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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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8:05

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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9:53

Intruder breaks into Mayor Bass's home: Was she...

The LA Local ·

2024/04/22

There are still many questions about the break-in at Mayor Bass's residence over the weekend, and it comes as her budget includes cuts to spending on public safety and homelessness. Plus, a woman is brutally stabbed to death on Metro near Universal Studios, and another French bulldog is stolen in L.A. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the L.A. Car Guy family of dealerships.

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7:59

The Supreme Court will decide cities' power to ban...

The LA Local ·

2024/04/19

Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court takes a case that could affect the power cities have to ban homeless people from sleeping on the streets. We talk about the possible implications for L.A. Plus, an update on the body found in an abandoned stolen U-Haul in Mid City, and why we can expect more atmospheric rivers going forward. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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9:51

Decomposing body found in stolen U-Haul

The LA Local ·

2024/04/18

A body was found wrapped in a tarp in the back of a stolen U-Haul in Mid City and the police are trying to figure out who it was and how he or she died. Plus, Topanga Canyon has been closed for 5 weeks, and we now know it might not re-open until the fall. A bouncer at a WeHo club is arrested for punching a patron so hard he ended up in a coma. And the LAPD says low staffing levels mean slower response times for business break-ins. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of

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9:22

Mayor Bass pledges to fix 'broken' 311 system

The LA Local ·

2024/04/17

At a KNX News Town Hall on public safety in L.A., Mayor Karen Bass responded to a listener's question about the 311 system with a promise to fix it - plus other highlights from Bass's first broadcast town hall. Also, a survey shows Angelenos are anxious about the cost of housing, and someone stole a dozen goats from a farm in Ontario. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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6:29

Bizarre Newport Beach burglary attempt ends with 2...

The LA Local ·

2024/04/16

Police said a Newport Beach homeowner shot and wounded a suspect who entered his home overnight. Plus, a South L.A. group wants an emergency task force after a teen's deadly shooting, Mayor Karen Bass delivered her State of the City address, and a pilot program allows people to rents e-bikes for free. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.

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8:54

Venice canal attacks ‘heinous’ & ‘reprehensible:’ DA

The LA Local ·

2024/04/16

New details have come out about the brutal attacks on two women at the Venice Canals. Plus, a pilotand his dog walked away from a plane crash in Palos Verdes, California is suing Huntington Beach over a voter ID measure, and the first weekend of Coachella just wrapped up. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.

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9:12

'Sick and tired of a failed social experiment:'...

The LA Local ·

2024/04/12

A suspect is arrested in the brutal beatings and sex assaults of two women near the Venice canals, and a city lawmaker unloads about public safety in L.A. Plus, Shohei Ohtani's interpreter is out on bail - on the condition he gets treated for gambling addiction. And this year's Coachella vibe is... meh. Is it just too expensive? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.

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9:34

OJ Simpson is dead, and L.A. relives the drama

The LA Local ·

2024/04/11

OJ Simpson's death dredges up memories of the 'trial of the century' and its impact on Los Angeles and the global media. And Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter is now facing up to 30 years in prison as the feds quickly come down with charges. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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8:05

Mom in 405 baby killing was eclipse-crazed astrology...

The LA Local ·

2024/04/10

The woman who threw her children out of a moving car on the 405 before crashing her Porsche in Redondo Beach was an astrology influencer who was upset about the eclipse, according to an L.A. Times report. Plus, two women are knocked unconscious by a pipe-wielding suspect near the Venice canals. And how many cops does L.A. really need? The numbers keep dropping. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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9:12

'The prey was gay people:' Trial begins in O.C....

The LA Local ·

2024/04/09

Six years after Orange County college student Blaze Bernstein was murdered, the hate crime murder trial of his alleged killer and one-time friend begins. Plus, SAG-AFTRA wants the law to pick up where negotiations left off when it comes to AI. And someone's been stealing entire light poles in Pasadena. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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8:37

Eclipse mania hits L.A., partially

The LA Local ·

2024/04/08

Only 55% of the sun was obscured, but Angelenos took to the streets and the parks for the shared experience of a solar eclipse. A baby is found dead with another child on the 405; how did they get there? Why dog breeding could be curtailed in Los Angeles... and an update on the trash house. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.

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8:23

Robotic firefighter helps knock down huge DTLA fire

The LA Local ·

2024/04/05

A fire at a clothing faciilty could be seen for miles around downtown LA, we'll meet the robotic firefighter that helped put it out. Plus, SoCal reacts to New York not knowing how to react to an earthquake. And 99 Cents Only, based in the City of Commerce, shuts down in a sign of what's happened to the value of money. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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8:57

Huge heist: why was $30 million sitting around in the...

The LA Local ·

2024/04/04

How did thieves get away with $30 million in cash from a storage facility in Sylmar - and why was it there in the first place? Plus, 7 tons of garbage has been removed from L.A.'s "trash house," and we have some insight into the man who has been hoarding it. And Bob Iger speaks a day after beating back a boardroom challenge. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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9:15

Cleanup at L.A.'s 'trash house:' how did it happen so...

The LA Local ·

2024/04/03

A day after a house near the Fairfax district made news for massive piles of trash, the city steps in to clean it up. How could government work so quickly? Plus, what would happen if a similar earthquake to the one in Taiwan happened here? And Disney CEO Bob Iger beats back a boardroom challenge and keeps his job. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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9:38

Mystery solved: the flaming lights in the SoCal sky...

The LA Local ·

2024/04/02

It was a mystery for hours, but we now know what caused the mysterious flaming lights streaking across the sky overnight. The snowpack is in good shape so, could it just stop raining? Metro's D line hits a big milestone (but it's still nowhere near ready to open). And the city says enough is enough - the LAPD can't keep diverting resources to guard the graffiti towers. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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6:26

How the CA fast food wage hike might hit your wallet

The LA Local ·

2024/04/01

California's minimum wage for fast food workers is now $20 an hour. Plus, a report showing a sharp decline in the mortality rate among L.A.'s unhoused was based on incomplete information, Irvine launched a free shuttle to connect neighborhoods within the city, and the NCAA said a three point line on a court used for the women's basketball regional in Oregon was nine inches short of regulation. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of Dealerships.

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