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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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14:56

L.A. City budget woes put more than 1,600 city...

The LA Local ·

2025/04/22

Break out the calculators and spreadsheets; we're taking a deep dive into the mess that is the L.A. City budget. On the heels of Mayor Bass's State of the City, where she announced that closing the $1B shortfall would 'unfortunately include layoffs,' we examine how a string of bad luck, paired with poor decision-making, led to this moment.

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12:09

Is L.A. a Lakers or Clippers town?

The LA Local ·

2025/04/19

There’s no rivalry like the bitter intra-city feud between the Lakers and the Clippers. So which one is truly L.A.’s basketball team? We hear compelling arguments from both sides. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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12:06

Why did L.A. County's emergency alert system fail so...

The LA Local ·

2025/04/17

More than 3 months after the Eaton fire, we still don't know precisely why Altadena residents didn't receive evacuation orders until well after neighborhoods had burned down. Maybe those old marijuana scare movies were on to something with new research warning of marijuana-induced psychosis in teens. On a more encouraging note, wildlife is returning to L.A. County's burn zones. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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13:49

More LA28 Olympic venues announced: This group...

The LA Local ·

2025/04/16

In their reaction to Monday's earthquake, elephants at the San Diego Zoo teach us a thing or two about community and cooperation. Shortly after the Defense Department tried to wipe out his web page, Major League Baseball honors the legendary Jackie Robinson. And L.A.'s Olympic venues are coming into view. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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15:28

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits San Diego County

The LA Local ·

2025/04/15

Did you feel that? A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit the Julian area of San Diego County, with shaking felt throughout Southern California. A staggering number of extremely dangerous drivers are still legally licensed on California roads. And Film and TV productions in Los Angeles are way down as we continue to lose our status as the entertainment capital of the world. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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9:30

Are the best days of Coachella in the past?

The LA Local ·

2025/04/12

From Coachella's evolving landscape to the adrenaline-pumping world of Indy car racing, we delve into two of the weekend's biggest events in Southern California. Plus, a guide to other local activities. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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10:13

LAUSD superintendent ‘mystified’ after feds show up...

The LA Local ·

2025/04/10

Homeland Security agents were turned away while trying to enter two South L.A. elementary schools without warrants. Big changes are coming to PCH – but are they really enough to improve safety? And more than 100 girls got the prom dresses of their dreams with the help of a local charity. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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9:50

Where is L.A. homeless money going? The U.S....

The LA Local ·

2025/04/08

The U.S. Attorney’s Office is looking into how money to combat homelessness is being spent. If you have State Farm, you could be paying more for your premium and a new class can help you get over your fear of flying. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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9:45

The Dodgers head to the White House

The LA Local ·

2025/04/07

The Dodgers visit the White House, and not everyone’s happy about it. The city is looking at creative ways to generate more revenue, and there’s a new push to keep film and TV production in Southern California. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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12:28

The pros(?) and cons of Trump's tariffs

The LA Local ·

2025/04/05

It's hard to find anyone who thinks the Trump tariffs will produce positive results for California's economy, at least for the foreseeable future. We hear from experts on the tariffs' likely short—and long-term impact. And KNX News says 'thank you' and goodbye to Alex Silverman, the man who helped kick off the L.A. Local. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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13:33

'Liberation Day': What will Trump's sweeping tariffs...

The LA Local ·

2025/04/03

Today's L.A. Local is all about the price of doing business. What impact will Trump's sweeping tariffs have on the US economy? And why is it twice as expensive to build an apartment unit in California than in Texas? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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15:05

Dismantling of the Los Angeles Homeless Services...

The LA Local ·

2025/04/02

On today's L.A. Local, we're diving into the deep end of homeless policies for the city and county of Los Angeles, specifically, the uncertain future of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, otherwise known as LAHSA. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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16:11

Why is OKC hosting LA28 Olympic competitions?

The LA Local ·

2025/04/01

What's up with Oklahoma City, of all places, hosting LA28 Olympic competitions? That specialized bridge over the 101 in Agora Hills, which is being made especially for mountain lions, deer, coyotes, and all of our local critters, takes a big step towards completion. And why the palm tree, which screams Southern California, might be the worst vegetation option for our region. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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11:05

High-speed police chases: Why are they so common in...

The LA Local ·

2025/03/29

High-speed pursuits have become routine in Southern California; we just accept them as fact, but why are they so common in our region? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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15:24

L.A. County Sheriff's Department likely been using...

The LA Local ·

2025/03/28

A major oopsy at the L.A. County Sheriff's Department involving faulty DNA test kits. Can state regulators speed up utility repairs in the fire-devastated areas of Altadena and Pacific Palisades while also tackling the complicated and expensive process of burying power lines? And in case you haven't heard, it's Dodgers Opening Day. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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9:43

Did the Dodgers strike out by accepting a White House...

The LA Local ·

2025/03/26

The Dodgers are heading to the White House, and the reaction from fans has been divided. West Hollywood is the pickpocketing capital of the world, and how much of the L.A. Olympics will actually be held in L.A.? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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13:03

Death penalty back on the table: L.A. County DA

The LA Local ·

2025/03/26

What do immigration authorities want with IRS records for illegal immigrants? President Trump signed an executive order that seemed to be aimed squarely at how California runs its elections. And Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman announced Tuesday that the death penalty is back on the table. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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14:18

23andMe: Concerns over user data after bankruptcy

The LA Local ·

2025/03/25

Millions trusted companies like 23andMe and Ancestry.com with their DNA, seeking insights into their ancestry and health. While genetic testing has undeniably yielded positive results, even leading some to find long-lost relatives, the recent 23andMe bankruptcy raises serious concerns about where all that data will land. We delve into the implications of this bankruptcy, exploring the benefits and the risks of entrusting your most personal data to these companies. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the

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12:57

'May the traffic gods be with you': Post-Palisades...

The LA Local ·

2025/03/22

If you've been battling the post-Palisades fire traffic nightmare at the 101-405 interchange, you're not alone. When you live and work in Southern California, traffic is one of the biggest determining factors of how your day will go. On Today's L.A. Local, we commiserate with daily commuters and hear from a Caltrans expert. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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17:12

Is this the end of the US Dept. of Education?

The LA Local ·

2025/03/21

President Trump announced that he intends to do away with the US Department of Education. Vaccination rates for California's kindergarten-age children are heading in the wrong direction. And NCAA March Madness has arrived. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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