The L.A. Local

There's been high surf, high winds, snow in the mountains, and even a fire in Southern California. Plus, the Orange County Fire Authority received a new tool to treat infants, social media companies in California are now required to work with police to stop the sale of drugs to teens on their platforms, and the Port of L.A. is expecting a busy year. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships. 

The state's budget hole isn't quite as bad as we thought, but we now know what Gov. Newsom plans to cut. So what will the impact be? Plus, a rare avalanche kills a skier at a California resort, and a YouTuber is going to prison for crashing a plane on purpose and destroying the evidence. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships. 

The state of California is asking companies to submit proposals this month to try and solve the age-old traffic problem. Could it really work? Plus, we hear from the hiker who saved a woman who survived a 100-foot fall and 4 days in the cold on Mt. Baldy. And some new research from UC Irvine says being rude on email could make your coworkers less productive. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships. 

A new law requires all bars in California to make test kits available for date-rape drugs. Plus, the Golden Globes' ratings may have been up, but the reviews aren't quite glowing. We talk about why the show might have a hard time finding a host going forward. And a woman survives a 100-foot fall down an embankment on Mt. Baldy...for four days. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships. 

We break down the 4.2 quake that shook SoCal Friday, including whether it could trigger a larger quake in a very active area. The mayor of New York City calls out L.A.'s homeless crisis to defend his own record: is his criticism fair? And the Golden Globes are back this weekend, but will anyone be watching? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships. 

We speak with an L.A. attorney whose husband was denied a green card because he had tattoos. Their 8-year legal saga could end up before the Supreme Court soon. Plus, former Dodgers star Trevor Bauer says he deserves a second chance to play in the US. And there have been several rare killer whale sightings near SoCal lately. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships. 

Is the California business environment really so bad that mainstays for decades need to close their doors? Plus, it's illegal in California to honk your horn in support of a protest, but people do it all the time. The Supreme Court may weigh in. Plus, a woman tries to drive through a barricade at the Rose Parade. And a change for Barbie at the Oscars. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships. 

What Dave Chappelle's Netflix special revealed about the 2022 attack on stage at the Hollywood Bowl. Plus, last week's rain did little to help SoCal's meager snowpack, so what will this week's storms mean for our water supply? A new law means changes to toy aisles in California, and a sweet SoCal institution suddenly shuts down. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships. 

Huge waves pounding the coast have shut down beaches and piers for New Year's weekend. Plus, a new law will make life easier for California's millions of hard-working stoners, and we have some dos and don'ts for attending the Rose Parade.

Several rescues had to be made in Ventura County after warnings were issued to stay away from the water. Plus, police say robbers broke into a Lake Balboa home while posing as LAPD officers, the Powerball jackpot rises to $760 million, and volunteers put the finishing touches on floats for the Rose Parade. 

Dozens of pro-Palestine protestors were arrested after their demonstration near LAX turned violent Wednesday morning. Plus, the New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft , flames went out at Burning Man after a historic rainstorm, and Alabama Crimson Tide and Michigan Wolverines are going to Disneyland together before the Rose Bowl game.

Thousands of volunteers in Irwindale are rushing to complete Rose Parade floats by New Year's morning. Plus, Metrolink service is suspended for maintenance this week, and UC Davis researchers say cheap red wine might give you less headaches than the good stuff.

What caused rainfall rates that look more like Miami than SoCal this week? An expert says it could have been a once-in-a-lifetime event. Plus, what LA County is doing to make sure we capture some of that rainfall before it runs off and is wasted. And some last-minute gift ideas if you waited until the weekend before Christmas to do your shopping. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships. 

A senior community in Ventura County had to be evacuated as the rain fell up to three inches per hour overnight. Plus, if you're heading out of town for the holiday, what do you need to know about LAX's new budget parking? Plus, some new research adds to the concern over artificial sweeteners. The LA Local is sponsored by the L.A. Car Guy Family of Dealerships. 

Two detectives claim Chief Michel Moore ordered them to investigate Karen Bass's USC scholarship shortly after she was elected. We look into the story causing all kinds of intrigue at City Hall. Plus, there's word two Hollywood giants, Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global, are talking about merging. Why one insider calls it "one of the stupidest ideas ever." The LA Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships. 

State regulators cleared the way to use recycled wastewater for drinking in California. So, how clean could it really be? A mural in honor of Israeli hostages draws hate in Culver City. And what happens when you give homeless people hundreds of dollars a month with no strings? A study tries to look at that scientifically. 

There's a $1000 reward for the return of a radioactive device that went missing from a work site. How dangerous is it? Plus, with rain on the way this week, how should we think about an El Nino winter - does it really mean we'll get more rain? And for the second time in two weeks, a fight breaks out at a concert in L.A. and the band has to stop the show to break it up. Note - there's some R-rated language at the end of this episode. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships. 

The L.A. County Medical Examiner has released a report revealing what killed the Friends star in his hot tub in Pacific Palisades. Plus, can hate flyers be considered litter, legally - meaning the city could do something about the people distributing them? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships. 

Covid deaths are way down, but there's another reason why the overall death rate in California has dropped to its lowest level since 2019. Plus, a major bust - not of retail robbers - but of the people allegedly reselling the goods. The Shohei Ohtani era begins at Dodger Stadium. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships. 

KNX News had the only reporter on the 110 Freeway when protesters calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas War shut it down during rush hour. Hear Margaret Carrero's unique perspective. Plus, we talk to Mayor Karen Bass about the impact of the protest and what might happen to those arrested. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.