NPR People: Ina Jaffe http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100677&ft=1&f=2100677 Ina Jaffe is a correspondent based at NPR West, NPR's production center in Los Angeles. She can be heard regularly on Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Weekend Edition. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:14:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Ina Jaffe http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100677&ft=1&f=2100677 yes Golden State Highways Are A California Nightmare California roads once were the envy of the world. But like a lot of things in the Golden State these days, they’re not what they used to be. Federal Highway Administration data show that of the 20 major urban areas with the worst roadway conditions, eight are in California, with 64 percent in "poor condition." Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:14:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120585057&ft=1&f=2100677 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120585057&ft=1&f=2100677 California roads once were the envy of the world. But like a lot of things in the Golden State these days, they’re not what they used to be. Federal Highway Administration data show that of the 20 major urban areas with the worst roadway conditions, eight are in California, with 64 percent in "poor condition." 0 no California roads once were the envy of the world. But like a lot of things in the Golden State these days, they’re not what they used to be. Federal Highway Administration data show that of the 20 major urban areas with the worst roadway conditions, eight are in California, with 64 percent in "poor condition."

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]]> Cases Show Disparity Of California's 3 Strikes Law Not everyone who has been put away for 25 years to life under California's three strikes law has committed a violent crime, including two people convicted of stealing. Both challenged the law — and while one was released, the other wasn't as lucky. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:54:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114301025&ft=1&f=2100677 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114301025&ft=1&f=2100677 Not everyone who has been put away for 25 years to life under California's three strikes law has committed a violent crime, including two people convicted of stealing. Both challenged the law — and while one was released, the other wasn't as lucky. 443 no Not everyone who has been put away for 25 years to life under California's three strikes law has committed a violent crime, including two people convicted of stealing. Both challenged the law — and while one was released, the other wasn't as lucky.

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]]> Crime Locale Is Key In California's 3 Strikes Law Under California's three strikes sentencing law, criminals' fate may depend as much on where they're arrested as on what they're arrested for. Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley, who supports the law, almost never charges a nonviolent offense as a third strike. But 100 miles north in Kern County, District Attorney Ed Jagels almost always does. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:56:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114277240&ft=1&f=2100677 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114277240&ft=1&f=2100677 Under California's three strikes sentencing law, criminals' fate may depend as much on where they're arrested as on what they're arrested for. Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley, who supports the law, almost never charges a nonviolent offense as a third strike. But 100 miles north in Kern County, District Attorney Ed Jagels almost always does. 355 no Under California's three strikes sentencing law, criminals' fate may depend as much on where they're arrested as on what they're arrested for. Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley, who supports the law, almost never charges a nonviolent offense as a third strike. But 100 miles north in Kern County, District Attorney Ed Jagels almost always does.

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]]> Two Torn Families Show Flip Side Of 3 Strikes Law California voters passed the nation's strictest three strikes law in 1994. The "third strike" carries a mandatory 25 years to life. Mike Reynolds, whose daughter was murdered in 1992, brought the ballot initiative and has fought to uphold it since. But Sue Reams, whose son is in prison because of it, is working for change. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:59:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114219922&ft=1&f=2100677 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114219922&ft=1&f=2100677 California voters passed the nation's strictest three strikes law in 1994. The "third strike" carries a mandatory 25 years to life. Mike Reynolds, whose daughter was murdered in 1992, brought the ballot initiative and has fought to uphold it since. But Sue Reams, whose son is in prison because of it, is working for change. 470 no California voters passed the nation's strictest three strikes law in 1994. The "third strike" carries a mandatory 25 years to life. Mike Reynolds, whose daughter was murdered in 1992, brought the ballot initiative and has fought to uphold it since. But Sue Reams, whose son is in prison because of it, is working for change.

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]]> L.A. Philharmonic's Revolutionary New Conductor An energetic young conductor from Venezuela is taking the reins of the Los Angeles Philharmonic as its new music director. Gustavo Dudamel, a product of the revolutionary Venezuelan music teaching technique called "El Sistema" brings something of a rock star aura to his new post. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:34:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113650192&ft=1&f=2100677 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113650192&ft=1&f=2100677 An energetic young conductor from Venezuela is taking the reins of the Los Angeles Philharmonic as its new music director. Gustavo Dudamel, a product of the revolutionary Venezuelan music teaching technique called "El Sistema" brings something of a rock star aura to his new post. 308 no An energetic young conductor from Venezuela is taking the reins of the Los Angeles Philharmonic as its new music director. Gustavo Dudamel, a product of the revolutionary Venezuelan music teaching technique called "El Sistema" brings something of a rock star aura to his new post.

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]]> Calif. Rules On Flat Screen TVs Worry Some Retailers California may become the first state to regulate how much energy flat screen TVs use. If the new rules are approved in November as expected, many flat screens sold in California in 2011 will have to use a third less energy than they do now. Some retailers have banded together to oppose the regulations. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:44:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113274397&ft=1&f=2100677 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113274397&ft=1&f=2100677 California may become the first state to regulate how much energy flat screen TVs use. If the new rules are approved in November as expected, many flat screens sold in California in 2011 will have to use a third less energy than they do now. Some retailers have banded together to oppose the regulations. 246 no California may become the first state to regulate how much energy flat screen TVs use. If the new rules are approved in November as expected, many flat screens sold in California in 2011 will have to use a third less energy than they do now. Some retailers have banded together to oppose the regulations.

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]]> California Faces Federal Judges On Prison Gridlock California's prison system is the largest in the country. In fact, the inmate population is so big, it's violating a federal court ruling and costing the state millions more than it can afford. But the state has found it's not so easy just to open the doors and set prisoners free. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112918849&ft=1&f=2100677 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112918849&ft=1&f=2100677 California's prison system is the largest in the country. In fact, the inmate population is so big, it's violating a federal court ruling and costing the state millions more than it can afford. But the state has found it's not so easy just to open the doors and set prisoners free. 228 no California's prison system is the largest in the country. In fact, the inmate population is so big, it's violating a federal court ruling and costing the state millions more than it can afford. But the state has found it's not so easy just to open the doors and set prisoners free.

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]]> California Edges Ahead In High-Speed-Train 'Race' California's ambitious 800-mile high-speed-rail network is 13 years in the works, making it a leading contender in the race to win federal funding. But some critics question the need for the project, which could cost close to $45 billion. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:19:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112524391&ft=1&f=2100677 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112524391&ft=1&f=2100677 California's ambitious 800-mile high-speed-rail network is 13 years in the works, making it a leading contender in the race to win federal funding. But some critics question the need for the project, which could cost close to $45 billion. 298 no California's ambitious 800-mile high-speed-rail network is 13 years in the works, making it a leading contender in the race to win federal funding. But some critics question the need for the project, which could cost close to $45 billion.

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]]> Calif. Wildfires Threaten Lives, Homes The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says five people who refused to heed wildfire evacuation orders are trapped in a canyon and it's too dangerous to rescue them. The wildfires are threatening thousands of homes in the area, prompting Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to declare a state of emergency in four counties. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:31:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112423611&ft=1&f=2100677 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112423611&ft=1&f=2100677 The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says five people who refused to heed wildfire evacuation orders are trapped in a canyon and it's too dangerous to rescue them. The wildfires are threatening thousands of homes in the area, prompting Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to declare a state of emergency in four counties. 280 no The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says five people who refused to heed wildfire evacuation orders are trapped in a canyon and it's too dangerous to rescue them. The wildfires are threatening thousands of homes in the area, prompting Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to declare a state of emergency in four counties.

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]]> Bid For Crypt Above Marilyn Monroe Falls Through For the dead and famous, arguably no neighborhood is more desirable than the mausoleum at the Westwood Village Memorial Park cemetery in Los Angeles. Among the many stars resting there is the iconic Marilyn Monroe. The crypt directly above her was recently auctioned on eBay, but there's a problem closing the deal. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:13:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112281183&ft=1&f=2100677 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112281183&ft=1&f=2100677 For the dead and famous, arguably no neighborhood is more desirable than the mausoleum at the Westwood Village Memorial Park cemetery in Los Angeles. Among the many stars resting there is the iconic Marilyn Monroe. The crypt directly above her was recently auctioned on eBay, but there's a problem closing the deal. 100 no For the dead and famous, arguably no neighborhood is more desirable than the mausoleum at the Westwood Village Memorial Park cemetery in Los Angeles. Among the many stars resting there is the iconic Marilyn Monroe. The crypt directly above her was recently auctioned on eBay, but there's a problem closing the deal.

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]]> Calif. Lawmakers To Reduce Prison Population Lawmakers in California begin overhauling some of the state's prison policies this week. They have to figure out how to cut $1.2 billion dollars from the corrections budget. They also have to figure out how to comply with a federal court order requiring California to cut its prison population by about 25 percent. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:20:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111944129&ft=1&f=2100677 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111944129&ft=1&f=2100677 Lawmakers in California begin overhauling some of the state's prison policies this week. They have to figure out how to cut $1.2 billion dollars from the corrections budget. They also have to figure out how to comply with a federal court order requiring California to cut its prison population by about 25 percent. 237 no Lawmakers in California begin overhauling some of the state's prison policies this week. They have to figure out how to cut $1.2 billion dollars from the corrections budget. They also have to figure out how to comply with a federal court order requiring California to cut its prison population by about 25 percent.

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]]> L.A. Police Chief, Stuns City, Resigns Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton shocked the city when he announced Wednesday that he is resigning. He's leaving to take a job in the private sector. Bratton is credited with overhauling a scandal plagued department and restoring its public image. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111605695&ft=1&f=2100677 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111605695&ft=1&f=2100677 Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton shocked the city when he announced Wednesday that he is resigning. He's leaving to take a job in the private sector. Bratton is credited with overhauling a scandal plagued department and restoring its public image. 152 no Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton shocked the city when he announced Wednesday that he is resigning. He's leaving to take a job in the private sector. Bratton is credited with overhauling a scandal plagued department and restoring its public image.

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]]> L.A. Police Chief Resigns Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton is resigning today after seven years on the job. The decision is seen as a surprise. During his tenure, Bratton instituted vast reforms of the once-scandalized police department. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111589260&ft=1&f=2100677 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111589260&ft=1&f=2100677 Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton is resigning today after seven years on the job. The decision is seen as a surprise. During his tenure, Bratton instituted vast reforms of the once-scandalized police department. 194 no Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton is resigning today after seven years on the job. The decision is seen as a surprise. During his tenure, Bratton instituted vast reforms of the once-scandalized police department.

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]]> Will Swine Flu Follow Campers To School? Scores of children have been sent home from summer camps across the nation this summer with flulike symptoms. The outbreaks have raised concerns about what schools may face this fall. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:53:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111432008&ft=1&f=2100677 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111432008&ft=1&f=2100677 Scores of children have been sent home from summer camps across the nation this summer with flulike symptoms. The outbreaks have raised concerns about what schools may face this fall. 232 no Scores of children have been sent home from summer camps across the nation this summer with flulike symptoms. The outbreaks have raised concerns about what schools may face this fall.

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]]> Californians Want Change After Budget Impasse California's unprecedented fiscal meltdown has a growing number of people looking for new options. Fixing the dysfunction is the goal of new bipartisan groups looking at possible solutions, including a major overhaul of the state's often-amended constitution. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:29:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106852483&ft=1&f=2100677 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106852483&ft=1&f=2100677 California's unprecedented fiscal meltdown has a growing number of people looking for new options. Fixing the dysfunction is the goal of new bipartisan groups looking at possible solutions, including a major overhaul of the state's often-amended constitution. 245 no California's unprecedented fiscal meltdown has a growing number of people looking for new options. Fixing the dysfunction is the goal of new bipartisan groups looking at possible solutions, including a major overhaul of the state's often-amended constitution.

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