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SoCal SBS Spotlight: Tonya Tee Founder and Owner of ‘Writing Waves’ · What they do: Writing Waves is an online-only, service-based business in L. A. County. As a unique and empathetic copy and content marketing writer, Tonya surfs the ocean of words to navigate engaging sentences that captivate each business/brand's target audience. SoCal SBS Spotlight: Tonya Tee. Things to do in SoCal: · GRAMMY M...

SoCal Round-Up: Mayor Bass says she no longer thinks LA's Metro system is safe. LAUSD Police deployment to 20 schools collapses after one day amid opposition, confusion. Federal Judge orders Ice to end "Knock and Talk" arrests of immigrants. Southern California is home to the worst commutes in America, data suggests. California DMV opening first 'Express' office. California is offering drivers $40...

SoCal SBS Spotlight: Tony Navarro; "Ocean Breeze Florals" - What They do: A Family owned and run flower shop located in Newport Beach. They do flowers for all occasions. oceanbreezeflorals.com Memorial Travel in Socal to exceed 2023 numbers . Socal Gas proces aren't too hight this memorial day. 23 Things To Do with your Baby this summer in Los Angeles. Social media app that allows businesses to pa...

SoCal Round-Up: Gov. Newsom’s revised budget, by the numbers . Also In SoCal · Los Angeles County extends abortion services to residents of Arizona · The Orange County homeless population has skyrocketed in recent years · LA County to offer internet service for low-income residents · LAUSD parents start petition to bring police back to campuses . Reparations in SoCal: Sacramento inches closer to i...

SoCal SBS Spotlight: Michael Conor, GM; “MGD Hollywood Korean BBQ”. ·  What they do: MGD Hollywood Korean BBQ is a premium, All You Can Eat Korean BBQ restaurant and lounge located in the heart of Hollywood, just a block away from Hollywood & Vine and the Capitol Records building. Their menu features 50 fresh meats and sides dishes for $40 per person. DisneylandForward in SoCal:  · DisneylandF...

SoCal Round-Up: · Campaign to build new California city turns in signatures to get on November ballot · New California law will ban restaurant surcharges, hidden fees · Another Orange County City Mandates Affordable Housing · California's getting a new state park, coming Summer 2024 · When to plan for light rain this weekend in Southern California .  Life in SoCal · Karen Bass aims to reverse L.A....

SoCal SBS Spotlight: “Plenty of Pie” with Sasheen Artis Founder/CEO. What they do: Plenty of Pie, is a curriculum-based talent incubator and media production accelerator that offers leadership development, practical producers skills training, mentorship, and production support to emerging and mid-career creatives who are interested in becoming producers and executives in the entertainment industry...

SoCal Round-Up: · Pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA continues to grow, met by Israeli supporters · UCLA taking hands-off approach to pro-Palestinian encampment · Pro-Palestinian protests grow at UCLA and UC Santa Barbara . Life in SoCal · LA County's quality of life drops back to lowest-ever level, UCLA says · Mayor Karen Bass’ proposed L.A. budget reduces spending on homelessness · Gov. Gavin Ne...

SoCal SBS Spotlight: NeRay “ Leabrig Umbrellas” · What they do: Leabrig boasts an extensive umbrella collection, ranging from everyday chic to rare, one-of-a-kind handmade treasures showcased at state and county fairs across the US. Other Business in SoCal · Lifestyle boutique Kitson on Robertson posts shoplifting 'Wall of Shame' · Amazon to close Prime Air delivery service in California · Amazon...

Los Angeles City Council committee takes steps on ethics reform at City Hall. Thousands of L.A. city employees to get pay raises after City Council approves deal. Here's how much California fast food restaurants have raised priced prices since April 1. Orange County families running out of options as Diaper Bank runs out of money. Anaheim approves Disneyland Forward, paving way for decades of new...

Guest Nancy Davis talking about A Race to Erase MS 2024 Gala. PE Coach Pairs Unmotivated Students to Run with Shelter Dogs-Adoptions Soar. LA considers monthly stipend for volunteers who foster animals from city shelters. Come see us at the Wiggle Waggle Walk tomorrow! Author Laurena Townsend "Write by Number" talks about what they do: They sell a kindergarten through 12th grade writing curriculum...

SoCal Round-Up:   Southern California to See Water Bills Double . Southern California gas prices continue to climb .  Also in SoCal:   CHP arrests 4, recovers $300,000 in Legos stolen from Target, other SoCal stores. · L.A. tests program to send unarmed civilians instead of cops to people in crisis . Homelessness in SoCal:   California fails to track effectiveness of billions spent on homelessness...

Guest Interview: Diane Luby Lane: 13th annual Youth Classic Slam Final competition at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre. SoCal SBS Spotlight: At Jones Brothers Brakes they have been supplying brakes and bearings for cars and trucks for over 75 years at same location. “Wiggle Waggle Walk” / “Beachlife Festival” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Filing Taxes in SoCal: What Happens if You Don’t File Your Taxes by April 15 . SoCal Travel: San Francisco-to-L.A. overnight train inches closer to reality.   Events in SoCal: April 2024 events calendar for Los Angeles . OPEN MIC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

99 Cents Only stores closing all 371 locations, liquidation sales starting Friday. Investor Group Looks to Save the 99 Cents Only Stores in Southern California. As 99 Cents Only stores shutter across into private security to deter high-rise graffiti. LA City Council committee OKs temprary halt on animal breeding permits. The Olympics in SoCal: As Paris Olympics near, Los Angeles officals worry abo...

Bernice Williams – B Williams Mobile Notary serves Los Angeles and Orange Country with expert mobile notary public, apostille, and trust document services. They bring notarization to your doorstep. The Solar Eclipse in SoCal. 6 excellent L.A. spots to watch the awe-inspiring partial eclipse. How to keep pets safe during the solar eclipse, whether at home or on the road. Solar eclipse food and drin...

SoCal Round-Up:  Changes to busy Burbank street at center of controversy over Metro bus route plans · Transit groups rally for more Metro Ambassadors and less armed police ·       Metro ambassador calls for more security after being punched in the face · LAPD statistics show increase in violent crimes and robberies compared to last year · Libraries expand Naloxone clinics, training at Los Angeles...

SoCal SBS Spotlight Continued: Felicia “The Poetess” Morris . Disneyland News in SoCal: · Anaheim to host Disneyland Forward ‘informational open house’ ahead of city council vote · Disneyland announces new additions to Star Tours attraction · Star Wars fans can soon enjoy Blue Milk at home . The Solar Eclipse in SoCal: · What to expect for the 2024 total solar eclipse in Southern California · Tota...

SoCal Politics · Voters approve Proposition 1, Newsom’s overhaul of the California mental health system · Under Legal Pressure, LA Mayor Promises To Publish Receipts On Homeless Spending · Los Angeles may cut 5% of city workforce . Reparations in SoCal: California Lawmakers Propose Reparations, but Not Cash Payments . Education in SoCal: · Long Beach State community divided over integration of AI...

SoCal SBS Spotlight: Ronnie Lane / “Triple Mattress King” · What they do: Ronnie has been helping families find a perfect night's sleep for over 18 years THREE different locations in Los Angeles and Orange County with Hadley Olivia Mattress Superstore, the Vispring Los Angeles & H. Alora Luxury Beds. GUEST COMMENTARY: Mo’Kelly / “LIVE From the Del Amo Fashion Center”. Things to do in SoCal: ·...

SoCal SBS Spotlight with Frank Troiano & “ Spot Dye Wizard ” …Spot Dye Wizard is a carpet dyer. They restore the color to carpet that got removed due to bleach drips, pet accidents, sun fading and improper spot cleaning. Through this process they save people thousands by restoring the carpet instead of replacing it * How to watch, drive, park or take public transit to the LA Marathon on Sunday...

Status of California’s Prop. 1 * Johnny Buss’ presidential campaign * SoCal councilman resigns over urination video * Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin wants to Buy TikTok * Cost Of Living In SoCal:* Waymo robotaxi service expansion * Major Developments coming to Disneyland & the land surrounding Queen Mary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SoCal Super Tuesday Recap: · Huntington Beach voters pass ban on Pride, other flags · Is Huntington Beach About to Introduce Voter ID? · Porter doubles down on claims California Senate race was ‘rigged by billionaires’ after loss · California won't have a female senator for first time in 3 decades · Janice Hahn wins re-election, calls Villanueva ‘two-time loser’ . More SoCal Politics: · Prop. 1 me...

SBS SPOTLIGHT: Erin Calhoun-Dulaney - CEO / Creator of the  S kirt My Pump - The SkirtMyPump slip is an undergarment with an innovative pocket with multiple openings, for ease of wearing and getting to an insulin pump with tubing. Celebrating Women in SoCal: Where to celebrate Women’s History Month across Southern California . The 96th Academy Awards in SoCal:  · From red carpet preps to celebrity...

SoCal Super Tuesday: · Election Day is near. Here's how you can cast your vote in California · Your SoCal guide to Super Tuesday and the 2024 California primary election · Metro offering free rides on Election Day, plus ballot-dropoff sites at transit stations · L.A. makes history, the first vote center at a transgender support facility . News Around SoCal: · Shortage of 911 operators in LA is str...