KFWB: SPECIAL REPORTS
Proposed Law Aims to Slow Down Speeders
A state Assemblyman wants to put the brakes on drivers who speed on city streets. KFWB's Pete Demetriou reports he's hoping that Elizabeth's Law will move quickly through Sacramento.
Workers Uneasy Over Governor's Order
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed the paperwork cutting state worker's pay to federal minimum wage, but the state controller says he won't implement the executive order. KFWB's Bill Cooper reports many state workers in downtown L.A. are already
Councilmembers Urge Angelenos to 'Hail a Taxi'
They can do it in New York, San Francisco and in virtually every major city in the world. And starting today, KFWB's John Brooks says you can also do it in L.A. and Hollywood.
US Illegal Immigrant Population Dips
Is it the economy or enforcement that has caused the number of illegal immigrants in the U.S. to drop? KFWB's Sharon Katchen has one group's perspective.
More Residents Open to Offshore Drilling
A new poll shows a change in attitude towards offshore oil drilling by Californians. KFWB's Pete Demetriou reports the poll's results don't seem to resonate in coastal communities.
Southland Schools Prep Quake Plans
With yesterday's earthquake still fresh in everyone's mind, KFWB's Ken Jeffries says the L.A. Unified school district has ongoing plans to deal with shakers.
LA to Grant 'Living Wage' to Car Wash Employees?
Should car wash workers under contract to the city of Los Angeles be covered by the city's living wage ordinance? KFWB's Bill Cooper says the city council thinks so.
Chino Residents Survey Damage
KFWB's Lori Kelman reports many folks in Chino Hills are assessing their damage - and their nerves - in the aftermath of yesterday's temblor.
Council Bans New Fast Food Joints in South L.A.
KFWB's Bill Cooper says the L.A. City Council's one year moratorium leaves wiggle room for new eateries.
Shaker Gives Tourists a Wild Ride
KFWB's Jennifer Bauman talks with visitors to Disneyland, many of whom have never felt an earthquake before.
Emergency Officials say Prepare Now
KFWB's Paul Lowe talks with State Emergency Services about getting ready for the 'Big One'.
Phones Systems Overwhelmed, Text Messages Get Through
KFWB's Sharon Katchen talks with AT&T about the problems with land line and cell phones after the shaking.
KFWB talks with Caltech Seismologist Dr. Kate Hutton
The veteran quake scientist tells us what they now know about the quake and what we can expect in the days, months and years to come.
Governor Schwarzenegger Activiates State Emergency Services
He's also spoken with local leaders across southern California in the aftermath of the 5.4 quake.
Temblor Jolts Valley Residents
KFWB's Ken Jeffries reports the quake shook lots of people up in the West San Fernando Valley.
Defense Contractor Faces Audit for Iraq Projects
Pasadena-based engineering giant Parsons has come under a federal spotlight in an audit of war reconstruction funds spent in Iraq. KFWB's Michael Shappee reports the company has already given its response.
School Bus Services Slashed Over Budget Crunch
The Capistrano Unified School District is one of many putting the brakes on its bus service. KFWB's Jennifer Bauman says the district plans dramatic cuts this fall.
Residents May Need Permit, Pay Fee for Burglar Alarms
If the L.A. City Council goes along with this, everybody having a burglar alarm installed will have to buy a $31 city permit. KFWB's Bill Cooper says its an attempt to better collect false alarm penalties.
Congresswoman Wants Probe of Inglewood Police
An L.A. congresswoman calls for a Justice Department investigation into the Inglewood Police Department. KFWB's Pete Demetriou reports city leaders and police officials say they're on board with it.



















