The L.A. 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.

U.S. senator thrown to the ground, handcuffed: "Imagine what they’re doing to farm workers"
Jun 12, 2025 – 17:50
CA vs. Trump: Where could this contentious relationship lead?
Jun 12, 2025 – 14:42
Curfew issued in downtown L.A. after another day of protests
Jun 11, 2025 – 21:47
Marines deploy to L.A. amid immigration raids, protests
Jun 10, 2025 – 21:29
ICE agents arrest dozens of people in raids across L.A.
Jun 7, 2025 – 11:01
Musk vs. Trump: A battle of egos that could affect us all
Jun 6, 2025 – 08:18
Pali High's resilient class of 2025 graduates at the Hollywood Bowl
Jun 5, 2025 – 13:21
Temperatures and prices are going up. Guess which isn't expected to cool down
Jun 4, 2025 – 10:04
Disney cuts hundreds of workers, many based in L.A.
Jun 3, 2025 – 12:36
A fight for the soul of California's Democratic Party is underway
May 31, 2025 – 14:02
Will.i.am shares words of wisdom with Pali High grads
May 29, 2025 – 08:41
Trump weaponizes Title IX against trans athletes in CA
May 29, 2025 – 14:34
Is President Trump preparing to withhold L.A.'s fire FEMA funds?
May 28, 2025 – 16:34
How beautiful is Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, really?
May 24, 2025 – 13:13
5 months after the Palisades Fire, PCH is finally reopening
May 22, 2025 – 14:39
L.A. Zoo elephants moved to Tulsa in the middle of the night
May 22, 2025 – 18:35
Will Mayor Bass' directive bring film and TV productions back to L.A.?
May 21, 2025 – 14:53
ICE gets creative to work around L.A.'s sanctuary city law
May 20, 2025 – 12:32
Medi-Cal coverage for popular weight loss drugs is on the chopping block
May 16, 2025 – 16:21
'Trump Slump': Gov. Newsom blames President Trump for CA's projected $12B budget deficit
May 15, 2025 – 13:45
The Altadena burn zone rebuilding process is off to a depressingly slow start
May 14, 2025 – 16:32
Trump blinks on trade war with China. Has the damage already been done?
May 13, 2025 – 14:45
Menendez brothers take a big step toward freedom
May 10, 2025 – 15:27
What does the first American pope mean for the world?
May 8, 2025 – 10:40
When should consumers expect to see the impact of Trump's tariffs?
May 8, 2025 – 13:41
What do air traffic control issues in NJ have to do with you in L.A.?
May 7, 2025 – 15:37
L.A. City's animal shelters spared the worst of the budget cuts - for now
May 6, 2025 – 16:08
Has Hollywood recovered 2 years post-strike?
May 3, 2025 – 13:04
Why is CA still struggling to pass laws in favor of building much-needed housing?
May 2, 2025 – 12:28
Trump blaming Biden for US economy issues is 'laughable,' expert says
May 1, 2025 – 12:23
L.A. County Supervisors approve $4B in sexual abuse settlements
Apr 30, 2025 – 13:19
Waymo taxis are driving some Santa Monica residents crazy
Apr 29, 2025 – 11:21
Santa Monica wants you to day drink on the 3rd St. Promenade
Apr 26, 2025 – 08:27
Carmageddon 2? Some of the 405 will shut down for 22 weekends.
Apr 24, 2025 – 07:19
Los Angeles City: The good, the bad, the ugly
Apr 24, 2025 – 11:11
L.A. Zoo says goodbye to the last of its elephants
Apr 23, 2025 – 15:39
L.A. City budget woes put more than 1,600 city employees' jobs at risk
Apr 22, 2025 – 14:56
Is L.A. a Lakers or Clippers town?
Apr 19, 2025 – 12:09
Why did L.A. County's emergency alert system fail so miserably during the fires?
Apr 17, 2025 – 12:06
More LA28 Olympic venues announced: This group (mostly) in L.A.
Apr 16, 2025 – 13:49
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits San Diego County
Apr 15, 2025 – 15:28
Are the best days of Coachella in the past?
Apr 12, 2025 – 09:30
LAUSD superintendent ‘mystified’ after feds show up at elementary schools
Apr 10, 2025 – 10:13
Where is L.A. homeless money going? The U.S. Attorney's Office wants to know.
Apr 8, 2025 – 09:50
The Dodgers head to the White House
Apr 7, 2025 – 09:45
The pros(?) and cons of Trump's tariffs
Apr 5, 2025 – 12:28
'Liberation Day': What will Trump's sweeping tariffs do to the US economy?
Apr 3, 2025 – 13:33
Dismantling of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
Apr 2, 2025 – 15:05
Why is OKC hosting LA28 Olympic competitions?
Apr 1, 2025 – 16:11
High-speed police chases: Why are they so common in SoCal?
Mar 29, 2025 – 11:05

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