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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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    • May 22, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 516 EPISODES


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    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 38:31 Transcription Available


    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 McKinneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Buying LA2028 Tickets? Get ready for a sticker shock

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 37:06 Transcription Available


    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 olympicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Bill Essayli hasn't had a single ICE protest conviction

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 38:11 Transcription Available


    Are these cases being overcharged, is the jury pool tainted, or maybe a little of both? Plus Randy speaks with LA Mayor Candidate Adam MillerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 38:29 Transcription Available


    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 AngelesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 38:17 Transcription Available


    Yet another reporting blockbuster from FOX11's Matthew Seedorf Plus Randy speaks with congressional candidate Dory BenamiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 37:52 Transcription Available


    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 IchikawaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Los Angeles County Lost 50,000 in Population Last Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 37:39 Transcription Available


    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 citySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 39:43 Transcription Available


    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 ideaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Another Person found living in a storm drain

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 45:01 Transcription Available


    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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    LA Metro Moves Forward with Expansion into West Hollywood

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 37:34 Transcription Available


    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 BarcohanaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Is driving around for cheaper gas really worth your time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 38:12 Transcription Available


    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 CaliforniaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Homeless living in the sewers of Los Angeles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 38:30 Transcription Available


    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 GatesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Would you support a 30 dollar minumum wage in California?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 37:15 Transcription Available


    Thats the wage being proposed for a possible ballot measure in Alameda County Plus Randy talks with Glendale City Council Candidate Dr Alex BalekianSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Podcast Exclusive California Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 22:13 Transcription Available


    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 37:44 Transcription Available


    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/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Homeless Encampment in Venice Cleared By Karen Bass Has Returned

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 37:28 Transcription Available


    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Will Cannabis Cafes save the legal pot industry in California?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 37:26 Transcription Available


    Maybe we could also lower the taxes and ease the regulatory burden or here's a thought, arrest the people operating illeaglly?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 37:21 Transcription Available


    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Los Angeles has had a homeless shelter sitting empty for years

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 20:03 Transcription Available


    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hundreds of fraudulent businesses are set up in California every year

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 19:51 Transcription Available


    A Great Piece from CBS Los Angeles' Ross Palombo dives into even more fraud in the state of California See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 37:40 Transcription Available


    Is it because it's an election year? Or is it because the unruly mob stormed a fancy apartment building? This story and much much more are covered in today's California Report. Subscribe Today at https://randywangradio.substack.com/ Plus Randy's interview with Alvin Lui from Courage is A HabitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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