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Nearly 20 people allegedly involved in large-scale sales of fentanyl and meth near MacArthur Park will appear in court today. KNX News' Pete Demetriou reported that the targeted raids were aimed at mid and upper level distributors bringing drugs into Central L.A.

It was the first LA mayoral debate that featured all three top candidates. Former LA City Councilmember and the executive director of the Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs at Cal State LA Mike Bonin discusses last night's debate with L.A.'s Morning News.

A big decision is expected in Sacramento later this month that will impact gas prices in the state. California Air Resources Board is expected to finalize its cap-and-invest climate program by May 28th. This has to do with gas refineries buying credits to allow them to operate in the state. There's also a bipartisan effort to make sure CARB prioritizes affordability when making its decision. That'...

Some passengers who were on the Hantavirus ship got off and flew back to California. This was after the first death, but before they knew what it was. KNX News' Alex Silverman has an update on whether that changes how health experts see the risk.

Tehran is reviewing the latest US offer, and a response is expected later today. A Pakistani government official says a deal to end the war is expected "sooner rather than later," while Saudi state TV says a "breakthrough" to let ships transit the Strait of Hormuz is "expected in the coming hours." The Atlantic Council's Matthew Kroenig, a former advisor to then-Senator Marco Rubio who also served...

From opening day at the LA County Fair to live music and comedy events, there’s plenty happening across Southern California this Thursday.

A long-standing debate over the future of Santa Monica Airport may reach a tipping point this month. KNX News' Pete Demetriou reports that groups favoring the airport say removing it would be detrimental to the area and the local economy.

A late-comer to the L.A. mayor's race says he can win. Tech entrepreneur and nonprofit founder Adam Miller describes himself as a moderate democrat. He spoke with KNX News' Emily Valdez in West L.A.

The city of Los Angeles and the state of California have lost another attempt to dismiss lawsuits against them over the Palisades Fire. KNX News' Special Correspondent Steve Gregory reports.

Spencer Pratt talks about his latest mayoral campaign ad, which has gone viral with more than 12 million views on X alone. He also tells KNX News' Alex Silverman he doesn't feel like he's wealthy at all.

A memorial was held for Larry Vein, the founder of the Pali Strong Foundation, on Wednesday at the Palisades Recreation Center. KNX News' Craig Fiegener spoke with Vein's friends, Jessica Rogers and Sam Lagana.

As we get closer to  Mother’s Day, concerns are growing about proposed cuts to a program many families rely on called WIC. KNX News' Nataly Tavidian has more.

A stretch of the 110 Freeway in San Pedro remains closed on Wednesday after a fire broke out on Monday night. KNX News' Jon Baird reports.

Netflix is a Joke Fest continues tonight with The GIs of Comedy at the Hollywood Laugh Factory at 8:45 pm. The show features comedians who all happen to be veterans, including former KNX News traffic reporter Thom Tran. Thom joins talks about the show with L.A.'s Morning News.

Another governor's debate was held last night, this time on CNN. The candidates, including Tom Steyer and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, spent a portion of the debate attacking frontrunner Xavier Becerra. But was it effective? Sonoma State Political Science Professor David McCuan talks about it with L.A.'s Morning News.

Swatting in Southern California continues to be a major problem. Yesterday it was Beverly Hills, on Sunday it was the Redondo Beach Pier delaying the start of day three of the BeachLife Festival, last week it was a middle school, and back in March it was The Shops at Santa Anita, which apparently targeted influencers who were live-streaming from the mall. Dr. Lauren Shapiro, associate professor at...

The FDA has blocked the publication of several studies supporting the safety of COVID and shingles vaccines. A spokesman for the Department of Health and Human Services said the studies were pulled due to concerns about their conclusions. The move comes as the Trump administration has ‌reduced ⁠funding for vaccine research and raised questions about vaccine safety and effectiveness. Dr. Jodie Gues...

From comedy and cooking to dancing and meditation, there’s a mix of ways to spend your Wednesday across Southern California. KNX News' Nataly Tavidian reports.

A string of smash-and-grab burglaries on Melrose Ave ends with at least one suspect in custody. Business owners are getting frustrated and looking for ways to avoid being targets. KNX News' Pete Demetriou reports.

UCLA's sorority row is getting private security after female students have been sexually harassed and intimidated by men. KNX News' Emily Valdez reports.

A federal investigation is now underway into LAUSD over how it handles allegations of sexual misconduct involving teachers. KNX News' Nataly Tavidian has more.

Spencer Pratt is running for LA mayor as an outsider, making waves on social media with millions of views, framing the city as a broken place in desperate need of new leadership. Recent polls show him in a tight race for the number two spot in the runoff, with a lot of Angelenos undecided. KNX News' Alex Silverman sat down with Pratt for a wide-ranging interview and asked him about some of the pra...

Ballots have gone out for the mayoral primary -- and a huge chunk of Angelenos are still undecided. The latest polls show city councilmember Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt neck and neck for the number two spot in the runoff. KNX News' Alex Silverman sat down with Pratt to talk about the criticism Pratt received from Bass, and how he would deal with the realities of being the mayor.

Spencer Pratt is making waves in the race for mayor of L.A. with social videos seen by millions. He's painted a dire picture of the city and framed the race as a referendum on failed leadership. KNX News' Alex Silverman sat down with Pratt to talk about how his approach to homelessness would actually work in practice when the city has such a limited budget.

A claim is being filed against CAL FIRE and the state of California by a woman who claims she was raped repeatedly by a firefighter. KNX News' Bob Brill reports the investigation has brought out a second victim as well.