The LA Local

Apr 14 2025 500 ep. 13 mins 98
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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, Alex Silverman and the team at KNX News 97.1 FM have you covered.

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Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits San Diego County

Apr 14 2025 15 mins  
Did you feel that? A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit the Julian area of San Diego County, with shaking felt throughout Southern California. A staggering number of extremely dangerous drivers are still legally licensed on California roads. And Film and TV productions in Los Angeles are way down as we continue to lose our status as the entertainment capital of the world. The L.A. Local

Are the best days of Coachella in the past?

Apr 11 2025 9 mins  
From Coachella's evolving landscape to the adrenaline-pumping world of Indy car racing, we delve into two of the weekend's biggest events in Southern California. Plus, a guide to other local activities. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

LAUSD superintendent ‘mystified’ after feds show up at elementary schools

Apr 10 2025 10 mins  
Homeland Security agents were turned away while trying to enter two South L.A. elementary schools without warrants. Big changes are coming to PCH – but are they really enough to improve safety? And more than 100 girls got the prom dresses of their dreams with the help of a local charity. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

Where is L.A. homeless money going? The U.S. Attorney's Office wants to know.

Apr 08 2025 9 mins  
The U.S. Attorney’s Office is looking into how money to combat homelessness is being spent. If you have State Farm, you could be paying more for your premium and a new class can help you get over your fear of flying. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

The Dodgers head to the White House

Apr 07 2025 9 mins  
The Dodgers visit the White House, and not everyone’s happy about it. The city is looking at creative ways to generate more revenue, and there’s a new push to keep film and TV production in Southern California. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

The pros(?) and cons of Trump's tariffs

Apr 04 2025 12 mins  
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 de

'Liberation Day': What will Trump's sweeping tariffs do to the US economy?

Apr 02 2025 13 mins  
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.

Dismantling of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Apr 01 2025 15 mins  
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.

Why is OKC hosting LA28 Olympic competitions?

Mar 31 2025 16 mins  
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.

High-speed police chases: Why are they so common in SoCal?

Mar 28 2025 11 mins  
High-speed pursuits have become routine in Southern California; we just accept them as fact, but why are they so common in our region? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.