NPR People: Mandalit del Barco http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100429&ft=1&f=2100429 Mandalit del Barco can be heard filing news and feature stories from NPR's Los Angeles bureau and from South America. As a National Desk correspondent she has covered issues such as bilingual education, immigration, Latino politics, race relations, Hollywood, and world music. She has also produced half-hour documentaries about Latino Hip Hop, L.A. Homegirls, Frida Kahlo, New York's Palladium ballroom, Puerto Rican "Casitas," and other Latino-oriented topics. Her reporting has taken her throughout the US and further afield to Mexico (where she reported about immigrant smugglers), China (to help cover the United Nations' Women's Conference in Beijing), and Peru (where she researched a radio documentary while on a Fulbright fellowship). Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Mandalit del Barco http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100429&ft=1&f=2100429 yes Chief Leaves L.A. Police For Corporate Job In N.Y. During his seven years as police chief, Bill Bratton had many words for criminals and troublemakers — calling them knuckleheads and nitwits. And he repeated his mantra "cops count, police matter" throughout his years on the force. Now he's moving back to New York for a job with a corporate security firm. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114308697&ft=1&f=2100429 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114308697&ft=1&f=2100429 During his seven years as police chief, Bill Bratton had many words for criminals and troublemakers — calling them knuckleheads and nitwits. And he repeated his mantra "cops count, police matter" throughout his years on the force. Now he's moving back to New York for a job with a corporate security firm. 283 no During his seven years as police chief, Bill Bratton had many words for criminals and troublemakers — calling them knuckleheads and nitwits. And he repeated his mantra "cops count, police matter" throughout his years on the force. Now he's moving back to New York for a job with a corporate security firm.

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]]> 'America's Top Cop' Bows Out Gracefully Los Angeles Police Chief Bill Bratton has called himself "America's Top Cop." Bratton led police departments in Boston and New York before moving to L.A. Now, after seven years leading the LAPD, he's leaving his post. Host Michel Martin speaks to Bratton about policing, protecting the community, and how cops can make a difference. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114277941&ft=1&f=2100429 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114277941&ft=1&f=2100429 Los Angeles Police Chief Bill Bratton has called himself "America's Top Cop." Bratton led police departments in Boston and New York before moving to L.A. Now, after seven years leading the LAPD, he's leaving his post. Host Michel Martin speaks to Bratton about policing, protecting the community, and how cops can make a difference. 431 no Los Angeles Police Chief Bill Bratton has called himself "America's Top Cop." Bratton led police departments in Boston and New York before moving to L.A. Now, after seven years leading the LAPD, he's leaving his post. Host Michel Martin speaks to Bratton about policing, protecting the community, and how cops can make a difference.

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]]> Blogger: Leave Joe Wilson Alone The <em>Tell Me More</em> audience speaks out about host Michel Martin's recent commentary. Martin weighed in on Republican Congressman Joe Wilson's outburst during President Obama's speech to a joint session of Congress. One blogger says Wilson was well within his right to heckle the President. Also, another Tell Me More conversation &mdash; on how to talk to children about their cultural heritage &mdash; prompted one listener to explain how she's teaching her kids about a conflicted history. Guest host Mandalit del Barco and digital media producer Lee Hill comb through listener feedback. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112957100&ft=1&f=2100429 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112957100&ft=1&f=2100429 The <em>Tell Me More</em> audience speaks out about host Michel Martin's recent commentary. Martin weighed in on Republican Congressman Joe Wilson's outburst during President Obama's speech to a joint session of Congress. One blogger says Wilson was well within his right to heckle the President. Also, another Tell Me More conversation &mdash; on how to talk to children about their cultural heritage &mdash; prompted one listener to explain how she's teaching her kids about a conflicted history. Guest host Mandalit del Barco and digital media producer Lee Hill comb through listener feedback. 211 no The Tell Me More audience speaks out about host Michel Martin's recent commentary. Martin weighed in on Republican Congressman Joe Wilson's outburst during President Obama's speech to a joint session of Congress. One blogger says Wilson was well within his right to heckle the President. Also, another Tell Me More conversation — on how to talk to children about their cultural heritage — prompted one listener to explain how she's teaching her kids about a conflicted history. Guest host Mandalit del Barco and digital media producer Lee Hill comb through listener feedback.

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]]> Family, Friends Honor Michael Jackson At Funeral The body of Michael Jackson has been laid to rest in a mausoleum at Forest Lawn cemetery in Glendale, Calif. The late pop superstar was mourned by family and friends at a private funeral service. However, hundreds of Jackson fans gathered nearby. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112546464&ft=1&f=2100429 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112546464&ft=1&f=2100429 The body of Michael Jackson has been laid to rest in a mausoleum at Forest Lawn cemetery in Glendale, Calif. The late pop superstar was mourned by family and friends at a private funeral service. However, hundreds of Jackson fans gathered nearby. 0 no The body of Michael Jackson has been laid to rest in a mausoleum at Forest Lawn cemetery in Glendale, Calif. The late pop superstar was mourned by family and friends at a private funeral service. However, hundreds of Jackson fans gathered nearby.

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]]> Crews, Weather Assist In Fighting Calif. Fires Firefighters are reporting some progress as they battle wildfires around Los Angeles. Higher humidity and a slight break in the heat have allowed firefighters to build lines around a quarter of the blaze. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112460656&ft=1&f=2100429 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112460656&ft=1&f=2100429 Firefighters are reporting some progress as they battle wildfires around Los Angeles. Higher humidity and a slight break in the heat have allowed firefighters to build lines around a quarter of the blaze. 233 no Firefighters are reporting some progress as they battle wildfires around Los Angeles. Higher humidity and a slight break in the heat have allowed firefighters to build lines around a quarter of the blaze.

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]]> Calif. Wildfires Spread, Homes Destroyed The giant wildfire north of Los Angeles has gotten even bigger. As the blaze grows, so does its path of destruction. More than 100,000 acres have gone up in smoke, and thousands of homes are in danger. Firefighters plan to bring out the heavy artillery &mdash; they'll use water-dropping jumbo jets to try to make a dent in the flames. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:26:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112428828&ft=1&f=2100429 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112428828&ft=1&f=2100429 The giant wildfire north of Los Angeles has gotten even bigger. As the blaze grows, so does its path of destruction. More than 100,000 acres have gone up in smoke, and thousands of homes are in danger. Firefighters plan to bring out the heavy artillery &mdash; they'll use water-dropping jumbo jets to try to make a dent in the flames. 296 no The giant wildfire north of Los Angeles has gotten even bigger. As the blaze grows, so does its path of destruction. More than 100,000 acres have gone up in smoke, and thousands of homes are in danger. Firefighters plan to bring out the heavy artillery — they'll use water-dropping jumbo jets to try to make a dent in the flames.

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]]> 2 Firefighters Killed Amid Massive S. Calif. Wildfire Two firefighters in Southern California have died trying to battle a massive wildfire north of Los Angeles. The two men were killed when their vehicle rolled down a mountain side amid the intense flames on Mount Gleason near the city of Acton. As that blaze continues to burn out of control, it's threatening a vital communications center on a mountaintop near Pasadena. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:14:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112397760&ft=1&f=2100429 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112397760&ft=1&f=2100429 Two firefighters in Southern California have died trying to battle a massive wildfire north of Los Angeles. The two men were killed when their vehicle rolled down a mountain side amid the intense flames on Mount Gleason near the city of Acton. As that blaze continues to burn out of control, it's threatening a vital communications center on a mountaintop near Pasadena. 219 no Two firefighters in Southern California have died trying to battle a massive wildfire north of Los Angeles. The two men were killed when their vehicle rolled down a mountain side amid the intense flames on Mount Gleason near the city of Acton. As that blaze continues to burn out of control, it's threatening a vital communications center on a mountaintop near Pasadena.

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]]> Anti-Gang Crusader Accused In Murder Conspiracy Federal prosecutors who arrested Alex Sanchez this summer say he led a double life. While Sanchez worked to prevent gang violence, authorities say, he also ordered a hit on a rival as a leader of an infamous street gang with ties to El Salvador. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:26:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112184726&ft=1&f=2100429 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112184726&ft=1&f=2100429 Federal prosecutors who arrested Alex Sanchez this summer say he led a double life. While Sanchez worked to prevent gang violence, authorities say, he also ordered a hit on a rival as a leader of an infamous street gang with ties to El Salvador. 293 no Federal prosecutors who arrested Alex Sanchez this summer say he led a double life. While Sanchez worked to prevent gang violence, authorities say, he also ordered a hit on a rival as a leader of an infamous street gang with ties to El Salvador.

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]]> As Films Leave, Behind-The-Scenes Hollywood Fades California's film industry has been hit hard as other states lure production crews with enticing tax credits. Hollywood's biggest prop house went out of business last week. Now the studio where <em>Citizen Kane</em> was filmed is up for lease. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111586301&ft=1&f=2100429 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111586301&ft=1&f=2100429 California's film industry has been hit hard as other states lure production crews with enticing tax credits. Hollywood's biggest prop house went out of business last week. Now the studio where <em>Citizen Kane</em> was filmed is up for lease. 0 no California's film industry has been hit hard as other states lure production crews with enticing tax credits. Hollywood's biggest prop house went out of business last week. Now the studio where Citizen Kane was filmed is up for lease.

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]]> Journalists Leave Behind 'Nightmare' Of Their Lives Freed after nearly five months of imprisonment in North Korea, journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee said that they had feared going to a hard labor camp. They were shocked when their jailers summoned them into a room with Bill Clinton. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:54:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111588977&ft=1&f=2100429 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111588977&ft=1&f=2100429 Freed after nearly five months of imprisonment in North Korea, journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee said that they had feared going to a hard labor camp. They were shocked when their jailers summoned them into a room with Bill Clinton. 240 no Freed after nearly five months of imprisonment in North Korea, journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee said that they had feared going to a hard labor camp. They were shocked when their jailers summoned them into a room with Bill Clinton.

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]]> Clinton, Journalists Arrive In U.S. From North Korea Two American journalists, who were held by North Korea, have returned to the U.S. Laura Ling and Euna Lee had been sentenced to 12 years hard labor for illegally entering the country. Former President Bill Clinton secured their release in Pyongyang after meeting with North Korea's reclusive leader Kim Jong Il on Tuesday. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:25:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111570532&ft=1&f=2100429 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111570532&ft=1&f=2100429 Two American journalists, who were held by North Korea, have returned to the U.S. Laura Ling and Euna Lee had been sentenced to 12 years hard labor for illegally entering the country. Former President Bill Clinton secured their release in Pyongyang after meeting with North Korea's reclusive leader Kim Jong Il on Tuesday. 239 no Two American journalists, who were held by North Korea, have returned to the U.S. Laura Ling and Euna Lee had been sentenced to 12 years hard labor for illegally entering the country. Former President Bill Clinton secured their release in Pyongyang after meeting with North Korea's reclusive leader Kim Jong Il on Tuesday.

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]]> For Some Pilots, Home Is An LAX Parking Lot Commercial airline pilots have created a city of trailers and RVs in a parking lot along the edges of the nation's third busiest airport. Living there allows them to avoid lofty L.A. rent at a time when pilots' high-flying salaries have sunk to new lows. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:38:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106970003&ft=1&f=2100429 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106970003&ft=1&f=2100429 Commercial airline pilots have created a city of trailers and RVs in a parking lot along the edges of the nation's third busiest airport. Living there allows them to avoid lofty L.A. rent at a time when pilots' high-flying salaries have sunk to new lows. 254 no Commercial airline pilots have created a city of trailers and RVs in a parking lot along the edges of the nation's third busiest airport. Living there allows them to avoid lofty L.A. rent at a time when pilots' high-flying salaries have sunk to new lows.

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]]> California Ballot Measure Targets Illegal Immigrants As California grapples with the mounting toll of a $26 billion budget deficit, some people are calling for a ballot initiative that would cut off all public benefits for illegal immigrants. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:43:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106657563&ft=1&f=2100429 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106657563&ft=1&f=2100429 As California grapples with the mounting toll of a $26 billion budget deficit, some people are calling for a ballot initiative that would cut off all public benefits for illegal immigrants. 266 no As California grapples with the mounting toll of a $26 billion budget deficit, some people are calling for a ballot initiative that would cut off all public benefits for illegal immigrants.

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]]> Fans, Family Bid Goodbye To Michael Jackson Twenty thousand fans with tickets said their final goodbyes Tuesday to pop icon Michael Jackson at a star-studded farewell at Los Angeles' Staples Center. Thousands more jammed the streets, hoping for a glimpse of the funeral motorcade. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:31:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106358255&ft=1&f=2100429 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106358255&ft=1&f=2100429 Twenty thousand fans with tickets said their final goodbyes Tuesday to pop icon Michael Jackson at a star-studded farewell at Los Angeles' Staples Center. Thousands more jammed the streets, hoping for a glimpse of the funeral motorcade. 256 no Twenty thousand fans with tickets said their final goodbyes Tuesday to pop icon Michael Jackson at a star-studded farewell at Los Angeles' Staples Center. Thousands more jammed the streets, hoping for a glimpse of the funeral motorcade.

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