Michael Monks Reports

Hour 2: A historic loss for the Dodgers as their no-hitter is broken up in the 9th inning and it goes from bad to worse; LA's convention center expansion project just got even more expensive and is now estimated at $2.7 billion; Some health workers in Santa Barbara lose their jobs after posting a viral video on TikTok. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1: Governor Newsom is sending more police and homeless camp enforcement to Southern California; the LA city council formally opposes state legislation that would allow for more multi-family housing near transit stations, but one member has faced national criticism for the vote; and four cities in Southern California have landed in the top 10 of America’s dirtiest. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Hour 2: Residents of downtown LA say in a new survey that they want something done about the number of people experiencing mental health crises and committing crimes in the populous neighborhood; and director Peter Jones talks about his new documentary “Fortunate Sons” premiering next week on PBS SoCal which features his classmates from the Harvard School for Boys Class of 1974 as they face their...

Michael Monks reports on the U.S. Census and the redrawing of Congressional Districts, and asks if this is for the good of the country. Also, LA County's very expensive skycraper in Downtown LA. Who's in charge of it? It seems no one knows, so let's get to the bottom of it once and for all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael shares the latest from the water outage in Porter Ranch/Granada Hills and the fires burning in Ventura/LA counties and Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo counties; Federal immigration agents have put out an ad mocking LA Mayor Bass - and she's responded, as immigration enforcement returns to the region's Home Depot stores. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fight between the federal government and LA/California extends beyond immigration: the Olympics and the redistricting of the US House of Representatives appear to be new fronts in the ongoing war; Downtown LA is getting a new (and massive) pickleball business; and a slithery surprise is found in a downtown LA parking garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tsunami we were alerted to earlier in the week never really materialized in any significant way, but an LA City councilman says there was a silver lining: The alerts and warning system worked. Also, Immigration enforcement in SoCal will be limited as the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rules against the Trump administration in favor of the ACLU and local governments who sued. Plus, why the City o...

Pacific Palisades has a long way to go in its rebuilding process after January's devastating wildfire, and one local real estate developer says it's time for the neighborhood to leave the City of LA behind. Sen. Adam Schiff joins us to talk about his new legislation he says would offer financial help to people with mortgages in areas affected by wildfires and other natural disasters. Plus, an Oran...

Burbank sees a near disaster in the air when a passenger plane is forced to drop hundreds of feet quickly, and someone in the city is accused of sniffing women's butts at local stores; LA's homeless services agency has a new leader and even as its board of directors, which includes the LA mayor, celebrate what it sees as successes, an LA city councilmember says to hold the applause; and California...

One grenade killed three LA County Sheriff's deputies last week and a second grenade is still missing; LA is no longer the worst city in America when it comes to traffic, but it's still bad, and Michael says there's a solution if you're willing; There's some good news for Hollywood productions, but not enough; and LA weather has been near perfect this month, but will it last or is the heatwave hit...

Michael's gives the latest on the vehicle that crashed into a crowd outside a nightclub in East Hollywood, leading to a shooting; the three LA County Sheriff's deputies killed in an explosion this week had long histories with the department and so do their families; LA Mayor Bass and Governor Newsom have scored victories this week over the Trump administration in the ongoing immigration battle, bu...

The head of In n Out is moving her family to Tennessee and she's far from the only one packing up and leaving California in the rearview mirror. Why? Plus, Michael explores how LA County made a mistake by passing Measure G, which no one seemed to know would repeal Measure J. Now the county is scrambling to fix it and find out how it happened in the first place. LA and LA County have reported a dec...

Michael Monks covers immigration enforcement and an interview with historians discussing Cole’s French Dip set to close permanently after more than 100 years in operation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Monks takes a look back - Six months after the fires: with Heather Brooker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Monks continues covering Fireworks, Housing, Wages, The Los Angeles Bank? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Monks continues covering ICE & LAPD, the LA Film Credit, the surprise for the Mayor of Palmdale, The Olympic winds in LBC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael observes that LA should be just as enjoyable as Carmel-by-the-Sea, so why isn't it? LA's broken budget has gotten worse in recent weeks as police overtime piles up and hundreds of employees prepare for layoffs. A retiring city official shows up at City Hall with a warning for LA: the current path is not sustainable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Immigration arrests across LA and Southern California are having an impact on markets, transit, medical centers, and people have even stopped showing up for their free food. Local officials have announced their plans, including legal action, to reverse the effects. Plus, a new bathroom is coming to Hollywood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US strikes Iran in a surprise military action against nuclear sites and some verbal bombs are hurled in LA by the Vice President against local and state leaders. LA Mayor Bass returns verbal fire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing coverage of the US's surprise military action against nuclear sites in Iran and while we may not see the impact of tariffs yet, we may very soon, according to new data from the Port of Los Angeles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Monks breaks down the aftermath of the “No Kings” protests in LA, with dozens arrested and economic ripples continuing downtown. He critiques Mayor Karen Bass’s CNN appearance, where she downplayed the disruptions, calling downtown “a tiny sliver”—a claim Monks pushes back on, noting its vital role in SoCal’s economy. Plus: how the progressive left is interpreting the protests, a protestor...

Michael Monks continues covering the fallout from LA’s ICE raids and protests, sharing listener talkbacks that reflect the city’s raw mood. He’s joined by Cassie Horton and Leslie Ridings of the Downtown LA Residents Association to discuss the financial devastation hitting neighborhoods like the Fashion District, the toll of curfews on small businesses, and what it feels like living in a city cent...

Michael recaps the No Kings rally that drew tens of thousands of people to downtown LA and monitors the ongoing unrest as agitators and law enforcement continue to butt heads amid the ongoing demonstrations against immigration enforcement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael is joined by the co-founders of the Downtown Residents Association who say they're worried about the lingering impact of a curfew on downtown Los Angeles, but the vandalism and violence seem to leave little choice for City Hall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal immigration enforcement efforts have been met with intense demonstrations across LA County. Now the White House and other federal officials have sharpened their words against local elected officials and law enforcement agencies. Michael breaks it down from all perspectives.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.