The flooding in Pajaro, Calif. — and how it all could have been avoided
This year’s historic storms have hit communities of color like Pajaro, Calif., especially hard. It’s a recurring problem that could’ve been avoided entirely.
Headlines From The Times · Susanne Rust, Gustavo Arellano, Denise Guerra, Kasia Broussalian, Ashlea Brown, David Toledo Diaz, Mario Diaz, Mark Nieto, Mike Heflin, Jazmín Aguilera, Shani O. Hilton, Roberto Reyes, Heba Elorbany, Nicolas Perez, Helen Li
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Show Notes
This year’s historic storms have hit communities of color like Pajaro, Calif., especially hard. It’s a recurring problem that could’ve been avoided entirely.
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Host: Gustavo Arellano
Guests: L.A. Times investigative reporter Susanne Rust
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