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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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10:03

USC student who stabbed homeless man to death won't...

The LA Local ·

2024/06/20

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.

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11:55

Just how many cops have left the LAPD recently? The...

The LA Local ·

2024/06/18

We go under the hood of how a story comes together on KNX News. What happens when a government agency provides information that turns out to be wrong? Or is it? Also...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.

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10:28

'I thought I would be killed:' Why a SoCal...

The LA Local ·

2024/06/17

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.

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8:04

Deputies shoot shotgun-wielding man on Compton roof

The LA Local ·

2024/06/14

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.

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6:41

CSU L.A. pro-Palestinian demonstrators barricade...

The LA Local ·

2024/06/13

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.

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9:19

Protestors demand justice for murdered actor in DTLA

The LA Local ·

2024/06/13

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.

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8:40

‘A stab in my heart’ — Victims’ mother speaks after...

The LA Local ·

2024/06/11

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.

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8:41

'Fearless' coyotes eating pets, peering in windows in...

The LA Local ·

2024/06/10

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.

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9:41

'A disgrace:' police dump homeless man at Council...

The LA Local ·

2024/06/07

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.

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10:13

L.A. animal worker recounts terror of dog mauling

The LA Local ·

2024/06/06

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.

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9:31

Who stabbed a grandmother to death in her home?

The LA Local ·

2024/06/05

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

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7:55

As interpreter pleads guilty, Feds again clear Ohtani

The LA Local ·

2024/06/04

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.

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10:03

Witness to actor's DTLA murder speaks

The LA Local ·

2024/06/03

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.

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9:07

The Topanga traffic nightmare is nearly over

The LA Local ·

2024/05/31

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.

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10:33

'They have spoken:' Trump conviction reverberates in...

The LA Local ·

2024/05/31

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.

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9:58

'Creepy' hidden cameras found on SoCal properties

The LA Local ·

2024/05/29

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.

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8:34

'Spikes happen,' says Mayor Bass after latest Metro...

The LA Local ·

2024/05/28

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.

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9:42

Freeway standoff strands holiday weekend drivers for...

The LA Local ·

2024/05/24

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.

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9:59

'You should be ashamed:' As UCLA chancellor...

The LA Local ·

2024/05/23

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.

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10:01

'There is genuine fear:' Not your typical city budget...

The LA Local ·

2024/05/22

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.

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