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California City

LAist Studios
Los Angeles
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Los Angeles City Council
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Kevin De León
Nithya Raman
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Deep in the Mojave Desert, there is a little town with a big name and a bizarre history: California City. For decades, real estate developers have sold a dream here: if you buy land now, you’ll be rich one day. Thousands of people bought this dream. Many were young couples and hard-working immigrants looking to build a better future. But much of the land they bought is nearly worthless. In this n... more

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In the early morning hours of January 8, the Eaton Fire raced closer to the MonteCedro retirement community in Altadena, California. Nearly 200 of the facility’s residents were evacuated, but two women were left behind, raising serious questions. In ... more

At least 280 childcare spaces were affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires in January. LAist reporter Libby Rainey and early childhood senior reporter Elly Yu followed two women who ran childcare businesses out of their homes until the Eaton Fire d... more

Nearly 3,000 patients have been forced to find gender-affirming care elsewhere after the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles closed their LA Center for Trans Youth Health and Development in July. The closure comes amid threats of cuts to federal funding ... more

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Recent Guests

Melissa Michelson
Associate professor at Pasadena City College, teaching citizenship preparatory courses
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Julia Barajas
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Sanjay Mojave
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University of Southern California
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William Herbert
Executive Director at the National Center for the Study of Collective Bargaining and Higher Ed
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Episode: Imperfect Paradise: How union organizing is being upended by private universities in Southern California
Brian Wish
Rhetorical arts instructor at LMU
Loyola Marymount University
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: How union organizing is being upended by private universities in Southern California
Robert Garrova
LAist reporter focusing on mental health and wellbeing
LAist
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Deputies severely beat a man struggling with mental health issues. Where are the records?
Vanessa Perez
Mother of Joseph Perez who advocates for accountability and transparency in the case
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Deputies severely beat a man struggling with mental health issues. Where are the records?
Matt Barreto
Veteran Latino polling and advocacy strategist
BSP Research
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Are Latino pollsters helping or hurting the Democratic cause?
Angelica Sadas
President of Chirla, a rights organization for immigrants
Chirla
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Are Latino pollsters helping or hurting the Democratic cause?

Hosts

Nereida Moreno
Filling in for host Antonia Cerejido and a notable voice in investigative journalism, bringing attention to social justice and community issues.
Antonia Cerejido
Host known for her insights into societal issues and her contribution to public discourse, particularly in complex themes surrounding community and accountability.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • A really thoughtful view of how people can be pulled into a grandstand fraud, complicity and loss.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    scattyscatty
    5 months ago
  • Original story was good

    The original story was good three or four stars, but they just turned it into an advertisement for all their other shows. They uploaded like 100 episodes that had nothing to do with the original premise or the original reporter. It’s bad practice. Just advertise your other shows once or twice and leave this one for what it is.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mehitchcock
    United States7 months ago
  • Liberal NPR Mouthpiece

    This is a show sponsored by NPR and is so liberal it makes Hillary Clinton to look like a moderate. The host must emphasize her Latino name, but not talk like she’s a Latino when interviewing non-ethnic Americans. If you don’t live in LA, abort this program because if you didn’t vote for Kamala or George Gascon, you’re an useful idiot in their eyes.

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    Toolshed
    United Statesa year ago
  • Liberal propaganda now

    The first season was great and very interesting. It’s just a liberal grifting podcast now hosting communists, racists, and glorifying criminals. There is no”journalism”, it’s just a interviewers gaslighting one sided DEI garbage. This podcast is just too out of touch with reality now.

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    Toyotatacomasr5
    United Statesa year ago
  • Imperfect Paradise is Perfect

    Each story from California City to the Nuri Martinez exposé is fascinating. Emily Garin is a thoughtful writer and storyteller keeping me anxiously waiting each week for the next episode to drop. Keep up the excellent work! And thanks!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alohaangellily
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the in-depth storytelling and investigative nature of the episodes, often engaging with emotional narratives connected to real people and their experiences.
There are criticisms regarding perceived biases in political commentary, with some finding the narrative too focused on a specific viewpoint.

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Imperfect Paradise: Gender-affirming care for transgender youth is at risk in LA and nationwide
Q: Kevin, let's talk about California specifically to start. What's been the response from Governor Gavin Newsom and other lawmakers on this issue to the Trump administration?
Governor Newsom signed a bill to protect health care data and reaffirm California's stance as a transgender state of refuge, while also engaging in ongoing lawsuits to challenge the federal government's restrictions.
Imperfect Paradise: Gender-affirming care for transgender youth is at risk in LA and nationwide
Q: Kevin, can we start by explaining what gender-affirming care means and what it looks like?
It's a highly specialized form of health care involving numerous professionals catering to the individualized needs of trans youth, including mental health workers and doctors, focusing on supporting their gender identity and managing their medical care.
Imperfect Paradise: Health workers say ICE agents at hospitals are compromising patient care
Q: Is there anything healthcare workers can do about ICE presence in hospitals?
There are legal protections being established, such as the recent SB 81 legislation, but its implementation and enforcement are still uncertain, leading to speculation about hospital administrators' reactions and policies.
Imperfect Paradise: Health workers say ICE agents at hospitals are compromising patient care
Q: What are healthcare workers' concerns about ICE's presence?
Healthcare workers are concerned about not being able to contact a patient's family, agents listening in on private conversations, and lack of support from hospital leadership in protecting patient rights.
Imperfect Paradise: Health workers say ICE agents at hospitals are compromising patient care
Q: Can you tell us more about White Memorial and its impact on the Boyle Heights neighborhood?
White Memorial is a historic hospital in a predominantly Latino neighborhood that has served the community for over 110 years. It has been significantly affected by ICE raids, with many residents feeling unsafe and businesses suffering.

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Frequently Asked Questions About California City

What is California City about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring the intricate story behind a town nestled in the Mojave Desert, significant themes revolve around real estate dreams gone awry and the dynamics of money, power, and deception. The narrative focuses on California City, where countless individuals, particularly young couples and immigrants, were lured by the promise of wealth through land ownership, only to find much of their investment lost in a barren reality. This series combines deep investigative journalism with personal stories, shedding light on systemic issues, environmental challenges, and the human toll of misguided aspirations. Listeners can expect a blend of historical context, stirring testimonials, and a critical eye on real estate practices that unravel across the reg... more

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1. Imperfect Paradise
2. The Dream
3. Reveal
4. Ear Hustle
5. In The Dark

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California City launched 6 years ago and published 119 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on California City include:

1. Melissa Michelson
2. Julia Barajas
3. Sanjay Mojave
4. William Herbert
5. Brian Wish
6. Robert Garrova
7. Vanessa Perez
8. Matt Barreto

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