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State Of Affairs, SoCal Edison Tower, Thai Markets
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Oct 18, 2019
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State Of Affairs, SoCal Edison Tower, Thai Markets

What happened in California politics this week, How the Southern California Edison tower might have been involved in the Saddleridge fire, Shopping LA's Thai markets.

Bangkok Market sells ingredients from around the world. That variety draws all sorts of shoppers to the market: Asians, Latinos, hipsters, and exciting new chefs.
Bangkok Market sells ingredients from around the world. That variety draws all sorts of shoppers to the market: Asians, Latinos, hipsters, and exciting new chefs.
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We look at what happened in California politics this week. Plus, how the Southern California Edison tower may have been involved in the Saddleridge fire that broke out a week ago. And, how to shop L.A.'s Thai markets.

State of Affairs

A recap of what happened this week in California politics.

Guests:

  • Carla Marinucci, Politico
  • Jack Pitney, Claremont-McKenna College

Cal State University Formerly Incarcerated Students

Cal State Fullerton is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its support service for enrolled students who've served time in prison. The low-cost, off-campus house is touted as one-of-a-kind:

Guest:

  • Adolfo Guzman-Lopez, KPCC higher education reporter

Pharmacist Cheating

The L.A. Times shed light this week on a cheating scandal that has shaken the traditionally quiet pharmacy industry in California. State officials have invalidated more than 1,000 pharmacists’ test scores because of cheating on a state licensing exam, and many say they have lost wages and job opportunities as a result.

Guest:

  • Soumya Karlamangla, Los Angeles Times reporter

Food Friday: Thai markets

For this week's edition of Food Friday, we learn how to shop at a Thai market.

Guest:

  • Quincy Surasmith, LAist contributor

Weekend Preview

Our picks for the best things to do in Southern California this weekend.

Guest:

  • Leo Duran, KPCC producer