Rising from the Ashes

We talk with Pat Boone. The music and entertainment legend is out with a new album at 89 years young.  Imagine getting ready to watch your favorite college football team on ESPN but you can't. Now imagine you're a huge fan of The Bachelor but it's not there. That's life right now for Spectrum customers. We go In Depth into the cable giant's battle with Disney. Be careful if you're planning to watc...

All this heat can kill you. We go In Depth into the rise of heat-related deaths in California and how climate change is just one of several factors.  A mystery over land purchases near San Francisco that freaked some people out has been solved. We tell you what the plans are but not everyone is happy with them.  An LA-based psychiatrist confronts death and shares how we can confront it too. 

LA Mayor Karen Bass has been on the job for just about nine months now and there's no shortage of problems and issues that are getting her attention. We share the concerns some of you out there have too.   Also, we head to Florida's Big Bend where Hurricane Idalia hit hard. 

Wildfires linked to dementia risk. We go In Depth into the findings of a new study.  More people are getting rid of their home insurance. We look into whether it's a great way to save money or a financial disaster waiting to happen.  A law enforcement group that challenges federal law is gaining momentum around the country. Some people are calling the group right-wing but the founder rejects that....

The state sues the Chino Valley School District here in southern California, challenging its gender identity disclosure policy. We go In Depth.   Self-checkout machines at the supermarket might be contributing to the loneliness epidemic.  We have some secrets and tips from a top veterinarian on how to keep your favorite pets happy and by your side for as long as possible.   

COVID cases are on the rise in LA County. But maybe you should wait for that booster shot. We go In Depth into how COVID is still very much with us.  Two popular eagles in the San Bernardino Mountains could soon be homeless. We look into what's being done to save their nest.  The mugshot seen around the world. Former President Trump's face might soon be everywhere.  

A mass shooting in Trabuco Canyon leaves four people dead and six hurt. It's apparently the result of a domestic dispute between an ex-police officer and his estranged wife. We go In Depth into how problems at home can lead to violence and even murder.   Former President Trump surrenders today in Georgia. We look into why he's changing lawyers.  Is it way too early to drink pumpkin spice coffee? S...

A powerful mercenary leader who crossed Vladimir Putin is apparently dead. We go In Depth into what that could mean for the war in Ukraine.  Are Hollywood studios trying to divide and conquer writers? We look into their latest move.  Music runs in the family for a band here in LA. We talk about how a father, his son and daughter are carving out their own niche in the local music scene.    

People who live in and around Porter Ranch say they are mad over a proposal to expand gas storage at the site of the worst natural gas leak in U.S. history. We go In Depth into another controversy surrounding Aliso Canyon.  We tell you why you can't find an affordable new car.  We talk to a prominent civil rights leader who wrote part of an iconic speech that was given by Martin Luther King, Jr. 6...

Hilary is a thing of the past now for southern California. But we're still feeling her effects in the present. We go In Depth.  We look into whether it'll be another 84 years before the next tropical storm or if climate change will speed that up. Venmo might be leaking some of your personal information. 

A tropical storm watch for southern California. First time ever. We go In Depth into what you need to know to stay safe and what's being done to prepare for the worst.     

Police get tougher on retail theft. We go In Depth into the new task force created to try to stop those scary flash mob thieves. We also talk to LA County DA George Gascon who was criticized for not being at the announcement of the task force this morning.  Southern California could get hit in a few days by a tropical storm with all its wind and rain. We go In Depth into what people should do to p...

Smoking can rot the teenage brain. We go In Depth into a new study about the dangers of smoking for older kids.  Bradley Cooper's new movie role as a famous composer is raising questions about Jewish stereotypes.  If you need advice about life, Google is hoping you'll turn to AI. We look into whether that's a good idea.   

Four indictments and more than 90 charges. We go In Depth with a consumer's guide to the cases against former President Trump.  An offer was made to the striking Hollywood writers. Now the writers are supposed to respond to that offer. Good luck getting someone from Gen Z on the phone to talk to you. A lot of them find it a little too scary.  

Hollywood still on strike but are we getting close to the end? We go In Depth with the top negotiator for SAG-AFTRA.  Some people in the Pentagon say they're worried about Elon Musk's control over satellite internet.  Are Europeans always thirsty? We look into why Americans seem to drink far more water than our friends overseas.   

Writers and Hollywood studios hope to turn the page and figure out some kind of deal to end the strike. We go In Depth into whether that would actually bring back writers without the actors.  We look into what California can teach Hawaii when it comes to fighting big wildfires.  Fernando Valenzuela is being honored by the Dodgers, having his number retired. We go In Depth into how "Fernandomania"...

Complete devastation in Maui. We go In Depth into how those wind-whipped fires may have forever changed the popular Hawaiian island.   A new script in Hollywood. We'll look into how much longer the strikes may go on.   

Wildfires are ripping through several of the Hawaiian Islands.  The town of Lahaina in Maui looks like a smoldering ruin right now, while fires are burning out of control on the Big Island.  We're going In Depth. And ... why is Zoom keeping your data from video-conference calls? And we'll go to Ohio where voters paved the way for protecting abortion access in a very Red state.

It is the summer of our labor discontent. ... Some 11,000 Los Angeles city workers are out on a one-day strike today. We'll go In Depth on all of it. And a look at Why are so many workers have had enough... and how this is all going to affect you. We start with today's strike of LA city workers that includes everyone from sanitation and LAX workers to lifeguards at city pools.

It's still a case of Hollywood stalemate: no deal in sight to end the strikes by actors and writers. We go In Depth and look at the damage to the local economy.  A legendary movie director dies at 87. We look back at the career of the man behind 'The Exorcist' and 'The French Connection'. And..has tipping now run totally out of control?  

Are the roads around the Sepulveda Basin falling apart? A big stretch of Burbank Blvd. is shutdown and all that Winter rain might be to blame. We go In Depth.  Some Democrats are pushing to get former President Trump's upcoming federal trial on TV.  There's one tiny little word that's triggering people at work. 

Former President Donald Trump has appeared in federal court and pleaded not guilty to the four counts against him in the January 6th case. We explore legal and political ramifications to all this and hear from a former U.S. Attorney General on the matter. 

Another indictment of former President Trump. We go In Depth into how this one might be the most damning.  We also look into a potential breakthrough for one of the Hollywood strikes.  If you're sick it might be something other than a cold or COVID. We explain. 

A million dollar home might not be what it used to be. We go In Depth into LA's rising home prices and the problems that come with them.  This blistering Summer heat is taking its toll on lots of workers.  You might think your AI chatbot friend is giving you the straight story. But it might lie as much as the next guy, maybe even more. 

Pandemic back rent due tomorrow. We go In Depth into LA's plans to keep thousands and thousands of renters in their homes.  We look back at the career of actor-comedian Paul Reubens, AKA Pee Wee Herman. He died today at age 70.  We get into why angels are so popular.