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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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    • Aug 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from The KABC News Blitz

    Los Angeles Finally Declares Valley Plaza A Public Nuisance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 36:18


    Do we need to be tougher on the commercial developers that abandon buildings that rot and lead to blight?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    California is the only state that bans Alcohol sales at self checkout

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 36:36


    Do you have a problem with grocery stores selling alcohol at self checkout?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Will Scott Wiener's SB79 solve the housing crisis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 37:04


    Do you think mandating 6 story buildings anywhere near a bus stop will make the cost of living cheaper in California?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Gondola debate surfaces once again

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 35:44


    It's been 10 years of debating a Dodger stadium gondolaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Gavin Newsom goes forward with his special election

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 36:38


    How will you be voting?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Fired LA Fire Chief files legal claim against Karen Bass

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 36:03


    Kristin Crowley alleges Karen bass waged a campaign of misinformation, defamation and retaliation to scapegoat her for the failures that led to the Palisades fire. Do you think she has a case?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    California looking to ban ultra processed foods from schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 36:14


    Should we be banning sodas, chips, candy and fast food from California schools?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Karen Bass underwhelms in another interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 36:19


    She might sound great on national shows and podcasts who don't know whats really going on in LA, but when Karen Bass sits with Conan Nolan of NBC4, it doesn't go wellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Randy's 40th Birthday week in Santa Fe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 36:22


    Randy describes the incredible food, drinks and scenery of Santa Fe, New Mexico that made up his 40th birthday weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Street Vendors suing Fontana for discrimination

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 36:04


    Is it discrimination to require permits, insurance and health inspections?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    LA Metro has 5 ideas for the Sepulveda Pass

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 35:58


    How would you improve traffic on the 405 freeway?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Nathan Hochman wants to get tough on Street Takeovers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 36:13


    The LA County District Attorney wants to crack down on the spectators, drivers and organizers, but what about the social media platforms that profit from this illegal activity?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The city of Los Angeles wants you to "Just Say Hello"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 36:04


    This Gem comes from Capri Maddox the Executive Director and General Manager of The City of LA's Civil Rights, Human Rights And Equity Department - by the way she makes almost 300K a year for stuff like thisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The best steak you've ever had

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 37:09


    Where is the best steak you've ever had? What's your favorite way to cook up a steak?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2 and a half years later Karen Bass clears what she calls a very dangerous homeless encampment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 35:56


    We're really acting with urgency here aren't weSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kamala Harris is out, is Rick Caruso in?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 37:44


    Willie Brown threw shade at Kamala in one breath and practically endorsed Caruso in the nextSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Senator Alex Padilla proposes a 7 year amnesty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 36:04


    What do you think should happen to the estimated 1 million people in Los Angeles county illegally?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Los Angeles tunnel gets tagged hours after being repainted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 36:44


    Why are we wasting money on paint? Is it time to throw in the towel and give the city away to the taggers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Karen Bass has some odd theories about the homeless and meth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 36:31


    Maybe Karen should try staying up all night on meth since she likes to defend its use?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Its National Tequila Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 36:04


    Randy talks his love for fancy sipping tequilas as he searches for places to do tequila tastings in Southern CaliforniaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rob Bonta wants to put LA County Juvenile Facilities into Recievership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 35:31


    Bonta really wants to make the mess at Los Padrinos his problem? go for it budSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2 More Burglaries in Encino the same night as public safety town hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 33:44


    And why didn't Karen Bass or Nithya Raman attend?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    In N Out Burger president announces she's moving her family to Tennessee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 36:14


    Lynsi Snyder said on a podcast its not easy to raise a family here and not easy to do business hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Holly Mitchell's RV Wasteland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 37:53


    Never ever move to unincorporated LA CountySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CBS Cancels "The Late Show" With Stephen Colbert

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 36:17


    Do you still watch any of these late night shows live?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What would it take for you to Go Metro?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 35:25


    What can LA Metro do to get you out of your car and onto their busses and trains?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    LA County Probation employees demand the Board of Supervisors fire their boss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 36:37


    They claim Chief Viera Rosa is incompetent and corrupt and they want him out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Karen Bass and LAHSA say homelessness went down in Los Angeles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 36:33


    Do you believe Karen Bass' new homeless numbers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Do you think Karen Bass regrets becoming mayor of Los Angeles?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 35:45


    Maybe someone could nominate her to be the ambassador to Ghana?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Will drone surveillance and increased fines deter illegal fireworks?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 37:26


    Thats what Riverside and Sacramento are tryingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Gavin Newsom dodges questions on California's Insurance Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 36:08


    And Karen Bass says there were no riots in LASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Karen Bass ditches fire presser to cause a scene at MacArthur park raid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 37:19


    Karen Bass called the raids at the most dangerous park in LA unnaceptable - what say you?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Santa Monica Entertainment Zone Experiment Has Begun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 37:02


    Do you see the appeal of wandering around the 3rd street promenade with drink in hand?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The SEIU embarasses Gavin Newsom over his return to work order

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 36:24


    The union representing 100,000 state workers rejected his order and delayed it by a whole year and got a raiseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Karen Bass and the LA City Council are being sued over Sanctuary policies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 36:19


    Karen Bass calls the lawsuit baseless and ridiculous, and Sanctuary policies make us safer, what do you think?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Would you consider going Metro the next time you have to go to LAX?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 38:30


    Janice Hahn loves the bus driver but her term is ending as the chair of LA MetroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The ultimate travel hack is going away

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 36:59


    You only have 3 days left to use the AMEX to Alaska Airlines points loophole! Randy details his experiences with his various travel cards maximizing points to travel for freeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Should EBT Cards be able to be used for Fast Food?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 36:20


    One restaurant owner claims 40 Percent of Fast Food Business is through Cal Fresh EBT - thats quite a huge 2 way subsidySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    LA Tennants Union and SEIU pushing for another eviction moratorium

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 35:43


    This time in response to the ICE RaidsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Cudahy Vice Mayor wants the gangs to interfere with ICE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 36:17


    Defending our TURF!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Nightmare on the 405 Freeway

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 35:51


    A LAPD Sergeant was killed on the Freeway shutting down the 405 for 12 hours - if you need to vent about your nightmare commute - give us a callSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Where is the best BBQ you've ever Had?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 36:06


    Randy thinks the best BBQ is in Texas, how say you?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 dollar minimum wage could be on the ballot in Los Angeles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 36:01


    Would you vote to increase the minimum wage to 30 dollars an hour by 2028 for all workers in the city of Los Angeles?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    LAUSD hired an ex con security guard who assaulted a parent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 36:39


    We are still feeling the effects of the defund the police grift in Los AngelesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    California's EV charging infrastructure is a joke

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 33:47


    Was there ever a plan to make Gavin's EV mandate practical?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Your reaction to the Alex Padilla video

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 36:28


    Are you ready for everyone to dial down the drama?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    DA Hochman announces felony charges for rioters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 35:38


    And it's day 2 of the DTLA Curfews!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    LA City Councilwoman asks LAPD Chief to break the law

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 36:28


    Listen as Imelda Padilla asks LAPD Chief Mcdonnel if he can obstruct justice to prove his loyalty to LA - Also Karen Bass calls for a curfew in Downtown LASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Day 4 Of the 2025 LA Riots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 36:27


    We take your calls on the lawlessness on our streets yet againSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ICE Raids in Downtown Los Angeles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 36:03


    Karen Bass and the city council can keep calling us a sanctuary city, but that doesn't really mean anythingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Are you sick of fireworks in Southern California?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 35:54


    Legal or Illegal, public or private have you had enough of the explosion filled summers in So Cal?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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