The LA Local

On this edition of the Local: We catch up on World Cup stories that transcend the soccer field.

On today's Local: The World Cup is taking over...well...the world, L.A. Pride festivities on Hollywood Blvd. Sunday, a beloved pet was shot and killed in Canoga Park, and Love Island is heading to the big screen.

Coming up on today's Local: Karen Bass fights for her political life ... voters from all ends of the spectrum feeling frustrated.

Coming up on today's Local: We check in on tonight's Los Angeles mayoral race, but not before recapping the California governor's debate. Plus, we have the latest on the upcoming primaries.

Coming up today's Local: It's Earth Day, and weight loss could be affecting the planet. Plus, Iran seizes two vessels, and a baby deer is born in San Diego.

In the eighth and final episode of "Beer with a Candidate," Mike Simpson sits down with billionaire progressive Tom Steyer.

Coming up on today's Local: LA's cracked up sidewalks will get a makeover for the Olympics ... Jaws summer at SoCal beaches ... lookout for a meteor shower lighting up tonight's sky

In the seventh episode of "Beer with a Candidate," Mike Simpson sits down with former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra.

Coming up on today's Local: Small plane crashes near Whiteman airport ... backyard balloon landing in Temecula ... Coachella 2026 is in the books ...

In the sixth episode of "Beer with a Candidate," Mike Simpson sits down with former State Controller Betty Yee, who says we need a "no-nonsense" approach to government

In the fifth episode of "Beer with a Candidate," Mike Simpson sits down with Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco. It's been 20 years since California voters elected a Republican governor. Can a hard-charging, Trump-loving sheriff be the Republican that breaks the trend?

Coming up on today's Local: A middle school is shaken after a teen was shot near campus, a new program for incarcerated youth, LA28 at odds with the city, a huge scam during Coachella Weekend 1, and the Hollywood Freeway on this day in history.

In the fourth episode of KNX News' Beer with a Candidate, Mike Simpson sits down with Katie Porter, who had a 'political superstar' trajectory with her famous whiteboards in Congress, when she received criticism after stories and videos of her being mean to staff came to light.

In the third episode of KNX News' Beer with a Candidate, Mike Simpson sits down with California's Public Schools Superintendent Tony Thurmond, who says he's staying in the race until the bitter end.

In the second episode of KNX News' Beer with a Candidate, Mike Simpson sits down with San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, who's trying to carve a centrist path to the governor's mansion.

In the first episode of KNX News' Beer with a Candidate, Mike Simpson sits down with a familiar name to our listeners in Los Angeles - former L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

On this today's LA Local: Coachella is here! Who is performing? Is camping there worth it? What do you need to bring? We cover it ALL!

Coming up on today's Local: frustrations mounting about expensive LA28 tickets ... the Getty is closing down for a makeover ... your next beer will be more expensive.

Coming up on today's Local: A U.S. Supreme Court ruling threatens California's ban on "gay conversion" therapy ... a SoCal surfing legend--the K9 type--loses his fight to cancer ... and Jackie & Shadow are expecting!

Coming up on today's Local: Opening Day has arrived! Plus, the K Line is expanding, and the Oscars are moving out of Hollywood!

Coming up on today's Local: speed cameras are coming to LA ... big, annoying billboard along the 101 in the Cahuenga Pass causes rubber-necking and AI anxiety ... activist groups plead with Dodgers to skip meeting Trump.

Coming up on today's Local: Adopt Don't Shop on this Puppy Day ... a floral theme is unveiled for the LA28 Olympics ... an update on Hawaii following a devastating natural disaster.

Coming up on today's Local: Michael B. Jordan enjoys a post Oscars Double Double amidst his fans ... big night for "One Battle After Another" & "Sinners"

Coming up on today's Local: Southern California is bracing for a heatwave, and how have the ICE raids impacted local businesses?

Coming up at today's Local: get yourself tested for colon cancer, 90% of cases can be treated ... Israel accused of new war crimes in Lebanon ... Tom Brady to star in flag football exhibition at BMO stadium.