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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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    • Sep 17, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 366 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The KABC News Blitz

    Expanding Conservatorships in California but not really

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 37:57


    SB43 was supposed to make it easier to force the tens of thousands of mentally Ill and drug addicted to get treatment, turns out it will help maybe 75 people once its fully implemented in Los Angeles CountySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The 6th Street Bridge is full of broken lights and grafitti

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 38:25


    This is why Los Angeles can't have nice thingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Try to disconnect this weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 21:06


    Its been a tough week - try not to dwell on the news all weekend - focus on your own mental health if you canSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rob Bonta's "Housing Justice"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 35:11


    California's AG used taxpayer money to produce a mini documentary showing how they force cities to build subsidized homeless housingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Your reaction to the Assanation of Charlie Kirk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 35:50


    Randy takes your callsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    LA County wasn't reporting street takeovers as crimes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 36:13


    According to today's LA County Board of Supervisors meeting, LA County Sheriffs admit they were classifying street takeovers the same way they did speeding. Also The task force thinks safe and sane legal street takeovers at Pomona fairplex might solve the problem!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The percent of people drinking alcohol hits a 90 year low

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 39:30


    Have you cut down on drinking this year?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Are you still going to the movies as much as you used to?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 37:28


    If you're not, why? Is it the cost, commericals, quality?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    So Cal Edison being sued by the US DOJ for the Eaton Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 35:43


    Do you think a $40 Million lawsuit will change SCE's behavior?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    LA City Councilwoman Nithya Raman says your neighborhood has to change

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 36:14


    If we are going to solve the housing crisis. What say you?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Federal Government wants to end funding for Housing First and Harm Reduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 38:09


    We listen to the LA County Board of Supervisors react to losing millions of dollars in funding for their failed policies, plus a ray of hope when it comes to Expanding mental health facitlitesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Karen Bass and The City of Los Angeles do not care about homeless fires

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 36:45


    Thats what was evident during last nights Encino Neighborhood council public safety meetingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Katie Porter wants to re think rent control

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 36:31


    As activists want to cap the rent at 3 percent, Katie Porter thinks rent control hasn't worked to keep prices down in CaliforniaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    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.

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