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The LA Local

Your TL;DR for what"s happening in SoCal. Get caught up in less than ten minutes every afternoon on The LA Local. From culture to crime to politics to the offbeat, Jonathan Serviss and the KNX News team have you covered.

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13:21

Pali High's resilient class of 2025 graduates at the...

The LA Local ·

2025/06/05

It's a bittersweet night for Pali High's graduating class of 2025 as they celebrate commencement at the Hollywood Bowl, a backup plan to their usual football field ceremony, which was destroyed in the devastating January fires.The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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10:04

Temperatures and prices are going up. Guess which...

The LA Local ·

2025/06/04

Thunderstorms in Southern California in June are a harbinger of more extreme weather to come our way this summer. The Trump administration is revoking guidance telling U.S. hospitals to provide emergency abortions. And some expert predictions on when tariffs might make life more expensive for all of us. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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12:36

Disney cuts hundreds of workers, many based in L.A.

The LA Local ·

2025/06/03

Disney has laid off several hundred workers, many of whom are based in Los Angeles. The first of the Big Bear celebrity eaglets takes flight, overhauling California's reviled and revered environmental regulation law. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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14:02

A fight for the soul of California's Democratic Party...

The LA Local ·

2025/05/31

California Democrats gather for their convention this weekend, facing political headwinds. We get an update on our local celebrity bald eagle couple and their growing babies, and your guide to getting out and about in SoCal on this muggy and warm weekend. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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8:41

Will.i.am shares words of wisdom with Pali High grads

The LA Local ·

2025/05/29

The graduates of Palisades Charter High got a Q&A with one of the biggest pop stars in the world. Meanwhile, some Altadena grads got stiffed by a limo company on prom night. Buckle up, this one is an emotional rollercoaster. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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14:34

Trump weaponizes Title IX against trans athletes in CA

The LA Local ·

2025/05/29

The Trump administration wields Title IX against California over transgender athletes competing in high school sports. And no tacos for Trump! The columnist who coined the term 'TACO Trade' worries that his joke might have been too effective. L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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16:34

Is President Trump preparing to withhold L.A.'s fire...

The LA Local ·

2025/05/28

Is President Trump preparing to stiff the city of Los Angeles over promised federal aid for the January fires? Southwest Airlines goes from scrappy hero underdog to evil soulless airline, and all it took were checked bag fees. The transgender athlete debate arrives here in California, and Malibu is slowly but surely coming back to life. L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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13:13

How beautiful is Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, really?

The LA Local ·

2025/05/24

How beautiful is the Trump administration's Big Beautiful Bill, really? We turn to a highly regarded conservative economist for some insight. And as a palate cleanse, we'll give you a rundown of all the fun things you can do in SoCal this Memorial Day weekend. L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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14:39

5 months after the Palisades Fire, PCH is finally...

The LA Local ·

2025/05/22

PCH reopens to traffic tomorrow five months after the Palisades Fire devastated the area. The fight over how to close L.A.'s billion-dollar deficit is already getting bitter, and summer blockbuster season is upon us, but after years of disruptions in Hollywood, are things back to normal? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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18:35

L.A. Zoo elephants moved to Tulsa in the middle of...

The LA Local ·

2025/05/22

How does a pair of 10,000-pound elephants simply disappear from an L.A. Zoo exhibit overnight? The National Weather Service starts shutting down 24/7 forecasting at several key offices in California, and before speed cameras arrive in Los Angeles next year, we get a preview of their (heartless) effectiveness up in San Francisco. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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14:53

Will Mayor Bass' directive bring film and TV...

The LA Local ·

2025/05/21

Mayor Karen Bass is hoping to clear the way for Hollywood to bring film and TV production back to L.A., but the industry isn't so sure she's on the right track. Pasadena is tightening up its leash laws for dog owners, and the World Cup is coming to Los Angeles.The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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12:32

ICE gets creative to work around L.A.'s sanctuary...

The LA Local ·

2025/05/20

The Feds think they have a way to circumvent Los Angeles's sanctuary city law. A new community basketball court opens in memory of L.A.'s favorite adopted son, Kobe Bryant, and his daughter, Gigi. New research suggests people living near golf courses are at higher risk of Parkinson's disease. And the motive behind this weekend's Palm Springs car bombing is coming into focus. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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16:21

Medi-Cal coverage for popular weight loss drugs is on...

The LA Local ·

2025/05/16

Does a federal judge have the power to halt an American president's agenda if that agenda tramples on core constitutional rights? Medi-Cal coverage for popular weight loss drugs is on the chopping block, and almost 20,000 USC Trojans are graduating; we hear one grad's remarkable story. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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13:45

'Trump Slump': Gov. Newsom blames President Trump for...

The LA Local ·

2025/05/15

Housing in SoCal isn't just one of the most unaffordable markets in the country; it's among the most expensive in the world. Things are about to get boozy at a Santa Monica landmark, and Gov. Newsom is blaming President Trump for the state's projected $12 billion budget deficit, calling it the "Trump Slump." The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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16:32

The Altadena burn zone rebuilding process is off to a...

The LA Local ·

2025/05/14

The permitting process for rebuilding in the Altadena burn zone is off to a depressingly slow start. If you have property insurance through State Farm, brace for a rate increase. And those poor elephants languishing at the L.A. Zoo have a powerful new ally in their corner...Cher. It's Cher. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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14:45

Trump blinks on trade war with China. Has the damage...

The LA Local ·

2025/05/13

The Port of L.A. is eager to get back to business as Trump backs off on his trade war with China, but has the damage already been done? Gov. Gavin Newsom warns California cities to start clamping down on homeless encampments, and why should Santa Monica residents be wary of local squares? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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15:27

Menendez brothers take a big step toward freedom

The LA Local ·

2025/05/10

The California Highway Patrol gets some new undercover patrol cars, ICE agents arrest the mayor of a major US city, and the Menendez brothers take a big step toward potential release from prison. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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10:40

What does the first American pope mean for the world?

The LA Local ·

2025/05/08

A cardinal from Chicago was named the first American-born pope in the Catholic Church’s history. Who is he, what can we expect from him, and is he a Cubs or White Sox fan? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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13:41

When should consumers expect to see the impact of...

The LA Local ·

2025/05/08

Will it be possible to sidestep rising prices and product shortages due to the fast-approaching impact of tariffs? And hear from the Orange County Congressman who voted with House Republicans to overturn California's controversial EV mandate. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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15:37

What do air traffic control issues in NJ have to do...

The LA Local ·

2025/05/07

A sweetheart deal proposed for an L.A. County Sheriff's Deputy convicted of assaulting a woman in Lancaster sparks outrage. The elephants on their way from L.A. to a bigger exhibit in Oklahoma have triggered a battle between the city council and the L.A. Zoo. And what do the Newark Airport traffic control issues have to do with you in L.A.? A lot more than you may think, an expert says.

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