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Norco 80
In May of 1980, the sleepy streets of Norco, California were turned into an all-out war zone in what is one of the most violent bank robberies in American history. From LAist Studios in collaboration with Futuro Studios comes the new podcast—Norco ’80 based on the book by Peter Houlahan....
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Imperfect Paradise: The Huntington Beach library at the center of America’s culture wars
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Bonus Episode: Norco 80: The Aftermath - Guns And Police
Hear from Pulitzer Prize winning host Chris Haxel of the No Compromise podcast, Michael Sierra-Arévalo of the University of Texas, and LAist Studios E...
Bonus Episode: Norco 80: The Aftermath - Survivalism
LAist Studios Executive Producer and Norco 80 podcast host Antonia Cereijido takes an in-depth look at survivalism and preppers, past and present with...
A Conversation about Policing
In 2016, Rosa Brooks, a full-time law professor at Georgetown University, became a reserve police officer. Rosa had previously studied and written abo...
A Conversation About Survivalism
Dr. Casey Kelly discusses survivalism's enduring allure, from pioneer days to prepper conventions.
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Chapter 8: Danger Signs
The Norco Bank Robbery happened over 40 years ago, but its legend continues influence how police officers are trained today. Thanks to one very popula...
Chapter 7: George Smith
George Smith speaks to us in his first-ever recorded interview, from a correctional facility in Corcoran, California.
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Chapter 6: The Trial
The “Norco 3” face the death penalty in one of the highest profile trials in Riverside County history.
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Chapter 5: Big Guns
After the chase finally ends, a shell-shocked police force demands bigger, more powerful weapons.
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Chapter 4: The Final Chase
The robbers lead police on a winding chase that ends in a devastating standoff at the top of a mountain.
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Chapter 3: The Robbers
George Smith didn't set out to rob a bank. He just wanted to survive the apocalypse.
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Chapter 2: The Firefight
The bank robbers make it out of the Security Pacific Bank, cash in hand––but they’re immediately met by the police and a firefight begins.
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Chapter 1: The Robbery
May 9th, 1980 began as a regular Friday in sleepy Norco, a small town about 48 miles east of Los Angeles, known mostly for its horse trails and old-we...
Trailer: Norco 80
In 1980, a devastating bank robbery shocked Southern California. It was carried out by masked men determined to outlive the apocalypse. But the robber...