NewsConference

The California Senate is now considering a measure that would send to voters a repeal of Proposition 209 which banned the use of affirmative action in admission to the CSU and UC system and public contracts. NBC4’s Conan Nolan talks with State Senator Steven Bradford (D-South LA).

Sacramento lawmakers are now considering changes to the Peace Officers Bill of Rights. NBC4’s Conan Nolan talks with both sides of the issue. Danny Bakewell, founder of the Brotherhood Crusade and Publisher of the Los Angeles Senitel… and leading police Attorney Michael Rains.

This week a number of police reform measures were introduced in Washington DC. Question is to reform or defund the police departments? NBC4’s Conan Nolan and NBC’s Chuck Todd of Meet the Press talk about that. Plus, who will Joe Biden pick as his running mate?

Director at USC’s Safe Communities Institute about the much needed police reform in Minneapolis and how the LAPD is doing with its reform movement.

Among the remarkable events over the past week was the announcement by LA Mayor Eric Garcetti that instead of a planned increase for the LAPD, there would be a $150-million slash. Plus, he would take money from other departments as well to pay for youth job programs, health initiatives and peace centers in low income neighborhoods....

$150-million less for the LAPD? That’s what Los Angeles Mayor says he’ll do. Will this start a national trend? NBC4’S Conan Nolan and NBC Chuck tells talk about that plus, what is happening nationwide. “This is a very volatile issue in urban politics for the next decade” says Todd.

NBC4’s Conan Nolan spoke with legendary columnist from the LA Times…Chris Erskine about his final column and what’s next.

The California State University system has said the 2020 fall semester will be largely online. But why? The University of California System said they will be open so why California State? NBC4’s Conan Nolan talked to Chancellor of California State University, Dr. Timothy White.

The upcoming space launch on Wednesday could fundamentally change the relationship between NASA and private companies if it is successful. NBC4’s Conan Nolan spoke with Casey Dreier, the space policy adviser for the Planetary Society.

There is a new member of Congress, Rep. Mike Garcia. The Republican clinched the seat after beating Democrat Chrissy Smith for Rep. Katie Hill’s seat. NBC4’s Conan Nolan spoke with the representative on NewsConference on Sunday, May 24, 2020.