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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.

790 KABC | Cumulus Media Los Angeles


    • Jul 21, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    Will Cannabis Cafes Save California's Legal Pot Industry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 39:15 Transcription Available


    I don't know about you but at least in my experience pot isn't the same social lubricant that alcohol is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Where Is All The Rotting Food In Boyle Heights Going?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2026 39:55 Transcription Available


    And is the insurance industry due for a reckoning in California?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The LAX People Mover Is Delayed...Again....

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 39:38 Transcription Available


    LAX may have signed the worst contract of all time with this developer Subscribe to our youtube channels https://www.youtube.com/@randywangradio https://www.youtube.com/@accountabilitypodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Why Is An In N Out Getting Banned In Culver City?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 39:57 Transcription Available


    Who doesn't want good burgers and good jobs? Subscribe to our youtube channels https://www.youtube.com/@randywangradio https://www.youtube.com/@accountabilitypodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rob Bonta Suing over WB Paramount Merger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 40:23 Transcription Available


    The California News Blitz with Randy Wang Airs Weekdays at 5PM on KABC And Subscribe To The Accountability Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@accountabilitypodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Los Angeles Neighborhoods Dealing With Coyotes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 40:31 Transcription Available


    If you have small dogs and cats be careful! The California News Blitz with Randy Wang Airs Weekdays at 5PM on KABC And Subscribe To The Accountability Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@accountabilitypodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Boyle Heights Blowback for Karen Bass and Crew

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2026 40:19 Transcription Available


    Our Local Elected Officials time and time again show they are not prepared for a disaster Subscribe to our youtube channels https://www.youtube.com/@randywangradio https://www.youtube.com/@accountabilitypodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Staffing Crisis At LAPD for The 2028 Olympics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 40:28 Transcription Available


    We are way under the amount of officers promised with LA orignally got the olympic bid from the IOCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    They're Trying To Charge $14 To Hike Fryman Canyon?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 40:39 Transcription Available


    When is LA going to stand up like San Diego did and say no more unjustified parking fees!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    An LAFD Battalion Chief Made $650,000 In Overtime?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 40:56 Transcription Available


    If we increase the fire budget with a tax hike how much is going to actual hiring and how much is going to this amount of OT?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Local Officials Start Asking Gavin about that Fire Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 36:51 Transcription Available


    Thanks to the great reporting at NBC4. Traci Park and Kathryn Barger are asking Gavin Newsom about his 2 billion for the fire victimsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    SB79 The Housing Density Law Takes Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 39:54 Transcription Available


    But in Los Angeles in order to keep their control over zoning, the city will build 4 to 5 story buildings not near transitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    California Law forces restaurants to declare food allergens on menus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 40:18 Transcription Available


    If you have someone in your family who is allergic to gluten, dairy or nuts, this law is very much needed Plus Randy talks election results with Elizabeth BarcohanaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Price Gouging Accusations at the Pump Once Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 39:47 Transcription Available


    Gavin has talked about it so has Adam Schiff, now the legislature and the president are all saying the Oil Companies are price gouging, but are they really?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    New Trial Scheduled After Mistrial For The Palisades Arson Suspect

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 39:39 Transcription Available


    How are prosecutors going to get a different result when 10 out of 12 jurors voted to aquit?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    LAUSD Wants to Ban Screens Before The Second Grade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2026 39:53 Transcription Available


    We've made quite the pivot from the ipads for everyone mantra a few years ago Plus Randy talks taxes with Marc JoffeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jury Deadlocked in Palisades Arson Trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 39:35 Transcription Available


    The Jury can not come to a unanimous decision in the Trial of the accused arsonist Plus Randy talks wildfire audits with Rachel DarvishSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Fire Officals suing Fire Truck Makers for Anti-Trust Violations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 40:08 Transcription Available


    Its taking three times as long and costing twice as much to build fire trucks thanks to private equity enbleepification Plus Randy talks the French Fry Festival with Derek Berry and California History with Phil MaurielloSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    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.

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