KCRW Features

KCRW Features

KCRW's stories, special interviews, and in-depth reporting from the field. KCRW's features air on Morning Edition and All Things Considered.

The Hollywood slowdown is hurting sales at lots of local businesses. The owners of Chili John’s in Burbank get creative to revive the restaurant.

Historic Burbank chili joint tries to avoid 'slow, painful death'

The Hollywood slowdown is hurting sales at lots of local businesses. The owners of Chili John’s in Burbank get creative to revive the restaurant.

High school student Ashley E. shares her love for the sights and sounds of Boyle Heights – with a special shoutout to her favorite taco stand.

Love Letters to LA: Boyle Heights

High school student Ashley E. shares her love for the sights and sounds of Boyle Heights – with a special shoutout to her favorite taco stand.

Huntington Park Mayor Arturo Flores talks about the immigration raids in his city and decries the use of the National Guard and U.S. Marines amid protests.

‘Unconscionable:’ Local mayor blasts federal troops in LA

Huntington Park Mayor Arturo Flores talks about the immigration raids in his city and decries the use of the National Guard and U.S. Marines amid protests.

The winds that whipped the Eaton Fire into infernos spared precious things: old family photos, postcards, and kids’ art. One Altadena resident tracks down the lost ephemera.

Wildfire victims turn to photo detective to recover images

The winds that whipped the Eaton Fire into infernos spared precious things: old family photos, postcards, and kids’ art. One Altadena resident tracks down the lost ephemera.

A series of ICE raids across Southern California could take away Republicans’ momentum among Latino voters.

Anger over ICE raids could shift Latino voters away from Republicans

A series of ICE raids across Southern California could take away Republicans’ momentum among Latino voters.

The majority of anti-ICE protests have been peaceful in Southern California. But some demonstrations have turned to vandalism as a means to send a message.

Are anti-ICE protests a political trap or responses to injustice?

The majority of anti-ICE protests have been peaceful in Southern California. But some demonstrations have turned to vandalism as a means to send a message.

While protesters grabbed headlines in LA, many immigrants stayed home. Fear and outrage gripped the city, costing businesses customers and workers their wages.

Workers on edge as ICE raids cripple immigrant businesses

While protesters grabbed headlines in LA, many immigrants stayed home. Fear and outrage gripped the city, costing businesses customers and workers their wages.

The Black, artistic legacy of Altadena is on display at the California African American Museum. It includes established and up-and-coming artists.

CAAM exhibit spans generations of Black Altadena artists

The Black, artistic legacy of Altadena is on display at the California African American Museum. It includes established and up-and-coming artists.

Adria Kloke charts a new path forward following months of cleaning, moving, and embracing a new life outlook after the Palisades Fire.

New home, old anxieties: KCRW staffer’s advice 5 months after wildfires

Adria Kloke charts a new path forward following months of cleaning, moving, and embracing a new life outlook after the Palisades Fire.

Federal agents detained David Huerta, president of SEIU California and SEIU United Service Workers West, at the site of a large-scale immigration sweep in Los Angeles.

SEIU California president injured, detained at ICE raid

Federal agents detained David Huerta, president of SEIU California and SEIU United Service Workers West, at the site of a large-scale immigration sweep in Los Angeles.

“Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” premiered 40 years ago in theaters. Former cast members will reunite for a show at the Alex Theater in Glendale on June 14.

Fan of the late Pee-wee Herman? Reunion show honors his legacy

“Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” premiered 40 years ago in theaters. Former cast members will reunite for a show at the Alex Theater in Glendale on June 14.

A young girl in Bakersfield, who’s being treated in Los Angeles for a life-threatening condition, will get to stay in the country for at least a year after being told she and her…

4-year-old facing deportation allowed to stay in SoCal for medical care

A young girl in Bakersfield, who’s being treated in Los Angeles for a life-threatening condition, will get to stay in the country for at least a year after being told she and her…

Green Street Pictures created two of the most ambitious shows of the last few years, and they’re both cartoons.

How a Pasadena animation studio is smuggling big ideas into American homes

Green Street Pictures created two of the most ambitious shows of the last few years, and they’re both cartoons.

In response to more federal immigration enforcement actions in Orange County, officials there want more transparency from ICE, while others fear retaliation from the Trump…

OC communities want a heads up before ICE agents arrive

In response to more federal immigration enforcement actions in Orange County, officials there want more transparency from ICE, while others fear retaliation from the Trump…

Roosevelt High School student Darlene Vazquez shares her love letter to Compton, and the grief and joy that keep her tied there.

Love Letters to LA: Compton

Roosevelt High School student Darlene Vazquez shares her love letter to Compton, and the grief and joy that keep her tied there.

A house that modernist architect Richard Neutra built in the Hollywood Hills for a German art dealer 90 years ago will soon fulfill the original owner’s vision.

Hollywood Hills home will open to public as artist residence

A house that modernist architect Richard Neutra built in the Hollywood Hills for a German art dealer 90 years ago will soon fulfill the original owner’s vision.

The shift in housing value is marking up prices for some communities, while others show only modest gains, according to a study from Crosstown LA.

Early LA real estate buyers lucked out in these neighborhoods

The shift in housing value is marking up prices for some communities, while others show only modest gains, according to a study from Crosstown LA.

The popularity of Shohei Ohtani is encouraging fans to try Japanese food at Dodger Stadium.

Hungry for Japanese food? Dodger Stadium has you covered

The popularity of Shohei Ohtani is encouraging fans to try Japanese food at Dodger Stadium.

A campaign to build housing on the site of the soon-to-be-shuttered airport is drawing pushback from opponents of new development.

Santa Monica airport closure spurs push for housing

A campaign to build housing on the site of the soon-to-be-shuttered airport is drawing pushback from opponents of new development.

For more than 80 years, the Philosophical Research Society in Los Feliz has been a home for those seeking answers to the big questions of life.

LA’s home for seekers of wisdom is hidden in Los Feliz

For more than 80 years, the Philosophical Research Society in Los Feliz has been a home for those seeking answers to the big questions of life.