Episodes

  • Derek Tran leads in tightest US House race; L.A. to be a sanctuary city; LAX People Mover closer to completion — The P.M. Edition

    Derek Tran leads in tightest US House race; L.A. to be a sanctuary city; LAX People Mover closer to completion — The P.M. Edition
    Nov 20 2024

    Challenger Derek Tran extends his lead over incumbent Michelle Steele in the 45th Congressional District. LA City Council approves an ordinance to officially make LA a sanctuary city. The LAX Automated People Mover makes progress. Plus, more.

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    7 mins
  • Gov. Newsom says he will delay clemency for the Menendez Brothers, LA City Council to consider making LA a sanctuary city today, how to prep for holiday travel — The A.M. Edition

    Gov. Newsom says he will delay clemency for the Menendez Brothers, LA City Council to consider making LA a sanctuary city today, how to prep for holiday travel — The A.M. Edition
    Nov 19 2024

    Governor Newsom says he will delay his decision on granting the Menendez brothers clemency, until after L.A's newly elected DA Nathan Hochman reviews the case. Today the L.A. city council will consider an ordinance to make L.A. a sanctuary city. There really is no place like home for the holidays, and Long Beach Airport has some advice for travelers. Plus, more.

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    7 mins
  • SoCal law enforcement respond to Trump’s mass deportation plan; CA responds Huntington Beach’s legal victory; More homes found unsafe in Rancho Palos Verdes — The P.M. Edition

    SoCal law enforcement respond to Trump’s mass deportation plan; CA responds Huntington Beach’s legal victory; More homes found unsafe in Rancho Palos Verdes — The P.M. Edition
    Nov 19 2024

    Donald Trump vowed to use local police to carry out mass deportation, but California law won't allow it. More on the fight over voter ID requirements in Huntington Beach. Why more homes in Rancho Palos Verdes have been 'red-tagged'. Plus, more.

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    7 mins
  • GOP incumbent falls behind in tightest House race, Huntington Beach scores early lead over voter ID battle, a peak inside Long Beach Opera's 2025 program— The A.M. Edition

    GOP incumbent falls behind in tightest House race, Huntington Beach scores early lead over voter ID battle, a peak inside Long Beach Opera's 2025 program— The A.M. Edition
    Nov 18 2024

    After days of being in the lead, GOP incumbent Michelle Steel falls behind by 36 votes to Democrat Derek Tran in the tightest House race yet. Huntington Beach scored an early legal victory in its battle to require residents to show ID when voting. The Long Beach Opera has unveiled its ambitious 2025 program. Plus, more.

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    7 mins
  • Tran pulls ahead in House race; California’s bighorn sheep population could recover; A rare flower comes back from the brink after half a century — The Sunday Edition

    Tran pulls ahead in House race; California’s bighorn sheep population could recover; A rare flower comes back from the brink after half a century — The Sunday Edition
    Nov 17 2024

    Democrat Derek Tran is now 36 votes ahead of Republican Michelle Steel in the 45th House district race. Conservationists are optimistic about the future of the Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep in California. The story of how a rare flower was found again after six decades. Plus, more.

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    9 mins
  • OC non-profit returns thousands in taxpayer funds; Potential Trump tariffs threaten California; The Jim Henson Company gears up to sell an iconic studio — The Saturday Edition

    OC non-profit returns thousands in taxpayer funds; Potential Trump tariffs threaten California; The Jim Henson Company gears up to sell an iconic studio — The Saturday Edition
    Nov 16 2024

    Orange County non-profit Mind OC returns hundreds of thousands in taxpayer dollars. Southern California ports worry Trump’s tariff plans could affect the California job market. The Jim Henson Company prepares to sell an historic studio to John Mayer. Plus, more.

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    9 mins
  • Non-profit Mind OC returns almost $300,000 of taxpayer money to OC; City controller says LA left $513m meant for homelessness unspent; Audit calls UCLA response to protests unclear & inefficient — The P.M. Edition

    Non-profit Mind OC returns almost $300,000 of taxpayer money to OC; City controller says LA left $513m meant for homelessness unspent; Audit calls UCLA response to protests unclear & inefficient — The P.M. Edition
    Nov 16 2024

    An non-profit tied to former O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do returned a lot of taxpayer money to Orange County. City controller says LA underspent on homelessness. An audit slams UCLA's response to last year's protests against the war in Gaza. Plus, more.

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    7 mins
  • Audit reveals half a billion dollars went unused for the unhoused in LA, audit reveals major problems during UCLA's pro-Palestinian protests, Big Bear's famous bald eagle couple prep for new eggs— The A.M. Edition

    Audit reveals half a billion dollars went unused for the unhoused in LA, audit reveals major problems during UCLA's pro-Palestinian protests, Big Bear's famous bald eagle couple prep for new eggs— The A.M. Edition
    Nov 15 2024

    A new audit from the L.A. City Controller's office found that L.A. officials failed to spend over half a billion dollars that were budgeted to help address homelessness. Chaotic decision making, poor communication and more led to major problems at UCLA when a pro-Palestinian encampment turned violent this spring. All eyes on Big Bear's iconic bald eagle couple preparing for their first egg. Plus more.

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    7 mins