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The LA Local

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Your TL;DR for what's happening in SoCal. Get caught up in less than ten minutes every afternoon on The LA Local. From culture to crime to politics to the offbeat, Jonathan Serviss and the KNX News team have you covered.

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Jun 23, 2026

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Latest Palisades Fire info on KNX News 97.1 FM 07.01.2025

The Palisades Fire is a rapidly developing situation. For the latest, tune to KNX News 97.1 FM, ask your smart speaker to play KNX News, or get the Audacy app and search for KNX News.

AM UPDATE: Southern California bracing for a potentially 'Life-threatening' wind storm 07.01.2025
PM UPDATE: Extreme weather to cause 'particularly dangerous situation' for much of SoCal 07.01.2025

Weather officials say SoCal is in for a life-threatening and destructive windstorm starting Tuesday. We hear from actress Aubrey Plaza for the first time since the tragic death of her husband, and a man from Whittier is suing PIH Health for failing to safeguard his confidential information from hackers.

'Dangerous & Life-Threatening:' Severe windstorm forecast for SoCal 07.01.2025

The National Weather Service is using extreme language to warn SoCal residents of the dangers of the windstorm coming this week, and it won't just be the normal Santa Ana areas affected. With eggs getting more expensive and harder to find, will bakers turn to alternatives? Disney's Hulu Live and Fubo are merging, so what does that say about the future of live streaming? The L.A. Local is sponsored...

AM UPDATE: Congress set to certify Presidential election 06.01.2025
PM UPDATE: DA Hochman calls meeting with Menendez brothers' family 'very productive' 04.01.2025

Charges have been filed in the Downtown L.A. Target shooting. Members of the Menendez family met with L.A. County's District Attorney Nathan Hochman to advocate for the brothers - Hochman called the meeting 'productive.' And a new law in California will require kids in school to learn more about the harms of alcohol.

Does booze need a warning label like cigarettes? 03.01.2025

The U.S. Surgeon general says alcohol needs a warning label about cancer. Will it go anywhere? The family of Erik and Lyle Menendez is meeting with the new D.A. to try and convince him to support the brothers' resentencing. Awards season kicks off this weekend, so what can we expect from the Golden Globes? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

AM UPDATE: The Menendez brothers' family is set to meet with LA DA Nathan Hochman 03.01.2025
PM UPDATE: 2 dead, 18 injured in small plane crash near Fullerton Airport 03.01.2025

Two people died, and 18 people were hurt when a small plane crashed through the roof of a building near the Fullerton Airport Thursday. The recent bird flu outbreak is not only running up the price of eggs, but it’s led to a shortage across California. And the FBI says the man behind the New Orleans terror attack acted alone.

Plane crashes into building in Orange County 03.01.2025

A small plane has crashed through the roof of a furniture warehouse in Fullerton, and at least one person is dead and more than a dozen hurt. SoCal officials react to the New Years Day attacks and shift focus to what it means for the big events L.A. is prepping to host. Bird flu turns up in more raw pet food, and now there's an egg shortage in California. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car...

AM UPDATE: The investigation into the deadly terrorist attack in New Orleans continues as the FBI looks for additional suspects 02.01.2025
AM UPDATE: The Rose Parade is Underway 01.01.2025
PM UPDATE: Suspected shooter of 2 security guards in DTLA in custody after standoff 01.01.2025

After a lengthy standoff with police, the suspect accused of shooting 2 security guards outside a Target store in downtown L.A. is finally in custody. A man charged with assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence is facing MURDER charges now that his victim has died in the hospital. And the smelly Chiquita Canyon Landfill will stop its solid waste operations on New Year's Day.

AM UPDATE: The rush to finish Rose Parade floats 31.12.2024
PM UPDATE: SoCal facing elevated fire risk to ring in new year 31.12.2024

Some parts of Southern California will deal with Red Flag wind conditions as 2024 ends. Authorities are asking for your help to find more victims in a sex assault case involving a West L.A. doctor. And a very close call at LAX.

AM UPDATE: Funeral plans are underway for former President Jimmy Carter who died at age 100 30.12.2024
AM UPDATE: Triple murder inside house in Baldwin Park 27.12.2024

Three people were found dead inside a home in Baldwin Park. A person has been detained.

AM UPDATE: The rush is on to finish the Rose Parade Floats 26.12.2024
AM UPDATE: Christmas joy as residents in Norwalk and Downey get their power back 25.12.2024

People in the Norwalk and Downey areas say they're happy to get electricity back after an hours-long outage.

PM UPDATE: The Grinch brings Christmas Eve power outages for thousands in SoCal 25.12.2024
L.A. County has its first human (and feline) bird flu cases 24.12.2024

We document the holiday escape and the last-minute shopping frenzy. Plus, L.A. County has its first human case of H5 bird flu. And is Disney "bending the knee" by backing away from "political" themes? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

AM UPDATE: LAX is packed with last minute holiday travelers 24.12.2024
PM UPDATE: Duo wrongfully convicted in East Hollywood murder freed after 17 years 24.12.2024

The L.A. County Department of Public Health has confirmed a human case of bird flu - the first human case detected in the county. Part of the Santa Cruz Wharf has collapsed and floated away after being battered by extreme waves. Two people wrongfully convicted of an East Hollywood murder are now free after spending 17 years behind bars.

'How does this happen?' Man and woman cleared after 17 years in prison 23.12.2024

After serving 17 years of a sentence of 50 to life, a man and woman are exonerated after the new L.A. County DA personally argues for them in court. Some surfers love it, but a high surf risk could cause flooding and damage along the coast. A Christmas tradition in Pasadena for half a century is back after a decade absence. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

AM UPDATE: Big waves pound the coast ahead of the holidays 23.12.2024

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