The Bill Handel Show

Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban-or-sale law set to start Sunday. How the L.A fires could exacerbate California’s homelessness crisis. ’Ask Handel Anything.’ After the fires, bidding wars and cutthroat demand take over L.A.’s rental market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside the DWP’s battle to keep water flowing as the fire exploded. Here are the 11 things Trump promised to carry out on day 1 of his presidency. What does containment actually mean? Palisades and Eaton fires update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Friday 01/16/25) Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Netanyahu says deal to release hostages is reached. Biden administration weighed options with impending TikTok ban, but decision will likely fall to Trump. ‘We are not bluffing’: California AG Bonta says charged are coming for looters, price gougers. State Farm pulls Super Bowl commercials, shifts focus to suppor...

(Thursday 01/16/25) Los Angeles County hosts One Voice Media Briefing presenting the latest updates on impacts from the windstorm event affecting the Los Angeles region, including wildfires, power outages, road conditions and other updates. Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to talk about fire victims’ scams and homeowners' insurance. How the LA fires could exacerbate California’...

What’s in the Hamas-Israel ceasefire and hostage release deal? Insurers’ rule change puts California homeowners on the hook for LA fire. Fire destroyed livelihoods of gardeners, nannies, housekeepers in hours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Thursday 01/16/25) Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. Negotiators agree to long-awaited ceasefire and hostage deal for Gaza. Biden delivers farewell address, warns of ‘oligarchy’ taking shape in America. State Farm to offer renewals to policyholders affected by LA fires. LA County health officer issues order prohibiting removal of debris from Palisades., Eaton fire areas. See omnystudio....

(Wednesday 01/15/25) Los Angeles County hosts One Voice Media Briefing presenting the latest updates on impacts from the windstorm event affecting the Los Angeles region, including wildfires, power outages, road conditions and other updates. Dr. Jim Keany, Co-Director of the Emergency Room at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bil...

(Wednesday 01/15/25) Can fire-torn Los Angeles handle the World Cup, Super Bowl, and Summer Olympics? Pink flame retardants are being used to slow the fire… What do we know about them? KTLA Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show to talk about Loti, a great resource for dealing with your insurance company. Rich also speaks on DriveSavers pledging free data recovery for fire victims, and helpful t...

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News.  More than 6 million in LA remain under critical threat as high winds last through Wednesday. LA fires could cost more than $150BIL, estimate says. Destroyed Pacific Palisades school seeks temporary learning space for students after devastating fire. L.A City Council moves to bar some evictions amid fire emergency. Palisades fire victims...

The Latest: Los Angeles wildfires press conference regarding: -         Palisades (Pacific Palisades) -         Eaton (Altadena) -         -         Auto (Ventura) -         Kenneth (West Hills) -         Hurst (Sylmar) -         Creek (Tujunga) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How well-intentioned policies fueled Los Angeles fires. National Weather Service Meteorologist Bryan Lewis joins the show to discuss the nature of last weeks unusual Santa Ana wind event, what qualifies wind conditions to be called ‘PDS’, and what the forecast is for us today. Bill speaks with Gene Gable, a spokesman for Wings of Rescue, an animal rescue group that helps relocate shelter animals d...

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News.  L.A Fires: Most serious weather warning issued for parts of region. Crews stop forward progress of fast-moving brush fire in Ventura County. DA announces wildfire looting, arson arrests; life sentences possible. California Wildfires: Governor Gavin Newsom adds Los Angeles wildfire relief, recovery to ‘Trump-proof’ special; session agend...

The Latest: Los Angeles wildfires press conference regarding: -         Palisades (Pacific Palisades) -         Eaton (Altadena) -         Kenneth (West Hills) -         Hurst (Sylmar) -         Creek (Tujunga) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Will Pay Any Amount:’ Private firefighters are in demand in Los Angeles… not just for the rich, who else hires them? ABC News correspondent Alex Stone joins the show to share the latest regarding the Los Angeles wildfires. Newsom suspends environmental rules to ease post-fire rebuilding. California fires reveal limits of city water systems for firefighting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Death toll from the Eaton and Palisades fires climbs to 24, officials say. Newsom suspends environmental rules to ease post-fire rebuilding. LA fire arrests: Man dressed as firefighter caught burglarizing homes in Malibu area during California fires, sheriff says. Charges against alleged arsonist, looters to be announced, DA Hochman says...

Los Angeles wildfires press conference regarding: -         Palisades (Pacific Palisades) -         Eaton (Altadena) -         Kenneth (West Hills) -         Hurst (Sylmar) -         Creek (Tujunga) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman joins the show to speak on the historic wildfires burning through LA and the crime going on in the evacuation zones. Dr. Jim Keany, Co-Director of the Emergency Room at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about medical dangers of fires in terms of smoke and air quality. KFI national...

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Death toll in Los Angeles wildfires rises to 10, officials report. Latest in the 5 current fires burning in Los Angeles. Alleged Woodland Hills arsonist in custody. Canadian ‘Super Scooper’ plane grounded after hitting civilian drone over Los Angeles wildfires. Evacuation warning alert sent to all L.A. County residents by mistake, offici...

Los Angeles Wildfires Press Conference See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill recaps what we know about the historic wildfires ripping through Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena, Sylmar, and now Hollywood Hills. Fred Fielding from the LAFD Public Service Office joins the program to share an update on fire containment. Bill talks with Kevin McManus, the PR & Communications Manager for the Pasadena Humane Society, about what they are doing to make sure the animals...

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. The crew speaks on the historic wildfires ripping through Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena, Sylmar, and now Hollywood Hills. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wildfires are ripping through Los Angeles strengthened by hurricane-strength winds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC News correspondent Alex Stone joins the show live from the Altadena Fire sharing the latest regarding the Los Angeles wildfires & ‘life threatening’ winds. KFI investigative reporter Michalk Monks reports live from the Palisades Fire. KFI host Gary Hoffman joins Bill to talk evacuation zones and share what he experienced on his drive in this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. The crew speaks on the historic wildfires ripping through Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena & Sylmar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFI's own Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Tech Tuesday'! Rich talks about all awesome things CES 2025. Ukraine halts transit of Russian gas to Europe after prewar deal expired. Trump’s push for quick passage of ‘One Powerful Bill’ meets realities on Capitol Hill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.