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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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19:21

VP Vance rips state and local leaders during L.A....

The LA Local ·

2025/06/21

The United States Vice President comes to Los Angeles and lies through his teeth about what's gone down in the city over the last couple of weeks; Mayor Karen Bass responds. The Dodgers finally weigh in on the ICE raids in their city, and it's a little underwhelming. And California's autonomy to set its own environmental policies takes a beating from President Trump and the Supreme Court. L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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19:21

VP Vance rips state and local leaders during L.A....

The LA Local ·

2025/06/21

The United States Vice President comes to Los Angeles and lies through his teeth about what's gone down in the city over the last couple of weeks; Mayor Karen Bass responds. The Dodgers finally weigh in on the ICE raids in their city, and it's a little underwhelming. And California's autonomy to set its own environmental policies takes a beating from President Trump and the Supreme Court. L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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15:49

The L.A. Dodgers and Lakers are now under one...

The LA Local ·

2025/06/19

The Dodgers' ownership group bought the Lakers for $10 billion. Can they inject some of their winning ways into a somewhat stagnant franchise? Meanwhile, the Dodgers' silence over ongoing ICE raids in L.A. has grown deafening.L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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15:00

The Downtown L.A. curfew has been lifted, but will it...

The LA Local ·

2025/06/18

The Downtown L.A. curfew has ended, but the legal challenge to President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to the city lives on. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass has joined Substack, and the City of Carson is attempting to ban fireworks... good luck with that.L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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21:42

LAPD sued by advocacy group for targeted violence...

The LA Local ·

2025/06/17

LAPD's chief is being sued for the systemic targeting of journalists with violence at protests. The Republican National Committee attempts to explain why Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York deserve special treatment in immigration enforcement, and the unintended consequences of L.A. County's so-called "mansion tax." L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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9:55

More Marines headed to L.A. ahead of protests this...

The LA Local ·

2025/06/13

About 200 Marines are expected to be in Los Angeles on Friday to secure federal buildings. This comes as No Kings Day protests are expected this weekend. Also, we'll get an update on the Port of L.A., and beginning Friday, you can drink outdoors in Santa Monica. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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17:50

U.S. senator thrown to the ground, handcuffed:...

The LA Local ·

2025/06/12

A sitting U.S. senator was shoved to the ground and handcuffed for trying to ask the Homeland Security secretary a question about her plan to liberate Los Angeles from the socialists. Can’t we stop having history-making days for a second? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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14:42

CA vs. Trump: Where could this contentious...

The LA Local ·

2025/06/12

Hear from a Downey church pastor who watched in shock and horror as ICE agents snatch up a man right near her congregation's parking lot, Wednesday. And we will examine what was once considered an easily dismissible conspiracy theory: Are we headed for a slow-motion breakup of the United States? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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21:47

Curfew issued in downtown L.A. after another day of...

The LA Local ·

2025/06/11

City leadership takes steps to lock down downtown L.A. while Trump continues to throw gasoline on the fire. California loses a round to Trump in court, and we take a look at the origins of the tough new ICE tactics where cruelty is the point. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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21:29

Marines deploy to L.A. amid immigration raids, protests

The LA Local ·

2025/06/10

After a tense weekend of immigration raids, protests, and riots in downtown Los Angeles, the Marines are en route to America’s second-biggest city. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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11:01

ICE agents arrest dozens of people in raids across L.A.

The LA Local ·

2025/06/07

ICE raids in the Westlake area and downtown L.A. Friday were met with efforts to stop agents dressed for warfare from making arrests.The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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8:18

Musk vs. Trump: A battle of egos that could affect us...

The LA Local ·

2025/06/06

Elon Musk vs. President Donald Trump: It's not necessarily a Southern California story, but when two of the most consequential people in the world have a full-fledged meltdown for all to see, the implications are just too big to ignore. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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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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