Today on AirTalk, we look into why California is suing a respected homeless services nonprofit.
Also on the show, Jarl Mohn drops by to talk about the art collection he and his wife are donating to three LA museums; author David Randall talks about his new bookwhat you need to know about LAUSD allowing 10 schools to opt out of standardized testing; listeners share their whether allowances help teach kids personal finance; and more.
Step Up On Second Street, a Santa Monica-based homeless services organization, is coming under scrutiny for failing to turn motels into housing for the homeless. The organization, alongside its partners Shangri-La Industriesfrom Governor Newsom’s Project Roomkey, but its seven projects have failed and gone into foreclosure. Now, the state of California is suing both Step Up and Shangri-La on behalf of the California Department of Housing and Community development.
The Hammer Museum, the L.A. County Museum of Art and the Museum of Contemporary Art are the beneficiaries of a large collection of art comprised entirely of pieces by L.A.-based artists donated by philanthropists Jarl and Pamela Mohn. In addition to the collection of 260 works, the Mohns are also endowing $15-20 million for future acquisitions. It will also cover care and storage costs for the collection.
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