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A dog owner's nightmare: a local family's dog vanishes during a trip to the groomer. How could it happen? An L.A. actress is no longer missing, but may be in the grip of a religious cult. A new drug, even deadlier than fentanyl, is now making its way into the drug supply and test strips can't detect it. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A baby was found dead in a Downtown L.A. alley Thursday morning after someone allegedly threw the child out of a fifth-floor window. A construction worker is dead after an accident at an Orange County High School. And we hear from a Santa Clarita Democrat who did the seemingly impossible this election cycle - flipped a Republican seat.
In an 'only in L.A.' insurance fraud scheme, four people are accused of dressing up as a bear and breaking into their own fancy car. A baby is dead after apparently being thrown from a fifth-story window. A small plane goes down in the Sepulveda Basin at rush hour. New research to ward off shark attacks...but should surfers bet their lives on it? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
There's a lot of confusion over whether an actress from Playa Vista is missing or not. A device that exploded forced the evacuation and closure of the Torrance Courthouse, and it was another busy day for President-elect Trump, who made a surprising choice for Attorney General.
A mysterious device blew up outside the Torrance courthouse with the bomb squad and FBI on the scene. It turns out L.A. is not actually a sanctuary city, technically - so there's a scramble to make it so before Donald Trump takes office. How will L.A.'s new district attorney handle protesters who take things too far? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
We now know the official cause of death of Dodger legend Fernando Valenzuela. Are you ready to ride in a car without a driver? And the Menendez brothers' fight for freedom will be split between two L.A. County DAs. Will DA-elect Nathan Hochman support their fight for freedom?
We now know the details of LAUSD's cell phone ban which takes effect early next year, and some of them might surprise parents. We return to the Mayfair Hotel, one of the centerpieces of Mayor Bass's plan to house the homeless to see whether neighbors think it's working. The Mountain Fire might impact the food supply - in particular one of California's favorite crops. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Things are improving in the fight against the Mountain Fire in Ventura County, but it's not over yet. First salvos fired between California Governor Gavin Newsom and President-elect Donald Trump. And the L.A. city council officially voted to approve Jim McDonnell as the next LAPD chief.
It's a tragic day for many Camarillo residents whose homes have burned down in the Mountain Fire. The L.A. City Council will take up Jim McDonnell's appointment as the next LAPD chief Friday morning, and One of two men from L.A. who committed a string of robberies over 10 days has been sentenced to more than 9 years in prison.
The Mountain Fire is burning out of control in Ventura County, and we're hearing from people who have found out their homes are gone. We still don't have a sense of the scale of the loss. Meanwhile thousands of others, including seniors on oxygen, have no power and are in desperate need of generators. California's Governor and Attorney General outline plans to fight a second Trump administration. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A major wildfire emergency continues in the Moorpark and Camarillo areas of Ventura County as winds gust up to 80 miles an hour. Nathan Hochman is celebrating Wednesday after voters elected him the next L.A. County District Attorney. And we speak with the political newcomer who will likely replace embattled L.A. City Councilman Kevin de León.
We get reaction from across Southern California to Donald Trump's victory in the election. The worst Santa Ana wind event of the season brings serious fire weather to SoCal. Los Angeles County gets a new district attorney with new tools thanks to the passage of Prop 36, so how will they be used? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
We go inside the center that counts millions of ballots - maybe the largest such facility in the country, and hear about the new technology that may help L.A. County count the votes faster. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
There are many concerns about public safety on Election Day and in the days that follow, but local officials say they have a plan. A longtime lobbyist and former LA City Hall official has been sentenced to six months of home detention, and Ralph Supermarket's parent company will pay California more than $120 million as part of its more than $1 billion settlement related to the opioid crisis.
Fewer people have already voted than by this time in 2020 - what does that mean for overall turnout in SoCal? Law enforcement around the region is preparing for unrest that might follow Election Day. Election week brings the first major Santa Ana wind event of the season, with potentially dangerous winds and power shutoffs ahead. And music legend Quincy Jones has died. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Dodgers fans came from all over Southern California and the country to the team's victory celebration in L.A., the Board of Police Commissioners has proposed paying the next LAPD chief more than $507,000 a year, and the campaign cycle is ending with the partisan divide growing ever wider in politics; we take a look at the latest polls.
Relive the excitement over and over and over again with KNX News' in-depth team coverage of the Dodgers parade celebrating their big World Series win! The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Dodgers fans are celebrating by buying lots of World Series gear and preparing for a day of festivities to honor the boys in blue on Friday. A man is accused of drugging and raping a woman he met on a dating app. Deciding which judges to vote for can be one of the most challenging parts of filling out your ballot - we try to make sense of it.
Dodger fans celebrate the World Series win as the team returns to L.A. and prepares for the parade, but the city has to reckon with rioting that left stores looted and vandalized and a Metro bus burned to a shell. LeBron James endorses a candidate for president with five days to go until the election. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A new development in the effort to free Lyle and Eric Menendez after more than 30 years in prison, we go in-depth on how a comment about "garbage" has taken over the presidential race, and one L.A. County supervisor is NOT supporting a ballot measure that would expand the board.
The L.A. District Attorney says he supports the Menendez brothers' request for clemency from Gov. Newsom - and we now have a date for when a hearing to set them free could happen. The Dodgers have another shot to clinch the World Series in the Bronx. If you've been wondering about that awful smell on the Westside this week, we have some answers for you. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
The Menendez Brothers are trying a new tactic to get out of prison in time for the holidays, VP Kamala Harris is making her closing argument to voters, and a mix of inmates and deputies at the Men's Central Jail in Chinatown have been taken to the hospital after being exposed to an unknown substance.
The Menendez Brothers are asking Gov. Newsom to grant clemency, which means they could avoid a parole hearing and get out, so what will he do? People in Palos Verdes are facing a tough choice: take a buyout and leave their homes, or stay and risk the sliding land? Election officials are trying to reassure Angelenos that next week's election will be protected. And a federal indictment isn't stopping New York's mayor from betting on the World Series. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
The election is a week from Tuesday, but more than 40 million people have already voted. What does it mean? Investigators say that a man has admitted to setting a Temple City house on fire - killing 3 of his roommates and badly injuring two others. TV personality Geraldo Rivera tells KNX News why he's turned his back on long-time friend Donald Trump.
Gov. Newsom's plan to double the state's tax credits for film production is drawing mixed reaction - will it pass, and will it work? A man kills three of his roommates by setting the house on fire in Temple City. Thieves get away with tens of thousands in comic books in a matter of moments. And meet the 10-year-old who grabbed Freddie Freeman's grand slam ball. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
From L.A. to Inglewood, multiple major events on Friday bring excitement and traffic. California's House Republicans are now trying to stop the state from implementing new policies that will increase the price of gas, and The Washington Post is now joining the L.A. Times in abstaining from endorsing a presidential candidate.
Fans paid upwards of $1000 for a seat at Game 1 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium. We'll talk to fans, the front office, merch sellers, broadcasters, and more about the Dodgers-Yankees matchup. The Menendez brothers news leads to another spike in streaming. What are those weird grooves on the 101, and when will they go away? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
The L.A. County District Attorney recommends that the Menendez brothers be immediately eligible for parole, Game 1 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium is just one of 6 MAJOR events happening in L.A. Friday, which means plenty of traffic, and McDonalds says the e-coli outbreak that hit the chain recently can be traced back to onions from a California-based produce company.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon is out with his decision: the Menendez brothers should be resentenced, and they should be eligible for parole immediately. We'll hear from Gascon, his opponent who calls the timing political, and experts on what comes next in the bombshell case. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A wild police chase ends in a deadly rollover crash, a twist in the L.A. city council candidate's "F the police" story, and two men have been arrested in Orange County for running a brothel out of an Irvine home.
We speak with a personal friend of Fernando Valenzuela as Dodgers fans get ready for the World Series on the week of the legend's death. With the Menendez Brothers' fate in the balance this week, their mansion in Beverly Hills has become a tourist attraction. A brothel is busted in idyllic Irvine. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
An Orange County Supervisor pleads guilty to taking bribes and resigns from his seat. We could learn what will happen to the Menendez Brothers this week, according to statements made by L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón. And a man has been arrested for allegedly attacking seven people in five separate incidents in West Hollywood last month.
Orange County supervisor Andrew Do will resign and has agreed to plead guilty to accepting bribes. A travel influencer under investigation in a West Hollywood crash that killed an elderly woman speaks out after video is published appearing to show him snorting white powder on the street. Cops make an arrest in the brutal beating of a beloved valet at Barney's Beanery. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A serial arsonist may be at work in the San Fernando Valley after several overnight fires. The Turpin siblings are suing Riverside County after suffering abuse in a foster home. And yet another recorded conversation is making political waves in Los Angeles as a city council hopeful says, "F**k the police" when asked about department funding.
The race for Kevin De Leon's seat on the City Council is rocked by a recording of his opponent saying 'F*** the police.' There's a potential serial arsonist on the loose in the San Fernando Valley. And the Dodgers are heading back to the World Series - we have a bit of trivia you may not have heard. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
The Santa Ana winds could cause power outages or preventative power shut-offs. Three foster parents in Riverside County have been sentenced after pleading guilty to abusing nine children. And early voting numbers are high. What does that mean for the campaigns?
The city of L.A. is facing serious money woes amid a long list of liability settlements that add up to more than $70 million. The only thing longer than your CVS receipts are the picket lines cycling in front of some of the pharmacy's L.A. locations. And angry mothers picketed outside CHLA Friday, claiming the hospital is to blame for child deaths due to substandard care.
Police are looking for an armed bank robber in Orange County, a landfill in L.A. County is suspected of being the cause of a cluster of cancer cases, and Thursday marks one year since four Pepperdine students were killed by a driver going more than 100 miles per hour down PCH in Malibu.
A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder is on the run, charged with running a multinational drug empire that used L.A. as a hub, and ordering murders along the way. We now have some answers on what's causing the outbreak of a rare and deadly horse disease in the O.C., and what's been done a year after four Pepperdine students died on PCH? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
The family of the Menendez Brothers called for their release at a press conference Wednesday. The man arrested at a Trump rally in Coachella is now suing the Riverside County sheriff, and a decades-long legal battle over allegations of sex abuse by members of the L.A. Catholic Archdiocese may finally be coming to an end with a massive settlement announced Wednesday.
More than a dozen family members of the Menendez brothers gather in downtown L.A. to demand their release, and we're there to set the scene for what's next. The search for an injured deer enters its third day and shuts down the Hollywood Reservoir, brining out all kinds of characters. Former One Direction member Liam Payne dies in Buenos Aires. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
The suspect who shot a Santa Monica College employee Monday night has taken his own life after a standoff with officers in Hawthorne. Officials are trying to help a deer in trouble in the Hollywood Hills. And an expert tells KNX News' Countdown 2024 that California gets "screwed" by the Electoral College.
People who live near the Chiquita Canyon Landfill want Gov. Newsom to step in, describing toxic health effects. A shooting shuts down all 7 Santa Monica College campuses. An effort to save a deer in the Hollywood Hills. And what can and can't you wear on a plane these days? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law aimed at stopping spikes in gas prices. The man accused of having illegal guns near a Trump rally in Coachella says he's going to sue Riverside County. And the Dodgers are heading to New York for Game 3 of the NLCS after a disappointing loss to the Mets in L.A.
We hear from the man arrested outside Donald Trump's rally in the Coachella Valley, who says he meant no harm to the former president, but the Riverside County sheriff isn't so sure. Mayor Bass explains her decision to prioritize police morale in choosing a new police chief. A UCLA professor says his salary has left him homeless; is that what $70k gets you these days? And a search for the ingredients for life on one of Jupiter's moons. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
An investigation is underway into claims that a former L.A. County sheriff used a secret squad to go after his enemies. Troubling news about how many animals are getting euthanized at L.A. shelters. And agrochemical giant Monsanto settled a lawsuit with Los Angeles over the sale of artificial chemicals found in local waterways.
A crash in West Hollywood sends one car flying through a gate and another slammed into an apartment building, and an elderly woman is dead - it happened in an area where neighbors say speeds are out of control. Elon Musk failed to convince investors his Cybercab is the real deal at an event in Burbank. Passport stamps could be a thing of the past soon. And you might get a once-in-80,000 years chance to see something in the sky over SoCal. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A car crashes into a coffee shop in Tarzana, an update on Tuesday's plane crash on Catalina Island, and we check in with a former KNX traffic anchor who lives in Florida as the state recovers from Hurricane Milton.
Teams from L.A. and O.C. Fire on the way to Florida to help with the Hurricane Milton response. 7-Eleven owners are fed up with robberies, a bank robbery in Palmdale turns out to be an inside job, and is L.A. going broke? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A small plane crashed on Catalina Island, killing all five people onboard. We recap last night’s DA debate, and the California legislature is stepping in to make food “best by” labels less confusing. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A man who has raped at least 40 women will be released from a state mental facility into a small community in the Antelope Valley over the objections of residents and elected officials. Two women say they were drugged at UCLA parties. The state of California joins others to sue TikTok. And new polling shows the race for D.A. isn't even close, ahead of the KNX News debate. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Officials gathered in Beverly Hills Monday to mark the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Former L.A. City Councilman José Huizar has surrendered to federal authorities to begin his 13-year prison sentence. And a lawyer representing some of Sean Diddy Combs' accusers says that a few celebrities are quietly settling with victims outside of court.
On the anniversary of Hamas's massacre in Israel, there are remembrances and demonstrations across Southern California. First responders here are on standby to help as Hurricane Milton heads toward Tampa Bay. A gas explosion levels an ADU in Long Beach. And Lebron and Bronny take the court together for the first time. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
In a KNX News exclusive interview, L.A. County DA George Gascón says the Menendez Brothers are 'rehabilitating well' in prison just one day after announcing his office is reviewing their murder conviction. A serial arson suspect has been arrested for a Downtown L.A. fire that caused $7M in damage. And the state of California has awarded $131M across multiple communities to aid in clearing homeless encampments, but the money comes with great expectations.
Did the L.A. County DA tip his hand on the Menendez case? He tells us the brothers are "rehabilitating very well," and his decision will come "shortly." Mayor Bass sends a signal with her police chief pick: what does it say about her law enforcement priorities? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón announced he is reviewing the '89 case of the Menendez brothers. His office is also actively looking for more victims of Sean Diddy Combs - all this just four weeks before the DA election. Speaking of elections, your perception of crime in the country might depend on who you plan to vote for next month. And the city of Norwalk is talking with state officials after Gov. Newsom stripped its housing funding for banning new homeless shelters.
A bombshell from the L.A. County DA George Gascon: weeks before the election, he's reviewing the conviction of Lyle and Erik Menendez with the case fresh on the minds of millions. Plus, L.A. gets its first automatic license plate readers, and did you know those different-colored California plates are actually illegal? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
The feds break up a hate group in the San Fernando Valley in an operation dubbed "Hate One Eight." Doctor enters guilty plea in the case over Matthew Perry's death, and significant progress has been made in the prolonged legal fight to reclaim property on the VA campus in West Los Angeles.
The largest federal takedown of a white supremacist gang sees dozens arrested in the San Fernando Valley. A "piss bandit" is on the loose in Pasadena. Another guilty plea in the Matthew Perry death case. And Bank of America customers freaked out when the app showed their balances at $0 - not a great glitch. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Antelope Valley residents do not want a man known as "The Pillowcase Rapist" to be released into their neighborhood, but a judge may rule for precisely that to happen. Hear from a Middle East expert on what's next after Iran launches missiles at Israel. And the latest from Rancho Palos Verdes and its ongoing landslides.
We speak to a woman who returned home from visiting family in the L.A. area to Israel, and is now taking shelter from Iran's attack. East coast ports are on strike, what does it mean for the holiday shopping season here? Residents in one L.A. neighborhood are taking matters into their own hands after a spike in burglaries. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
The man arrested for hijacking a Metro bus in downtown Los Angeles and murdering one of the passengers has been charged with a dozen serious crimes. Baseball legend Pete Rose has passed away at 83, and it's about to get VERY hot in Southern California.
A wild string of crimes starts with a carjacking and kidnapping, leads to a robbery foiled by a fog machine, and ends with traffic snarled near the ports. The man accused of hijacking an L.A. Metro bus is charged with a laundry list of crimes. Food labels in California are changing under a new law. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Fire crews are getting ready to drive that cargo full of lithium-ion batteries -- which is still smoldering -- to a remote location at the Port of L.A. A burglary crew hits three pharmacies in the San Fernando Valley in a matter of hours, and the L.A. County Sheriff's Department has a new center that's using technology to improve public safety.
The Vincent Thomas Bridge was still closed while fire officials devised a plan to remove an overturned truck that went up in flames over 24 hours earlier with lithium-ion batteries on board. Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation authorizing speed cameras to be installed at five locations along Pacific Coast Highway. In more camera-related news, the LASD cut the ribbon Friday on a 'Real Time Watch Center' that will live-stream footage during emergencies using public-facing cameras owned by people and businesses. And Cheech and Chong are suing the state of California; guess why.
The Port of LA shut down possibly another 24 hours while a lithium battery fire continues to burn and "Harry Potter" star Maggie Smith has died.
A major hazmat alert is causing chaos in the L.A. Harbor area after a truck carrying lithium batteries rolled over and caught fire. The LAPD will increase its patrols across multiple communities to combat flash mob robberies, and a man in Santa Monica is using light and sound to encourage some homeless people to move along.
A truck carrying lithium ion batteries flipped near the Port of L.A., triggering an evacuation and the shutdown of the Vincent Thomas Bridge for as long as two days. There's an arrest in the vandalism of the Hollywood Hills mansions owned by a MLB scion. Will UCLA need a new baseball stadium? A judge has ordered it shut down. And there's a dispute over Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 home run ball. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships
New information about the hijacking of a Metro bus in downtown Los Angeles. More details regarding the explosion at a Santa Maria courthouse on Wednesday that injured five people. And L.A. County officials are being accused of looking the other way as children housed in county probation boot camps were raped and abused.
The alleged hijacker of an L.A. Metro bus is being held on $2 million bail after a murderous, terrifying ride through South L.A. that ended downtown. Metro is piloting a weapon detection system but how much will it cost to implement? Another Secret Service failure: a man with a gun reportedly got near former president Obama in Hollywood. And a lawsuit alleges white supremacists are running a rehab in the Valley. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
LAPD brings a deadly Metro bus hijacking to an end and Governor Newsom signs a slew of new gun control bills.
A school counselor in West Los Angeles is accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old student, and law enforcement believes there may be more victims. Orange County Supervisors voted unanimously to censure Andrew Do amid concerns about his involvement in a federal investigation into a nonprofit to which his daughter is connected. And another woman comes forward to accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual assault.
An 11th woman comes forward to accuse Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual assault. An Orange County supervisor is censured by his colleagues amid an investigation involving disappearing taxpayer money. A new respiratory virus is causing a rare, debilitating illness in children. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Several new laws designed to stop street races and takeovers are now on the books in California and President Biden addresses the United Nations for the last time.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill to restrict the use of cell phones in schools across California, set to take effect in 2026. Botanical bandits are stealing succulents from the wild, and experts from the Huntington Botanical Gardens say it's hurting the environment. And according to a lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, energy giant ExxonMobil is operating a decades-long "campaign of deception" regarding how much plastic waste the company can recycle, causing irreversible environmental damage.
The California attorney general is suing ExxonMobil, claiming its plastic recycling side business is not what it claims to be. There's a new plastic bag ban in California, and this time even those thicker bags will be gone - but not until 2026. If you smelled smoke on the west side today, we'll tell you where it was coming from. And who's stealing succulents? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A man has been shot in the leg during an attempted robbery in the South Coast Plaza parking lot and it's the end of plastic bags at grocery stores in the state.
Manhattan Beach police are investigating a brazen theft of $1 million in cash taken from a victim's car while dropping off their kid at school, leaving everyone with a few burning questions. Squatters and vandals have taken over a multimillion-dollar mansion in the Hollywood Hills - the people who live nearby want the city to take action. And eight firefighters with the Orange County Fire Authority were injured in a crash on Thursday night - we get an update on their condition.
A mansion on Mulholland Drive has been taken over by aggressive squatters and covered in graffiti, and neighbors say they want the owner's father, who owns the Philadelphia Phillies, to do something about it. Who brings a million dollars in cash to their kid's school? That's what cops in Manhattan Beach want to know because it got stolen. What will Gov. Newsom do about a sweeping AI bill sitting on his desk? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Several firefighters have been injured when their truck rolled over in Orange County and police are investigating a murder in Venice.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani makes MLB history by becoming the first player with 50 homers and 50 stolen bases in a single season. Despite forced shutoffs amid land movement, Southern California Edison admits to mistakenly sending power bills to Rancho Palos Verdes customers. And some good news for SoCal residents living in areas impacted by intense wildfires.
Why was a yacht at Marina Del Rey packed with fireworks and ammo, and how did it catch fire and sink? We sort out what's legal and what's not, and hear the harrowing story of the explosions and fire. Rancho Palos Verdes residents who had their power suddenly cut off are still getting power bills, and we got an apology from SoCal Edison. How you can now get a mobile driver's license in California - and what you can't actually do with it. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A yacht carrying a large amount of ammunition and fireworks in the Marina del Rey harbor goes up in flames and LA County Sheriff Robert Luna bans deputy gangs.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna announced Wednesday a department policy formally banning so-called deputy gangs. The owner of a San Fernando Valley recycling company has been arrested for possessing thousands of pounds of stolen metal from local municipalities, and we might have some clues regarding who's on the secret short-list for LAPD chief.
The health department says a group of people in the Baldwin Park area all got dengue fever without traveling, and that hasn't been seen before. The Getty is apologizing for an explosive stunt at the Coliseum that shook neighbors and rained debris on the crowd. It could be required by law soon in Los Angeles to microchip your pets. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
The city of Norwalk extends a ban on new homeless shelters despite threats from Governor Newsom and the Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates today.
A valet at a popular spot in West L.A. was brutally attacked; the attacker is still on the loose. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed some AI protections for performers into law. We're getting closer to finding out who the next LAPD chief will be, and music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has been arrested, charged, and denied bail on sex trafficking charges - he has pleaded not guilty.
Sean Combs will spend the night in jail in New York after being held without bail on federal sex trafficking charges. We lay out the case and talk to legal experts about how it will go from here. A nasty infection called raccoon roundworm has popped up in two people in the South Bay. There are new AI rules in California thanks to a first-of-its-kind law. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been arrested in New York City following a grand jury indictment and Instagram is rolling out changes to protect teens.
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón will debate his challenger, Nathan Hochman, on KNX News; we go in-depth on what to expect. The bodies of two young people and a dog were found inside a Glendora home on fire, but officials say the fire might not be the cause of death. And the California Professional Firefighters Union leader fired back at Donald Trump for suggesting he'd withhold firefighting aid from California if re-elected to strongarm Governor Newsom into agreeing with him on policy.
Two people and a dog were found dead in a house that burned in Glendora, and detectives think it wasn't the fire that killed them. The firefighters' union fires back at Donald Trump for suggesting he'd withhold firefighting aid from California as progress is made on the three big SoCal fires. More homes lose power and gas in Palos Verdes. And would you move into a home made of 150,000 plastic bottles? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Another community is facing natural gas shut-offs due to landslides. Former President Donald Trump spent more than an hour criticizing and attacking California while fundraising in the state. And a man who pleaded no contest to sexually assaulting two women in the Venice Canals neighborhood in April, murdering one of them, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Donald Trump attacked California at a news conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, saying FEMA aid would be contingent upon Gov. Newsom's positions. Trump also met with the mayor of Rancho Palos Verdes over the land movement crisis there. Will increasing disasters be a fact of life in Southern California? And you might not believe it, but home ownership among millennials is actually going up. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A big fire that burned through part of an apartment building in Chinatown badly hurt one person.
Voices from across SoCal tell their stories of the morning quake off Malibu, including a man who was driving through Malibu Canyon when rocks came crashing down. Good news for firefighters fighting three major wildfires around Southern California thanks to a change in the weather. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
As three major fires continue to burn in Southern California, destroying dozens of homes and displacing thousands of people under evacuation orders, experts are warning there is something coming that could make wildfires worse. Plus, an update from Countdown 2024, KNX News' in-depth election coverage, and the latest fallout from the Rancho Palos Verdes landslides.
Three major wildfires have now burned an area two-thirds the size of the San Fernando Valley. We get an update on the Airport, Bridge, and Line Fires and hear from residents who narrowly escaped and others who have refused to evacuate. The Line Fire was started intentionally - hear about the suspect, and from an arson expert on why he might have done it. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the L.A. Car Guy family of dealerships.
The Bridge Fire has expanded in size over the last 24-hours, destroying several homes in the process and a man has been arrested for allegedly starting the Line Fire.
The Airport Fire, Line Fire, and Bridge Fire have collectively burned tens of thousands of acres, threatening homes and other structures across Southern California, displaced thousands of residents.
Police in Pasadena are trying to figure out who's leaving grapes and chocolate - poisonous to dogs - in prominent spots where pets go. We check in on the fire lines with two reporters covering the Line Fire and the Airport Fire, both of which have grown considerably. Should a company with a name that seemingly has Nazi ties be allowed to donate to the LAPD? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
The Line Fire continues to grow and is now threatening Big Bear while the quick moving Airport Fire in Orange County is forcing evacuations.
Fire season is in full swing, with multiple wildfires prompting evacuations across Southern California, and a preview of Tuesday night's big ABC presidential debate.
On the final day of the heat wave, new fires break out across SoCal as the national guard is called in to help contain the Line Fire in San Bernardino County. We get a preview of Tuesday's presidential debate from KNX News's new political show, Countdown 2024. Harvey Weinstein has emergency heart surgery. A local resident comes down with dengue without traveling. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Firefighters trying to box in a 20,000 acre wildfire in San Bernardino and the extreme heat is here for one more day forcing some schools to close early.
Wildfires burn through dry brush in San Bernardino County, prompting evacuation warnings. A federal judge blasts the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for "turning its back" on disabled veterans, ordering additional housing be made available on the agency's West Los Angeles campus. And more homes in Rancho Palos Verdes are having their utilities shut off amid the ongoing landslide.
A ban on new oil wells in L.A. city limits hits a legal roadblock. Triple-digit temperatures lead to a red flag warning, and why is it so hot in September, anyway? Blame Nevada.
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A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Malibu due to the record temperatures and former President Donald Trump will learn when he'll be sentenced in the hush money case.
In a last-minute effort to avoid a trial, Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to 9 tax-evasion-related crimes just before jury selection was set to begin in Los Angeles. After nearly six hours, fire crews rescued a construction worker trapped in a trench in the Los Feliz area. And three juveniles are being accused of triggering the Hawarden Fire that destroyed seven homes and damaged another 17 in the city of Riverside back in July; two are in police custody.
A sweltering heat wave is raising wildfire fears and putting youth sports practices on pause. Rancho Palos Verdes is turning to Tesla for help with the area's power problems, and Gov. Newsom wants the state legislature to do something about spiking gas prices.
The high temperatures and dry conditions have firefighters concerned plus the latest on the school shooting in Georgia.
Local and federal agencies band together to create the Figueroa Corridor Human Trafficking initiative, characterized as an all-of-government approach to rescue young girls being trafficked for sexual exploitation on "The Fig." A serial offender known as the 'Pillowcase Rapist,' is set to be released from a mental health facility to a small community in the Antelope Valley - L.A. DA George Gascon shares his frustrations with KNX News. And a homeless housing project is on hold amid significant pushback.
A man who raped more than 40 women is set to be released in a small community in the Antelope Valley. We dig into the case of the Pillowcase Rapist and what recourse people there have. Plus, the Ketamine Queen, charged in Matthew Perry's death, hires a high-profile defense lawyer. And should rental prices be able to change from day to day using AI? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
The hottest temperatures of the year are here and another effort to recall Governor Gavin Newsom fails.
The San Bernardino County DA announced Tuesday that the man accused of killing a couple who went missing from a nudist community will face murder charges. This week, an intense high-pressure system is expected to drive temperatures into the triple digits in parts of Los Angeles County. And on the heels of hundreds of Rancho Palos Verdes residences having their power cut off amid the ongoing landslides, Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to free up state resources to assist in the response effort.
A mountain lion is killed after it attacks a boy and more homes lose power in Rancho Palos Verdes.
One of the doctors charged in connection with the death of "Friends" actor Matthew Perry has agreed to plead guilty in a deal with prosecutors. Human remains were found under the home of the suspect arrested for the murders of a missing Redlands couple. And sewer services are about to cost a lot more in Los Angeles.
A couple was reported missing after not showing up for church on Sunday; now, their neighbor is behind bars for their murders. A doctor charged in connection with the death of Matthew Perry is free on bond after appearing in federal court Friday, and California is talking about banning plastic grocery bags...again.
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A neighbor has been arrested for the alleged murder of the missing couple in Redlands and it's getaway day at airports and on the roads.
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of 15 former patients alleging sexual abuse by a well-known Orange County doctor. VP Kamala Harris sits down for her first full interview since becoming the Democratic nominee for president. And law enforcement tore their way into the home of a person of interest in a San Bernardino County nudist community where an elderly couple went missing over the weekend.
We could see more cell phone bans at schools in California. The state says it's going to protect students from AI deep-fake nude-generating apps, or at least it's going to try. And the Los Angeles D.A.'s office has launched a burglary hotline amid increased concerns about break-ins.
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A big rig crash on the 5 spilled boxes of French fries all over the southbound lanes, causing major problems and state lawmakers pass a school cell-phone ban.
A massive crime ring has been broken up after a series of police raids across southern California. Hundreds of Dodgers fans lined up hours before Wednesday's game, hoping to get their hands on an exclusive Shohei Ohtani bobblehead. And an elderly couple has gone missing under suspicious circumstances from an Inland Empire nudist resort.
Pastrami lovers rejoice! Langer's Deli isn't going anywhere... for now. Crashes are down on PCH in Malibu; find out why. And the CEO of a local home security company says business is booming amid an uptick in reported burglaries.
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There's been changes on PCH in Malibu to help prevent deadly crashes but are they helping.... and another home burglary in Sherman Oaks.
Former high-powered L.A. attorney Tom Girardi was charged with stealing $15 million from his clients through a massive Ponzi scheme, spending the stolen money to fund his lavish lifestyle. Eight metal recyclers in the San Fernando Valley were cited for allegedly reselling stolen copper wire, and an L.A. city council member is demanding action after alarming levels of lead were found in Watts neighborhood drinking water.
Just about everyone knows Gov. Gavin Newsom had ambitions to run for president. Is he bitter about the way Kamala Harris rose to the top of the ticket, and what does it mean for his future? We dive into that. Plus, disgraced celebrity attorney and estranged 'Real Housewives' husband Tom Girardi has been convicted of defrauding his clients. Plus, will city leaders step in to save Langer's Deli? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Police are looking for three suspects who attempted a carjacking in the Fashion Island parking lot and Santa Monica could make it much harder for the homeless to sleep in public.
A Valley doctor appears to have been targeted for murder, and the police are investigating why. An Orange County supervisor is under pressure to resign over corruption allegations. Long Beach has been aggressively arresting homeless people, but they don't stay in jail for long.
One of L.A.'s most famous businesses says if the city doesn't clean up the area around MacArthur Park, he's closing up shop. A burglary crew is terrorizing ritzy Westside neighborhoods. A quarter million Californians have downloaded the earthquake early-warning app after the recent SoCal quakes. And what can be done about the soaring cost of home insurance? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
The LAPD has issued an alert due to the spike in home burglaries on the Westside and what steps could the city of Los Angeles take to prevent copper theft.
People gather in Trabuco Canyon at Cook's Corner to honor those killed in a mass shooting one year ago today. Also, Robert Kennedy, Jr. endorses former President Trump.
The city gets a court order to clean up the notorious hoarder compound in Sun Valley. An 8 year old girl narrowly escapes a knife-wielding kidnapper in Santa Monica. The real consequences of police staffing shortages come into focus with longer response times. Stubhub refunds billions after a settlement with California. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Vice President Kamala Harris accepts her party's nomination for president on the final night of the DNC and Long Beach is facing a police shortage.
We chat with a DNC delegate from Orange County ahead of the closing of the convention and VP Kamala Harris's key speech. The LAPD makes an arrest at a notorious hoarder property, but it's unclear how he's connected. A growing chorus says L.A.'s homeless cleanups aren't a real solution. And the movie trailer one Hollywood studio doesn't want you to see. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Vice President Kamala Harris will close out the Democratic National Convention this evening as she accepts the party's nomination for president and a big beach homeless encampment in LA is about to be cleared out.
Many of the cats were sick and hungry. Also this evening: Johnny Wactor's brother talks exclusively to KNX News about arrests in the actor's murder; and toxic levels of lead found in tap water in Watts.
Lance Wactor reacts to the charges filed against four men his brother's death, and tells KNX News's Jon Baird what he thinks of the revelation that they were talking about the killing in jail. The city of L.A. is spending half a million dollars to display Olympic flags at City Hall. A famed punk rock hangout is leaving its longtime space behind. And the cause of Richard Simmons's death is revealed. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A standoff between a man in a van and the LA County Sheriff's Department closes a section of PCH in Malibu and the Obamas fire up the DNC in Chicago.
RPV city leaders learn the slide is deeper and faster-moving than originally thought. Also this evening: Artificial Intelligence will help monitor bike lanes in Santa Monica; and California takes a central role at the DNC.
Neighbors get a win in a five-year fight to clean up a hoarder's property in La Tuna Canyon, which includes more than 100 cars. The Harris campaign is racking up union endorsements, but the powerful Teamsters have not backed her yet. Will they? The suspects in Johnny Wactor's murder are linked to thefts across SoCal. And did Alicia Silverstone really eat a poisonous fruit on TikTok? Is she ok? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
President Biden hit the stage at the Democratic National Convention last night and city officials are set to get an update on the land movement in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Charges have been filed against four men accused in the murder of actor Johnny Wactor during a downtown catalytic converter theft, but his family says it's not enough. The Democratic National Convention gets underway and a big name from L.A. gets a prime speaking slot. A big gas leak causes huge problems in West Hollywood. And why one SoCal city is reaching out to Elon Musk for help. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
The Democratic National Convention kicks off today and iconic TV talk show host Phil Donahue has died.
Glitches during the grand opening of the Intuit Dome resulted in a two-hour delay. Plus, CicLAvia is coming to East and West Hollywood on Sunday, there’s a push to fill more potholes in Long Beach, and there are new signs on dozens of Hollywood Boulevard landmarks. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A new poll reveals if Prop 36 is on track to pass this November and Vice President Kamala Harris reveals her agenda if elected president.
Police announce arrests in the killing of the General Hospital star, shot to death in downtown LA. Also this evening: the latest on arrests in the drugs death of Matthew Perry; and the Intuit Dome in Inglewood officially opening.
Five people were arrested in connection to Matthew Perry’s death, and arrests have been made in the murder of actor Johnny Wactor, too. Plus, a ballerina who lived in L.A. was sentenced to 12 years in a Russian prison, and the Intuit Dome is officially opening. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Authorities have made arrests in the overdose death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry and it's the official grand opening of the Intuit Dome with Bruno Mars kicking things off this evening.
Sheriff’s detectives arrest a man for the murder of a woman whose charred body was found dumped nearly 2 years ago. Also this evening: a billionaire is accused of stealing sand from a Malibu beach; and a Beverly Hills robbery followed by a high-speed chase.
Tim Walz spoke at a fundraiser in Newport Beach on Tuesday that was met with lots of excitement. Plus, the latest consumer index came in below 3% for the first time in three years, there are some changes to the process of buying a home, and L.A. is being criticized over its policies addressing homelessness. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A new report slams the way the city of Los Angeles is dealing with the homeless problem while Long Beach now says it will start being more aggressive in cleaning up homeless encampments.
A multi-million dollar settlement is reached in the case of a girl who says she was abused by fellow students at a Walnut elementary school. Also this evening: Tim Walz campaigns in LA and Orange Counties; and mass layoffs at Paramount.
A group of Jewish pro-Palestinian protesters blocked America's busiest freeway Tuesday morning and were arrested by CHP. Monday's 4.4 earthquake caused some damage to L.A. City Hall. Another cold case murder is solved. A break in the Valley burglaries. And the City Council is looking to ban some kinds of ink cartridges. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
The sneaker burglars are caught in the act in the Valley and could more school districts in the state ban cellphones.
Mayor Karen Bass arrives at LAX with the Olympic flag, and starts planning for the Games in four years time. Also this evening: shaking all over So Cal from a 4.4 quake that felt much stronger; and LA County says it's making progress moving homeless people off Skid Row.
Middle of the city, middle of the day - millions of Angelenos got a big jolt. It broke a water pipe at Pasadena City Hall, but there are no reports of major damage. Does the series of recent quakes portend anything about what we're in for in the future? And with the Olympic flag officially in Los Angeles, how realistic is the pipe dream of a car-free 2028 games? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
It's the first day of school for kids in LA, Burbank and Palmdale plus Mayor Karen Bass is bringing the official Olympic flag back to LA.
The man who headed up the illegal Gambling operation used by Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter enters guilty pleas to multiple crimes. Also this evening: a Van Nuys man gets a long prison term for attacking police officers at the Capitol on Jan 6th; and a surprise on local gas prices.
Gov. Gavin Newsom came to L.A. this week to make a show of personally cleaning up a homeless encampment - and while he didn't mention officials by name, made clear he's not happy with L.A.'s stance on his recent push to clear encampments. Former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown says Donald Trump lied about him. Why are gas prices dropping so quickly? And why you might be hearing more sonic booms over SoCal soon. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Burglars hit a high-end sneaker shop in South LA and another arrest in the planned terror attacks at Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna.
A woman stabbed to death and the suspect then shot dead by police. Also this evening: Governor Newsom calls out counties and cities for failing to do enough on the homeless crisis; and a disease outbreak centered on a Japanese restaurant.
An alleged serial killer who preyed on vulnerable women in the 70s has been extradited to SoCal, and we get into how he was caught after all that time. Cops in Highland Park have a 5-hour standoff with a guy who's been terrorizing his neighbors by firing his gun into the air. A local city votes to defy a new state law which bans policies that out gay and trans students to their parents. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
An alleged terror plot targeting upcoming Taylor Swift concerts in Austria has been prevented and back to school shopping is even more expensive this year.
LAUSD board members unanimously approve putting a 9-billion dollar bond measure on the November ballot. Also this evening: no charges for a former LA County Supervisor who says she was falsely accused of corruption; and new word on what caused the wildfire that destroyed homes in San Bernardino.
A $9 billion measure will be on the ballot this fall for L.A. schools - we'll tell you how much it will raise property taxes if passed. Last night's shake alert went to half a million people before the quake near Bakersfield. People in San Bernardino are returning home to see what's left after the Edgehill Fire. A road rage incident turns to murder in West Hollywood. And why are $1 tickets to the Hollywood Bowl not selling? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
LAUSD needs major upgrades to its schools so the district is considering a massive $9-billion bond measure and an earthquake shakes Southern California.
Leaders of Rancho Palos Verdes meet as the city sets up an information center about the land movement threatening homes. Also this evening: pets killed in the wildfire in San Bernardino; and a would-be robber shot dead by a store owner in Norwalk.
We hear from Mayor Karen Bass, who worked with Tim Walz when he served in Congress. We also hear for the first from from the mother of Johnny Wactor, who says she's hopeful her son's murderers will be caught. Yet another fancy home is burglarized in Encino, and the huge fire in northern California is threatening the state's salmon. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
Vice President Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate and yet another home robbery in Encino.
At least five homes burned down by a wildfire in the city of San Bernardino. Also this evening: the FBI bust a cockfighting ring in the Inland Empire; and a disabled man murdered in his home in Irvine.
A disabled man was stabbed to death in his home in Irvine, and his former caregiver was apparently shot by the police. Murdered actor Johnny Wactor was shooting a movie when he died, and the film will be finished. One local police department says it's time for cops to be allowed to have tattoos. And why the famed director David Lynch says he won't leave his house anymore. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Wall Street is off to a rough start as the Dow tanks more than 1,000 points to open. Vice President Harris is getting close to picking a running mate.
The Sheriffs Department mourning the loss of a 16-year veteran who died in a traffic accident in the Santa Clarita Valley. Also this evening: a state audit finds two So Cal colleges are under-reporting campus crime: and the cause pinpointed of a big wildfire in Riverside County.
Day after day we're reporting on home burglaries in places where people say they previously felt safe. We talk to a woman who had a terrifying encounter with a gunpoint robber. A standoff with a gunman in Exposition Park ends with the gunman escaping the cops. Another big California company with more than a century of history is leaving for Texas. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
More burglaries are reported in the west valley. The latest jobs report is out and it's causing a bad day on Wall Street. President Biden greets Americans freed in that prisoner exchange with Russia.
Three in custody after a high-speed pursuit ends with a violent crash. Also this evening: residents in a landslide area of Rancho Palos Verdes now fear losing their homes; and claim and counter-claim about an LAPD officer punching a man during a traffic stop.
The boyfriend of a former ballerina from the L.A. area reacts to the landmark prisoner swap that did not include his loved one. A settlement will make it easier for disabled people to access polling places in L.A. County. Body cam video is out of an LAPD officer punching a handcuffed suspect. And We now know what the handoff to L.A. will look like at the end of the Paris games. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A Wall Street Journal reporter and a former U.S. Marine will head back to America soon now that the U.S. and Russia agreed to a major prisoner swap.
Residents attend a meeting in Rancho Palos Verdes on the shut off of gas because of land movement as they hear electricity may be cut too. Also this evening: Harvey Weinstein could be extradited from New York to California; and a wildfire in Riverside County still only 5 percent contained.
Homeowners in Rancho Palos Verdes are in shock that the power might be turned off to their homes days after gas service was permanently cut. A woman's mutilated body is found in a canal, and the police are trying to figure out who she is. A tourist with measles spent some time near Disneyland over the weekend. And we talk to a former Olympic gold medalist from Newport Beach who is in Paris right now with Snoop Dogg. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
The company at the center of that global computer meltdown has been slapped with a federal class-action lawsuit and more attempted home burglaries in the San Fernando Valley.
Criminal charges now filed against a father who is accused of falsely reporting his 15-year-old daughter was missing. Also this evening: LA Mayor Bass wins a battle with the city council over police reform; and LA County leaders reject the Governor's call to clear homeless camps.
Attorneys for a man who was punched by a cop while being handcuffed in Watts demand accountability from the LAPD. A measure that would have let the LAPD chief fire cops on the spot will NOT be on the ballot after all in November. How can AI help fight wildfires in California? UCLA is ordered to make a plan to prevent discrimination in future protests. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A hearing is held on Capitol Hill to give senators the latest information on the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump and yet another home burglary in Encino.
Gas supplies are cut off for more than 130 homes in Rancho Palos Verdes because of the danger from increased land movement. Also this evening: three UCLA Jewish students win a partial court victory over pro-Palestinian protests; and a San Dimas woman accused of murdering her wife with a sword.
If it feels like the cops are doing less traffic enforcement these days, you're right. We go into why. Plus, a 4.9 quake shakes much of SoCal, and sliding land means gas service is abruptly cut permanently for more than 100 homes in Rancho Palos Verdes. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the L.A. Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
Some residents in Rancho Palos Verdes are getting their gas services shut off due to the ongoing land movement and a synagogue in Hollywood is vandalized again.
Fire crews battle several fires in SoCal while the largest of California's fire season burns out of control near Chico. We hear from a former Los Angeles news anchor who lost her home. People looking for critical fire info are being met by porn bots on X. Steve Garvey weighs in on Gov. Newsom's executive order on homeless encampments. And the age-old debate about beach access is renewed after a couple of viral videos. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A wildfire threatens homes in Lake Elsinore while firefighters work to keep a salvage yard fire in Lancaster from flaring up. The Olympics are off to a rough start and former President Obama endorses Vice President Harris.
We'll have the latest on a fire at a Lancaster scrap yard; a man is arrested for suspected arson in a major Northern California wildfire; and a possible threat to LA hosting the 2028 Olympics.
California is leading the nation in road rage incidents, according to a new report. Plus, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to clean up homeless encampments across California, there’s more copper thefts happening in Los Angeles, and Southwest is putting an end to its open seating. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Governor Newsom issues a new executive order calling on state officials to begin dismantling thousands of homeless encampments. A historian reacts to President Biden's Oval Office address and California leads the country when it comes to road rage.
Special coverage from KNX News of the Address to the Nation by President Biden. You'll hear his speech at the White House plus analysis by Democratic consultant Brad Bannon and Republican strategist Sean Walsh.
The man who broke into the mayor's home back in April while she was upstairs, who talked to KNX News in an exclusive interview, avoids jailtime after pleading no contest. Why some LAX workers went on strike today amid lingering Delta issues. An update on the dog found zip-tied and left for dead in Malibu Canyon. And a former NFL star is arrested after landing in SoCal. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
President Biden will address the country tonight to explain his decision to drop out of the presidential race. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address Congress today. Clearing out homeless encampments might not work.
A 15-year-old girl from Monterey Park - missing for a week - has been found safe in Glendale. Also this evening: two tourists robbed on a Metro train; a former LA Mayor announces a run for Governor; and Delta passengers continue to suffer at LAX.
Travelers fume at LAX as Delta Air Lines struggles to recover from the Crowdstrike outage. The nation's biggest court system tries to recover from a ransomware attack that curiously came at the same time. L.A. County debates the biggest change to its government in a hundred years. And the election for governor is two years away, but a familiar name is already jumping in. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
The Secret Service Director resigns after the assassination attempt on former President Trump. Vice President Harris campaigns today in Milwaukee after securing the delegates needed to win the presidential nomination for Democrats. Santa Monica is looking to ban e-scooters.
Endorsements pour in from throughout the Democratic Party for Kamala Harris. It comes after President Biden announced he will step aside and endorse Harris. Candidate for the U-S Senate - Adam Schiff -- was one of the loudest party voices calling for Biden to bow out.
How instrumental were California's political leaders in President Biden's decision to leave the race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris? What would a Harris presidency mean for Los Angeles, and the Brentwood neighborhood where she has a home? What challenges will she face in the run-up to the election? All those questions, plus the ongoing fallout from the massive computer outage at LAX. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Democrats rally around Vice President Harris, paving the way to what might be an unopposed bid for the Democratic presidential nomination now that President Biden has dropped out.
How could a botched software update take down so many systems across Southern California and the entire planet? We dig into it with transportation secretary Pete Buttegieg, IT experts, and our reporting team from KNX News. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A California congressman tells us about the message he and his colleagues sent the president over the weekend as pressure mounts for Biden to exit. A fake screenshot supporting the Trump assassination attempt spurs an investigation. A cow runs wild in the Valley, gets hit by a car, and a horse is to blame. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
The head of California's Democratic Party says Rep. Adam Schiff speaks only for himself, but some thing he's actually speaking for his close ally Nancy Pelosi. We talk to the head of the school district whose trans outing policy is now illegal under a first-of-its-kind California law. And an iconic Hollywood business is shutting down ,and everything must go. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Musk says it's because of California's new law banning trans outing policies in schools. But was this his plan all along? Adam Schiff won't deny he said Democrats would face disaster with Biden as the nominee. Mayor Bass uses her veto pen for the first time. And the LAX People Mover gets delayed again. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
We hear from a Southern California resident who was just feet from President Trump when he was shot. Mayor Karen Bass reacts to the shooting. With law enforcement resources in focus, we now have some answers about how many LAPD officers are actually available for patrol - and it's lower than previously thought. Plus, new details on the death of Richard Simmons - and why you should think twice about leaning in for a hug. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A close adviser to President Biden stops by to weigh in on calls for the president to step aside for a new nominee. Ashley Judd is the latest Hollywood celebrity to write a scathing op-ed. The burglary data lines up with the anecdotes for the first half of the year - they're at the highest levels in more than half a decade. And is the hot weather saving the box office this summer? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
An exclusive story from the KNX News city hall bureau: for months, thieves have been prying plaques off monuments near City Hall, and nothing's been done about it. The heat wave is a busy time for exterminators, as roaches seek refuge in the AC. Why film production may never return to pre-strike levels, and why home prices might soon drop in SoCal despite a recent record. The LA Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
George Clooney, one of the biggest fundraisers for President Biden's campaign, urges him to step aside in no uncertain terms. Will it open the floodgates? Plus, the record-setting heat is doing a number on air conditioning systems across SoCal. How long will it last? And the impact of the Kroger-Albertsons merger on stores in our area comes into focus. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
How many street sweeping violation tickets do you think the city of L.A. has written so far this year? The answer might shock you. Plus, a huge change to the way L.A. County is governed will be on the ballot this fall - we'll break it down. And did you know there's a limit to how many dogs you can own in L.A? It might be changing. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Another Boeing plane has lost a wheel on takeoff - this time at LAX. What's going on? Some big Hollywood names are questioning President Biden's ability to stay in the race; will the fundraising calculus matter? A German Shepherd is found zip-tied and left to die in Malibu Canyon. And the Paramount-Skydance merger is closer to done - what will it mean? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Gov. Newsom is in Washington with a group of Democratic governors as pressure mounts on President Biden to drop out of the race. Newsom abruptly drops a ballot measure on crime that he just announced earlier this week. An elderly woman is run over and killed during a robbery in Newport Beach. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Through a neighborhood, then up in a tree: hear how officials captured a black bear in Chatsworth after hours. As the heat wave approaches, will SoCal Edison need to cut power preemptively? Should the City Council pay for private security to guard religious institutions? We have details of a settlement for families affected by the LAPD's botched fireworks disposal three years ago. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Santa Monica officials want more cops after a major brawl and other recent violence in the city, but some residents have mixed views about what the response should be. Two bizarre incidents on Metro including a sleeping man with a gun. Two dueling crime initiatives will be on the California ballot this fall. And why the L.A. County court system says to expect less "timely access to justice" soon. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
As Los Angeles releases its annual homeless count, potential good news is tempered by fears the SCOTUS decision could lead to more homeless people being 'dumped' in the city. We'll have the political and legal analysis. And a week before the 4th, it's the busiest travel day ever in America. Really? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the L.A. Car Guy family of dealerships.
Newly-revealed numbers show taxpayers are paying for far more hotel rooms than people being housed by Mayor Bass's homeless program. So what gives? If you have an AirBnB for rent in L.A., we have some news you need to know. The Lakers draft Bronny James, setting up the first father-son duo in the NBA. And why the police say the best advice is don't leave your bike outside, ever. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
The search is on for a fugitive with a chainsaw... who (checks notes) trimmed the trees in West Hollywood. People aren't happy. Another Hollywood strike is averted. Marilyn Monroe's former house in Brentwood is saved from the wrecking ball. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
The City of L.A. wants the attorney general and others to look into the video apparently showing Burbank cops dumping an ill homeless man in Los Angeles. You'll vote to raise the sales tax in L.A. County this fall. Meet the rabbi who is recruiting congregants to provide security for synagogues. And why service fees at California restaurants likely aren't going away after all.
Elected officials condemn the violent protests outside a Pico-Robertson synagogue. We speak to the rabbi and get reaction from advocates who deny the protest was anti-Semitic. A firefighter is badly hurt in an explosion at a homeless encampment. We ride along with deputies who struggle to get homeless people off the streets and into shelters. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
This weekend is going to be a hot one, but you might want to think twice about heading to the beach to cool off. Big changes to Metro bus service are about to go into effect, and a beloved Irish pub in the Fairfax district will be closed for months after it caught fire yesterday. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the L.A. Car Guy Family of dealerships.
Why the D.A. decided not to file charges against the USC student who stabbed a homeless man to death. The Lakers have a new head coach. A grandmother is scared to go home after her home was broken into in Rancho Cucamonga. And some new rules for workplaces that get really hot, on this first day of summer. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the L.A. Car Guy Family of dealerships.
The LAPD has lost more than 800 cops in just a few months. Can the trend be reversed? The L.A. school board votes to ban cell phones during the school day. A USC student is in custody after a homeless man is stabbed to death. And a SoCal shark attack victim speaks. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the L.A. Car Guy family of dealerships.
Rep. Maxine Waters reacts to the sentence for a man who threatened to slit her throat. We check on the fire that's making the sky a bit smoky in L.A. today. A small rise in mpox cases in L.A. County: is it concerning? And it's been 30 years since the Bronco chase that captivated a nation. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
A man on the roof of a Compton home who allegedly fired gunshots at a law enforcement helicopter was shot and killed by sheriff's deputies Thursday night. Also, how is affordable housing defined, and where do Angelenos need more of it? Plus, a photojournalist shares his memory of taking the well-known photo of OJ Simpson's police chase. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Pro-Palestinian protestors took over a student services building at Cal State L.A. on Wednesday night. Plus, a California proposal aims to bring back home insurance for residents in high fire-risk areas, home prices have hit another record, and somebody is stealing mailboxes in Corona. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Friends and family of actor Johnny Wactor gathered for a march in downtown L.A. to demand justice for his killing. Plus, Dr. Julio Frenk has been named the next chancellor of UCLA, Sony Pictures Entertainment acquired Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, and Jerry West, whose silhouette is considered to be the basis of the NBA logo, died at 86. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A day after Rebecca Grossman was sentenced to 15 years to life for the hit-and run that killed two brothers in 2020, the boys’ mother, Nancy Iskander, shared her thoughts with KNX News’ Margaret Carrero. Plus, police in South Bay cities are working to track down tire-slashers, Sam Rubin was named the posthumous winner of TV Academy Governors Award, and In-N-Out has raised their prices. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
People in one Westside neighborhood say they're afraid for their kids and pets because the coyotes there don't fear people anymore. The socialite convicted of killing two young boys with her car learns how long she'll spend in prison. The process for getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is getting less political. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
L.A. City Council president Paul Krekorian released a video showing Burbank police dumping a homeless man, apparently in need of medical care, at his office in North Hollywood. We have a team of reporters looking into what happened. The FBI is out with the 'OJ Files.' Donald Trump is in SoCal this weekend for a pair of big-ticket fundraisers following his criminal conviction. And the average rent in L.A. is...down! The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
An L.A. animal services worker is recovering from a brutal dog attack, and telling her story. New Yorkers got a reprieve from the nation's first congestion pricing plan - could one happen in L.A.? KROQ legend Richard Blade gets his star on the Walk of Fame and recalls how he earned his place in SoCal history. And the Lakers could be close to naming a new head coach. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Shock in South Pasadena as a woman's grandchildren find her stabbed to death in her home, and the police don't know who might have done it. A body is found floating in the MacArthur Park lake, and the police think it was murder. The state's earthquake warning system gets a big upgrade. How CalTrans is using AI to improve traffic in California. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealership
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's interpreter is facing prison time after pleading guilty to stealing millions to finance a gambling addiction. A terrifying home invasion leaves Airbnb vacationers tied up in East Hollywood. And now we know just how much robberies are up in L.A. this year. The LA Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
We hear from Johnny Wactor's friend and coworker who tried to save his life when he was murdered after stumbling upon catalytic converter thieves. CalTrans admits it overlooked red flags before the 10 Freeway fire. WeHo Pride is in the books and it was the biggest and best ever. And after two incidents involving sharks over the weekend in SoCal, how worried should we be? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
After leading us to believe it would be closed until the fall, Gov. Newsom announced Topanga Canyon will actually reopen Sunday. How'd that happen? L.A. leads the nation in dog attacks on mail carriers. The jobs that drive Hollywood are changing, according to new research. Is A.I. to blame? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
We get reaction to the unprecedented conviction of former President Donald Trump in Southern California. Plus, Governor Newsom has a warning about A.I. - but it's not about the potential dangers of A.I. itself. A drone helps catch a homeless man in an attack on an elderly woman in Santa Monica. WeHo preps for a huge Pride weekend. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Five times in the past few weeks, SoCal homeowners have found hidden cameras on their properties. Who's doing it, and why? Plus, more is coming out about Diddy's allegedly violent past. Last year saw more 911 calls than ever in L.A., so how much is the fire department being cut? And in time for Pride Month, L.A. officials make it legal for a rainbow flag to fly at City Hall. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
We asked Mayor Bass if she would take a ride on Metro following two more violent incidents. UCLA academic workers are on the picket lines, striking over the University's handling of pro-Palestinian protests. Another French Bulldog is stolen at gunpoint in SoCal. And the latest on the murder of a soap opera actor in Downtown L.A. The LA Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A standoff with a stalking suspect shut down the 91 Freeway for hours and ended with the suspect dead. Mulholland Drive is reopening for the first time since the landslide that took out a huge chunk of earth under the roadway. Business owners lose, insurance companies win when it comes to Covid in California. And Waymo, expanding big time in L.A., has to answer for an increasing number of accidents. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A new protest encampment drew a different type of police response to the UCLA campus as the University chancellor faced tough questions in Congress. We're learning more about the background of the woman who led police on that wild chase on the 405. And deep spending cuts are now official for the City of Los Angeles. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
We'll take you inside L.A. City Hall, where deep budget cuts to everything including public safety are creating high drama. UC student workers could go on strike by the end of the week over the response to protests. A proposed state law is aimed at blocking local laws that out LGBTQ kids. And is Hollywood's production industry headed for an apocalypse thriller of its own? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
For two years, people in a Pasadena neighborhood heard booms in the night and didn't know what they were - until now. There's now a criminal investigation into Matthew Perry's death. And why Snapchat is being blamed for the deaths of teens in the L.A. area. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A new cougar has been spotted roaming P-22's old territory. We talk to someone who captured video. Plus, the graffiti towers tightrope walker speaks (in disguise) to our reporter: "don't sue me if you fall and die." A homeless encampment downtown is cleared, while protesters appeared to encourage the residents NOT to accept housing. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
It was an unreal scene that began in Venice and ended with a wrong-way high-speed wreck on the 405 early Friday morning. Hear how it unfolded from drivers who experienced the chaos and terror firsthand, and what we've learned about the woman who put so many lives at risk. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Mayor Bass vows to add more cops to Metro trains and buses amid a spike in violence, but not everyone believes that's the right solution. We've been covering the downtown graffiti towers with interest, but the Valley has its own graffiti-covered eyesore and residents say they've had enough. Plus, can UC workers strike over the response to protests? And how much are those calls for divestment actually worth to the University? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Following a series of escalating attacks on Metro trains and buses, Mayor Bass vows more cops, and the agency's ousted safety chief puts the blame squarely on Metro's CEO. Plus, with home prices at record highs, there are signs the LA housing market is starting to open up. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
8 teens were taken to the hospital after being found in an "altered state of consciousness" near the tar pits, and investigators are trying to figure out why. Plus, the new head of the LADWP will make more money than any other city worker - a lot more. Find out what she says she'll do to earn it. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the L.A. Car Guy family of dealerships
The man caught breaking into Mayor Karen Bass's mansion while she was home speaks exclusively to KNX News, and tells a different story than the one we heard from the District Attorney. A surprise move by prosecutors in the case of socialite Rebecca Grossman. Pomona College's graduation moves to L.A. to avoid protesters, but they follow. And why are pork prices going up in California? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships
Sam Rubin, the face of entertainment reporting on L.A. TV for more than 30 years, died suddenly at 64. Plus, a mysterious, creepy hidden camera is discovered in Chino Hills. We now know what could get cut to balance the state budget. And we say farewell and good luck to the voice of L.A. morning traffic, Jennifer York. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
The mayor's homelessness program, Inside Safe, faces new scrutiny from the City Council. The police are looking for a Peeping Tom who has been terrorizing women across the Westside. And student journalists shine at USC as professional media are barred from campus - we talk to two whose images went global. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter has agreed to plead guilty to two federal charges for stealing nearly $17 million from the Dodger star. Plus, officials tout safety improvements along Pacific Coast Highway, USC starts their graduation ceremonies, and your spring grill-out is contributing to L.A.’s air pollution. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Law enforcement is turning to facial recognition technology to identify the counter-protestors who attacked the UCLA encampment. Plus, lawmakers want to know where all the money to combat homelessness is actually going and another step is needed before Disneyland expands. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
UCLA moved classes to a remote format for the remainder of the week as protests continue on campus. Plus, pro-Palestinian demonstrators set up camp at Pomona College, a UC Riverside student is banned from campus after police said they found an assault rifle in their residence hall apartment, and LAUSD’s music repair shop crew finally received its Oscar. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
360 L.A. Metro bus drivers didn't show up to work Friday in what is being called an organized "sick out" labor action. Meanwhile, there are more concerns surrounding Mayor Bass' proposed L.A. budget. Long Beach has declared a health emergency amid a TB outbreak, and L.A. Lakers Coach Darvin Ham has been fired.
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Over 200 protestors were arrested at UCLA Thursday morning. We hear reactions from students, Mayor Karen Bass, and L.A. District Attorney George Gascon, who said “very few” protestors are likely to face felony charges. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
The protests at UCLA turned violent overnight and classes were cancelled Wednesday. The UC president vows an investigation, and the mayor and governor issue statements but don't take questions. We'll dig into what comes next. Plus, a quake hits Riverside County, and we have a new forecast for a hot summer in SoCal. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Scary moments on the Expo line when a Metro train hit a USC shuttle bus, injuring more than 50 people. Plus, the campus protests persist - how did they spread across the country so quickly? And L.A. could soon ban cashless businesses - good idea? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Pro-Palestinian protesters say they will meet with the USC president. Meanwhile, a protester pulls a taser, causing chaos at UCLA. Mayor Bass is in Washington, but says she might have to cut her trip short if the demonstrations escalate. And L.A.'s oldest record store is up for sale. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Is the reversal of Harvey Weinstein's New York conviction a one-off technicality or a sign of things to come? We talk to a campus reporter on the ground for the USC protests about the role of campus security, and how students are feeling about the cancelled graduation. And an iconic L.A. restaurant gets new life. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
USC has cancelled its main graduation ceremony following mass arrests, and protests expand to UCLA's campus in a reflection of nationwide unrest. Mayor Bass's home will have more security after a break-in over the weekend. And Harvey Weinstein may be headed back to California after his New York conviction was overturned. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
The L.A. County Sheriff's department has made an arrest in the shooting of one of their own, in the back, as he sat at a red light. Plus, LAPD steps up patrols on Metro after the stabbing death of a woman near Universal City. Topanga Canyon business owners are hurting with the closure dragging on. And a former employee accuses Megan Thee Stallion of making his working environment 'unbearable.'
There are still many questions about the break-in at Mayor Bass's residence over the weekend, and it comes as her budget includes cuts to spending on public safety and homelessness. Plus, a woman is brutally stabbed to death on Metro near Universal Studios, and another French bulldog is stolen in L.A. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the L.A. Car Guy family of dealerships.
Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court takes a case that could affect the power cities have to ban homeless people from sleeping on the streets. We talk about the possible implications for L.A. Plus, an update on the body found in an abandoned stolen U-Haul in Mid City, and why we can expect more atmospheric rivers going forward. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A body was found wrapped in a tarp in the back of a stolen U-Haul in Mid City and the police are trying to figure out who it was and how he or she died. Plus, Topanga Canyon has been closed for 5 weeks, and we now know it might not re-open until the fall. A bouncer at a WeHo club is arrested for punching a patron so hard he ended up in a coma. And the LAPD says low staffing levels mean slower response times for business break-ins. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
At a KNX News Town Hall on public safety in L.A., Mayor Karen Bass responded to a listener's question about the 311 system with a promise to fix it - plus other highlights from Bass's first broadcast town hall. Also, a survey shows Angelenos are anxious about the cost of housing, and someone stole a dozen goats from a farm in Ontario. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Police said a Newport Beach homeowner shot and wounded a suspect who entered his home overnight. Plus, a South L.A. group wants an emergency task force after a teen's deadly shooting, Mayor Karen Bass delivered her State of the City address, and a pilot program allows people to rents e-bikes for free. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
New details have come out about the brutal attacks on two women at the Venice Canals. Plus, a pilotand his dog walked away from a plane crash in Palos Verdes, California is suing Huntington Beach over a voter ID measure, and the first weekend of Coachella just wrapped up. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
A suspect is arrested in the brutal beatings and sex assaults of two women near the Venice canals, and a city lawmaker unloads about public safety in L.A. Plus, Shohei Ohtani's interpreter is out on bail - on the condition he gets treated for gambling addiction. And this year's Coachella vibe is... meh. Is it just too expensive? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
OJ Simpson's death dredges up memories of the 'trial of the century' and its impact on Los Angeles and the global media. And Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter is now facing up to 30 years in prison as the feds quickly come down with charges. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
The woman who threw her children out of a moving car on the 405 before crashing her Porsche in Redondo Beach was an astrology influencer who was upset about the eclipse, according to an L.A. Times report. Plus, two women are knocked unconscious by a pipe-wielding suspect near the Venice canals. And how many cops does L.A. really need? The numbers keep dropping. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Six years after Orange County college student Blaze Bernstein was murdered, the hate crime murder trial of his alleged killer and one-time friend begins. Plus, SAG-AFTRA wants the law to pick up where negotiations left off when it comes to AI. And someone's been stealing entire light poles in Pasadena. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Only 55% of the sun was obscured, but Angelenos took to the streets and the parks for the shared experience of a solar eclipse. A baby is found dead with another child on the 405; how did they get there? Why dog breeding could be curtailed in Los Angeles... and an update on the trash house. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
A fire at a clothing faciilty could be seen for miles around downtown LA, we'll meet the robotic firefighter that helped put it out. Plus, SoCal reacts to New York not knowing how to react to an earthquake. And 99 Cents Only, based in the City of Commerce, shuts down in a sign of what's happened to the value of money. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
How did thieves get away with $30 million in cash from a storage facility in Sylmar - and why was it there in the first place? Plus, 7 tons of garbage has been removed from L.A.'s "trash house," and we have some insight into the man who has been hoarding it. And Bob Iger speaks a day after beating back a boardroom challenge. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A day after a house near the Fairfax district made news for massive piles of trash, the city steps in to clean it up. How could government work so quickly? Plus, what would happen if a similar earthquake to the one in Taiwan happened here? And Disney CEO Bob Iger beats back a boardroom challenge and keeps his job. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
It was a mystery for hours, but we now know what caused the mysterious flaming lights streaking across the sky overnight. The snowpack is in good shape so, could it just stop raining? Metro's D line hits a big milestone (but it's still nowhere near ready to open). And the city says enough is enough - the LAPD can't keep diverting resources to guard the graffiti towers. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
California's minimum wage for fast food workers is now $20 an hour. Plus, a report showing a sharp decline in the mortality rate among L.A.'s unhoused was based on incomplete information, Irvine launched a free shuttle to connect neighborhoods within the city, and the NCAA said a three point line on a court used for the women's basketball regional in Oregon was nine inches short of regulation. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of Dealerships.
Another storm is headed for Southern California. Plus, actor Lou Gossett Jr. has died in Santa Monica, the people mover at LAX is facing another delay, and a lawmaker wants to reduce the speed limit around schools. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of Dealerships.
Did Delta discriminate when it removed a woman from a flight because she wasn't wearing a bra? Plus, the Shohei gambling drama hangs over opening day for the Dodgers, and Major League Baseball vows a swift investigation. And an update on the rainy Easter weekend forecast. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of Dealerships.
How will supply chain disruptions from the Baltimore bridge collapse affect Southern California? Will car dealers have vehicles to sell? We ask the experts. Plus, the latest on the rain we're expecting for Easter weekend in SoCal, and a 150-foot Ohtani is unveiled in Los Angeles. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
We talk to experts about the implications of the Baltimore bridge collapse: how safe are our bridges, and what will it mean for commerce in SoCal and the ports of L.A. and Long Beach? Plus, an update on the Diddy fiasco, and Cardi B threatens to sue the LAPD for a stop the cops say didn't happen. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
A big news day in L.A. - Sean "Diddy" Combs's L.A. home is raided by Homeland Security as part of a federal investigation. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani insists he was betrayed by his interpreter and longtime friend, and wasn't involved in betting on baseball. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
We talk with local royal watchers and medical experts about what's next for Princess Kate and the royal family. Plus, another insurance company cancels policies in California, so how worried should you be about your insurance? And we update the closure of Topanga Canyon, which is causing chaos from PCH to the Valley. When will it reopen? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Apple is sued by 14 states in a landmark antitrust case, accusing the company of monopolizing the smartphone market. So, what could it mean? Plus, California's Prop 1 has officially passed. And big changes are coming to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. And we update the saga of Shohei Ohtani and the illegal gambling scandal. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Ohtani's interpreter and longtime friend has been fired amid allegations he stole millions to pay off gambling debts. Also, home burglars have been using wifi blockers to prevent security systems from catching them. And the City Council votes unanimously to give the next LAPD chief a lot more power. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
How unusual are the pop-up storms we've seen this past week? We talk about what's causing them. Plus, a standoff with a murder suspect in a crowded bar, Rebecca Grossman caught on the jailhouse phone trying to influence the judge, and a new twist in the never-ending debate over Metro service through the Sepulveda Pass. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Our reporter was watching as crews hauled a giant dead whale away in Port Dume, as they try to figure out why it got beached. Plus, 'burglary tourism' hits dozens of homes in SoCal, and Gov. Newsom delays his State of the State speech because the fate of Prop 1 still hangs in the balance. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
A woman from Pasadena says the people who stole her dog are now stalking her with frightening messages. Plus, LAPD gets more money for training on how to deal with protesters, but is it lip service? Voters in Orange County kick out two conservative school board members. And could a deadly dog parasite spread to SoCal? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Unusually strong March winds hit saturated SoCal, bringing down trees and causing damage across the area. Also, what do back-to-back wet winters mean for the upcoming fire season? Another nude photo scandal at a local high school. A City Council member involved in the racist recording scandal falls to second place as primary election results come into focus. And we get our first look at Shohei Ohtani's wife. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of Dealerships.
Measure HLA, which passed in the primary election, forces the city to spend hundreds of millions to add bike, bus, and pedestrian improvements to city streets. But how will we pay for it, and will it cost other city services? Plus, a landslide hits two homes in Sherman Oaks, and the winds ahead could mean danger with the ground so saturated. And why wolverines could be making a comeback in California. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Scott Peterson appeared virtually in a California courtroom in a bid by the L.A. Innocence Project to have his conviction overturned after 20 years. Plus, an unfounded threat draws hundreds of parents to an LAUSD high school. And the SoCal county that has higher rates of cancer in young people than the others - why? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
We'll have the latest on a rock slide that shut down Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu completely at rush hour and is still causing big headaches. Plus, we talk to Mayor Bass about whether her trip to Paris was really worth it to the L.A. taxpayer, and we hear from DA George Gascon's general election challenger now that we've called the second spot on the ballot for Nathan Hochman. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the L.A. Car Guy family of dealerships.
Five Beverly Hills middle school students are expelled for using AI to make fake nude photos of their classmates. We'll get reaction from parents, who blame lawmakers. Plus, a mysterious oil spill in Huntington Beach, and we preview the Oscars which are shaping up to be pretty predictable, but we'll dig into where the drama might lie. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Former L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva's top deputy testified for hours in front of the commission investigating deputy gangs in the department. We'll tell you what his testimony revealed. Plus, what's behind a spike in crime in Belmont Shore? And is Mayor Bass's trip to Paris worthwhile, or a waste of time? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
We run down all the major election races affecting the L.A. region, including a clear outcome for U.S. Senate, a likely one in the race for District Attorney, and an unexpected nail-biter on a statewide measure backed by Gov. Newsom. Plus, what's the process for counting the rest of the votes? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
We run down all the big races on a primary day in L.A. that's looking anemic in terms of turnout. Who will advance to the runoff for U.S. Senate, district attorney in L.A. County, and the other big races? Plus, is the drought actually over in SoCal? There's a clear answer now.
A decision from the state clears the way for a full-scale driverless taxi fleet in L.A. County. What will that mean? Plus, another potential Hollywood strike looms as crew members begin talks with the studios. And Republican lawmakers call for an investigation into the the minimum wage exemption that they think smells like a political favor from Gov. Newsom.
Fast food employees spoke out about dangerous incidents on the job at a rally outside a Subway in Westchester. Plus, L.A. firefighters are asking for a raise, and two Lakers fans broke into the under-construction Intuit Dome for a social media stunt. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Charges were dismissed for a man who threatened to kill an L.A. councilmember. Plus, a first-in-the-nation voting center makes it easier for trans and nonbinary people to cast their ballots without discrimination, and Shohei Ohtani makes a big announcement. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Despite more than a dozen cops stationed there and a fence under construction, vandals keep getting into downtown's graffiti towers. Plus, we now know when Mulholland Drive could reopen after the landslides three weeks ago. And the predictions aren't good for voter turnout in next week's Super Tuesday primaries in California. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
We talk exclusively with Gov. Newsom about the latest effort to recall him, and to the head of the group behind the effort. Plus, students walk out to protest alleged anti-Semitic incidents in Woodland Hills, and a string of retail break-ins on the westside. Plus, a big development in the merger talks between two huge Hollywood companies.
We follow Los Angeles city officials to Sacramento, where they make a revelation about why the state seems to be so late in paying what it owes our region. Plus, a move to put the big grocery merger on ice, and 8th graders are caught with deepfake nudes in Beverly Hills. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
A group opposing the proposed Dodger Stadium gondola has filed a lawsuit to halt the project. Plus, a new poll is out on the California Senate race, a man was killed after being pepper sprayed on an L.A. Metro bus, and things are looking up for the Sierra Nevada snowpack. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
A nationwide outage for several cell service providers prevented people across the country from making calls and sending texts Thursday. Plus, landslide risks continue in Malibu, there are growing concerns about the price for Mayor Bass' Inside Safe program, and the plan a gondola to Dodger Stadium is getting another review from the Metro board. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
A bomb threat caused a plane that was headed to LAX to be diverted to Chicago. Plus, PCH is closed in Malibu after mudslides blocked the road, the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council is calling on Gov. Newsom to declare a state of emergency for the city, and the jury hears closing arguments in the Rebecca Grossman murder trial. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
Another atmospheric river pours down on Los Angeles and is expected to continue until Wednesday morning. Plus, soil is shifting in Rancho Palos Verdes, crews built berms to prevent homes from flooding in Long Beach, and Caltrans is working to repair a sinkhole on the I-405 freeway that's causing a headache for some drivers. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
Hear the tense moments after a big rig exploded during the Thursday rush hour in L.A., and what firefighters can learn from the accident that critically injured several of their own. Plus, with more rain on the way, what's the risk for additional landslides? And as the deadline for the developer to do something approaches, the city considers its options to deal with the downtown graffiti towers. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
We talk to billionaire developer Rick Caruso about what went wrong with the downtown mega-development that turned into a dangerous eyesore, and he reveals that he had the chance to buy the property. Plus, Uber and Lyft drivers walk out to make a statement on Valentine's Day; are drivers noticing? And we look into the future of Hollywood with our "Streaming Wars" town hall. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
First graffiti artists, now base jumpers are shooting videos from L.A.'s notorious abandoned downtown high-rises. Plus, four murders in less than four hours in L.A. County: how are they connected? And what you should know before you buy a certain something for a certain someone for Valentine's Day - the gift that's banned in a lot of places in SoCal. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Did you feel it Friday? A lot of us did, but many report not receiving the alert on their phones about the 4.6 quake in the Santa Monica mountains near Malibu. We looked into why. Plus, a Super Bowl party shooting in the Hollywood Hills, and the L.A. County DA is looking into a shooting by a security guard at a Home Depot. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the L.A. Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
Since no one really re-uses the thicker re-usable plastic bags, lawmakers are now talking about banning them outright. Should it happen? Plus, the City Council gives the landlord an ultimatum: clean up the abandoned graffiti towers downtown in two weeks, or else. Plus, another atmospheric river could be on the way... and fans get a first look at the Kobe Bryant statue. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
With the historic storm in the rearview, people on the westside are wondering who is going to clean up their neighborhood, and how. And we'll tell you where it might take a year or more to get the road back open. Plus, we talk to the incoming LAPD chief, and those giant half-finished graffiti-covered skyscrapers downtown are becoming as much of a tourist attraction as they are an eyesore. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
28-year LAPD veteran Dominic Choi is appointed interim chief; we get multiple perspectives on the pick, including from his predecessor, outgoing chief Michel Moore. Plus, the danger from this week's record rains is not over, with more landslides Wednesday and even more rain coming. And the Lakers prepare to unveil a statue of Kobe on a date that has special significance. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
With a dozen inches of rain and counting in parts of the L.A. area and damage estimates in the billions, we go behind the scenes at the National Weather Service with an update on the forecast for the rest of the week and the early effort to dig out and clean up across the region. Plus, what does a "state of emergency" really mean? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
With record rainfall from the atmospheric river still soaking the Los Angeles region, we get firsthand perspectives from residents and reporters around the area. From mudslides in the Hollywood Hills to the difficult decision to keep schools open, we examine the historic storm from all angles. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
We have a rundown of what to expect when the next, stronger storm hits the L.A. area - and rain could continue for the entire week to come. Plus, vandals hit downtown's long-abandoned unfinished skyscrapers, and the final installment in our series of U.S. Senate candidate interviews features Rep. Katie Porter. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
One storm down, a bigger one to go, so is California ready for this type of weather pattern, given what we saw Thursday: cars underwater, rescues, roads washed out... we go around the region to survey the impact. Plus, our Senate candidate profile series continues with the only Republican in the race, former Dodger Steve Garvey. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A pair of storms will bring much-needed rain, but also wind and possibly flooding to the Los Angeles area over the next week. What you need to know about the timing of the weather, the potential impact, and how leaders are preparing. Plus, there's a new hero in Venice, but no one knows who he is. And the second in our series of interviews with the candidates for U.S. Senate, Rep. Barbara Lee. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
More than 500 are arrested and dozens are rescued, including children, in a major human trafficking bust. Plus, what you need to know about the storms headed for SoCal this week. How an Apple Watch may have saved the lives of several people who got into a bad car wreck. And in the first of our Senate candidate profiles, we hear from Rep. Adam Schiff.
We hear from a woman who jumped on the hood of the getaway car to try to save her French bulldog from a thief in downtown L.A. Plus, an update on the case of six bodies found in the Mojave desert. And are street takeovers a part of life in L.A., or can the cops do anything about it? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Loyola Marymount University is cutting half a dozen sports, and its reasoning for doing so is being called into question. Plus, a former city councilman is sentenced for corruption: why the judge said his crimes stand alone in a sea of wrongdoing at City Hall. An L.A. socialite goes on trial, and a Real Housewife is suing Bravo. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A verdict in the murder trial of the man who shot a six year old dead on the freeway in Orange County. Plus, train service between L.A. and San Diego is in jeopardy after another landslide. SAG-AFTRA defends Alec Baldwin, and weighs in on whether actors should be responsible for gun safety on set. And a big step forward for Burbank Airport. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
The outgoing LAPD chief is taking credit for a decline in homicides, but property crime is up. Is the city less safe, and does perception skew reality? Plus, six burned bodies turn up in a remote part of the desert...what happened? And should your car automatically keep you from speeding? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
With six weeks until California primary day, the first debate gave us a glimpse of how the race is shaping up. Plus, the layoffs at the L.A. Times come into focus, the Cal State strike ends quickly, and why the police are concerned about an annual rite of passage at a local high school. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
It's the first day of the spring semester, and for the first time, nearly 30,000 faculty members at Cal State have gone on strike at the same time. Plus, who will replace LAPD Chief Michel Moore? We asked Chief Moore himself. And you got to pick the name of a new light rail line in L.A. County...so what will it be? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
A grand jury has indicted Alec Baldwin on an involuntary manslaughter charge. We dig into the implications for Hollywood productions going forward. L.A. Times workers walk off the job after word that 20% of them will be laid off. And the Aliso Viejo day spa bomber is going to prison for life. The L.A Local is sponsored by the L.A. Car Guy family of dealerships.
The L.A. Innocence Project is taking on the case of Scott Peterson, saying there is newly discovered evidence that could prove Peterson innocent. Plus, thousands of people have complained about a horrific smell near Santa Clarita, so what's being done about it? More layoffs are coming at the L.A. Times. And another L.A. institution is up for sale. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
30 years ago today, the Northridge earthquake changed the face of Southern California. So what have we learned, and how much more prepared are we for a major earthquake? We hear from those who covered the disaster in real time, and those responsible for making us safer since. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the L.A. Car Guy family of dealerships.
Will the next LAPD chief be a woman? Plus, Councilmember Kevin de León pledges $100,000 to help combat robberies in the Eagle Rock area, a driver was arrested for DUI after parking in the wrong driveway, and filming in the L.A. area is still down after the strikes. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Crews at the California Science Center delicately placed a fuel tank in a vertical position as part of the process to get the space shuttle Endeavour in a launch-ready display. Plus, a new UC Berkeley poll on the state senate race, concerns over facial recognition technology, and more high tides in Southern California. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
There's been high surf, high winds, snow in the mountains, and even a fire in Southern California. Plus, the Orange County Fire Authority received a new tool to treat infants, social media companies in California are now required to work with police to stop the sale of drugs to teens on their platforms, and the Port of L.A. is expecting a busy year. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
The state's budget hole isn't quite as bad as we thought, but we now know what Gov. Newsom plans to cut. So what will the impact be? Plus, a rare avalanche kills a skier at a California resort, and a YouTuber is going to prison for crashing a plane on purpose and destroying the evidence. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
The state of California is asking companies to submit proposals this month to try and solve the age-old traffic problem. Could it really work? Plus, we hear from the hiker who saved a woman who survived a 100-foot fall and 4 days in the cold on Mt. Baldy. And some new research from UC Irvine says being rude on email could make your coworkers less productive. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
A new law requires all bars in California to make test kits available for date-rape drugs. Plus, the Golden Globes' ratings may have been up, but the reviews aren't quite glowing. We talk about why the show might have a hard time finding a host going forward. And a woman survives a 100-foot fall down an embankment on Mt. Baldy...for four days. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
We break down the 4.2 quake that shook SoCal Friday, including whether it could trigger a larger quake in a very active area. The mayor of New York City calls out L.A.'s homeless crisis to defend his own record: is his criticism fair? And the Golden Globes are back this weekend, but will anyone be watching? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
We speak with an L.A. attorney whose husband was denied a green card because he had tattoos. Their 8-year legal saga could end up before the Supreme Court soon. Plus, former Dodgers star Trevor Bauer says he deserves a second chance to play in the US. And there have been several rare killer whale sightings near SoCal lately. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
Is the California business environment really so bad that mainstays for decades need to close their doors? Plus, it's illegal in California to honk your horn in support of a protest, but people do it all the time. The Supreme Court may weigh in. Plus, a woman tries to drive through a barricade at the Rose Parade. And a change for Barbie at the Oscars. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
What Dave Chappelle's Netflix special revealed about the 2022 attack on stage at the Hollywood Bowl. Plus, last week's rain did little to help SoCal's meager snowpack, so what will this week's storms mean for our water supply? A new law means changes to toy aisles in California, and a sweet SoCal institution suddenly shuts down. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
Huge waves pounding the coast have shut down beaches and piers for New Year's weekend. Plus, a new law will make life easier for California's millions of hard-working stoners, and we have some dos and don'ts for attending the Rose Parade.
Several rescues had to be made in Ventura County after warnings were issued to stay away from the water. Plus, police say robbers broke into a Lake Balboa home while posing as LAPD officers, the Powerball jackpot rises to $760 million, and volunteers put the finishing touches on floats for the Rose Parade.
Dozens of pro-Palestine protestors were arrested after their demonstration near LAX turned violent Wednesday morning. Plus, the New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft , flames went out at Burning Man after a historic rainstorm, and Alabama Crimson Tide and Michigan Wolverines are going to Disneyland together before the Rose Bowl game.
Thousands of volunteers in Irwindale are rushing to complete Rose Parade floats by New Year's morning. Plus, Metrolink service is suspended for maintenance this week, and UC Davis researchers say cheap red wine might give you less headaches than the good stuff.
What caused rainfall rates that look more like Miami than SoCal this week? An expert says it could have been a once-in-a-lifetime event. Plus, what LA County is doing to make sure we capture some of that rainfall before it runs off and is wasted. And some last-minute gift ideas if you waited until the weekend before Christmas to do your shopping. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
A senior community in Ventura County had to be evacuated as the rain fell up to three inches per hour overnight. Plus, if you're heading out of town for the holiday, what do you need to know about LAX's new budget parking? Plus, some new research adds to the concern over artificial sweeteners. The LA Local is sponsored by the L.A. Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
Two detectives claim Chief Michel Moore ordered them to investigate Karen Bass's USC scholarship shortly after she was elected. We look into the story causing all kinds of intrigue at City Hall. Plus, there's word two Hollywood giants, Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global, are talking about merging. Why one insider calls it "one of the stupidest ideas ever." The LA Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
State regulators cleared the way to use recycled wastewater for drinking in California. So, how clean could it really be? A mural in honor of Israeli hostages draws hate in Culver City. And what happens when you give homeless people hundreds of dollars a month with no strings? A study tries to look at that scientifically.
There's a $1000 reward for the return of a radioactive device that went missing from a work site. How dangerous is it? Plus, with rain on the way this week, how should we think about an El Nino winter - does it really mean we'll get more rain? And for the second time in two weeks, a fight breaks out at a concert in L.A. and the band has to stop the show to break it up. Note - there's some R-rated language at the end of this episode. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
The L.A. County Medical Examiner has released a report revealing what killed the Friends star in his hot tub in Pacific Palisades. Plus, can hate flyers be considered litter, legally - meaning the city could do something about the people distributing them? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
Covid deaths are way down, but there's another reason why the overall death rate in California has dropped to its lowest level since 2019. Plus, a major bust - not of retail robbers - but of the people allegedly reselling the goods. The Shohei Ohtani era begins at Dodger Stadium. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
KNX News had the only reporter on the 110 Freeway when protesters calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas War shut it down during rush hour. Hear Margaret Carrero's unique perspective. Plus, we talk to Mayor Karen Bass about the impact of the protest and what might happen to those arrested. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
How did a stowaway get on board a flight from Denmark to LAX without a passport, or even a ticket? Plus, why is it so difficult to get car insurance these days in California, and what's being done about it? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
Beverly Hills police have made an arrest in an attack on a Jewish couple as they walked to synagogue, the latest in what is being called a "tsunami" of anti-Semitic incidents. Plus, does the LAPD really need so many helicopters? And could Shohei Ohtani's contract cost Dodger Stadium its name? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
Scary moments at a press conference this week when a news photographer collapsed, and the first person to jump to his aid was... the mayor herself. Hear a firsthand account of how it happened. Plus, health care workers were supposed to get a big minimum wage increase next year... why it may not happen. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
Approaching a year in office, we dig into whether Mayor Bass has lived up to her campaign promise when it comes to housing the homeless. Plus, a car tumbles off a cliff in Brentwood, SAG-AFTRA members sue the union over Covid restrictions, and Hannukah starts tonight, but it looks a bit different this year in Los Angeles. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
Redondo Union High School will reopen with new security measures after two separate incidents of loaded guns on campus. School officials say it's a sign the system worked. Remembering TV icon Norman Lear, the "single biggest influence in the history of the medium." And the system to track shelter beds for the homeless in L.A. doesn't work - so what's being done about it? The LA Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships. Feedback? lalocal@knxnews.com.
The huge hangar fire in Tustin is finally out, and officials are using a nasty-sounding tactic to make sure the air stays safe. Plus, the rent freeze is finally over for hundreds of thousands in L.A. - so how much can the rent rise? And Mayor Bass is touting her efforts to make the city friendly for business, so have things really changed? The LA Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
Capone the bulldog, stolen in a terrifying robbery in West Hollywood, is back with his family, and they're ecstatic to have him home. Plus, how the police caught the suspect in the serial killings of homeless people, who is now being held without bail.
A killer has murdered three homeless people as they slept on the streets in different parts of L.A. over four days. We have the latest on the investigation with LAPD Chief Michel Moore, and exclusive details on the unprecedented campaign to get the word out: don't sleep on the streets alone. Plus, a recap of the very unusual debate between Govs. Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis.
Some new research from UCLA links the power of positive thinking to a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease. Plus, a judge will decide whether to block Temecula's schools from enforcing a policy barring the teaching of race and LGBTQ history. And what happens when Google Maps leads you into a dust storm in the desert?
More than a year after the racist recording scandal broke, the L.A. City Council has voted unanimously to strip itself of redistricting powers. We go in depth on how the next steps will work. Plus, a brazen murder at L.A. Live in the middle of dinner, Bob Iger admits missteps at Disney, and are 'secret' musicals the big thing now at the box office? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
The City Council reached a compromise on how much landlords can increase rent-stabilized apartments next year, but it didn't exactly go as expected. Plus, fact-checking Gov. Newsom's claims on homelessness ahead of his debate with Ron DeSantis. And we hear from a survivor of the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attack. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the L.A. Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
At least ten cases of the mysterious canine illness have been reported in L.A. County - so what do dog owners need to know? And is Cyber Monday still really a thing? Plus, a strike averted at USC right before finals, a naked man at Disneyland, and the royals looking for real estate in SoCal.
It’s Black Friday, and SoCal residents were headed to the malls to get the best deals possible. Meanwhile, The Grove was packed with shoppers and protestors as a Pro-Palestine demonstration took place. Also, some mountain resorts are opening this weekend if you’re looking for a quick getaway.
It's that time of year where everyone in L.A. is stuck in more traffic than usual as travelers try to escape the chaos. Plus, there's an ongoing situation at the US-Canada border where a car exploded, there are some updates to the Burbank airport, and the part of the 10 freeway damaged by a fire has reopened today.
Two LAPD officer are in the hospital after a suspected drunk driver slammed into their squad car. Plus, a woman is in critical condition after she was stabbed outside of an Amazon facility in Mission Viejo, hundreds of LAX workers are on strike, and a ski resort in Lake Tahoe is open for the season.
The 10 freeway reopened to traffic Sunday night! Plus, a new resource center is open for business owners who were impacted by the closure, the number of Thanksgiving travelers will be the highest since 2005, and an invasive species of fruit flies were discovered in California.
Some business owners near the 10 freeway closure say they've lost half their business or more, and they want help from the city. Plus, what Arnold Schwarzenegger has to say about the 2024 presidential race, and why the L.A. Times has barred some journalists from covering the Israel-Hamas war
Gov. Newsom says the 10 freeway will reopen this coming Tuesday, shattering the expectations he himself had set. So what role does politics play in all this? We dive into it. Plus, an arrest in the death of a Jewish protester in Thousand Oaks.
Our Craig Fiegener rode Metro with Mayor Karen Bass to see whether Angelenos are heeding the advice to get around the 10 freeway mess. Plus, an alleged arsonist is arrested after setting almost a dozen fires not far from the freeway crime scene. And with rain hitting L.A. for the first time in months, how can A.I. help us predict storms going forward?
Following word the freeway can be repaired in 3-5 weeks, KNX News broke exclusive details about the arson investigation. Also, $20 to sit in bumper-to-bumper traffic in the express lanes? How will L.A. deal with this mess for the next month? We got some answers.
The fire that damaged a critical section of the 10 freeway through downtown L.A. was intentionally set. It's still not clear how long it will take to repair and reopen it. Our reporters are all over the story, and we have everything you need to get around it.
A local state of emergency has been issued in Tustin after a fire destroyed a historic hangar - KNX News' Jon Baird spoke to residents in the area. Plus, the momentous SAG-AFTRA strike has ended, Governor Newsom says progress has been made in cleaning the Calif. freeways, and Mammoth is open.
Four people connected to LASD died by suicide within 24 hours this week. They don't appear connected, but what's going on? Plus, we appear to be on the edge of a deal to end the actors' strike. Another scary incident in West Hollywood. And an update on the alleged rape in a Lyft at USC.
A beloved English bulldog is stolen at gunpoint in West Hollywood. We speak to Capone's owner, and dig into why this seems to be happening more frequently. Plus, a historic WWII airship hangar catches fire and collapses, and a man dies at a pro-Israel demonstration after a clash with a pro-Palestinian demonstrator: what happened?
A mauled whale leads to a South Bay beach shutdown. Plus, SAG-AFTRA mulls the studios' "last, best, and final," but is it? And when does getting angry actually help you?
A task force is considering bringing CHP back to patrol the PCH after a number of deadly incidents. Plus, the UCLA gynecologist convicted of sex abuse could go on trial again. Why there might not be a ref available for your kid's soccer game this month. And how turning the clocks back really affects your body.
A USC student says she was raped by a Lyft driver near USC on Halloween night, but there's a lot we don't know yet. Plus, a bizarre machete attack ends with a man shot in Calabasas. The owner of Knott's Berry Farm is merging with Six Flags. And some of your favorite HBO shows are getting pushed back.. to 2025.
Two students were stabbed in a brawl at Van Nuys High School, and cops will now be on campus despite an LAUSD policy barring uniformed officers. Plus, the ballot measure City Council members are trying to block from reaching voters.
Fire crews are struggling to get a handle on the fire which is threatening the communities of Anza, Aguanga, and potentially Temecula. Plus, it's Halloween, and the famed WeHo Carnaval is back after a three-year hiatus - we have everything you need to know. And the actors and studios are back at the table today...will there be progress?
In a surprise, the 22-year-old charged in the deaths of four Pepperdine students made bond on $4 million bail. Mayor Bass calls the new House speaker, with whom she served on a congressional committee, a 'quiet extremist.' Plus, while Colorado was losing to UCLA, the team was losing its stuff in a locker room robbery at the Rose Bowl.
There was a food drive for actors on strike as SAG-AFTRA negotiations continue. More than 3,000 actors signed a letter saying they'll continue to strike until they get a good deal. Plus, the Santa Ana winds are coming, and L.A. City Councilmember Kevin de León spoke exclusively to KNX News' Craig Fiegener about why he's still at City Hall after a full year of calls for his resignation.
A 22-year-old man charged in the crash on PCH that killed 4 Pepperdine students had his bail reduced from $8 million to $4 million. His defense attorney, Michael Kraut, spoke to KNX News' Craig Fiegener. Plus, janitors from across California rally to protest exploitive working conditions, state officials are preparing for winter viruses, and the Lakers get ready to play their home opener.
L.A. City Councilmember Traci Park introduced a motion to end the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city employees. She told KNX News' Craig Fiegener that the mandate is outdated. Plus, Rep. Mike Johnson is the new speaker of the House, a driver was arrested in connection with a fatal crash on PCH that killed four Pepperdine students, and thousands of L.A. hotel workers gathered for a rally.
SAG-AFTRA and studio have resumed negotiations. KNX News' Jon Baird caught up with picketers outside of Netflix in Hollywood. Plus, community members emphasize safety issues during a Malibu City Council meeting, new federal and state lawsuits against Meta have been announced, and Teamsters protest Waymo driverless rides.
KNX News' Jon Baird caught up with Jack Black on the SAG-AFTRA picket line. Plus, workers at Province St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank are on strike, a burglary ring has been targeting pharmacies in the San Gabriel Valley, and the family of a construction worker who died from an accident at LAX says the city needs to take responsibility.
Senator Ben Allen talks about what can be implemented to make PCH safer. Plus, a suspicious package addressed to Mayor Karen Bass arrived at L.A. City Hall, retailers are still worried about smash and grabs, and LAX sees an increase in travelers.
Members of the Pepperdine community came together to pray for the family and friends of four students who were killed in a crash on PCH. Plus, a protest outside of the Brentwood home of Vice President Kamala Harris, evidence questions in the case against the man charged with murdering Tupac Shakur, and Californians drop, cover, and hold to prepare for the big one.
The L.A. Department of Water and Power is being awarded millions of federal dollars. Mayor Karen Bass speaks with KNX about what the grant money will be used for. Plus, a deadly crash closes PCH in Malibu, a celebration of life for Manhattan Beach officer Chad Swanson, and there's a big stink in Castaic coming from a landfill.
Mayor Bass goes to Washington and learns that a huge amount of funding might be about to disappear. KNX has exclusive reporting from the delegation's visit to DC. Plus, a Hollywood CEO says he thinks the actors' strike will end soon, speed cameras are coming to the L.A. area, and an update on the lawsuits against Lizzo.
Mayor Karen Bass and nearly half the City Council are in Washington for high-level meetings with cabinet secretaries and lawmakers, and KNX News has the only reporter in the room. Hear the exclusive... plus, a Hollywood Hills homeowner shoots a robber with a shotgun, and gas prices keep coming down, but for how long? And Taylor Swift to the rescue for movie theaters in L.A. and everywhere.
As law enforcement steps up patrols based on non-specific threats from abroad, we hear how SoCal residents are feeling about how the Israel-Hamas war might impact their lives. Plus, SAG-AFTRA's executive director talks to us about the studios' decision to break off talks. And what you need to know about this weekend's solar eclipse in SoCal.
Why did the talks break down between SAG-AFTRA and the Hollywood studios, and are we back to square 1? Plus, if violent crime is down in L.A., why do so many people feel like the opposite is true? And there's a new investigation into whether accused USC abuser George Tyndall really did die a natural death.
The Grove is closed as thousands of Swifties await her arrival for the premiere of the Eras Tour film... but will Travis Kelce be there? Plus, driverless taxis are coming to L.A...what will it mean for traffic? Plus, a new law will eventually make it easier for you to take back your data from online brokers, and the last piece of the space shuttle Endeavor makes its way through L.A. streets.
We visit a huge protest in West L.A. in support of Israel, and one on the campus of Cal State Long Beach in support of the Palestinian people. Plus, former Dodger great Steve Garvey announces a run for Senate as a Republican, a dog rescue shuts down leaving foster families in limbo, and a time capsule is ready to be opened 50 years later, but only one problem: they can't find it.
Law enforcement steps up patrols around Jewish institutions, and online hate spikes after Hamas's surprise attack on Israel. We talk to some in Israel, and some headed there from L.A. Also, a year after the racist tapes scandal at City Hall, we hear from key figures in the controversy. And why fewer kids will be suspended from school in California.
Palm trees are an iconic symbol of L.A., but should we be planning to replace them with trees that do more good? We're seeing and hearing more of what happened during the response to the Orange County biker bar mass shooting. Jason Derulo responds to the allegations against him, and the Dodgers get set for a playoff run.
Former USC gynecologist George Tyndall, accused of two dozen counts of sex assault, was found dead before he got to face a judge or jury. Plus, Rick Caruso lost the race for mayor, but now says he'll be pouring money into politics to unseat Republicans. So what's he really aiming for? And why the city of L.A. will pay you to replace your lawn.
The largest healthcare worker strike in U.S. history is underway. What does it mean if you need care? Plus, a cop who was a hero at the Las Vegas mass shooting is killed on the 405. And a former Caltrans exec says she was demoted for blowing the whistle about a road-widening project.
Could L.A. follow some other cities and ban the right turn on red? Would drivers revolt? Plus, yet another corruption allegation at L.A. City Hall, and why might you soon see sharpshooters in helicopters above Catalina Island?
A dozen cities sue to stop L.A County's new 'Zero Bail' policy from taking effect, arguing it will lead to more crime. Plus, who is Laphonza Butler, California's new Senator? And the water year is over, so how wet was this year in L.A. in historical terms?
As tributes pour in for Sen. Dianne Feinstein, attention turns to who Gov. Newsom will appoint to replace her. Also, 'zero bail' takes effect in L.A. County this weekend, and a breakthrough in the Tupac murder investigation.
Gas prices are out of control in SoCal... We'll tell you where it's hit $8 a gallon... and we dig into what's causing it and what's being done from a number of perspectives. Plus, a Metro train hits a car in Pasadena, a verdict in the Hollywood Hills balcony murder, and a preview of a brand-new show you're gonna love.
Crime is up in several categories on the USC campus including stalking, rape, and scooter theft. Plus, how Hollywood will sort out its studio traffic jam when production ramps up again. And why some people are getting an unexpected bill when they go for the new Covid vaccine, and how to avoid it around here.
A man walks free after 28 years in prison for a brutal crime. But he didn't do it. Plus, there's now a ban on book bans in California. Los Angeles is #1 in the nation... in retail theft. What the county task force will do with another $15 million to fight it. And while the actors wait to go back to the table with the studios, SAG-AFTRA members vote to authorize another strike.
Now that there's a tentative deal to end the writers' strike, when will the actors and the studios get back to the table, and when could Hollywood actually get back to work? We have a number of perspectives. Plus, Gov. Newsom calls the Teamsters' bluff on an AI bill, the Malibu mayor takes on the Kardashians, and should your parents respect your "no voicemail" wishes?
The United Auto Workers strike has expanded. Another day of negotiations for the Hollywood strikes, and some disgruntled geese are flocking to Echo Park Lake.
Rupert Murdoch, founder of Fox News, is stepping down as chairman. The Hollywood strikes might finally end soon, and the Powerball prize is getting up there again. Despite California's strict gun laws, there are still cracks in the system. And even though gas prices came down a bit, you won't notice much of a change at the pump, but it's National Gratitude Day, so get in the spirit!
About a dozen people protested outside the mayor's mansion, voicing their anger about that botched 2021 LAPD fireworks explosion. A light plane crashed shortly after leaving Compton Airport, clipping a car and narrowly missing several homes. The man accused of killing an L.A. County Sheriff's Deputy last weekend has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Also, embattled L.A. City Councilman Kevin de Leon says he plans to run again. And a bit of good news: The Los Angeles Zoo is celebrating a special arrival.
SoCal gas prices are up...again! L.A. is making a push for more international tourists, and Disney is doubling down on its parks and cruises, saying that's where the money is. Housing sales are down, but that's not stopping prices from going up. And we conclude with some good news for local Motocross fans.
Why the Teamsters are threatening Gavin Newsom if he doesn't sign a bill on A.I. Plus, an arrest in the ambush murder of a sheriff's deputy, and two models are found dead in downtown L.A... are they connected. And if you think gas prices are shooting through the roof, you're right. We'll dig into why.
California lawmakers have passed a bill that allows you to grab your data back from brokers with a single click. But will it ever work? Plus, Drew Barrymore has a tearful apology but isn't changing her mind about doing her show without writers. And the new Covid vaccines are supposed to be available, but that's not what we found.
Lawmakers leave Sacramento with no action to resolve the insurance crisis, with more Californians struggling to get affordable coverage. We dig into the issue, and wonder: where's the state insurance commissioner? Also, why you can thank Taylor Swift for dozens of new digital billboards that are likely coming to L.A. - and where's the only place in the region traffic has gotten worse since the pandemic?
Four years after a Moreno Valley teen was killed after reporting bullying to school offiicals, his family gets a settlement. Plus, the Burbank mayor is taking some heat for getting spanked by a drag queen at a fundraiser. New accusations against Bill Cosby going back five decades. And L.A. County's ousted sheriff reemerges on the political scene.
How did a decongestant used in popular medicines for decades stay on the market when research shows it doesn't work at all? We talk to a local doctor who says they knew all along. Plus, an alleged smash-and-grab robbery ringleader is arrested. Cal State students protest a tuition hike. And does the summer rain mean we're in the clear for fire season?
A half-billion dollar lawsuit against Beverly Hills alleging racial profiling expands to more than a thousand plaintiffs. Plus, remembering 9/11 22 years later across Southern California. Disney's channels are back on Spectrum in time for Monday Night Football. Narcan saves a dog... and the Brady Bunch house is sold at a loss.
Residential buildings must have heat, but should they also be required to have cooling? The Orange County Unified School Board approved a divisive gender identity disclosure policy. It was Star Trek Day on the Hollywood picket lines, and Marylin Monroe's house is safe from demolition... for now. Plus, football season is kicking off and you can order UberEats at Sofi during the game.
A judge has sentenced "That 70's Show" actor Danny Masterson to 30 years to life in prison. A proposed state bill hopes to get striking actors and writers unemployment benefits. Dating app Grindr is in more hot water with its former employees, and Manhattan Beach is cracking down on bicyclists. Plus, some exciting news for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Your new car is likely collecting more of your personal data than you think, and sexual activity is somehow not the worst of it. Governor Newsom has issued an executive order on AI. We talk gas prices; when are they coming down? And when should you get your next flu or COVID shot? Plus, a big announcement from The Rolling Stones.
Soon you may not need to carry a physical driver's license - but how does it work? Plus, L.A. may have had its final rodeo. How many (millions of) mistakes are California pharmacists making every year? And why home and car insurance is getting harder and harder to come by.
KNX News broke the story of a unionization effort by City Hall staffers led by those in Councilmember Kevin de Leon's office. Also, Cook's Corner, the scene of last week's mass shooting in Orange County, reopens to the public in time for Labor Day weekend. Some new numbers on the impact of the Hollywood strikes, and Beyonce takes SoFi.
Mayor Bass blamed the state for all the trash on L.A. freeways, so we asked Caltrans what they're going to do about it. Plus, a decision SoCal Gas says could keep your bill down has people in Porter Ranch fuming. A new idea to keep kids from going nuts at the mall - will it work? And what to know if you're heading to LAX ahead of the holiday weekend.
Hear the highlights from one of Mayor Karen Bass's only wide-ranging sit-down interviews since taking office: what she thinks of the job, what really can be done about homelessness, why there's so much trash on the freeways (spoiler alert: she says it's not the city's fault), and why she doesn't do regular press conferences like other mayors have.
An infamous con man who duped people across the country out of $15 million in the 80s is allegedly back at it here in L.A., and authorities want victims to come forward. Insurance in California is getting so expensive that some people are deciding the risk is worth it; we get into whether that's a wise idea. The Little Leaguers from El Segundo meet the media, and some changes at Disneyland.
A friend of the man who tried to take down the Cook's Corner gunman speaks exclusively. Also, an L.A. political power broker is headed to prison, the Little League World Champions come home to El Segundo, what the heck caused the huge fight at Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, and are supermarket self-checkouts making us lonelier?
We hear from James O'Malley, who recounts the moment he lost his friend in the Trabuco Canyon mass shooting Wednesday night. Also, former USC gynecologist George Tyndall entered a not-guilty plea Friday on sexual abuse charges. Then, we hear from L.A. Mayor Bass on the newly approved LAPD contract, followed by big news for the Little League team out of El Segundo.
We're learning more about the former cop who opened fire at an iconic biker bar-turned-family restaurant in Orange County Wednesday night, killing three and wounding several others. We have an update on the investigation and the community response. Plus, an update on the cleanup from Hilary in the Coachella Valley.
The City Council has approved a labor deal that gives the police a big raise and opens up a huge budget hole, so where did the members elected on a 'defund the police' platform come down? Also, have we taken a step back in negotiations to end the Hollywood strike? And some good news for L.A.'s sea lions.
The backup generators failed at a hospital near downtown L.A., forcing an early-morning evacuation of critical patients, including a mother who gave birth on the way out. Plus, we explain the challenges of forecasting a hurricane and communicating critical information in a place where hurricanes don't happen with meteorologist Steve Sosna.
We talk with our team of KNX News reporters about what it was like to cover an unprecedented storm (and an earthquake!) from Los Angeles to Palm Springs to the Antelope Valley to Ventura County.
A Saturday update on Hurricane Hilary, which is now expected to impact Southern California Sunday with unprecedented and potentially catastrophic rainfall and flooding.
Hurricane Hilary is projected to make landfall in Southern California as a tropical storm, which would be the first in the region in 84 years. Hear what the region is doing to prepare and what you need to know if you haven't been through a tropical weather event before.
As he takes heat from some who think his policies are contributing to a rise in retail robberies, George Gascon was nowhere to be found at the big announcement of a task force to tackle it. As it turns out, he wasn't invited. Plus, what you need to know ahead of the first potential SoCal tropical storm to make landfall in a century, and why gas prices are already going up.
Tropical Storm Hilary could grow into a hurricane before heading for San Diego and L.A., so what can we expect? Another flash mob robs another high-end store in L.A., the third in a week. And a very L.A. showdown over an ultra-luxury hotel in Benedict Canyon. Plus, how you can stay at Ashton Kutcher's house for free.
A Valley neighborhood is locked down for hours after a woman is stabbed by a purse-snatcher in the middle of the day. We hear a heartbreaking first-hand account of the escape from the Maui wildfires, and why the death toll is certain to rise. Also, an update on the Orange County judge accused of drunkenly shooting his wife, and we'll explain why California's woods are in danger of becoming "zombie forests."
A man from SoCal who survived the Maui wildfire says his family had no warning the fire was coming. Hear the harrowing story of his escape and how he's trying to help people still on the island. Plus, the Los Angeles D.A. faces tough questions after mobs storm and rob two local malls in less than a week. And a Burbank landmark faces the bulldozer.
We have the stunning details in the strange case of the Orange County judge charged with drunkenly shooting his wife to death. Plus, what do the "defund the police" City Council members have to say about the deal on the table to give LAPD cops a 20% raise? And we talk to Rick Caruso, the owner of the mall in Glendale where smash and grab robbers made off with $300,000 in merchandise this week. Plus, do we need to choose between a vacation and concert tickets these days?
The Hollywood writers and producers go back to the table, for real this time, Friday. So, what can we expect? We get perspectives from those on the picket lines and entertainment attorney Jonathan Handel. Plus, the latest on the devastation in Maui and Southern Californians trying to make it home from the fire zone. It got heated at the Temecula Valley School Board meeting over the hiring of a conservative law firm to defend the district's critical race theory ban. Also, changing perspectives on tattoos - how often do people regret them? And the Eras tour wraps up in L.A. with a big announcement.
Hear what Mayor Bass told KNX News when she broke her silence on her involvement in the strike negotiations. Can she, or any other politician, have an impact? Plus, a desperate plea from Maui, and an update on Bronny James's health.
11,000 city workers walked off the job today, with trash pickup and other city services on hold. So did it accomplish anything? We dig into it, and talk about what's next. Plus, why are people beating up the delivery robots? And if Taylor Swift were an economy, she'd be bigger than 50 countries. What does that mean for L.A.?
11,000 city workers are preparing for a one-day strike, the first of its kind in 43 years. When will the trash get picked up? Will your flight be on time? Will public safety be affected? We try to sort it all out. Also, what happened when the writers and producers sat down for the first time in 3 months? And a big revelation from Wayne Brady about his sexuality.
We've just learned that city workers are planning their first general strike in 40+ years. Could the city could grind to a halt Tuesday morning? Plus, as the writers and producers sit down to talk for the first time in months, the actors escalate by blocking traffic. Plus, some bombshell allegations against a big studio's treatment of reality show stars.
We'll get into why Taylor Swift's tour is such a big cultural phenomenon, and how Metro is planning to keep riders safe on the way to SoFi after a stabbing just a few miles from the stadium. Plus, ahead of the first sit-down between writers and studios in 3 months, a Hollywood exec extends an olive branch... sort of. And another health warning from L.A. County officials - we'll tell you what you need to know about flea-borne Typhus.
We went to SoFi Stadium to check out the madness in the line for merch. Also, could there be a breakthrough this week in the Hollywood strikes? And if you've been sick lately, could it have been Valley Fever? Health officials have a warning. Plus, and update on the murder mystery in Malibu.
Find out why Mattel said it's going to make Barbie out of mushrooms - except not really. We'll explain. And if you thought you needed to have a million dollars to afford the average home in L.A., you'd be right. For the latest on the Trump indictment, turn on 97.1 FM or ask your smart speaker to 'Play KNX News.'
Hear what police discovered when they opened a 55-gallon drum floating in Malibu Lagoon. Plus, what UCLA researchers discovered about ChatGPT's skills versus the average college student.
The Other Top Local Stories of the Day Also Include: A lockdown is lifted after a riot at an L.A. County juvenile hall, and a San Pedro family asks for help finding their missing daughter.
The Other Top Local Stories of the Day Also Include: A riot at an L.A. County juvenile detention center, and an L.A. County Sheriff's recruit dies, eight months after he and other recruits were hit by a wrong-way driver.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: FBI accuses a Reseda man of planning attacks on Jews, and buying an LA hotel to house the homeless.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Gas prices continue to skyrocket and we are just days away from Taylor Swift at SoFi but officials warn of ticket scammers.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day include Bronny James released from the hospital, and a founder member of the Eagles dies.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: LA Starbucks workers who want to join a union are set to rally and the Angels decide to hang on to Shohei Ohtani.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: arrests made over double murder in Rancho Palos Verdes, and a local Congressman leads effort to restart Hollywood contract talks.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: California's congressional delegation gets involved in Hollywood strike and naked man causing big problems in East Hollywood.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: police shoot dead suspect stabbing another man, and LA County support for striking writers and actors.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: LA. County Board of Supervisors takes up the actors and writers strike and emergency crews set to fix crumbling piece of the Santa Monica Bluff overlooking Pacific Coast Highway.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: a green light for toll lanes on a major OC freeway, and the latest on the probe into the leak of audio of LA city council members.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: The Feds make a third arrest in last year's fire-bombing of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Orange County and more hotel workers hit the picket lines.
The Other Top Local Stories of the Day also include: It could be weeks before some Rolling Hills residents are allowed back into their evacuated homes, and a man is shot while allegedly trying to rob a customer outside a Santa Clarita bank.
The Other Top Local Stories of the Day Also Include: Another elderly woman is assaulted in East L.A. and the Temecula school board approves a state-sanctioned social studies curriculum.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: LA developer gets prison term for bribing a councilman, and a weekend ahead of excessive heat.
Also on this Friday morning's newscast: the brutally hot weather is not only continuing, but forecasted to get worse.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: there's a surge in LA County residents losing Medi-Cal coverage, Jane Fonda joins strikers on the picket lines.
Winning Powerball ticket worth in excess of $1 billion sold at a downtown LA liquor store--also in the newscast: it's hot, and about to get hotter; hotel workers launch their third wave of strikes; Swifties vs. Ticketmaster in a federal courtroom in downtown LA.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: location filming plunges off a cliff because of Hollywood walkouts, and hotel workers plan a new wave of strikes.
On Wednesday morning's newscast: big labor rallies by unions representing UPS and hotel workers in Los Angeles today; actors and writers step up their picketing activities as the SAG-AFTRA & WGA strikes continue without any negotiations in sight; and it's hot, really hot, and only going to get hotter.
On the KNX Afternoon News: Writers Guild and SAG-AFTRA file labor grievance against NBC Universal, a recent fire at L.A. City Hall is ruled arson, a mysterious gas smell in parts of Long Beach, LAPD detectives recover millions of dollars worth of Jimmy Choo shoes and keeping your cool in the summer heatwave.
Other stories covered in Tuesday's morning drive newscast: where are all of the A-list actors walking picket lines for SAG-AFTRA? Newport Beach looks to control the proliferation of private security cameras. And Pasadena steps up efforts to control coyotes.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: what Tom Cruise said in advance of the SAG-AFTRA strike, and is there going to be a rush of cops to leave the LAPD?
Other stories covered on Monday's newscast: actors kick off their first full week on strike, joining WGA members on picket lines at studios across Los Angeles.
The Other Top Local Stories of the Day Also Include: People get creative to beat the summer heat, and a celebration of life event is held for L.A. County political trailblazer Gloria Molina.
A look at cooling centers that are available in the County of Los Angeles. Also, people at the beach.
Cono Barnes, Captain Ocean Lifeguard for the County of Los Angeles, offers advice on how to stay safe in and out of the water.
The Other Top Local Stories of the Day Also Include: Crews battle a series of brush fires in Riverside County, and an Orange County surgeon is sentenced to prison for accepting bribes and kickbacks.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: wildfires burning in Riverside County, and warnings about extreme heat this weekend.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: oppressive heat moves into Southern California and almost the entire American Southwest.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: a lost python found in the San Fernando Valley, and a warning about an intensifying heat wave.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Rolling Hills Estate officials declare a local emergency and California lawmakers block a human trafficking bill.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: temps begin to soar, federal mediator called for in Hollywood actors dispute, and crime rates down in LA.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: gas prices are on the rise again and officials are watching 16 more homes that could be in danger of sliding in Rolling Hills Estates.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: landslide update in Rolling Hills Estates, and Hollywood actors strike said to be imminent.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Southern California hotel workers are back on strike as their union tries to hammer-out a new labor contract and another big insurance company is limiting the number of new policies it writes in California.
Other Top Local Stories of the Day Also Include: The NTSB investigates a deadly plane crash in Murrieta , and the homicide rate drops in Los Angeles.
The Other Top Local Stories of the Day Also Include: Life in prison for a man accused of murdering a prominent hairdresser in Woodland Hills, and four people are critically hurt after a high-speed car crash in the San Fernando Valley.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: why millions of California criminal records have been wiped clean, and most LAPD cops working without a new contract.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: gas prices are up for the sixth time in seven days and Santa Monica is being hailed as a leader in earthquake safety.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: cracking down on a 'party house' in Studio City, and the writers strike continues to paralyze film production.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: The actors union is prepping for a possible strike next week, and San Bernardino County still has time to apply for disaster loans.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: a pause in the strike by LA hotel workers, and Mayor Bass told to do a better job tracking spending on the homeless crisis.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: the LA City Council could be getting a new member today and Burbank Congressman Adam Schiff gets a big boost.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: parade and fireworks light up Huntington Beach, and Governor Newsom spends the holiday on the campaign trail.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: two LA County Sheriff's deputies are under investigation and it's been a fizzle not a sizzle as predicted at the summer box office.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: environmental groups blast use of fire retardant, and loud protests by striking LA hotel workers.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Californians pay some of the highest childcare costs in the country and LAPD bomb squad members are disciplined.
The Other Top Local Stories of the Day also Include: A 3.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Malibu, and residents turn in hundreds of pounds of illegal fireworks in the San Fernando Valley.
The Other Top Local Stories of the Day Also Include: The inland heatwave settles in, and the Orange County Fire Authority offers some Fourth of July safety tips.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: holiday beachgoers being warned about sick sea lions, and a new face at LA City Hall.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: The first heat wave in SoCal triggers firework preparedness and gas tax is going up.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: the homeless crisis deepens in LA County, and Cal Fire prepares for wildfire season.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Severe weather out east is still causing flight delays and cancelations in Southern California airports. Supreme Court ruling striking down affirmative action and the latest with the SAG-AFTRA.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: LAX braces for monster holiday crowds, and why the LA city council is still well short of 15 members.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: LAPD pulling back on the cleanup of a homeless encampment in West Hills, and airports across the country are experiencing thousands of flight delays and cancelations..
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: severe weather elsewhere causes travel delays at LAX, and a last day of voting in a key LA city council election.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: We should soon find out who will replace Nury Martinez on the LA City Council and the weather is starting to heat up in Southern California.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: two teens among 5 killed in a fiery freeway crash, and LA Summer School is now in session.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Amber Alert issued after man accused of taking wife, baby daughter in Lancaster and the entertainment industry could be getting a boost from Sacramento.
The Other Top Local Stories of the Day Also Include: Human remains are found in the Mt. Baldy area where actor Julian Sands vanished earlier this year, and SAG-AFTRA leaders say they're making progress in contract talks with Hollywood producers.
The Other Top Local Stories of the Day also include: A deadly shooting near a Glendale shopping center, and a Good Samaritan saves a man who was targeted by a thief in San Gabriel.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: LA city council delays suspending a member, and a dog at the center of a rescue effort
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Summer is here, so officials are getting ready for the increased potential for wildfires and your local Starbucks might be closed today because some workers are going on strike.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: a bus driver attacked in Venice, and a dispute over Pride Flags in the South Bay.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: protesting truckers are back blocking roads and honking their horns outside of LA City Hall and a DoorDash driver is shot in Baldwin Hills.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Some residents in Huntington Beach want to keep obscene books out of reach of children at the public library and Hollywood writers are holding a big march and rally in LA.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: hate crimes targeting LGBTQ people are on the rise, and a new interim leader elected for the LA City Council.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: The LA City Council deals with more fallout from criminal charges against one of its members and there could be some heated exchanges at today's Glendale school board meeting.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: LAPD faces multi-million dollar lawsuit over death of man after tasing, and celebrating Juneteenth in south LA.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Vice President Kamala Harris is in town to celebrate Juneteenth and fire risk is on the rise in parts of Southern California.
The Top Local Stories of the Say Also Include: Deputies search for suspects in a multiple shooting at a Carson house party, and the New Orleans Corridor is dedicated in Los Angeles.
The Other Top Stories of the Day also include: A former L.A. County sheriff's deputy is sentenced to prison, and early voting begins in the special election to replace former L.A. City Councilperson Nury Martinez.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Kaiser Permanente agrees to pay a $450,000 fine over its handling of confidential patient information and the Dodgers will hold their controversial Pride Night event this evening.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: new ideas for stopping corruption at LA City Hall, and trial delayed in the case of a socialite accused in a deadly hit-and-run.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: the US Open is back in LA for the first time in 75-years and there's concern that Texas may send more undocumented migrants to Los Angeles.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: The Southern Baptist Convention refuses to let a huge Orange County church back into its ranks and a lifeguard shortage hits LA County.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: an update on the dispute at local ports, and a new report out on stopping street racing.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: The LA Police Commission considers what to do about illegal street takeovers in the city and the search-is-on for a sexual assault suspect in Orange County.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: why it's a tough time for LA home buyers, and beachgoers blamed for pollution in one OC city.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A series of arson fires has made people in the Fairfax area very nervous and there's been a crackdown on street-takeovers in South LA.
Other Top Local Stories of the Day also Include: An armored truck heist in L.A.'s Hyde Park area, and two CHP patrol cars collide while chasing a speeding motorcycle rider.
The Top Local Stories of the Day also include: A suspected car thief is arrested in Boyle Heights after a wild chase, and a man is arrested for the sexual assault and attempted kidnapping of a teenaged girl.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: new support for striking Hollywood writers and why hotel workers may soon go on strike too.
Also covered on LA's Morning News on KNX:
-Calls for continued vigilance on water conservation, even after a record-setting wet winter.
-Los Angeles takes steps toward becoming a true "sanctuary city" for undocumented migrants, seeking to enshrine protections for immigrants.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: the latest on the dispute slowing down the ports, and why hundreds face eviction on LA's Westside.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Beaches in San Clemente will close earlier after an attack on some Marines, and we're seeing fewer car thefts in Los Angeles.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: allowing a night club to stay open into the early hours, and rape charges filed against a former USC football player.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: striking Hollywood writers target a Tech Giant, and a big drugs bust in Ventura County.
The Top Local Stories of the Day Also Include: Thousands are expected to attend the West Hollywood pride parade, and L.A. County health officials offer free vaccinations after a Hepatitis-A outbreak at the Men's Central Jail.
The Top Local Stories of the Day Also Include: New details about the death of a man who was tased six times by LAPD officers, and LA Unified teachers are set to vote next week on lengthening the school year.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Pride Weekend underway in WeHo, and angry clashes over a Pride Assembly at an elementary school.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: more good news for the US economy and a legendary song writer has died.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: a big money award over an LA dog attack, marking Pride Month from WeHo to the SGV.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Californians worried about new weather-extremes and the season for deadly driving for teenagers is here.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: movie star will not face prosecution over allegations of sexual assault, and controversy continues over Pride Assembly at elementary school.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: hotel workers in LA could be the next to hit the picket lines and nine teenagers have been arrested for attacking three Marines in San Clemente.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: police shoot beating and stabbing suspect in Long Beach, and Pride Flag burned outside school.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: driving in LA could cost you even more and a popular Disneyland ride is closing.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: the latest on the Tony awards and the writers strike, and remembering the fallen on Memorial Day.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A couple of Marines are attacked on the San Clemente Pier and a deadly hit-and-run crash in Pomona.
The Top Stories of the Day Also Include: A protest against alleged deputy gangs in the L.A. County Sheriff's Department and The CHP makes hundreds of DUI arrests during the first hours of the long holiday weekend.
The Top Local Stories of the Day also include: Voters appear to reject a super luxury hotel project in Beverly Hills and still no verdict in the rape retrial of actor Danny Masterson.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: a man convicted in the murder of a camper in Malibu, and CHP warns against DUI over the holiday weekend.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: a big union rally is set for Downtown Los Angeles and LA Mayor Karen Bass will sign the new $13 billion dollar city budget.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: why the seats have been ripped out of a local Starbucks, and the latest on the Hollywood writers strike.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Metro is looking into better safety after a bus driver gets stabbed while on the job and the California State University system fails to make enough money.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: a reward offered in the hunt for the killer of a 12-year-old.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: the Orange County Power Authority has some life and several Southern California cities finish at the bottom of a housing affordability list.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: teen dies while live-streaming from iconic LA bridge, and new support for striking Hollywood writers
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Lakers superstar LeBron James could be walking away from the game and will LAPD be getting a robot dog?
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: An LA County official wants answers after a woman is beaten up on a Metro train and LA's city council considers expanding.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A multi-vehicle crash on the 405 kills one person and the Lakers' season is on the line this evening.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A hero is honored at a dance in Alhambra and the president of Cal State Fullerton is in hot water.
The top stories of the day also include: An explosion at a minor league baseball stadium in Lake Elsinore, A new safety campaign to curb illegal street racing in Los Angeles and L,A, Mayor Karen Bass talks to KNX about her recently passed budget.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: shock at USC as the Athletics Director suddenly resigns, and the city of LA votes to hire hundreds of extra cops.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Vice President Kamala Harris is coming back to LA and nearly half of Los Angeles residents are having trouble paying their bills.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: the LA Mayor gets a lot more money to tackle the homeless crisis, and Disney makes a big move on jobs.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: LA City Council looks at Mayor's Bass's budget and the Compton Community Garden isn’t going anywhere.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: bracing for more street takeovers in LA, and a new crack down on crime in Orange County.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: There's a push to stop street racing with the release of the new "Fast & Furious" movie and the National Weather Service has issued a beach hazard statement due to dangerous waters.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: moves to improve public safety in West Hollywood, and Laker fans gear up for Western Conference Finals.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: The true cost of the writers' strike and the LA City Council adds a special meeting this week.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: work begins to shore up an OC landmark hit by a landslide, and Disney sued over its streaming service.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: tornadoes are becoming more common in California and crash kills three family members from Anaheim.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: a surge in homeless deaths blamed on Fentanyl overdoses, and a big day in LA for the Obamas.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: The state's budget deficit is a lot bigger than originally expected and a downtown LA charter school says it's being forced-out of LAUSD.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: multiple hate crime charges brought against alleged OC Church shooter, and new union support for striking Hollywood writers.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Animal-rights activists in California get a big win and friends and family remember a 12-year-old boy killed in Long Beach.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: no survivors found from a light plane crash, and a follow-home robbery on Coldwater Canyon.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: another major Hollywood union starts negotiations and Orange County reaches a settlement in the death of a homeless man.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: the state pays out to settle case of man who died in police custody in Altadena, and a new security alert at LA City Hall.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Security is being tightened at LA City Hall and a new study highlights the dangers of fentanyl among teens and kids.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: big rig plunges off freeway in Sunland, growing concern over dogs euthanized in OC animal shelters.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: a large brawl over the weekend at The Grove and authorities investigating possible arsonist in the San Gabriel Valley.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: LA County has a new campaign, Picketing writers are expanding their targets and the best Guacamole in L-A!
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: LA Mayor Karen Bass responds to her critics and the latest on the Hesperia man who saved a baby.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A plane was searched by a bomb squad at LAX, studios are speaking out, AND Carrie Fisher has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A gas leak at a Wilmington refinery sends four to the hospital and the latest on Mayor Bass' plan to get more cops on the street.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Orange County Para-transit riders should expect delays because of a strike, biologists captured a black bear for the first time in the Santa Monica Mountain and more on the Hollywood writers' strike.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: TV and movie producers could be facing more labor problems this summer and a surge in housing construction across California.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A series of attacks that began at a Metro Station, and the L-A County Board of Supervisors is hoping to solve a boy's cold-case murder.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Artificial intelligence is one issue that led to the strike and the latest on Mayor Bass' plan to hire more cops and spend a quarter billion dollars to house LA’s homeless.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A small plane crashed near Big Bear Airport, three students at Cochran middle school in Arlington Heights may have overdosed on some sort of drug and the mayor has proposed a 13-billion dollar spending plan.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Another major bank failure that impacts Southern California residents and there's a new bill in Sacramento that would prevent those hefty ambulance fees.
On the KNX Afternoon News: Land under Sal Clemente's Casa Romantica is crumbling, California votes to phase out heavy duty diesel trucks and Amazon delivery drivers in Palmdale vote to unionize.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Los Angeles is set to remember former Mayor Richard Riordan and outdoor dining is closer to becoming permanent in LA.
On the KNX Afternoon News: An LAPD sergeant has his finger bitten off by a suspected drug user, lawmakers debate the state's worsening fentanyl crisis and state regulators move to check emissions from diesel powered locomotives.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Woman killed in car crash that was possibly related to street racing and talks continue to prevent writers' strike.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A decades-long saga of child abuse by an employee of the Santa Monica Police Department, a 14-year old student at Berendo Middle School was struck by a vehicle today and the next few weeks are critical for LA Mayor Karen Bass. Plus, an armed suspect is on the loose after attempting to steal a catalytic converter.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: DWP is coming under fire for not repairing hundreds of "unsafe" power poles and Culver City is getting rid of bike lanes.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A Marine has died after a training accident at the Marine Corps Combat Center an oil leak that caused closures in Wes LA and people in Highland Park are afraid with homeless encampments taking over their neighborhood.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Sepulveda Boulevard is shut down as crews try to clean up oil and West Hollywood's Block by Block Security Ambassadors are being questioned.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A noisy protest in downtown LA, a familiar face is leading the LA County fire department
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Armenians throughout Southern California remember the genocide and another round of Disney layoffs.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A tragic accident involving 4-year twin boys and an alleged child molester is accused of using female babysitters to bring young victims to hotels.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Suspected catalytic converter thief is stabbed to death and state lawmakers want to crack down on hidden fees.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Relief for dozens of LA County families, winter did not help cannabis growers in California and a hit and run incident in South Los Angeles on Easter Morning left a father dead.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Frank Ocean is bowing out of weekend two of Coachella and the proposed budget from LA Mayor Karen Bass has put some Los Angeles council members in an awkward position.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A new quality-of-life survey finds LA County residents still aren't satisfied and West Hollywood bans glue traps.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: LAUSD teachers will be getting at huge pay raise and a San Juan Capistrano woman will spend 22 years in federal prison for her role in a man’s murder.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: LAUSD and teachers' union reach new deal to avoid strike and Facebook could owe you some money.
On the KNX Afternoon News: manslaughter charges against two Torrance police officers, Mayor Bass delivers her first State of the City address
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: The Writers Guild of America wraps up a strike authorization vote and the Lakers beat the Grizzlies in Game 1 of the playoffs.
Angelinos hit the streets on Washington Blvd Sunday on bicycles and skates for CicLA-via. Our Emily Valdez tried out the route on her wheels.
There was a fatal shooting outside a Northridge ice-cream shop on Saturday. One man is dead .. and 3 are injured. Emily Valdez reports from the scene.
Tears and outrage in East LA Saturday over deputy gangs within the LA County sheriffs department. Emily Valdez was at a Town Hall Meeting hosted by the Sheriff’s Civilian Oversight Commission.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Fears of an LAUSD strike as the teachers remain without a contract and LA's mayor is worried about morale after information about LAPD officers is posted online.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Some residents are upset over a controversial speaker at the College of the Canyons and it's the first weekend of Coachella.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A pair of former LA County Sheriff's Deputies are indicted on federal charges and local grocery workers protest a proposed merger.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Water released from a dam is causing a mess in Claremont and police in Los Angeles arrest an alleged hit-and-run motorcyclist.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: The LA District Attorney's Office has filed criminal Charges against 2 former Whittier Police Officers, and a reckless driver --who led the CHP on a pursuit from Hollywood to Pyramid Lake.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Some of the lowest-paid workers in the U-C system are holding a rally and Inglewood approves a a plan that will displace more than three dozen businesses.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: There's a new permanent member of the LA City Council and a man struck and the NAACP is accusing MWD of using customer money to investigate them.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: California has secured an emergency stock-pile of abortion medication that has proved to be just as effective and Governor Newsom is expanding the state's housing lawsuit against Huntington Beach.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: LAUSD support workers return to work today after approving a new labor contract and authorities are investigating a possible hate crime at a religious center in Koreatown.
The Top Local Stories Of The Afternoon also include: Multiple people in custody after an hours long pursuit throughout South L.A. ended in West Carson and L.A County Health officials unveil a new plan to reduce gun violence.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: The feds have now joined in the search for the serial-arsonist and the Long Beach Unified School District and its teachers union have reached a deal to avoid a strike.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A Bakersfield man is charged with calling in death threats to Planned Parenthood locations in Southern California, and one of the biggest catalytic converter crime sprees in city history.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Residents in Silver Lake and the Mount Washington neighborhoods are worried there is a serial arsonist on the loose..and Rancho Palos Verdes residents are demanding answers from Southern California Edison after decades of power outages.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A missing 7-year-old boy is found and a Mission Viejo woman is indicted for allegedly trying to poison her husband with liquid drain cleaner.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: The search for a 7-year-old boy who was reported missing late last night in Arlington Heights. A manhunt for three armed and masked carjacking suspects and LA County lawmakers are working to address mental health in the jail system.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Public school enrollment in California is declining and undercover LAPD officers take legal action against the city after their information is published online.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A big election to replace former L-A City Council President Nury Martinez and a proposal that would reduce the inmate population at LA County jails has been scrapped.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: California's snowpack reaches record levels, many Medi-Cal recipients could soon lose their health coverage, and another challenger hopes to unseat George Gascon in 2024.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Anti-Armenian hate flyers found in Glendale and LA County officially ends its Covid emergency.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Firefighters rescue a man from the LA River and California gets approval to move forward with the plan to get rid of diesel trucks.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: It's Opening Day for the Dodgers and Angels, and Los Angeles takes action to save close to 2,000 units of permanent supportive housing on Skid Row.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: a mudslide closes a road in Studio City and how can drivers get reimbursed for pothole damage.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Seven CHP officers are charged with manslaughter for the death of a suspected DUI driver in 2020, and we get an update on that car crash in Chatsworth that went viral.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: a mudslide in Beverly Crest and recent storm-related potholes along the 71-freeway in Pomona are filled.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Governor Newsom signs a bill to penalize oil companies for making too much money and it's not just fentanyl on the streets of Los Angeles these days.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: The northbound Grapevine shooting that closed the freeway for more than nine hours, and San Clemente is holding off on hiring private security to move homeless people... for now.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: The largest reservoir is Southern California will soon be filled and the controversial fence around Echo Park Lake comes down.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A new bill in Sacramento would limit the building of homes in fire- and flood-prone areas and a car insurance rate hike has been approved by the state Insurance Commissioner.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: California rolls back some drought restrictions and deliberations have begun in the corruption trial against Mark Ridley-Thomas.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Montebello is recovering after getting hit by a tornado and there are still concerns about California's water supply even after all the rain and snow.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Mayor Karen Bass steps in to try and mediate the ongoing strike by LAUSD workers and one neighborhood in South LA distributes food to help families who can't send their kids to school during the strike.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: LAUSD workers hold a big rally on the first day of their strike and more information about two of the victims killed in a wrong-way crash in Chino Hills over the weekend.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Another atmospheric river is bringing heavy rain and high winds to Southern California.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: More rain and snow are headed to Southern California and two people have been arrested in connection with a possible threat to Bell Gardens High School.
One The KNX Afternoon news: Negotiations continue at LAUSD headquarters between the district at teachers union. The workers union is not participating asking for mediation instead.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: gas prices continue to fall and the marathon is coming to LA this weekend.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Southern Californians are still being urged to conserve water even after restrictions get lifted and LAUSD hopes to avoid a strike by tens of thousands of workers next week.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A local lawmaker is pushing for a 4-day work week and street vendors are holding a rally in Downtown LA... wanting to ease restrictions.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A landslide forces four apartment buildings in San Clemente to be yellow-tagged and former LA Mayor Eric Garcetti is finally confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to India.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: LAUSD workers are set to rally ahead of a possible strike and a legendary LA political leader reveals she has terminal cancer.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: We're getting closer to tens of thousands of LAUSD workers going on strike and the WGA says screenwriters are making less because of streaming.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: President Biden is visiting Monterey Park to push for tougher gun laws and LAUSD schools could be closed for three days due to a workers' strike.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A high school student in Lawndale dies after an accident in PE class, it's the third anniversary of LAUSD schools shutting down because of Covid-19, and a proposed bill would require schools to tell parents if their children identify as transgender.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Skies can now access the resorts in the San Bernardino Mountains but some locals aren't happy and a young boy is rescued after falling into the Santa Ana River.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: homeless people living alongside LA River moved to hotel rooms, and a standoff between cops and a gunman in La Puente.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: State Republicans aer still deciding who will run for Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat and the man convicted of killing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart is set to be sentenced.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: new figures for mountain deaths during snow storms, and another suspect arrested in string of robberies of armored cars.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: LAUSD is preparing for another major strike and more rain and wind are headed to Southern California.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: bracing for a 'warm storm' bringing rain to mountains blanketed by snow, and marking International Women's Day at LA City Hall.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A former student of Burbank High is arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting three female students and the LA City Council will take up outdoor dining.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include San Bernardino County Sheriff defends storm response while denying reports of mass deaths, and arguments over the LAPD wanting to recruit a robot dog.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Some LA city councilmembers are pushing to make Los Angeles a sanctuary city and volunteers are distributing food and supplies in the San Bernardino Mountains.
The Other Top Stories Of The Day include scammers now targeting mountain residents and anger at a public meeting on So Cal Gas plans to raise rates.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Officials are trying to make a San Pedro beach safer after another mass shooting and gas prices are nearing $5 a gallon again.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: new measurement confirms near record snowpack in the Sierras, tears and laughter at the funeral services for the man known as 'Bishop Dave'.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: The state's snowpack remains at high levels but there are concerns that it could melt too fast and power is coming back on in LA County.
Photo credit: Getty Images
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include the National Guard joining efforts to help people trapped by snow in the mountains, and the FBI steps up the hunt for a robbery gang targeting armored cars.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: residents stucks in the San Bernardino Mountains are frustrated and one Running Springs man is helping neighbors get food and supplies.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: the forecast says more storms are on the way, the LA police union now backs unarmed response for many emergency calls, and settling a 50-million dollar dispute between the LAPD and city council.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: San Bernardino County officials give an update on efforts to get residents back into their homes and the area is now dealing with roof collapses due to the heavy snow.
Photo credit: People walk in the snow near a freeway sign pointing to the city of Los Angeles on February 26, 2023 near Acton, California. A major storm, which carried a rare blizzard warning for parts of Southern California, delivered heavy snowfall to the mountains with some snowfall reaching lower elevations in Los Angeles County. The National Weather Service called the storm 'one of the strongest ever' to impact southwest California as it also delivered widespread heavy rains and high winds. Southern California snowfall topped out at 6 feet at Mountain High with rain topping five inches at Cucamonga Canyon. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: LA County ends its Covid emergency and the Board of Supervisors looks into expanding.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A couple pleads guilty to murdering a newborn baby in the hospital and a Lake Arrowhead resident talks about getting trapped in her home because of the storms.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Crews are racing to clean up storm damage before more rain comes and the future of student loan forgivness is up for debate.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Snow prompts the CHP to close the Grapevine and Woodland Hills receives most of the rain, so far.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: The Grapevine is shutdown and snow on The Hollywood Sign?
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Harvey Weinstein sentenced to long prison term for LA hotel room rape and state launches probe of jail deaths in Riverside County.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Preparations continue for the rain, winds and snow and... Hollywood is getting ready for a possible strike.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A 'not-guilty plea' from an L-A County sheriff's deputy, charged in a high-speed crash that killed a 12-year old boy.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A rare blizzard warning has been issued for parts of Southern California and a hearing will be held in Sacramento on those high gas prices.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: California auto insurance rates set to soar and clearing out homeless camps along Museum Row.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A cold winter storm is blowing into Southern California and the Supreme Court is hearing a case that could have a big impact on the Internet.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: set shooting charges downgraded against Alec Baldwin, and dip in housing market in So Cal.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: One man is dead and another injured following a shooting in Carson and LA County is seeking the dismissal of the lawsuits tied to deputy gangs.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A Nazi flag is found near LACMA, the city of Los Angeles could buy a massive property in Bel Air, and a new bill could expand California's paid sick leave law.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A concert is being held to raise money for mental health programs in Monterey Park following the mass shooting and there's a push to get rid of honors classes at Culver City High.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Police are investigation two shootings in a Jewish neighborhood in West LA and a new Supreme store opens in West Hollywood.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: There is now a homeless encampment ban in certain sections of Los Angeles and Monterey Park honors its first responders.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Workers laid off after a Farmer John plant closed in Vernon are transitioning to new jobs, a woman is killed in a hit-and-run crash in Stanton, and actress Raquel Welch passes away at the age of 82.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: More than two dozen bicyclists have been killed on the streets of LA and it was a cold morning in Southern California thanks to the wind chill.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: We finally know who won that historic Powerball jackpot of more than $2 billion, unvaccinated city employees in Los Angeles no longer have to submit to regular Covid-19 testing, and LAPD says violent crime is decreasing.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Culver City has banned homeless encampments and gas prices are closing in on five dollars again.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: environmental groups want Amazon to stop using single-use plastic wrap and a new report says Kanye West's anti-Semitic comments are leading to more hate.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A big fire forces the evacuation of dozens of apartments in the Westlake district of Los Angeles and some 30,000 LAUSD workers could soon be going on strike.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: LA officials demand a billboard company take down signage in San Pedro and we're learning more about the injuries suffered by an Orange County public defender who died in Mexico.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: An alleged armed-robber is fatally shot by police at the end of a car chase in La Habra and Kroger and Albertsons are moving forward with plans to sell up to 300 stores as they look to merge.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: the family of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins is suing Alec Baldwin, a new homeless housing project on Skid Row, and California's Attorney General takes down a retail theft ring.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: A vigil is held to remember the woman killed in a crash in Lake Balboa and the movement to recall LA City Council member Kevin De Leon enters the homestretch.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: LA restaurant owner slams changes to city rules on outdoor dining, moves to give new rights to prison inmates, and converting a local power plant to clean energy.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: He's done it... LeBron James is the NBA's all-time scoring champ and LA County is spending more money to help solve the homeless problem.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: a vehicle car-jacked in a Valley with a sleeping child inside, and swift backlash to a new gun control move by LA County Supervisors.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Police are searching for a man who tried to rob and kidnap three female UCLA students and local first responders are headed to Turkey to help with search and rescue efforts following the devastating earthquake.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: LA County search and rescue team heading for Turkey to look for quake survivors, video released of fatal police shooting of double amputee
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include a landslide in Santa Clarita damages several homes and new restrictions may be coming for some popular fireworks shows in Southern California.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: state health officials drop plans to require COVID vaccine for kids to go to school, and new protections for renters in city of LA.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: Some relief is coming from the state for those high natural gas bills and P-22 will be remembered at the Greek Theater.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: a driver booked for allegedly murdering an OC doctor who was riding his bicycle; a former LA city attorney is standing for Congress; and the future for COVID in LA County.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: five So Cal cities listed among the safest in America; Congressman Adam Schiff gets a big endorsement in the race for Senate; gas prices continue to go in the wrong direction.
It's a big day for the nation's second-largest public school district. LAUSD has now lifted its masks mandate. L.A. Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho discusses the significance of this day.
Actor and comedian Bob Saget was found dead in a Florida hotel room. Hear the 911 call that first reported his death.
The Top Local Stories Of The Day
A man killed in Hollywood after a follow-home robbery; Six LAPD employees face being fired for failing to follow the vaccine mandate; Hunting for more suspects in a mob robbery at an LA Nordstrom
On Thursday morning, Julia Bonin was driving her son to school when she noticed three people walking along the Pacific Coast Highway. They weren’t faces she knew personally, but ones she’d seen circulating around social media.
She said she almost considered letting it go, but changed her mind.
Some people in Brentwood are outraged after a Door Dash driver made a disgusting delivery.
The Top Local Stories of the Day — Former Long Beach school safety officer charged with murder appears in court; Gov. Newsom cancels international trip; LA Harbor commissioners approve fines for shipment delays
A Palmdale man was arrested Tuesday after witnesses caught him in a suspected kidnapping attempt. The man was reportedly standing in his driveway when he grabbed his 8-year-old neighbor and threw him over his shoulder, police said. The boy's screams alerted his parents.
Hoping to ease congestion at the nation's busiest port complex, both the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports will begin to charge shipping companies fines if their cargo containers stay too long at marine terminals.
Several female firefighters are calling for the resignation of L.A. City Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas over what they're calling a culture of harassment against women in the department.
NASA is taking the plot of a Hollywood movie and turning it into reality — sort of. It's going to crash a spacecraft into an asteroid's moon to try to change its trajectory. The goal of the Double Asteroid Redirection Test is to see if an asteroid could be redirected if it was heading for Earth. I pulled cuts of Bing Quock with the Morrison Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences discussing how this will work.