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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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18:38

AM Update: Democrats rally to support Vice President...

The LA Local ·

2024/07/22

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.

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13:21

Inside the software snafu that crippled L.A. and the...

The LA Local ·

2024/07/20

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.

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12:04

'This is about winning:' Calif. Dems turn up the heat...

The LA Local ·

2024/07/18

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.

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12:33

Schiff says Biden must 'pass the torch'

The LA Local ·

2024/07/17

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.

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11:49

Why is Elon Musk really moving SpaceX out of California?

The LA Local ·

2024/07/16

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.

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9:45

SoCal reacts to the Trump assassination attempt

The LA Local ·

2024/07/15

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.

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10:26

L.A. burglaries hit highest levels since 2018

The LA Local ·

2024/07/12

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.

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10:03

Who's guarding City Hall? Brazen thieves pry plaques...

The LA Local ·

2024/07/11

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.

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11:08

Will real talk from George Clooney sway Joe Biden?

The LA Local ·

2024/07/10

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.

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9:38

The shocking truth about parking tickets in L.A.

The LA Local ·

2024/07/09

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.

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9:26

Boeing jet loses wheel at LAX as Biden loses...

The LA Local ·

2024/07/08

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.

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7:42

What will Gov. Newsom say to President Biden?

The LA Local ·

2024/07/03

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.

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9:39

'The bear is down:' neighbors pitch in as bear...

The LA Local ·

2024/07/02

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.

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9:28

Huge brawl and stabbing near one of SoCal's biggest...

The LA Local ·

2024/07/01

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.

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10:49

How the Supreme Court ruling on homelessness could...

The LA Local ·

2024/06/28

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.

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10:08

Hundreds of hotel rooms for homeless housing could be...

The LA Local ·

2024/06/27

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.

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10:39

Shade for a tree 'butcher' on Santa Monica Boulevard

The LA Local ·

2024/06/26

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.

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9:41

L.A. demands investigation into Burbank's alleged...

The LA Local ·

2024/06/25

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.

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10:11

'Designed to divide:' Violence erupts at L.A. synagogue

The LA Local ·

2024/06/25

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.

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6:55

Summer is here – and it feels like it

The LA Local ·

2024/06/21

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.

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