numbers. L.A. Unified is doing better at keeping students in school. But KPCC's Nick Roman says two local districts saw their numbers soar.

“Cash for Clunkers” lives for another weekend

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:55:47 -0800

Congress today quickly passed legislation to pump an extra $2 billion into the federal government's popular “Cash for Clunkers” program. The extra money will keep the program in effect over the weekend.

Cruises bring California money, even in choppy economy

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:56:52 -0800

The cruise line industry today released a report that touts its economic impact in California and nationally. KPCC’s Nick Roman says it comes as the industry struggles in a choppy economic sea.

Parks backers say closing parks will cost in long run

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:25:29 -0800

A non-profit group that supports public parks says closing state parks might save money now – but will cost California money in the long run.

Body surfer killed in big OC surf

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:04:01 -0800

“The Wedge” – the spectacular but dangerous body-surfing spot in Newport Beach – claimed a life this afternoon.

Foreclosures down, but read the fine print

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:37:11 -0800

It looks like good news: foreclosures are down in California. But KPCC’s Nick Roman says you have to read the fine print.

Occidental Petroleum strikes giant oil field in Kern County

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:21:47 -0800

L.A.-based Occidental Petroleum says it’s discovered a huge field of oil and natural gas in Kern County. KPCC’s Nick Roman has the details.

Budget deal deals schools a budget blow

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:46:21 -0800

The budget deal the governor and state lawmakers hammered out spreads a lot of pain around California. KPCC's Nick Roman says the state’s public schools, from kindergarten to college, will feel their share.

Family to invite 17,500 fans to Michael Jackson memorial

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:12:04 -0800

Family, friends, and 17,500 fans will attend Tuesday morning’s memorial for pop singer Michael Jackson.

Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden dies at 97

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:33:32 -0800

Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden died Wednesday at his home in Brentwood. He was 97.

KPCC’s Nick Roman says Malden sparkled as a leading man and a supporting character during a career that spanned almost 60 years.

No joke: State broke

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:53:10 -0800

The state’s paymaster in Sacramento says there’s still a chance he won’t have to hand out IOUs to pay California’s bills. But Controller John Chiang says the governor and state lawmakers would have to agree on a balanced budget today.

LACMA’s tight budget means fewer touring exhibitions in town

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:43:06 -0800

There will be a little less art over the next 12 months at the LA County Museum of Art. The museum on Wilshire Boulevard is starting its new fiscal year today with a $53 million budget. That’s $7 million less than last year.