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The city council will only give you 60 seconds, but you get 60 minutes on the KABC News Blitz. Randy Wang takes your calls on hyper-local news that you actually care about.

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    • Jun 24, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    Anaheim cracking down on illegal fireworks with drones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 40:06 Transcription Available


    We're never going to jail these people to film it and fine them into oblivion! Plus Randy talks housing first with Michelle SteebSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 39:45 Transcription Available


    3 Months After the FBI Raid and being put on administrative leave, LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigns Plus Randy talks with Attorney Hossein BerenjiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Santa Ana Residents Oppose Re-Entry Center for Former Inmates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 39:34 Transcription Available


    Is our system of rehabilitation really working in California?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Billionaire Tax Qualifies For the Ballot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 40:00 Transcription Available


    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 PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What goes into the pricing for rideshare fares?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 39:23 Transcription Available


    CBSLA did an investigation that found varying different prices for the same trips Plus Randy talks to Estella Lopez of the Downtown LA Industrial BIDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 41:58 Transcription Available


    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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    LAPD Cracking down on dangerous intersections in LA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 39:48 Transcription Available


    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 CaliforniaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 39:38 Transcription Available


    Making big bold proclamations with zero detail or followthrough sometimes has had deadly results Plus Randy gets an update from Animal rescuer Joey TuccioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 40:51 Transcription Available


    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 DickertSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    New Evidence confirms So Cal Edison started the Eaton Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 39:26 Transcription Available


    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 BondSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Perris residents want to ban data centers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 39:24 Transcription Available


    Are their fears real or unfounded about AI and energy costs? Plus Randy talks Oakland with Seneca Scott and MacArthur Park with Bill EssayliSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Why do we allow LA to be covered in Graffiti?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 39:52 Transcription Available


    In one historic corridor graffiti incidents have tripled in the last year Plus Randy talks the election results with Arianna AssenmacherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Latest Numbers Don't Look Good For Spencer Pratt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 40:08 Transcription Available


    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 ShelleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    300 Dollar Parking For The World Cup?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 40:01 Transcription Available


    Just Wait Until The Olympic Price Gouge Plus Randy talks with Susan Dyer Reynolds of the Voice of San FranciscoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Ballot Counting Begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 40:15 Transcription Available


    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 farSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 40:51 Transcription Available


    FOX 11's Matthew Seedorf does quite the ride along with the LAFDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Yet Another Arrest related to a Non Profit at MacArthur Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 40:07 Transcription Available


    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 AgrazSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2026 41:03 Transcription Available


    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 SupervisorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Hollywood Sign is Getting Overrun With Tourists

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 40:48 Transcription Available


    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 MckinneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Gavin Newsom's War Of Words With Chevron

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 40:51 Transcription Available


    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 brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2026 43:04 Transcription Available


    Was it the parking nightmare? the high prices? I'm gonna miss that margarita barSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Santa Monica Pier is the dirtiest beach in California

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 41:47 Transcription Available


    Why are Orange County's beaches pristine and Los Angeles County's filthy? Plus Randy talks with insurance commissioner candidate Keith DavisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Food Delivery Robots Taking Over Bike Lanes in San Jose

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 42:34 Transcription Available


    Are we getting a little too comfortable with the instant gratification lifestyle? Plus Randy talks to assembly candidate Carolyn DanielsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Why do we allow paid signature gatherers?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 43:59 Transcription Available


    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 MurphySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Squatter sics attack dog on Landlord and faces zero consequences

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 40:40 Transcription Available


    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 LynchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Gavin Newsom makes another hollow proclamation for fire victims

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 41:09 Transcription Available


    The Victims of the Eaton fire aren't buying what Gavin is Selling Plus Randy talks the dueling UBER Ballot Measures with Attorney Samer HabbasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Los Angeles wants to cut the costal cleanup team

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 41:02 Transcription Available


    Shouldn't cleaning up the dirty metropolis of Los Angeles be a major priority?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    LA Wants more AirBNBs for the Olympics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 40:38 Transcription Available


    at the same time hotel bookings for the world cup are way below expectations plus Randy does some Real talk with RaminSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    California bill would cap ticket resale prices

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 39:44 Transcription Available


    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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 39:09 Transcription Available


    It must be awful to have to rely on street parking in LA Plus Randy talks with Circling The News' Sue PascoeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 38:09 Transcription Available


    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 KendallSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Analyzing last night's debate with Elizabeth Barcohana

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 36:49 Transcription Available


    Randy breaks down the LA Mayor's Debate with Elizabeth BarcohanaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Glendale wants to put the brakes on food delivery robots

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 38:04 Transcription Available


    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 JodiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 37:46 Transcription Available


    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 MillerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rob Bonta suing manufacturers of Kratom sold at gas stations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 37:29 Transcription Available


    What is Kratom and why is it legal? Plus Randy talks social media lawsuits with attorney Lem GarciaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Why are we sending property tax bills to fire victims?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2026 38:01 Transcription Available


    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 ReportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Latest Tik Tok Trend involves running into the Scientology Center

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 37:50 Transcription Available


    Kids are doing Scientology speed runs on tik tok for some reason Plus Randy talks the Big Married with Children reunion with David FaustinoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 37:15 Transcription Available


    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 HawksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 37:38 Transcription Available


    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 TuccioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2026 38:17 Transcription Available


    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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Neighborhoods are buying their own License Plate Cameras

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 38:22 Transcription Available


    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 AreySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 37:10 Transcription Available


    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 SidenfadenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 37:39 Transcription Available


    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 AlnajjarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    People are stealing your identity to work for UBER?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 36:31 Transcription Available


    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 DiseaseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Is it time to think smarter about high speed chases?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 38:02 Transcription Available


    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 GuardiansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 37:35 Transcription Available


    Why does the whole city council need to vote to clear an encampment in one district? Plus Randy talks California politics with Elizabeth BarcohanaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 38:15 Transcription Available


    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 TownsendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 38:02 Transcription Available


    So were there really gladiator style fights at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall? Plus Randy talks with Candidate for insurance commissioner Stacy KorsgadenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    It Looks Like LAUSD is set for a strike tomorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 37:21 Transcription Available


    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 DuckettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 39:04 Transcription Available


    At this point, theres no way his campaign survives the weekend after allegation after allegaion droppingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Carson neighborhood no longer getting mail because of Coyotes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 38:01 Transcription Available


    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 ActSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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