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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

Would you support a 30 dollar minumum wage in California? 24.03.2026

Thats the wage being proposed for a possible ballot measure in Alameda County Plus Randy talks with Glendale City Council Candidate Dr Alex Balekian See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Podcast Exclusive California Report 20.03.2026

In this special edition of the News Blitz, Randy Wang dives into the latest news and stories from across the state. He discusses the controversy surrounding Marquise Harris Dawson's claims of racial profiling by the LAPD, and the pushback from the police union. Randy also touches on a massive mortgage scheme targeting the elderly, the allegations against Caesar Chavez, and the efforts to undergrou...

UTLA Sets a strike date of April 14th if their demands aren't met 20.03.2026

LAUSD lost $400 million last year just in declining enrollment, how are they supposed to pay for raises? Plus Randy speaks with Juan Naula from Clean LA with Me https://www.cleanlawithme.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Homeless Encampment in Venice Cleared By Karen Bass Has Returned 19.03.2026

In this episode of the News Blitz, Randy Wang dives into the latest California news. He discusses the return of an encampment in Venice, despite Mayor Karen Bass's promise to address homelessness. Randy also touches on the state's high gas prices, which are affecting even electric car owners, and the inefficiencies in California's energy policies. Additionally, he talks to David Serpa, a candidate...

Will Cannabis Cafes save the legal pot industry in California? 18.03.2026

Maybe we could also lower the taxes and ease the regulatory burden or here's a thought, arrest the people operating illeaglly? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So Cal Edison has paid out 35 Million in Eaton Fire Claims So Far 17.03.2026

In this episode of the News Blitz, Randy Wang dives into the latest California news. He discusses a whistleblower complaint alleging the Director of the Office of Emergency Management was sleeping on the job during the Eaton fire in 2025. Randy also touches on the controversy surrounding SoCal Edison's role in the fire and the company's settlement offers to wildfire survivors. Additionally, he sha...

Los Angeles has had a homeless shelter sitting empty for years 16.03.2026

In this episode of The News Blitz, Randy Wang dives into California's ongoing struggles with homelessness, highlighting a Marina Del Rey project that's been plagued by delays and cost overruns. He also touches on a whistleblower complaint about the LA County Board of Supervisors' Office of Emergency Management, which has been understaffed for years. Additionally, Randy discusses the benefits of el...

Hundreds of fraudulent businesses are set up in California every year 13.03.2026

A Great Piece from CBS Los Angeles' Ross Palombo dives into even more fraud in the state of California     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Does Karen Bass All Of A Sudden Care About Street Takeovers? 12.03.2026

Is it because it's an election year? Or is it because the unruly mob stormed a fancy apartment building? This story and much much more are covered in today's California Report. Subscribe Today at https://randywangradio.substack.com/ Plus Randy's interview with Alvin Lui from Courage is A Habit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yet another home taken over by squatters burns down in Hugo Soto Martinez's District 11.03.2026

The City says they can't do anything about it but is that really true when they are stealing electricity, trespassing and doing god knows what else in a place they do not own or lease? Plus Randy speaks with Candidate for Assembly district 51 Michael Geraghty See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LAX wants to jack up rideshare fees 10.03.2026

To "cut down on congestion" and encourgae people to use the people mover that does not exist yet!   Plus Randy talks to congressional candidate Rudy Melendez See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California's spiking gas prices isn't just about Iran 07.03.2026

It's also about new standards from the California Air Resources Board to boost cap and invest, the fund that funds the high speed rail that is chasing out refiners Plus Randy speaks with congressional candidate Scott Alan Meyers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karen Bass is doing something about the Sepulveda Basin...In an Election Year 06.03.2026

Now she takes the fires, encampments and illegal dumping seriously? Plus Randy talks to State Senate Candidate Kristina Irwin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The LAX People Mover gets delayed yet again 05.03.2026

This project was supposed to be completed in 2023, then 2024, then 2025, then 2026 and it's delayed again! Plus Randy speaks with LA City Council Candidate Raul Claros See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What really happened to the WAYMOs during the PG&E Blackout? 04.03.2026

San Francisco Supervisors are quick to chastise the few dozen immobile WAYMOs during the blackout, but what if it was a California regulation not their technology that stopped them that night? Plus Randy speaks with Marc Joffe about The California High Speed Rail's latest business model See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LAUSD Superintendent Carvalho placed on paid leave 03.03.2026

The LAUSD Board has defacto removed Carvalho from his job, at full pay of course Plus Randy talks to animal rescuer Joey Tuccio about the animal suffering Karen Bass and the city government allow on a daily basis on Skid Row See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Placer County DA files charges that keep David Allen Funston in Jail 28.02.2026

As Republican lawmakers call for Gavin Newsom to fire his parole board. Plus Randy's interview with LA Mayor Candidate Assad Alnajar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why does Rob Bonta want to kill California Cardhouses? 27.02.2026

It's almost like he's being paid to make these unilateral decisions nobody except special interests asked for. Plus Randy talks all the madness going on in California with April Silverman aka CaliMAGABarbie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karen Bass gets sued by the LAFD Chief she fired 26.02.2026

And What is the real story with the FBI Raid with LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho? Randy talks about these issues and more with Daniel Guss from the Guss Report See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California wants to parole a triple life sentenced serial child molester 25.02.2026

And how we really solve California's insurance crisis with candidate for insurance comissioner Merritt Farren See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Palisades After Action Report Was Altered to Protect Karen Bass' Reputation 24.02.2026

Every revelation from the LAFD after action report is making the mayor, the city and the LAFD look even worse! Plus Randy talks about SEIU members leaving their union in Oakland with Seneca Scott See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lawsuit against Los Angeles and California over the Palisades fire can move forward 21.02.2026

A Judge has denied the city and state efforts to throw out the case, so now its time to move to discovery and depositions! Plus Randy speaks with the Vice Chair of the Los Angeles County Young Republicans Ariana Assenmacher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bernie Sanders comes to the Wiltern Theater to promote the billionare tax 20.02.2026

And the COO of a harm reduction non profit in san diego took money meant for narcan and used it for breast implants. Randy also talks to congressional candidate Melissa Toomim Get the California Report Today at http://randywangradio.substack.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is LAUSD heading for another strike? 19.02.2026

The district announces layoffs and the unions are gearing up for a fight, but what exactly are you supposed to do when you have declining enrollment? Plus Randy talks with Assembly Candidate Ted Nordblum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Runyon Canyon getting a 1 Million Dollar Bathroom 14.02.2026

And theres yet another porter ranch gas leak at aliso canyon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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