A local news brief from the KNX newsroom updating the top local stories of the day relevant to Southern Californians.

Coming up on today's Local: An unexpected guest found in a Waymo, the Laugh Factory is celebrating its 45th anniversary, and some big changes in the world of college football.

Coming up on today's Local: GoFundMe's "Year In Help" report ranks California as the most generous state and L.A. as the most generous community, a federal judge orders all National Guard troops to leave L.A., and wildlife officials are working to lure a bear from an Altadena crawlspace using food.

Coming up on today's Local: Netflix is set to buy Warner Bros., there are some whacky Waymos, L.A. to host first World Cup game, and you won't believe what one person is suggesting could be the new poverty line.

Coming up on today's Local: A fire at Kennedy High School ... yet another fire at a commercial building in Boyle Heights that injured a firefighter ... travelers' answer to Trump administration's plea to dress up on airplanes met with Pajama Protest

Coming up on today's Local: Californians wronged by ICE can now report bad behavior, but will it make a difference ... union workers want LA28 chief Casey Wasserman kicked out of his job ... Chris Paul is unceremoniously dumped by Clippers.

Coming up today's Local: A man was arrested after he allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail in downtown L.A., Sabrina Carptener pushes back after the White House uses her song in an ICE video, and an L.A. County therapy dog won a big award!

Coming up on today's Local: LA County Board of Supervisors take on masks wearing ICE agents, but not all Supes agree ... UCLA's struggling football team hires a new coach ... who knew the North Pole was in Duarte?

Coming up on today's local: A majority of voters aren't too happy with the current state of L.A. County, The City of Santa Monica is telling Waymo to stop being so loud overnight at its charging hub, and we'll dive into the history behind Thanksgiving's most iconic dishes.

Coming up on today's Local: Activists groups are pushing a Black Friday boycott on big business. It's a busy, busy day for holiday travel, and an uber-wealthy candidate for California governor is bowing out.

Coming up on today's local: L.A. DA Hochman seeks to dismiss a case involving 2 Torrance officers, the organizing committee for the LA Olympics takes a Trump turn, and a Downey teen got to connect with the Pope.

Coming up today's local: Two members of the Buss family have been fired from the Lakers, TSa mgith soon hit you with the $18 oops fee, and it's true, L.A. traffic!

Coming up on today's local: The Los Angeles D.A. is investigating false claims against L.A. County, there are more dip tanks in SoCal, and if you're interested in fostering a pet this Thanksgiving, one agency is ready to help!

Coming up on today's Local: LeBron is back, maybe ... Latino businesses in California take a major hit thanks to ICE ... gay sheep make for some FABULOUS wool clothes.

Coming up on today's local: The Justice Department is suing California, a victim of Jeffrey Epstein shares her message for Congress, and a famous house could soon become a landmark.

Coming up on today's local: Southern California is bracing for possible mudslides and flash floods, and Palisades residents are still angry.

Coming up on today's Local: Republican U.S. Senators come to LA to pile on criticism over handling of the Palisades fire ... way too many fire victims say they still haven't received a dime from insurance companies ... saying goodbye to an iconic KNX mainstay.

Coming up on today's Local: Mother Nature on the verge of shutting down SoCal's fire season for the year ... LA County screws up yet again with an accidental county-wide emergency alert.

Coming up on today's Local: Without a deal to end the government shutdown, airports & travelers continue to suffer ... brace yourself for weather whiplash this week ... let holiday shopping season begin!

Coming up on today's Local: The Rose Bowl & UCLA football mired in an ugly divorce ... an LA woman has spent 3-months in jail for allegedly "doxing" ICE agents ... a fugitive driver leads police on a chase from Thousand Oaks to the U.S.-Mexico border!

Coming up on today's Local: The Governator is in the crosshairs of Republicans over Prop. 50's romp ... Grammy nominations feature Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny and more.

Coming up on today's Local: Will Americans really lose 125 million pounds thanks to TrumpRx?! ... LAFD will have to hand over firefighters text messages ... Eaton fire survivors demand resignation of California's Insurance Commissioner.

Coming up on Today's local: Prop 50 passes, plus an explainer on the LAFD's report on the Palisades Fire. Also, a large scale food distribution drive was underway in Industry.

Coming up on today's Local: Congressional redistricting proposition in front of California's voters today ... expect airport delays to get a lot worse ... be prepared to dig deep into your wallet for holiday gifts.

Coming up on today's Local: Los Angeles turns out to celebrate their back-to-back World Champion Dodgers

Coming up on Today's local: Dodgers head into Game 6 of the World Series, and it's Southern California is going all out this Halloween!

Coming up on today's Local: Dodgers on the brink ... new scrutiny on how the LAFD handled a January 1st fire that eventually led to the Palisades disaster ... will your next roommate be a robot?!

Coming up on today's Local: A once iconic North Hollywood mall falls under the wrecking ball ... it's way, way too hot in LA today ... $1 billion payout by LA County to settle yet more sexual abuse cases.

A big Bear has been seen roaming around the Altadena community. Karen Adams has the details.

Coming up on today's Local: Santa Ana winds come blowing into town ... Dodgers return home for game #3 against the Blue Jays ... Prop. 50 voting is well underway.

Coming up on today's Local: It's go time for the Dodgers in Toronto ... inflation is on the rise, once again ... voting is well underway in the Prop. 50 redistricting election.

Coming up on today's local: An NBA player and head coach caught in a massive sports betting scandal, and the Palisades Fire suspect is arraigned. Plus, voters are making their voices heard in the upcoming Prop 50 election, and the Bruce Springsteen movie comes out tomorrow.

Coming up on today's Local: the man accused of starting the Palisades fire pleads "not guilty" ... California voters are turning out big time to vote in the Prop 50 election ... will the Springsteen biopic do the Boss proud?

Coming up on today's Local: Father arrested in possible murder of his 2-year-old son in Barstow, after first claiming that he was swept away in flood waters ... the Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in Agoura Hills takes a big step towards being ready for prime time.

Coming up on today's Local: Exploding artillery shell rains shrapnel down on the I-5 ... Amazon's Alexa trippin out ... Malibu wants to chase out homeless people.

Coming up on today's Local: pretending to shake, rattle & roll to prepare for the real thing ... don't count on all of that rain to end our fire season ... Dengue fever here in SoCal?!

Coming up on today's Local: protecting victims of human trafficking from ICE deportations ... the Dodgers march to a second straight World Series continues ... voters start to weigh in on California's congressional redistricting initiative.

Coming up on today's Local: Flash flood warnings, along with evacuation precautions, in effect for Altadena & Pacific Palisades burn scar areas ... Karen Bass gets some unexpected competition in the LA mayoral race in '26.

Coming up on today's local: Why Los Angeles leaders are against the latest bill signed by Gov. Newsom. Plus, a big win for LAUSD and its students, get ready for rain next week, and a man reunites with his stolen cat.

Coming up on today's Local: alleged arsonist blamed for starting the Palisades fire will likely face murder charges ... Altadena residents take united front to reject Edison's settlement ... first lawsuits filed in Chevron refinery explosion & fire.

On today's L.A. Local: Federal officials announce an arrest has been made in connection with the deadly Palisades Fire. Plus, the grand marshal for the 2026 Tournament of Roses has been announced, and Dolly Parton's latest message has her fans cheering.

Coming up on today's Local: LeBron James head-fakes retirement with a cheesy stunt ... fire victims practicing Zen over losses in Altadena & Palisades.

On today's L.A. Local: Firefighters battle an explosion and fire at a Chevron refinery in El Segundo, the search for a wanted suspect comes to an end in Bel-Air, and fans celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's latest album.