Episodes

  • PM UPDATE: Mayor Bass fires LAFD Chief Crowley

    PM UPDATE: Mayor Bass fires LAFD Chief Crowley
    Feb 22 2025
    The latest on Mayor Karen Bass's firing of L.A. City Fire Chief Kristin Crowley and the possible political fallout. L.A. County DA Nathan Hochman says he will reject a motion filed by attorneys for Erik and Lyle Menendez for a new trial. Meanwhile, in Orange County, DA Todd Spitzer is calling for Chile to be removed from the U.S. visa waiver program, arguing migrants are exploiting the system.
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    17 mins
  • Bass fires the fire chief, sparking new firestorm

    Bass fires the fire chief, sparking new firestorm
    Feb 21 2025
    Mayor Karen Bass has suddenly fired LAFD chief Kristin Crowley after criticism intensified of the mayor's response to the fire disaster. We dig into the mayor's reasoning and its implications for her administration - and also get the response of the firefighters' union which says the chief was fired for speaking the truth. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
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    19 mins
  • AM UPDATE: Malibu officials take big steps to try to help fire victims rebuild faster

    AM UPDATE: Malibu officials take big steps to try to help fire victims rebuild faster
    Feb 21 2025
    18 mins
  • PM UPDATE: L.A. mayor faults fire chief for missed weather warning before firestorm

    PM UPDATE: L.A. mayor faults fire chief for missed weather warning before firestorm
    Feb 21 2025
    There are suddenly a lot more dangerous toxins in the air after last month's fires. Mayor Bass is now blaming L.A. City Fire Chief Kristin Crowley for not warning her about the weather forecasts ahead of the fires. Starting tonight at midnight, Metro will close the Van Nuys Metro G Line station, parking lot, and nearby bike path for three years for a bridge project.
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    23 mins
  • LAFD says it likely can't get to your home in time

    LAFD says it likely can't get to your home in time
    Feb 21 2025
    The city fire department says in a new report it can't get to most homes within the recommended 4 minute response time. The transportation secretary visits L.A. and says our high speed rail project isn't going to happen. Californians get a temporary reprieve on gas prices. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
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    12 mins
  • AM UPDATE: PCH is back open in the Palisades

    AM UPDATE: PCH is back open in the Palisades
    Feb 20 2025
    17 mins
  • 'Convict my ass:' O.C. judge goes on trial for wife's murder

    'Convict my ass:' O.C. judge goes on trial for wife's murder
    Feb 20 2025
    The Orange County judge who texted his staff that he wouldn't be in because he shot his wife is now on trial for murder, and we're inside the courtroom. An iconic L.A. restaurant could shut down in a few weeks over a union dispute. A grocery store reopens in Altadena a a high cost - but are there enough people left in town to support it? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
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    10 mins
  • AM UPDATE: There's some good news in the recovery from the Eaton Fire

    AM UPDATE: There's some good news in the recovery from the Eaton Fire
    Feb 19 2025
    18 mins