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Off-Ramp
Hosted by John Rabe

Exploring Southern California with John Rabe

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  • California Wildlife Center's Mike Remski uses "boarding" technique to hide himself as he feeds sea lions 1, 2, 4, and 5. They don't name them because they don't want to imprint on them.
    Saving sea lions, and listening to jazz at The Blue Whale
    We spend a day with the California Wildlife Center in Malibu, which rescues all kinds of animals, but this time of year helps the growing number of sea lions that strand themselves on the beach ... Marc Haefele applauds a new program that has LACMA putting on exhibits in other museums around the Southland ... The Blue Whale, now one of Southern California’s hippest spots for live jazz ... How to celebrate Valentine’s Day without paying a fortune for a fixed-price meal.
  • John Rabe records Deb Lacusta and Dan Castellaneta reading from Castellaneta's new play "For Piano and Harpo," at the Falcon Theatre in Burbank.
    Who was Oscar Levant? Even Homer Simpson knows
    The voice of Homer Simpson, Dan Castellaneta (RIGHT), is also a serious writer and his new play explores the inner life of one of the last century’s most intriguing talents: Oscar Levant. ... Off-Ramp commentator Dylan Brody has finally -- FINALLY -- sold one of his comedy specials. ... And we’ll take you to a tiny thrift store that’s been supporting the work of the Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic for almost 20 years.
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