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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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6:03

What to know before L.A.'s next storm

The LA Local ·

2024/03/29

Another storm is headed for Southern California. Plus, actor Lou Gossett Jr. has died in Santa Monica, the people mover at LAX is facing another delay, and a lawmaker wants to reduce the speed limit around schools. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of Dealerships.

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8:07

'Breasts are not weapons of war:' mile-high bra drama

The LA Local ·

2024/03/28

Did Delta discriminate when it removed a woman from a flight because she wasn't wearing a bra? Plus, the Shohei gambling drama hangs over opening day for the Dodgers, and Major League Baseball vows a swift investigation. And an update on the rainy Easter weekend forecast. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of Dealerships.

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8:55

How the Baltimore port closure could hit L.A.

The LA Local ·

2024/03/27

How will supply chain disruptions from the Baltimore bridge collapse affect Southern California? Will car dealers have vehicles to sell? We ask the experts. Plus, the latest on the rain we're expecting for Easter weekend in SoCal, and a 150-foot Ohtani is unveiled in Los Angeles. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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7:45

After the Baltimore disaster, how safe are our bridges?

The LA Local ·

2024/03/26

We talk to experts about the implications of the Baltimore bridge collapse: how safe are our bridges, and what will it mean for commerce in SoCal and the ports of L.A. and Long Beach? Plus, an update on the Diddy fiasco, and Cardi B threatens to sue the LAPD for a stop the cops say didn't happen. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.

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9:13

Diddy's home raided, and Ohtani breaks his silence

The LA Local ·

2024/03/25

A big news day in L.A. - Sean "Diddy" Combs's L.A. home is raided by Homeland Security as part of a federal investigation. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani insists he was betrayed by his interpreter and longtime friend, and wasn't involved in betting on baseball. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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7:46

What we still don't know after Kate's cancer bombshell

The LA Local ·

2024/03/22

We talk with local royal watchers and medical experts about what's next for Princess Kate and the royal family. Plus, another insurance company cancels policies in California, so how worried should you be about your insurance? And we update the closure of Topanga Canyon, which is causing chaos from PCH to the Valley. When will it reopen? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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10:09

Could green-text shaming be a thing of the past?

The LA Local ·

2024/03/21

Apple is sued by 14 states in a landmark antitrust case, accusing the company of monopolizing the smartphone market. So, what could it mean? Plus, California's Prop 1 has officially passed. And big changes are coming to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. And we update the saga of Shohei Ohtani and the illegal gambling scandal. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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8:20

Shohei Ohtani's 'best friend' accused of stealing...

The LA Local ·

2024/03/20

Ohtani's interpreter and longtime friend has been fired amid allegations he stole millions to pay off gambling debts. Also, home burglars have been using wifi blockers to prevent security systems from catching them. And the City Council votes unanimously to give the next LAPD chief a lot more power. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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8:24

Busting the myth of 'no weather' in SoCal

The LA Local ·

2024/03/19

How unusual are the pop-up storms we've seen this past week? We talk about what's causing them. Plus, a standoff with a murder suspect in a crowded bar, Rebecca Grossman caught on the jailhouse phone trying to influence the judge, and a new twist in the never-ending debate over Metro service through the Sepulveda Pass. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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8:49

How they got a giant whale carcass off the beach in...

The LA Local ·

2024/03/18

Our reporter was watching as crews hauled a giant dead whale away in Port Dume, as they try to figure out why it got beached. Plus, 'burglary tourism' hits dozens of homes in SoCal, and Gov. Newsom delays his State of the State speech because the fate of Prop 1 still hangs in the balance. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.

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8:22

Dognapper stalks victim's owner with terrifying texts

The LA Local ·

2024/03/16

A woman from Pasadena says the people who stole her dog are now stalking her with frightening messages. Plus, LAPD gets more money for training on how to deal with protesters, but is it lip service? Voters in Orange County kick out two conservative school board members. And could a deadly dog parasite spread to SoCal? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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8:12

High winds bring trees crashing down across SoCal

The LA Local ·

2024/03/14

Unusually strong March winds hit saturated SoCal, bringing down trees and causing damage across the area. Also, what do back-to-back wet winters mean for the upcoming fire season? Another nude photo scandal at a local high school. A City Council member involved in the racist recording scandal falls to second place as primary election results come into focus. And we get our first look at Shohei Ohtani's wife. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of Dealerships.

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9:50

L.A. will be forced to add bike lanes. Can the city...

The LA Local ·

2024/03/13

Measure HLA, which passed in the primary election, forces the city to spend hundreds of millions to add bike, bus, and pedestrian improvements to city streets. But how will we pay for it, and will it cost other city services? Plus, a landslide hits two homes in Sherman Oaks, and the winds ahead could mean danger with the ground so saturated. And why wolverines could be making a comeback in California. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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9:15

Scott Peterson appears in court in bid to overturn...

The LA Local ·

2024/03/12

Scott Peterson appeared virtually in a California courtroom in a bid by the L.A. Innocence Project to have his conviction overturned after 20 years. Plus, an unfounded threat draws hundreds of parents to an LAUSD high school. And the SoCal county that has higher rates of cancer in young people than the others - why? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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9:48

Sliding rocks shut down PCH, threaten homes

The LA Local ·

2024/03/11

We'll have the latest on a rock slide that shut down Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu completely at rush hour and is still causing big headaches. Plus, we talk to Mayor Bass about whether her trip to Paris was really worth it to the L.A. taxpayer, and we hear from DA George Gascon's general election challenger now that we've called the second spot on the ballot for Nathan Hochman. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the L.A. Car Guy family of dealerships.

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7:17

Students expelled for making A.I. nudes of their...

The LA Local ·

2024/03/08

Five Beverly Hills middle school students are expelled for using AI to make fake nude photos of their classmates. We'll get reaction from parents, who blame lawmakers. Plus, a mysterious oil spill in Huntington Beach, and we preview the Oscars which are shaping up to be pretty predictable, but we'll dig into where the drama might lie. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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8:20

Revelations about deputy gangs in the L.A. Sheriff's...

The LA Local ·

2024/03/08

Former L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva's top deputy testified for hours in front of the commission investigating deputy gangs in the department. We'll tell you what his testimony revealed. Plus, what's behind a spike in crime in Belmont Shore? And is Mayor Bass's trip to Paris worthwhile, or a waste of time? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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10:35

Super Tuesday recap: what you need to know in SoCal

The LA Local ·

2024/03/07

We run down all the major election races affecting the L.A. region, including a clear outcome for U.S. Senate, a likely one in the race for District Attorney, and an unexpected nail-biter on a statewide measure backed by Gov. Newsom. Plus, what's the process for counting the rest of the votes? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.

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9:34

Why Super Tuesday turnout could be a record low in...

The LA Local ·

2024/03/06

We run down all the big races on a primary day in L.A. that's looking anemic in terms of turnout. Who will advance to the runoff for U.S. Senate, district attorney in L.A. County, and the other big races? Plus, is the drought actually over in SoCal? There's a clear answer now.

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8:53

A flood of driverless taxis is about to hit L.A.

The LA Local ·

2024/03/05

A decision from the state clears the way for a full-scale driverless taxi fleet in L.A. County. What will that mean? Plus, another potential Hollywood strike looms as crew members begin talks with the studios. And Republican lawmakers call for an investigation into the the minimum wage exemption that they think smells like a political favor from Gov. Newsom.

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