KTTV - Point Of View

High-Speed Rail: Turning the Tide

Kevin Hale — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:28:00 EDT

When is a bullet train… not a bullet train? KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale shows you why even major High Speed Rail supporters.. are now changing their minds… in this P-O-V.

We Don’t Want High-Speed Rail Here

Kevin Hale — Fri, 1 Feb 2013 17:29:00 EST

California's High-Speed Rail Authority is still selling their so-called bullet train, by saying they're going to get from Madera to Fresno to Bakersfield. There's a problem though.

Time to Pull the Plug on High Speed Rail

Kevin Hale — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:51:00 EST

It's the biggest public works project in California history. KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale looks at how the success or failure of High Speed Rail could be Governor Brown's legacy, in this POV.

Put The Brakes On High-Speed Rail Project

Kevin Hale — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:11:00 EST

Governors Reject Stimulus Money

Kevin Hale — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:11:00 EST

It's the biggest public works project in California history. KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale looks at how the success or failure of High Speed Rail… could be Governor Brown's legacy, in this POV.

No Money for High-Speed Rail

Kevin Hale — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:25:00 EDT

California's High-Speed Rail project has $6 billion in funding – but it needs at least $54 billion more. KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale looks at the project's growing money woes in this POV.

High Speed Rail Revisited

Kevin Hale — Tue, 9 Oct 2012 22:42:00 EDT

Is California's High Speed Rail Project living up to the proposal voters approved? KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale takes a closer look, in this POV.

Governor Brown’s Credibility Problem

Kevin Hale — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:08:00 EDT

In recent days, Governor Brown gave voters a good reason not to support his tax hike this November...he just keeps spending money he doesn't have!! In effect, he's asking voters to tax themselves for his poor fiscal management. KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale follows up in this POV story.

Parent Trigger Law: A Follow Up

Kevin Hale — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:28:00 EDT

Parents who've tried to enable California's Parent Trigger law to save their children's schools have faced stiff opposition. KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale follows up on one school district's major victory this POV story.

Governor Brown’s Job Privatization Proposal

Patrick OBrien — Tue, 7 Aug 2012 18:01:00 EDT

Governor Brown's job privatization proposal is receiving both praise and heavy skepticism. KTTV-TV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale looks at the governor's new plan in this P.O.V. segment.

Stop Special Interests

Kevin Hale — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:42:00 EDT

Special Interest Money has a big voice in California Politics - but should it? KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale looks at the proposition trying to limit these contributions in this P.O.V. segment.

Pension Reform

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:53:00 EDT

The massive budget deficit isn't the only problem on Governor Brown's plate. What ever happened to pension reform??

Parent Trigger Law

Patrick OBrien — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:35:00 EDT

KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale takes a look at how parents in Adelanto are fighting to become the first in the nation to pull the trigger, in this Point of View.

Governor's Tax Initiative And California's Education System

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:01:00 EDT

Governor Jerry Brown says his proposed tax initiative on the November ballot will save California's education system...KTTV Vice-President and General Manager Kevin Hale takes a look at why Governor Brown's solution is a confusing game of numbers, in this P.O.V.

Climate Change Bill

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:57:00 EDT

KTTV Vice-President and General Manager Kevin Hale takes a look at how one well-intentioned Climate Change Bill might damage the economy beyond repair in this P.O.V.

POV: LA Mayor Advocates Education Reform

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:10:00 EDT

FOX 11 Vice President & General Manager Kevin Hale explains why one of the strongest voices for education reform is LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Watch the video and share your comments here.

POV: "The Train To Nowhere"

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:10:00 EDT

Some people are calling it "the train to nowhere"... though Governor Jerry Brown would certainly object to that... KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale takes a look at why California's high speed rail project...

POV: Education Reformers

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:10:00 EDT

FOX 11 Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale talks about the urgent need to keep reformers on the state board of education. Watch the video of Kevin's editorial and share your comments here.

POV: A Model School For Los Angeles?

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:10:00 EDT

FOX 11 Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale has the story of a Los Angeles school that's pulled off an incredible turnaround. Could it be a model for the rest of the city? Watch the video of Kevin's editorial and...

POV: Gov. Brown's Tax Boondoggle

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:10:00 EDT

Two years after a major tax increase, California's budget is still coming up short - by billions of dollars. KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale takes a look at the new taxes we might face in 2012.

POV: Education & The Next Governor

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:10:00 EDT

FOX 11 Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale asks the question: What are the California gubernatorial candidates' plans for education in our state? Watch the video of Kevin's editorial and share your comments here.

POV: Education Needs Your Vote

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:10:00 EDT

FOX 11 Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale shares a point of view on the topic of education in California. Watch the video of Kevin's editorial and share your comments here.

POV: California's Environmental Impact Law

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:10:00 EDT

KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale has a followup to his commentary on the California environmental impact law. Watch the video and share your comments here.

POV: Public Education in Los Angeles

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:10:00 EDT

FOX 11 Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale shares a point of view on the state of public education in Los Angeles. Watch the video of Kevin's editorial and share your comments here.

POV: California Bad for Business?

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:10:00 EDT

Is California bad for business? KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale takes a look at why so many companies won’t set up shop here? Watch the video and share your comments here.

POV: California a Nanny State?

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:10:00 EDT

FOX 11 Vice President & General Manager Kevin Hale asks the question: Several bills awaiting a vote in the State Capitol have good intentions -- but are they too costly to Californians? Watch the video and share your...

POV: California's Prison Blues

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:10:00 EDT

FOX 11 Vice President & General Manager Kevin Hale asks the question: Is the high cost of California's prison system cheating our kids out of a better education? Watch the video and share your comments here.

POV: Saving Los Angeles' Schools

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:10:00 EDT

FOX 11 Vice President & General Manager Kevin Hale asks whether LAUSD's new superintendent will get resistance from the teachers' union. Watch the video and share your comments here.

POV: Pledge of Allegiance

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:10:00 EDT

FOX 11 Vice President & General Manager Kevin Hale talks about the Pledge of Allegiance in schools. Watch the video and share your comments here.

POV: Government Perks

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:10:00 EDT

FOX 11 Vice President & General Manager Kevin Hale addresses the controversy surrounding elected official getting big-time perks. Watch the video and share your comments here.

POV: School Board Elections

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:10:00 EDT

School Board elections usually don’t send voters out in droves, but we’ve got one coming up that warrants your attention. Watch the video and share your comments here.

POV: Parent Trigger Law

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:10:00 EDT

FOX 11 Vice President & General Manager Kevin Hale talks about a step forward for parents fighting to make their children's school better. Watch the video and share your comments here.

POV: CalPADS Status

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:10:00 EDT

FOX 11 Vice President & General Manager Kevin Hale talks about why a much-needed system to track the progress of California's students may be in danger of failure. Watch the video and share your comments here.

POV: Parent Trigger Law

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:10:00 EDT

FOX 11 Vice President & General Manager Kevin Hale talks about the controversial “parent trigger” law in California. Watch the video and share your comments here.

POV: Low-Performing Schools

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:10:00 EDT

FOX 11 Vice President & General Manager Kevin Hale talks about what's really happening at low-performing Los Angeles area schools. Watch the video and share your comments here.