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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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8:24

Local businessman arrested in string of mysterious...

The LA Local ·

2024/05/21

For two years, people in a Pasadena neighborhood heard booms in the night and didn't know what they were - until now. There's now a criminal investigation into Matthew Perry's death. And why Snapchat is being blamed for the deaths of teens in the L.A. area. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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9:59

There's a new mountain lion in Griffith Park

The LA Local ·

2024/05/20

A new cougar has been spotted roaming P-22's old territory. We talk to someone who captured video. Plus, the graffiti towers tightrope walker speaks (in disguise) to our reporter: "don't sue me if you fall and die." A homeless encampment downtown is cleared, while protesters appeared to encourage the residents NOT to accept housing. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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9:23

The wildest L.A. car chase ever

The LA Local ·

2024/05/17

It was an unreal scene that began in Venice and ended with a wrong-way high-speed wreck on the 405 early Friday morning. Hear how it unfolded from drivers who experienced the chaos and terror firsthand, and what we've learned about the woman who put so many lives at risk. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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9:47

Is more police on Metro the answer?

The LA Local ·

2024/05/16

Mayor Bass vows to add more cops to Metro trains and buses amid a spike in violence, but not everyone believes that's the right solution. We've been covering the downtown graffiti towers with interest, but the Valley has its own graffiti-covered eyesore and residents say they've had enough. Plus, can UC workers strike over the response to protests? And how much are those calls for divestment actually worth to the University? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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9:42

Fired Metro security chief: CEO 'failed to approve'...

The LA Local ·

2024/05/15

Following a series of escalating attacks on Metro trains and buses, Mayor Bass vows more cops, and the agency's ousted safety chief puts the blame squarely on Metro's CEO. Plus, with home prices at record highs, there are signs the LA housing market is starting to open up. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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7:21

Meet the L.A. official who will be paid more than the...

The LA Local ·

2024/05/14

8 teens were taken to the hospital after being found in an "altered state of consciousness" near the tar pits, and investigators are trying to figure out why. Plus, the new head of the LADWP will make more money than any other city worker - a lot more. Find out what she says she'll do to earn it. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the L.A. Car Guy family of dealerships

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10:26

An exclusive jailhouse interview with Mayor Bass'...

The LA Local ·

2024/05/13

The man caught breaking into Mayor Karen Bass's mansion while she was home speaks exclusively to KNX News, and tells a different story than the one we heard from the District Attorney. A surprise move by prosecutors in the case of socialite Rebecca Grossman. Pomona College's graduation moves to L.A. to avoid protesters, but they follow. And why are pork prices going up in California? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships

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8:42

L.A. entertainment legend Sam Rubin dies suddenly

The LA Local ·

2024/05/10

Sam Rubin, the face of entertainment reporting on L.A. TV for more than 30 years, died suddenly at 64. Plus, a mysterious, creepy hidden camera is discovered in Chino Hills. We now know what could get cut to balance the state budget. And we say farewell and good luck to the voice of L.A. morning traffic, Jennifer York. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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8:29

Is the honeymoon over for Mayor Bass on homelessness?

The LA Local ·

2024/05/09

The mayor's homelessness program, Inside Safe, faces new scrutiny from the City Council. The police are looking for a Peeping Tom who has been terrorizing women across the Westside. And student journalists shine at USC as professional media are barred from campus - we talk to two whose images went global. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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7:23

Ohtani’s ex-interpreter will plead guilty to bank fraud

The LA Local ·

2024/05/09

Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter has agreed to plead guilty to two federal charges for stealing nearly $17 million from the Dodger star. Plus, officials tout safety improvements along Pacific Coast Highway, USC starts their graduation ceremonies, and your spring grill-out is contributing to L.A.’s air pollution. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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6:23

UCLA protest encampment attackers sought using facial...

The LA Local ·

2024/05/07

Law enforcement is turning to facial recognition technology to identify the counter-protestors who attacked the UCLA encampment. Plus, lawmakers want to know where all the money to combat homelessness is actually going and another step is needed before Disneyland expands. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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7:53

Dozens arrested as UCLA protests power on

The LA Local ·

2024/05/06

UCLA moved classes to a remote format for the remainder of the week as protests continue on campus. Plus, pro-Palestinian demonstrators set up camp at Pomona College, a UC Riverside student is banned from campus after police said they found an assault rifle in their residence hall apartment, and LAUSD’s music repair shop crew finally received its Oscar. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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6:41

360 L.A. bus drivers stage 'sick out' protest

The LA Local ·

2024/05/03

360 L.A. Metro bus drivers didn't show up to work Friday in what is being called an organized "sick out" labor action. Meanwhile, there are more concerns surrounding Mayor Bass' proposed L.A. budget. Long Beach has declared a health emergency amid a TB outbreak, and L.A. Lakers Coach Darvin Ham has been fired.The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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9:24

Rubber bullets, flash-bangs, 200 arrests — Police...

The LA Local ·

2024/05/02

Over 200 protestors were arrested at UCLA Thursday morning. We hear reactions from students, Mayor Karen Bass, and L.A. District Attorney George Gascon, who said “very few” protestors are likely to face felony charges. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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9:13

Chaos, violence erupt at UCLA protest

The LA Local ·

2024/05/01

The protests at UCLA turned violent overnight and classes were cancelled Wednesday. The UC president vows an investigation, and the mayor and governor issue statements but don't take questions. We'll dig into what comes next. Plus, a quake hits Riverside County, and we have a new forecast for a hot summer in SoCal. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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9:08

Metro train hits USC bus, more than 50 hurt

The LA Local ·

2024/04/30

Scary moments on the Expo line when a Metro train hit a USC shuttle bus, injuring more than 50 people. Plus, the campus protests persist - how did they spread across the country so quickly? And L.A. could soon ban cashless businesses - good idea? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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8:05

Protesters are talking to the USC president. Will it...

The LA Local ·

2024/04/29

Pro-Palestinian protesters say they will meet with the USC president. Meanwhile, a protester pulls a taser, causing chaos at UCLA. Mayor Bass is in Washington, but says she might have to cut her trip short if the demonstrations escalate. And L.A.'s oldest record store is up for sale. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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10:32

Harvey Weinstein could be headed back to L.A. Will...

The LA Local ·

2024/04/26

Is the reversal of Harvey Weinstein's New York conviction a one-off technicality or a sign of things to come? We talk to a campus reporter on the ground for the USC protests about the role of campus security, and how students are feeling about the cancelled graduation. And an iconic L.A. restaurant gets new life. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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8:46

The Israel-Hamas flashpoint on L.A.'s college campuses

The LA Local ·

2024/04/25

USC has cancelled its main graduation ceremony following mass arrests, and protests expand to UCLA's campus in a reflection of nationwide unrest. Mayor Bass's home will have more security after a break-in over the weekend. And Harvey Weinstein may be headed back to California after his New York conviction was overturned. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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8:48

'Very violent' suspect arrested in shooting of...

The LA Local ·

2024/04/23

The L.A. County Sheriff's department has made an arrest in the shooting of one of their own, in the back, as he sat at a red light. Plus, LAPD steps up patrols on Metro after the stabbing death of a woman near Universal City. Topanga Canyon business owners are hurting with the closure dragging on. And a former employee accuses Megan Thee Stallion of making his working environment 'unbearable.'

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