Who's Watching Your Kids?
The average cost of child care has jumped more than 30 percent in the past 20 years - without the guarantee that your child is being cared for properly. KFWB's Penny Griego says all too often that extra cost means children have to care for themselves.
Who's Watching Your Kids?
Finding quality, affordable day care centers is tough and getting tougher. KFWB's Penny Griego reports there's big concern about proposed cuts in subsidized child care.
Who's Watching Your Kids?
The small percentage of parents who can afford to have a sitter or nanny come into their home expect a little more from the extra bucks they're paying. KFWB's Penny Griego reports you don't always get what you pay for.
Who's Watching Your Kids?
Nanny nightmares generally make the headlines only when they're caught on surveillance camera. But KFWB's Penny Griego says there are plenty of horror stories without the spotlight.
Who's Watching Your Kids?
Choosing a babysitter is one of the most important decisions a working parent makes - and yet some kids are cared for by not much more than a warm body. KFWB's Penny Griego reports on a woman who would really love to change that.
Who's Watching Your Kids?
Finding someone you trust to take care of your children is not easy, whether it's a nanny or a day care center.
But KFWB's Penny Griego says it's a whole lot easier if you're armed with with a search strategy.
May Day
For the LAPD, how to interact with today’s May Day marchers is something they have been planning for months. KFWB’s Pete Demetriou reports their goal is to make sure people get their point across with as few disruptions as possible.
May Day
The LAPD will be canvassing the streets of L.A. today, and as KFWB’s Pete Demetriou reports, they have a goal of protecting First Amendment rights while protecting public safety at the same time.
May Day
As thousands of expected demonstrators march in the streets this May Da, KFWB’s Pete Demetriou says the LAPD will be on hand as well with a specific mission in mind.
May Day
Tens of thousands of feet are poised to pound L.A.'s pavement on May Day. KFWB's Bill Cooper says there are various causes drawing the crowds, the core cause being immigration.
May Day
L.A. won't be the only city witnessing May Day protests. Most of the national rallies will focus on the same core issues: immigration and the war. KFWB's Bill Cooper says don't be surprised if other causes are also represented on the streets.
May Day
Those participating in this May Day's protests downtown do not want a repeat of last year's police melee. KFWB's Bill Cooper says many of the groups will be self-monitoring for provocateurs.
Internet Traffic Jam
With so many people downloading so much these days, some ISPs are running out of bandwidth. KFWB's Chris Sedens looks into the problem and how we got to this point.
Internet Traffic Jam
Increased traffic is clogging the Internet, but as KFWB's Chris Sedens reports, some people use the World Wide Web a whole lot more than others.
Internet Traffic Jam
From videos to music to full-length movies, Americans are downloading an awful lot off the Internet these days. KFWB's Chris Sedens says some cable companies are already taking action.
Internet Traffic Jam
Bandwidth: if you download a lot off the Internet, you certainly know what it is. But did you know we're running out of it? KFWB's Chris Sedens says the problem has already caught the attention of federal authorities.
Internet Traffic Jam
With an ever-growing amount of video being consumed online, many Internet users could soon be forced to pay extra for heavy bandwidth use. And as KFWB's Chris Sedens reports,the problem isn't just being felt here in the U.S.
Internet Traffic Jam
Every time you download a movie, a song, a game, you're using Internet bandwidth. For years it's been like an all-you-can-eat buffet, but that's quickly changing. KFWB's Chris Sedens looks at possible solutions.
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