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It's hard to find anyone who thinks the Trump tariffs will produce positive results for California's economy, at least for the foreseeable future. We hear from experts on the tariffs' likely short—and long-term impact. And KNX News says 'thank you' and goodbye to Alex Silverman, the man who helped kick off the L.A. Local. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

Today's L.A. Local is all about the price of doing business. What impact will Trump's sweeping tariffs have on the US economy? And why is it twice as expensive to build an apartment unit in California than in Texas? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

On today's L.A. Local, we're diving into the deep end of homeless policies for the city and county of Los Angeles, specifically, the uncertain future of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, otherwise known as LAHSA. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

What's up with Oklahoma City, of all places, hosting LA28 Olympic competitions? That specialized bridge over the 101 in Agora Hills, which is being made especially for mountain lions, deer, coyotes, and all of our local critters, takes a big step towards completion. And why the palm tree, which screams Southern California, might be the worst vegetation option for our region. The L.A. Local is spon...

A driver in a stolen box truck led police on a lengthy chase today in Long Beach, leaving behind a wake of destruction and chaos. But this story isn't new. Police pursuits are seemingly a part of life in Southern California — in this episode of the L.A. Local, host Jonathan Serviss explains why.

A major oopsy at the L.A. County Sheriff's Department involving faulty DNA test kits. Can state regulators speed up utility repairs in the fire-devastated areas of Altadena and Pacific Palisades while also tackling the complicated and expensive process of burying power lines? And in case you haven't heard, it's Dodgers Opening Day. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealership...

The Dodgers are heading to the White House, and the reaction from fans has been divided. West Hollywood is the pickpocketing capital of the world, and how much of the L.A. Olympics will actually be held in L.A.? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

What do immigration authorities want with IRS records for illegal immigrants? President Trump signed an executive order that seemed to be aimed squarely at how California runs its elections. And Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman announced Tuesday that the death penalty is back on the table. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

Millions trusted companies like 23andMe and Ancestry.com with their DNA, seeking insights into their ancestry and health. While genetic testing has undeniably yielded positive results, even leading some to find long-lost relatives, the recent 23andMe bankruptcy raises serious concerns about where all that data will land. We delve into the implications of this bankruptcy, exploring the benefits and...

If you've been battling the post-Palisades fire traffic nightmare at the 101-405 interchange, you're not alone. When you live and work in Southern California, traffic is one of the biggest determining factors of how your day will go. On Today's L.A. Local, we commiserate with daily commuters and hear from a Caltrans expert. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

President Trump announced that he intends to do away with the US Department of Education. Vaccination rates for California's kindergarten-age children are heading in the wrong direction. And NCAA March Madness has arrived. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

The city of L.A. is in for a massive budget deficit next fiscal year. The UC system is facing funding cuts of their own, and what does Jackie Robinson have to do with DEI? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

Gavin Newsom is sending disposable cell phones to California CEOs with a note saying to give him a call - what's that about? And we're bringing you a story you'll hear only on KNX News about several dozen heartbroken swimmers and divers at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo after their sports programs were unceremoniously canceled. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

The good news: crime is down in L.A. The bad news: the city is going broke. Plus, the Dodgers take over Tokyo, and we chat with an L.A. Marathon runner. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

Hear from Southern California-based federal workers who lost their jobs from the DOGE cuts and are now dealing with a lot of uncertainty for their careers, their families and their futures. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

Someone has been shooting crows out of the sky in Los Angeles, and neighbors want them caught. A small tornado caused havoc early this morning in Pico Rivera. Federal government employees get their jobs back, for now, thanks to a ruling here in California. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

The first few guests on Gavin Newsom's new podcasts have been some die-hard members of the MAGA movement. What does it mean? One Republican analyst says it's a sign he's NOT running in 2028. Plus, no one seems to want to take responsibility for the failure to send evacuation alerts to western Altadena, where all the fire deaths occurred. And the region preps for another potentially damaging storm....

Following a new poll that isn't pretty for Mayor Bass, she sits down with us for a an interview about the challenges facing her administration and her response to the fires. The latest bust seizes enough fentanyl to kill everyone in L.A. and Orange Counties. The race for governor has a new entry. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

L.A. County DA Nathan Hochman says he won't support the Menendez brothers' release from prison - a major setback just weeks before the resentencing hearing. One juror holds out, and the Orange County judge who admitted to shooting his wife dead will need a new trial. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

L.A. County is the latest to sue the power company, claiming its equipment started the Eaton Fire. The family of the cinematographer who died on the set of Rust is not happy about Alec Baldwin's new TV show. More questions about the mayor's rationale for firing LAFD Chief Crowley. And all eyes are on the eagles at Big Bear and their new chicks. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family...

The L.A. City Council upholds the mayor's firing of LAFD chief Kristin Crowley after she speaks out publicly for the first time. We dig into how it went down and what it means for the future of the fire department, Mayor Bass, and public safety in Los Angeles. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

KNX News contributor and the host of 'L.A. in a Minute,' Evan Lovett, had his home burglarized over the weekend - and had to wait on hold for an hour before the LAPD was dispatched. Evan got a call from Mayor Bass, and we wanted to know what she had to say. Plus, the fired fire chief gets ready to fight for her job back before the City Council as text messages come to light shedding light on the r...

A grudge match between the mayor and the ex-fire chief will come to a head at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Immigration agents start their long anticipated deportation raids in L.A., and more details emerge on Gene Hackman’s mysterious death. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

Hollywood lost one of its all-time greats under mysterious circumstances. A high-stakes City Council meeting tomorrow night will decide the former fire chief's fate, and with egg prices hitting record highs, why not rent your own chicken? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

On today’s L.A. Local podcast: the EPA is done with phase one of the wildfire cleanup – what does that mean? The Santa Monica Sears building may be getting a 2nd life, and one of our crankiest colleagues was trapped in the traffic nightmare on the 101 this morning. We let him vent.