The KABC News Blitz

Boyle Heights Blowback for Karen Bass and Crew

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:12:15 +0000

Our Local Elected Officials time and time again show they are not prepared for a disaster

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Staffing Crisis At LAPD for The 2028 Olympics

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:35:38 +0000

We are way under the amount of officers promised with LA orignally got the olympic bid from the IOC

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They're Trying To Charge $14 To Hike Fryman Canyon?

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:20:53 +0000

When is LA going to stand up like San Diego did and say no more unjustified parking fees!

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An LAFD Battalion Chief Made $650,000 In Overtime?

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:18:58 +0000

If we increase the fire budget with a tax hike how much is going to actual hiring and how much is going to this amount of OT?

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Local Officials Start Asking Gavin about that Fire Money

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:20:35 +0000

Thanks to the great reporting at NBC4. Traci Park and Kathryn Barger are asking Gavin Newsom about his 2 billion for the fire victims

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SB79 The Housing Density Law Takes Effect

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:16:49 +0000

But in Los Angeles in order to keep their control over zoning, the city will build 4 to 5 story buildings not near transit

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California Law forces restaurants to declare food allergens on menus

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:16:21 +0000

If you have someone in your family who is allergic to gluten, dairy or nuts, this law is very much needed

Plus Randy talks election results with Elizabeth Barcohana

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Price Gouging Accusations at the Pump Once Again

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:21:06 +0000

Gavin has talked about it so has Adam Schiff, now the legislature and the president are all saying the Oil Companies are price gouging, but are they really?

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New Trial Scheduled After Mistrial For The Palisades Arson Suspect

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:13:22 +0000

How are prosecutors going to get a different result when 10 out of 12 jurors voted to aquit?

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LAUSD Wants to Ban Screens Before The Second Grade

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:23:54 +0000

We've made quite the pivot from the ipads for everyone mantra a few years ago

Plus Randy talks taxes with Marc Joffe

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Jury Deadlocked in Palisades Arson Trial

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:35:28 +0000

The Jury can not come to a unanimous decision in the Trial of the accused arsonist

Plus Randy talks wildfire audits with Rachel Darvish

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Fire Officals suing Fire Truck Makers for Anti-Trust Violations

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:12:57 +0000

Its taking three times as long and costing twice as much to build fire trucks thanks to private equity enbleepification

Plus Randy talks the French Fry Festival with Derek Berry and California History with Phil Mauriello

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Anaheim cracking down on illegal fireworks with drones

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:09:59 +0000

We're never going to jail these people to film it and fine them into oblivion!

Plus Randy talks housing first with Michelle Steeb

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LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigns

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:13:05 +0000

3 Months After the FBI Raid and being put on administrative leave, LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigns

Plus Randy talks with Attorney Hossein Berenji

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Santa Ana Residents Oppose Re-Entry Center for Former Inmates

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:10:35 +0000

Is our system of rehabilitation really working in California?

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The Billionaire Tax Qualifies For the Ballot

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:15:36 +0000

And polls show it would likely pass, who knows if voters even know where the money is going, anything to take money away from Tom Steyer

Plus Randy talks with LA City Councilwoman Traci Park and Phil Maurielo from the California Underground Podcast

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What goes into the pricing for rideshare fares?

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:14:06 +0000

CBSLA did an investigation that found varying different prices for the same trips

Plus Randy talks to Estella Lopez of the Downtown LA Industrial BID

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Some People Who Went Metro to the World Cup Got There Late

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:10:24 +0000

Our Transit System is slow and unreliable and taking 10 years to add one subway line isn't going to change that. We either need to rethink the whole thing or just let the waymos take over

Plus Randy talks with Daniel Guss from danielguss.substack.com

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LAPD Cracking down on dangerous intersections in LA

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:15:46 +0000

Car on Car crashes are up, Car on Ebike Crashes are up, Ebike on Pedestrian Crashes are up!

Plus Randy talks with Dr Stephanie Powell about cracking down on the buyers of prostitution in California

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Next Gen 911 is emblematic of Gavin Newsom's failures as Governor

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:09:59 +0000

Making big bold proclamations with zero detail or followthrough sometimes has had deadly results

Plus Randy gets an update from Animal rescuer Joey Tuccio

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The City Of LA wants to help you turn your home kitchen into a restaruant

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:08:27 +0000

Is this a good idea for up and coming chefs? or even more competition for struggling restaurants

Plus Randy talks about a Lawsuit over wine in Santa Barbara County with Kate Griffith from Flying Goat Cellers and we get a El Nino Update from Rick Dickert

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New Evidence confirms So Cal Edison started the Eaton Fire

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:35:21 +0000

Are we going to hold the private utility monopoly accountable? Or let them pass the cost of their destruction to the rate payers again

Plus Randy talks fitness with Michele Bond

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Perris residents want to ban data centers

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:13:07 +0000

Are their fears real or unfounded about AI and energy costs?

Plus Randy talks Oakland with Seneca Scott and MacArthur Park with Bill Essayli

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Why do we allow LA to be covered in Graffiti?

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:07:50 +0000

In one historic corridor graffiti incidents have tripled in the last year

Plus Randy talks the election results with Arianna Assenmacher

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The Latest Numbers Don't Look Good For Spencer Pratt

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:06:23 +0000

Spencer Pratt's lead over Nithya Raman went down to just 20,000 votes and there are still several days left of vote counting

Plus Randy talks election results with Susan Shelley

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300 Dollar Parking For The World Cup?

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:09:46 +0000

Just Wait Until The Olympic Price Gouge

Plus Randy talks with Susan Dyer Reynolds of the Voice of San Francisco

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The Ballot Counting Begins

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:06:25 +0000

Randy has the latest election results in LA and the State of California plus Elizabeth Barcohana joins us with her reactions to the June Primary results so far

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80 Percent of An LA Fire Station's Calls Are Homeless Related

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0000

FOX 11's Matthew Seedorf does quite the ride along with the LAFD

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Yet Another Arrest related to a Non Profit at MacArthur Park

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:07:44 +0000

Yet another "peace amabassador" arrested for current ties to gangs was on the payroll of the city of Los Angeles

Plus Randy talks housing first with Michelle Steeb and talks with State Senate Candidate Claudia Agraz

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Gavin Newsom's Empty 2.5 Billion Dollar Promise to Fire Victims

Sat, 30 May 2026 01:11:12 +0000

Gavin Newsom got 2.5 billion dollars for the fire victims and 75 percent of it hasn't been spent, almost none of it has gone directly to the victims, but they did produce some PSAs

Plus Randy talks with Tom Kemp from CalPrivacy and Tim Shaw running for OC Supervisor

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The Hollywood Sign is Getting Overrun With Tourists

Fri, 29 May 2026 01:07:04 +0000

What would cause the traffic in the neighborhoods near the sign to go up by 300 percent in just a couple of years?

Plus Randy talks with Controller Candidate Herb Morgan and LA City Attorney Candidate John Mckinney

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Gavin Newsom's War Of Words With Chevron

Thu, 28 May 2026 01:07:19 +0000

Gavin Newsom called for a boycott of Chevron before memorial day weekend because he says Chevron specifically is ripping you off compared to other gasoline brands

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What Caused Topanga Social to Fail At the Westfield Topanga Mall?

Sat, 23 May 2026 01:06:44 +0000

Was it the parking nightmare? the high prices? I'm gonna miss that margarita bar

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Santa Monica Pier is the dirtiest beach in California

Fri, 22 May 2026 01:06:28 +0000

Why are Orange County's beaches pristine and Los Angeles County's filthy?

Plus Randy talks with insurance commissioner candidate Keith Davis

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Food Delivery Robots Taking Over Bike Lanes in San Jose

Thu, 21 May 2026 01:07:34 +0000

Are we getting a little too comfortable with the instant gratification lifestyle?

Plus Randy talks to assembly candidate Carolyn Daniels

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Why do we allow paid signature gatherers?

Wed, 20 May 2026 01:08:24 +0000

Whether they are legit or not, this nonsense is how we keep ending up having to vote on kidney bills

Plus Randy speaks with Glendale City Council Candidate Patrick Murphy

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Squatter sics attack dog on Landlord and faces zero consequences

Tue, 19 May 2026 01:08:24 +0000

Are California's laws so overtly tenant friendly that squatters can do whatever they want to a property they don't own or lease?

Plus Randy talks to Lt Governor Candidate Ebie Lynch

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Gavin Newsom makes another hollow proclamation for fire victims

Sat, 16 May 2026 01:06:55 +0000

The Victims of the Eaton fire aren't buying what Gavin is Selling

Plus Randy talks the dueling UBER Ballot Measures with Attorney Samer Habbas

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Los Angeles wants to cut the costal cleanup team

Fri, 15 May 2026 01:08:01 +0000

Shouldn't cleaning up the dirty metropolis of Los Angeles be a major priority?

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LA Wants more AirBNBs for the Olympics

Thu, 14 May 2026 01:07:14 +0000

at the same time hotel bookings for the world cup are way below expectations

plus Randy does some Real talk with Ramin

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California bill would cap ticket resale prices

Wed, 13 May 2026 01:08:54 +0000

Should it really be legal to buy a concert ticket that you have zero actual interest in going to just to sell it to someone who does want to go for double or triple the price?

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Residents near Dodger stadium are fed up with baseball fans stealing their parking

Tue, 12 May 2026 01:19:46 +0000

It must be awful to have to rely on street parking in LA

Plus Randy talks with Circling The News' Sue Pascoe

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The World Cup isn't getting the hotel demand projected in LA

Sat, 09 May 2026 01:16:20 +0000

Is it the cost? the uncertainty in the world? the fact that it's only 8 games from specific countries?

Plus Randy talks with city council candidate Dylan Kendall

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Analyzing last night's debate with Elizabeth Barcohana

Fri, 08 May 2026 01:06:53 +0000

Randy breaks down the LA Mayor's Debate with Elizabeth Barcohana

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Glendale wants to put the brakes on food delivery robots

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:07:14 +0000

We all need to be careful as it gets easier and easier to get food delivered to your house that we dont end up 500 pounds

Plus Randy talks with The Federation for Children's Brian Jodice

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CA Department of Insurance has a slap on the wrist for State Farm

Wed, 06 May 2026 01:06:27 +0000

Is a 4 million dollar fine really going to change State Farm's behavior in the wake of how they treated fire victims?

Plus Randy talks to LA Mayoral candidate Adam Miller

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Rob Bonta suing manufacturers of Kratom sold at gas stations

Tue, 05 May 2026 01:08:57 +0000

What is Kratom and why is it legal?

Plus Randy talks social media lawsuits with attorney Lem Garcia

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Why are we sending property tax bills to fire victims?

Sat, 02 May 2026 01:07:28 +0000

Does it really make sense to tax burned down homes when they haven't even started rebuilding in Altadena and the Palisades?

Plus Randy talks with Daniel Guss from the Guss Report

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The Latest Tik Tok Trend involves running into the Scientology Center

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:06:23 +0000

Kids are doing Scientology speed runs on tik tok for some reason

Plus Randy talks the Big Married with Children reunion with David Faustino

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Rent Control Residents Getting In Evicted in LA due to the Ellis Act

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:08:28 +0000

If we make it so hard for landlords to operate in LA, you're just gonna see more sell to the big companies, demolish their old buildings and build new luxury housing

Plus Randy sits down with Treasurer Candidate Jennifer Hawks

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It Costs 700 Million To Finish A Bike Lane On The Bay Bridge?

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:39:12 +0000

California can't do big things anymore and apparently we cant even do small things with out going way over budget and way past the targeted completion date

Plus Randy talks about the rampant animal abuse on skid row with Joey Tuccio

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So Cal Edison wants to charge Eaton Canyon Survivors for undergrounding?

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:07:42 +0000

Why does the energy utility monopoly get to charge 5-10 thousand dollars per house to do what they should have done in the first place?

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Neighborhoods are buying their own License Plate Cameras

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:10:36 +0000

If the city and county won't do it, neighborhoods are using their own money to put up a bigger fight against rampant burglaries in the San Fernando Valley

Plus Randy speaks with LA County Supervisor Candidate Tonia Arey

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Karen Bass' latest half baked attempt to save the LA Film Industry

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:06:13 +0000

Cutting permit fees for micro productions in a pilot program isn't really gonna move the needle Karen

Plus Randy speaks with LA County Supervisor Candidate Tomas Sidenfaden

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The City of LA Wants you to pay more to fix the streetlights

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:05:53 +0000

Property Owners are getting an assessment in the mail so Karen Bass can pay for the streetlights that were vandalized on her watch

Plus Randy speaks with mayoral candidate Assad Alnajjar

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People are stealing your identity to work for UBER?

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:06:06 +0000

Why is it so easy to use a stolen social security number to drive for uber or qualify for MediCAL?

Plus Randy talks to Kelly McKenna from End Chronic Disease

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Is it time to think smarter about high speed chases?

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:06:10 +0000

There has to be technology we can use to stop chases before the even start

Plus Randy speaks with Scott Weil of the Runyon Canyon Guardians

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The Fights over how to deal with the homeless at LA City Hall

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:07:07 +0000

Why does the whole city council need to vote to clear an encampment in one district?

Plus Randy talks California politics with Elizabeth Barcohana

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Can California do anything to bring Hollywood production jobs back to the State?

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:07:11 +0000

We need to be much more competitive with tax incentives and make trying to film with permits much easier

Plus Randy talks with Santa Monica city council candidate Derrik Townsend

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Half Of Bob Bonta's Gladiator Fight Cases have had their charges dropped

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:05:34 +0000

So were there really gladiator style fights at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall?

Plus Randy talks with Candidate for insurance commissioner Stacy Korsgaden

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It Looks Like LAUSD is set for a strike tomorrow

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:06:43 +0000

2 of the 3 unions reached deals but unless the SEIU local 99 reaches a deal, the distirct will shut down tomorrow

Plus Randy interviews Congressional Candidate Ryan Duckett

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The Calls for Swalwell to drop out are getting louder and louder

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:06:56 +0000

At this point, theres no way his campaign survives the weekend after allegation after allegaion dropping

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Carson neighborhood no longer getting mail because of Coyotes

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:08:44 +0000

The mailmen dont want to get attacked by the wild animals so they are no longer delivering mail.

Plus Randy Speaks with Kevin Mcnamee from the Childrens Education Opportunity Act

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Do we need to break up California's energy monopolies?

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:07:02 +0000

A New Bill would lower energy bills by 30 percent and force utilites to pay victims of wildfires they cause, but as long as the utility lobby owns half of sacramento, it's not likely to pass

Plus Randy speaks with LA city attorney Candidate John McKinney

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Buying LA2028 Tickets? Get ready for a sticker shock

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:09:49 +0000

Sure there are a few 28 dollar tickets for the olympics, but chances are you wont find them and you'll have to pay hundreds to thousands to see the olympics

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Bill Essayli hasn't had a single ICE protest conviction

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:07:22 +0000

Are these cases being overcharged, is the jury pool tainted, or maybe a little of both?

Plus Randy speaks with LA Mayor Candidate Adam Miller

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Shouldn't we all be on the same page about hospice fraud?

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:07:08 +0000

Why is Gavin Newsom picking fights with Federal Law enforcement about big busts in hospice fraud taking place in California? Where is Bob Bonta on this?

Plus Randy Talks with Christina Pascucci and Laura Hand about the waste fraud and abuse they have uncovered in the response to homelessness in Los Angeles

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80 Percent of an LA Fire Station's Calls are Homeless Related

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:07:56 +0000

Yet another reporting blockbuster from FOX11's Matthew Seedorf

Plus Randy speaks with congressional candidate Dory Benami

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Why is the buying and selling of stolen copper tolerated in Los Angeles?

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:07:30 +0000

Why is so hard to not just go after the people stealing and selling, but also the licensed businesses who are buying the stolen goods?

Plus Randy speaks to Womaniiwoman.org executive director Amie Ichikawa

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Los Angeles County Lost 50,000 in Population Last Year

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:07:46 +0000

Some are moving to other counties, some are moving to other states, some are even moving so Spain!

Plus Randy talks with Mike Baron from Take Action Glendora about their opposition to a parcel tax in their city

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The State of California sent me a check for 300 Dollars!

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:08:40 +0000

The website claimit.ca.gov really works! I got my claim approved and they sent me the money they owed me in less than 3 weeks!

Plus Randy talks with Deborah Allen about why the BART Bailout tax is not such a good idea

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Another Person found living in a storm drain

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:08:49 +0000

This time it was in Canoga Park. And everyone in there refused help or services. Should they really be allowed to say no when they are illegally living in a sewer?

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LA Metro Moves Forward with Expansion into West Hollywood

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:08:32 +0000

The line looks great in theory, but how much will it cost, and how long will it take to build?

Plus Randy talks about the landmark social media trial verdict with Elizabeth Barcohana

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Is driving around for cheaper gas really worth your time?

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:07:42 +0000

Sure you may save a couple cents a gallon, but isn't your time also valuable?

Plus Randy talks with Victor Gomez from Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse California

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Homeless living in the sewers of Los Angeles

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:07:08 +0000

At this point how can anyone defend Karen Bass' status quo on the homeless crisis in Los Angeles

Plus Randy speaks with Attorney General Candidate Michael Gates

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Would you support a 30 dollar minumum wage in California?

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:07:03 +0000

Thats the wage being proposed for a possible ballot measure in Alameda County

Plus Randy talks with Glendale City Council Candidate Dr Alex Balekian

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The Podcast Exclusive California Report

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000

In this special edition of the News Blitz, Randy Wang dives into the latest news and stories from across the state. He discusses the controversy surrounding Marquise Harris Dawson's claims of racial profiling by the LAPD, and the pushback from the police union. Randy also touches on a massive mortgage scheme targeting the elderly, the allegations against Caesar Chavez, and the efforts to underground power lines in SoCal. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on the proposed 30-dollar-an-hour minimum wage in Alameda County, the challenges facing the California wine industry, and more.

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UTLA Sets a strike date of April 14th if their demands aren't met

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:09:45 +0000

LAUSD lost $400 million last year just in declining enrollment, how are they supposed to pay for raises?

Plus Randy speaks with Juan Naula from Clean LA with Me https://www.cleanlawithme.org/

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A Homeless Encampment in Venice Cleared By Karen Bass Has Returned

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:07:34 +0000

In this episode of the News Blitz, Randy Wang dives into the latest California news. He discusses the return of an encampment in Venice, despite Mayor Karen Bass's promise to address homelessness. Randy also touches on the state's high gas prices, which are affecting even electric car owners, and the inefficiencies in California's energy policies. Additionally, he talks to David Serpa, a candidate for California State Treasurer, about his six-point plan to address the state's financial issues, including reducing waste, fraud, and abuse, and investing in programs that benefit the people of California.

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Will Cannabis Cafes save the legal pot industry in California?

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:07:40 +0000

Maybe we could also lower the taxes and ease the regulatory burden or here's a thought, arrest the people operating illeaglly?

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So Cal Edison has paid out 35 Million in Eaton Fire Claims So Far

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:07:40 +0000

In this episode of the News Blitz, Randy Wang dives into the latest California news. He discusses a whistleblower complaint alleging the Director of the Office of Emergency Management was sleeping on the job during the Eaton fire in 2025. Randy also touches on the controversy surrounding SoCal Edison's role in the fire and the company's settlement offers to wildfire survivors. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on the need to end monopolies in the energy industry and the importance of municipal utilities. The episode also covers various other California news stories, including a new program to help street vendors and a ballot measure to ban fees for parking at the beach in San Diego.

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Los Angeles has had a homeless shelter sitting empty for years

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:52:09 +0000

In this episode of The News Blitz, Randy Wang dives into California's ongoing struggles with homelessness, highlighting a Marina Del Rey project that's been plagued by delays and cost overruns. He also touches on a whistleblower complaint about the LA County Board of Supervisors' Office of Emergency Management, which has been understaffed for years. Additionally, Randy discusses the benefits of electric cars, the rise of flying taxis, and the importance of learning personal finance in high school.

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Hundreds of fraudulent businesses are set up in California every year

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:32:42 +0000

A Great Piece from CBS Los Angeles' Ross Palombo dives into even more fraud in the state of California

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Why Does Karen Bass All Of A Sudden Care About Street Takeovers?

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:07:53 +0000

Is it because it's an election year? Or is it because the unruly mob stormed a fancy apartment building?

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Plus Randy's interview with Alvin Lui from Courage is A Habit

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Yet another home taken over by squatters burns down in Hugo Soto Martinez's District

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:10:16 +0000

The City says they can't do anything about it but is that really true when they are stealing electricity, trespassing and doing god knows what else in a place they do not own or lease?

Plus Randy speaks with Candidate for Assembly district 51 Michael Geraghty

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LAX wants to jack up rideshare fees

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:06:52 +0000

To "cut down on congestion" and encourgae people to use the people mover that does not exist yet!

Plus Randy talks to congressional candidate Rudy Melendez

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California's spiking gas prices isn't just about Iran

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 02:08:27 +0000

It's also about new standards from the California Air Resources Board to boost cap and invest, the fund that funds the high speed rail that is chasing out refiners

Plus Randy speaks with congressional candidate Scott Alan Meyers

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Karen Bass is doing something about the Sepulveda Basin...In an Election Year

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:08:37 +0000

Now she takes the fires, encampments and illegal dumping seriously?

Plus Randy talks to State Senate Candidate Kristina Irwin

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The LAX People Mover gets delayed yet again

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:06:44 +0000

This project was supposed to be completed in 2023, then 2024, then 2025, then 2026 and it's delayed again!

Plus Randy speaks with LA City Council Candidate Raul Claros

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What really happened to the WAYMOs during the PG&E Blackout?

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:07:05 +0000

San Francisco Supervisors are quick to chastise the few dozen immobile WAYMOs during the blackout, but what if it was a California regulation not their technology that stopped them that night?

Plus Randy speaks with Marc Joffe about The California High Speed Rail's latest business model

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LAUSD Superintendent Carvalho placed on paid leave

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 02:14:16 +0000

The LAUSD Board has defacto removed Carvalho from his job, at full pay of course

Plus Randy talks to animal rescuer Joey Tuccio about the animal suffering Karen Bass and the city government allow on a daily basis on Skid Row

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Placer County DA files charges that keep David Allen Funston in Jail

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:07:23 +0000

As Republican lawmakers call for Gavin Newsom to fire his parole board.

Plus Randy's interview with LA Mayor Candidate Assad Alnajar

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Why does Rob Bonta want to kill California Cardhouses?

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:06:58 +0000

It's almost like he's being paid to make these unilateral decisions nobody except special interests asked for.

Plus Randy talks all the madness going on in California with April Silverman aka CaliMAGABarbie

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Karen Bass gets sued by the LAFD Chief she fired

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:10:32 +0000

And What is the real story with the FBI Raid with LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho?

Randy talks about these issues and more with Daniel Guss from the Guss Report

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California wants to parole a triple life sentenced serial child molester

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:07:35 +0000

And how we really solve California's insurance crisis with candidate for insurance comissioner Merritt Farren

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The Palisades After Action Report Was Altered to Protect Karen Bass' Reputation

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:10:43 +0000

Every revelation from the LAFD after action report is making the mayor, the city and the LAFD look even worse!

Plus Randy talks about SEIU members leaving their union in Oakland with Seneca Scott

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The Lawsuit against Los Angeles and California over the Palisades fire can move forward

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:06:56 +0000

A Judge has denied the city and state efforts to throw out the case, so now its time to move to discovery and depositions!

Plus Randy speaks with the Vice Chair of the Los Angeles County Young Republicans Ariana Assenmacher

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Bernie Sanders comes to the Wiltern Theater to promote the billionare tax

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:06:12 +0000

And the COO of a harm reduction non profit in san diego took money meant for narcan and used it for breast implants.

Randy also talks to congressional candidate Melissa Toomim

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Is LAUSD heading for another strike?

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:04:39 +0000

The district announces layoffs and the unions are gearing up for a fight, but what exactly are you supposed to do when you have declining enrollment?

Plus Randy talks with Assembly Candidate Ted Nordblum

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Runyon Canyon getting a 1 Million Dollar Bathroom

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:09:41 +0000

And theres yet another porter ranch gas leak at aliso canyon

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