KPCC: Stories by Patricia Nazario

Cops in riot gear keep an eye on protesters at UCLA

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:30:49 -0800

About 100 University of California police officers tried to keep student protests under control on the UCLA campus today. Officers wore riot gear and used barricades and pepper ball rifles during demonstrations against the student fee increases the UC Regents approved.

Charles Drew University closes its Urgent Care Clinic

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:06:13 -0800

Fourteen months after the state-of-the-art diagnostic and testing center opened, Charles Drew University officials say it costs too much to maintain. Leaders of the Community Health Councils say it’s also possible that the closing may be part of the university’s strategy to play a bigger role at the new MLK Community Hospital, if University of California regents decide to partner with Los Angeles County and vote for the project.

Free rides today: Metro Gold Line East Side extension opens

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:35:39 -0800

The new leg of the Metro gold line is open starting today. Celebrations are getting underway today at four of the new stops, including Union Station, Little Tokyo, Mariachi Plaza, and East L.A. Civic Center. (Audio: KPCC’s Shirley Jahad talks with KPCC’s Patricia Nazario at Mariachi Plaza just before festivities get underway this morning.)

Thousands attend free H1N1 clinic in Monterey Park

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:39:12 -0800

Free H1N1 vaccine clinics across Los Angeles County are on the calendar through Thanksgiving, 2009, but thousands of people in Monterey Park aren't putting it off. The free clinic line stretched around Barnes Park on Thursday and took some people four hours to get inoculated.

Patients accuse Cedars-Sinai Medical Center of not disclosing radiation overdose

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:50:38 -0800

Larry Biggles is among the emergency-care patients who received a follow-up call from Cedars hospital officials, but say the word 'radiation' never came up.

Citizenship test changeover date nears

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:48:59 -0800

The civics test for immigrants who hope to become American citizens changes for the first time in decades. Federal officials adopted a multiple-choice-type exam where a question could have more than one correct answer.

Los Angeles city, Mexican firefighters wrap up training session

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:54:45 -0800

Twenty-seven bomberos, Spanish for fire fighters, and about the same amount from L.A. city volunteer their time for a free two-day workshop at a training facility near Dodger Stadium.

Thousands in Los Angeles receive H1N1 vaccine

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:08:47 -0800

Los Angeles County's H1N1 clinics are the county's biggest public health effort ever. Public health officials are scheduled to run 17 sites this week alone, including ones in Acton, Pomona, Downey and Compton.

Los Angeles County opens first H1N1 vaccine clinic

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:51:26 -0800

Los Angeles County public health officials today opened a free clinic at Encino's Balboa Sports Complex. It is the county's first such clinic to help combat the virus that has struck around the world. Around the country there are big delays in getting the H1N1 vaccine.

Hundreds of people started lining up before dawn for their shots.

First swine flu vaccination clinic opens in Los Angeles County

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:08:10 -0800

Hundreds of people stood in line at Encino’s Balboa Sports Complex this morning. They waited to get free H1N1 flu vaccinations.

Residents near Angeles National Forest prepare for possible mudslides

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:34:12 -0800

Homeowners who live below the Angeles National Forest in scorched foothill and canyon areas are rolling up their sleeves and getting ready for rain in the forecast.

Sweet taste of fall pie eating & baking contest in Malibu

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:22:28 -0800

A sweet old fashioned pie eating contest was held Saturday in Malibu. KPCC’s Patricia Nazario had the tasty job of judging the pies. She talks with KPCC's Shirley Jahad from the pie fest at the Malibu Country Mart on Cross Creek road just off PCH.

Motion Picture Television Fund threatens to close nursing home

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:08:54 -0800

Seniors who move away from a familiar environment can suffer depression, weight loss or insomnia. They can even die. Experts call it “transfer trauma.” Some families say that's what's happened at the Motion Picture Television Fund. The MPTF plans to close its long-term nursing home by the end of 2009.

Another water main breaks, in West LA

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:40:53 -0800

After yet another water main broke, this time in West Los Angeles, DWP officials hope to reopen southbound Fairfax Avenue by early Tuesday.

Dozens of Avenues gang members arrested

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:39:47 -0800

Local and federal officers served about 90 arrest warrants involving one of Los Angeles' most notorious gangs.

Antonovich criticizes lack of information available to those affected by fires

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:04:39 -0800

KPCC's Steve Julian talks to Patricia Nazario from the command post of the Station Fire on the latest details for the fire. She's also joined by L.A. County Supervisor Mike Antonovich, who criticizes the lack of information readily available for people affected by fire.

Fast-moving Station Fire confounds crews

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:19:47 -0800

Fire officials suggest that the Station Fire has toned down slightly from Monday night.

They’ve expressed hope that crews can contain more of the sprawling fire Tuesday.

Fire threatens TV and radio transmitters

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:48:45 -0800

KPCC's Steve Julian talks to Patricia Nazario as news breaks that the Station Fire continues to inch closer to Mt. Wilson where television and radio transmitters are located.

How the wind is cooperating near the Station Fire

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:41:19 -0800

KPCC's Steve Julian talks to Patricia Nazario live from the Station Fire command center. A fire official talks about how firefighters plan to battle the flames today and how the winds are cooperating.

Station Fire grows overnight

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:35:16 -0800

KPCC's Steve Julian talks to Patricia Nazario on the latest of the Station Fire that grew overnight to more than 85,000 acres.