It was our gut instinct that we weren't at the same kind of a risk but we wanted to commission a report to confirm that because gut instinct isn't good enough. You actually want a scientific, objective, measurable opinion that you can base your actions on.

He's probably one of the key experts in tsunami risk.

In the aftermath of last year's tsunami there was so much public concern raised.

If you go from a model where you have no classes to having 10, you run the risk of not having enough people who are properly trained. You have to grow a program slowly to maintain high levels of rigor.

There are places in L.A. County jails where people of all races and security risk are housed in dorms and getting along just fine. What is the difference? There are physical fitness programs to keep them from remaining in a tight space that would agitate anyone and … educational programs that don't necessarily require extra staffing or supervision.

There are places in L.A. County jails where people of all races and security risk are housed in dorms and getting along just fine. What is the difference? There are physical fitness programs to keep them from remaining in a tight space that would agitate anyone and ... educational programs that don't necessarily require extra staffing or supervision.