790 KABC | Cumulus Media Los Angeles

The KABC News Blitz

The city council will only give you 60 seconds, but you get 60 minutes on the KABC News Blitz. Randy Wang takes your calls on hyper-local news that you actually care about.

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790 KABC | Cumulus Media Los Angeles

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

It Costs 700 Million To Finish A Bike Lane On The Bay Bridge? 28.04.2026

California can't do big things anymore and apparently we cant even do small things with out going way over budget and way past the targeted completion date Plus Randy talks about the rampant animal abuse on skid row with Joey Tuccio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So Cal Edison wants to charge Eaton Canyon Survivors for undergrounding? 25.04.2026

Why does the energy utility monopoly get to charge 5-10 thousand dollars per house to do what they should have done in the first place? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neighborhoods are buying their own License Plate Cameras 24.04.2026

If the city and county won't do it, neighborhoods are using their own money to put up a bigger fight against rampant burglaries in the San Fernando Valley Plus Randy speaks with LA County Supervisor Candidate Tonia Arey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karen Bass' latest half baked attempt to save the LA Film Industry 23.04.2026

Cutting permit fees for micro productions in a pilot program isn't really gonna move the needle Karen Plus Randy speaks with LA County Supervisor Candidate Tomas Sidenfaden See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The City of LA Wants you to pay more to fix the streetlights 22.04.2026

Property Owners are getting an assessment in the mail so Karen Bass can pay for the streetlights that were vandalized on her watch Plus Randy speaks with mayoral candidate Assad Alnajjar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People are stealing your identity to work for UBER? 21.04.2026

Why is it so easy to use a stolen social security number to drive for uber or qualify for MediCAL? Plus Randy talks to Kelly McKenna from End Chronic Disease See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it time to think smarter about high speed chases? 18.04.2026

There has to be technology we can use to stop chases before the even start Plus Randy speaks with Scott Weil of the Runyon Canyon Guardians See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fights over how to deal with the homeless at LA City Hall 17.04.2026

Why does the whole city council need to vote to clear an encampment in one district? Plus Randy talks California politics with Elizabeth Barcohana See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can California do anything to bring Hollywood production jobs back to the State? 16.04.2026

We need to be much more competitive with tax incentives and make trying to film with permits much easier Plus Randy talks with Santa Monica city council candidate Derrik Townsend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Half Of Bob Bonta's Gladiator Fight Cases have had their charges dropped 15.04.2026

So were there really gladiator style fights at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall? Plus Randy talks with Candidate for insurance commissioner Stacy Korsgaden See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It Looks Like LAUSD is set for a strike tomorrow 14.04.2026

2 of the 3 unions reached deals but unless the SEIU local 99 reaches a deal, the distirct will shut down tomorrow Plus Randy interviews Congressional Candidate Ryan Duckett See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Calls for Swalwell to drop out are getting louder and louder 11.04.2026

At this point, theres no way his campaign survives the weekend after allegation after allegaion dropping See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carson neighborhood no longer getting mail because of Coyotes 10.04.2026

The mailmen dont want to get attacked by the wild animals so they are no longer delivering mail. Plus Randy Speaks with Kevin Mcnamee from the Childrens Education Opportunity Act See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do we need to break up California's energy monopolies? 09.04.2026

A New Bill would lower energy bills by 30 percent and force utilites to pay victims of wildfires they cause, but as long as the utility lobby owns half of sacramento, it's not likely to pass Plus Randy speaks with LA city attorney Candidate John McKinney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buying LA2028 Tickets? Get ready for a sticker shock 08.04.2026

Sure there are a few 28 dollar tickets for the olympics, but chances are you wont find them and you'll have to pay hundreds to thousands to see the olympics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Essayli hasn't had a single ICE protest conviction 07.04.2026

Are these cases being overcharged, is the jury pool tainted, or maybe a little of both? Plus Randy speaks with LA Mayor Candidate Adam Miller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shouldn't we all be on the same page about hospice fraud? 04.04.2026

Why is Gavin Newsom picking fights with Federal Law enforcement about big busts in hospice fraud taking place in California? Where is Bob Bonta on this? Plus Randy Talks with Christina Pascucci and Laura Hand about the waste fraud and abuse they have uncovered in the response to homelessness in Los Angeles See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

80 Percent of an LA Fire Station's Calls are Homeless Related 03.04.2026

Yet another reporting blockbuster from FOX11's Matthew Seedorf Plus Randy speaks with congressional candidate Dory Benami See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is the buying and selling of stolen copper tolerated in Los Angeles? 02.04.2026

Why is so hard to not just go after the people stealing and selling, but also the licensed businesses who are buying the stolen goods? Plus Randy speaks to Womaniiwoman.org executive director Amie Ichikawa See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Los Angeles County Lost 50,000 in Population Last Year 01.04.2026

Some are moving to other counties, some are moving to other states, some are even moving so Spain! Plus Randy talks with Mike Baron from Take Action Glendora about their opposition to a parcel tax in their city See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The State of California sent me a check for 300 Dollars! 31.03.2026

The website claimit.ca.gov really works! I got my claim approved and they sent me the money they owed me in less than 3 weeks! Plus Randy talks with Deborah Allen about why the BART Bailout tax is not such a good idea See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Person found living in a storm drain 28.03.2026

This time it was in Canoga Park. And everyone in there refused help or services. Should they really be allowed to say no when they are illegally living in a sewer? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LA Metro Moves Forward with Expansion into West Hollywood 27.03.2026

The line looks great in theory, but how much will it cost, and how long will it take to build? Plus Randy talks about the landmark social media trial verdict with Elizabeth Barcohana See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is driving around for cheaper gas really worth your time? 26.03.2026

Sure you may save a couple cents a gallon, but isn't your time also valuable? Plus Randy talks with Victor Gomez from Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse California See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Homeless living in the sewers of Los Angeles 25.03.2026

At this point how can anyone defend Karen Bass' status quo on the homeless crisis in Los Angeles Plus Randy speaks with Attorney General Candidate Michael Gates See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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