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Hour 3 (09.30) LA County sales tax is already 9.75% and ticks up another half-cent October 1 — Oregon’s at zero, and Timmy wants to know who voted for this. He also remembers Burbank’s graffiti czar, who got busted tagging buildings so his crew would have work. In the yard, the Ficus he planted eight years ago are monsters thanks to Moon Valley Nurseries’ Supercharged Moon Juice; big trees, he says, are how you win a house in LA. California’s economy is outrunning the country on paper, job-hunters aren’t feeling it, and some stores are now pricing off what electronic tracking says you can afford. Live chaos: A robbery suspect leads police on a high-speed chase through El Monte and Baldwin Park, then up into the San Gabriel foothills westbound — foot bail — and they’ve got him. Landlines are sneaking back too: TinCan and Pinwheel Home are Wi-Fi “home phones” for kids who’ve never heard a dial tone. Never a dull moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 (09.30) While California’s gubernatorial hopefuls Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton go at it, the morning news was a midair near-catastrophe: flydubai FZ1073, Dubai to Tel Aviv, copilot allegedly stabbed the captain and tried to put the jet into Israel. The plane dropped about 14,000 feet in seconds, the wounded captain got the door open, passengers rushed the cockpit, and it diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Everyone lived. Timmy says that cabin just spent a lifetime of luck — El Al or nothing if you’re flying into Israel — and one passenger is claiming he knew how to land a plane from watching TV. Where were the air marshals? NHL season is officially open. Prop 40, the “billionaire tax,” has already burned through $250 million in ads; California’s got roughly 250 billionaires, and if they bolt, the fine print could land on everybody else. And University of Georgia student Kristin Sargent danced off an eight-story couch-celebration, fell, and lived. Timmy’s old neighbor, an LA County fire captain, swore you might not walk away from the second floor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why scientists are rushing to protect a grove of rare pine trees that burned off of Santa Rosa Island ahead of El Niño. Mail-in ballots are coming in soon to L.A. County residents. A new documentary film is honoring an east L.A. based Chicano art collective. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

In this episode of The Fire You Carry Podcast, Nole sits down with LA County Fire Captain Nate Denver. From bizarre childhood encounters with runaway chimpanzees wearing silver chains to touring in hardcore/death metal bands, writing for iconic publications like Thrasher and Slap, and navigating life as an LA County firefighter, Captain Denver shares a uniquely creative, disciplined, and eclectic life story. They dive into the transition from hands-on engineer work to command-level leadership, the emotional and cathartic power of aggressive music, maintaining lifelong fitness routines (including cartwheels and seven-minute abs), and how an unexpected phone call from Limp Bizkit's Wes Borland brought Nate to Southern California. Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecordsGet tickets to The Battle For Mental Health Boxing Event!https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-battle-for-mental-healthThe Fire You Carry on YouTube.Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!https://www.fireupprogram.com/programsThe Fire Up Progam video.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I__ErPW46Ec&t=12s&ab_channel=FireUpProgramThe Fire You Carry Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/Donate to The Fire Up Program.https://www.fireupprogram.com/donateThe Fire Up Program Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/fireup_program/Kevin's Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/kevinpwelsh/?hl=en

Ron Russell shares his 50-year journey with plant-based eating, starting when there were very few plant-based restaurant options in LA County. He describes the challenges of opening a small cafe that grew into a successful170-seat restaurant focused on healthy vegan options. Running the restaurant provided firsthand experience of how plant-based eating helped his customers overcome health issues, which deepened his understanding of the health benefits. Ron also stresses the significance of gratitude and happiness in longevity, sharing personal experiences with gratitude journaling and community connections. He also notes that happiness and joy appear to be common themes among centenarians in Blue Zones. Ron shares insights from his travels, the difference in lifestyle and stress between the US and other countries, and ways to stay socially connected as one ages.Key takeaways:cooking techniques and tips, focusing on ingredient quality and flavor balance - using good ingredients leads to good resultsimportance of properly cooking greens to preserve nutrients and flavorfocus on nutrient-dense foods like lentils, beans, and greens while limiting grain consumptionfour key areas for longevity: nutrition, fasting, movement and strength, and mind-body wellnesscreate balance when pursuing longevity goals: nutrition, fasting, movement, and mental health must work togetherRon's book Longevity Visa: Steps To Live 20+ Years Longer, Feel Younger, Live Healthier, and Reverse Aging, which contains resources and recipes focused on improving health habits, is available on Amazon and through his website longevityvisa.com. Follow Ron on Instagram @longevityvisa for more recipes and helpful tips. Visit ConfidenceThroughHealth.com to find discounts to some of our favorite products.Follow me via All In Health and Wellness on Facebook or Instagram.Find my books on Amazon: No More Sugar Coating: Finding Your Happiness in a Crowded World and Confidence Through Health: Live the Healthy Lifestyle God DesignedProduction credit: Social Media Cowboys

For this special mini-edition of SGV Connect, Chris met up with Southern California News Group reporter Beau Yarbrough to dig in on the nuance surrounding the city of Montclair's lawsuit against the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority. The city had long been expecting to one day build the eastern terminus of the Metro A Line, until last Fall, when the SBCTA's board voted to cut its $37 million in funding from the project. Yarbrough shared how the city has shaped its economic development plans around the A Line, and went into detail on why the SBCTA board ultimately - but divisively - lost faith in the project. He expanded on what Montclair's lawsuit is based on, and how the SBCTA has planned to reallocate the funds previously meant for the light rail project.  Does this suit have a chance in court? Yarbrough weighed in on that, too. To read his article from the Daily Bulletin for free, click this link. The free link expires on 10/23/2026. A lightly-edited transcript can be found below the ad text. Streetsblog's San Gabriel Valley coverage is supported by Foothill Transit, offering car-free travel throughout the San Gabriel Valley with connections to the A Line Stations across the Foothills and Commuter Express lines traveling into the heart of downtown L.A. To plan your trip, visit Foothill Transit. "Foothill Transit. Going Good Places."Sign-up for our SGV Connect Newsletter, coming to your inbox on Fridays!   Chris Greenspon: We're here with Southern California News Group's Beau Yarbrough. You've read his work in the Daily Bulletin and the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. We're chatting with him today about the City of Montclair's lawsuit against the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority. The city had long been expecting to one day build the eastern terminus of the Metro A Line, until last fall, when the SBCTA board voted to cut $37 million in funding from the project. That's why we're here at the Montclair Transit Center. Beau, thanks for joining us. Beau Yarbrough: Of course. Chris: So, as you look out around you at the transit center, and being familiar with the surroundings of the general area, what do you see here that reflects Montclair's hopes for the A Line? Beau: Just south of this transit center, if you hop that wall over there, you're going to see a bunch of homes that are pretty nice and expensive. I stopped by there earlier. There was somebody washing their BMW in their garage. Montclair is right across the LA County line in San Bernardino County, and since LA County has not figured out its housing situation and likely won't for a very long time, you constantly have this flow of people moving into San Bernardino County, hoping to still work and be part of LA life. Montclair, as opposed to Claremont, right across the border, is an extremely poor city, with high rates of poverty and much lower-than-average income for the state. They had been counting on this transit center for decades to be one of their economic drivers, bringing in more tax revenue and more development. So they built this transit center with the idea that on all sides of it there would be housing, retail and things like that. Their concern now is that this will be less attractive to commuters going forward, which means a lot of those developers, some of whom are very mad at the city now, may go somewhere else and not build in the city or bring in the tax revenue they're hoping for. Chris: So why did SBCTA pull the plug, then? It sounds like there was a lot riding on this. Beau: Well, SBCTA is made up of representatives from every single city in San Bernardino County, so they have a lot of competing interests. The money that goes here could also be used to build more freeway expansions, other rail lines or bus lines in the county, and things like that. There are lots of competing interests. The board said at the time, back in September when they made the cut, that they didn't feel like they had enough input into the project. They basically had to do whatever LA Metro told them was going to happen, and they didn't like that. You've got a bunch of mayors and other city council members, and that's not the mode they move in. They were concerned that the money could be better spent elsewhere. Since that decision, they have actually put some more money in. They're going to be bringing in more frequent rail service on existing rail lines, but not running the light rail out here. Chris: So, more frequent Metrolink trains, like we're staring at right now? Beau: Yeah. They're going to be increasing the frequency of the San Bernardino Line between the Rancho Cucamonga station and the A Line. They're going to be connecting over to pick up the train here in Montclair, get over to the A Line, transfer over there, and ride the A Line. So it's sort of a compromise situation. Chris: Oh, to the Pomona station. Beau: Yes. Yes. Sorry, yeah. Chris: Okay. So I looked at the cost-benefit numbers you included in your piece, and in 10 years it would suggestively cost $53 million and bring in $186 million in economic activity. Over 20 years, that would cost $106 million and bring in $372 million. So is that just too long to wait? Beau: Yeah, no. I mean, I think if you're Montclair, it's definitely worth it. But if you are a city elsewhere in San Bernardino County, it may not be on your radar. If you're up in Barstow, you're not worried about this rail line. The rail line you care about is the one going to Vegas. So from their standpoint, there are other priorities. You have to get, I think, a 29-member board, and you have to get 15 of them on board. That's a tough task. And the vote against it wasn't unanimous by any means. It was 15 to 11 that day. Chris: So now what about Montclair? What's the basis of its lawsuit? What is the city actually suing for? Beau: They're saying they have several grounds for suing. First off, this has been a long-term commitment, and there are some contracts they feel like have been violated. There was a ballot measure where the revenue was specifically meant to go to this project, and now that revenue is not going there. They're saying that's a violation of the law. The makeup of Montclair is largely Hispanic and largely poor, and they're also saying there's a discriminatory aspect to this. Chris: But doesn't the makeup of Montclair look a lot like the makeup of most of San Bernardino County? Beau: Not really. I know that's an LA County perspective on things, but no. Montclair is poorer and browner than a lot of the county as well. It's also worth noting that San Bernardino County is, of course, the largest county in the country. When you look at national maps, Trinity County looks like an error in the corner compared to San Bernardino County. Transit in San Bernardino County is a really challenging thing because you have to go a very long distance, much of which, especially once you get away from the urban core where we are right now, is spread out and not very densely populated. So it's very expensive to run rail lines out there, or bus lines or other transit lines. Chris: So does this lawsuit seem like it actually has legs? Could SBCTA be made to fund the A Line, or is this a shakedown at best? Beau: Honestly, it's hard to tell. It could simply be that they are registering their displeasure in the most serious way possible. It could also be that they think there's a chance that there are going to be some changes. I mean, they are citing state legislation. They're saying that this decision is in conflict with local ballot measures. That may be enough to convince a judge, but, you know, who knows? Chris: And what's been your sense of Inland Empire residents' response since this was defunded a year ago? Beau: It's always interesting to me when we do transportation stories, and you know this better than I do. People are really engaged with this issue. This was one of our most popular stories when we published it, and people are really interested in it. I heard from a lot of readers, including people who were not Montclair residents and were not likely to ever ride the A Line, but they had thoughts about it, whether it was fair or not. Chris: Beau Yarbrough, reporter for Southern California News Group. Are you particularly attached to one newspaper or the other there? Beau: I'm with the Inland Empire papers mostly. That's the San Bernardino Sun, the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, the Riverside Press-Enterprise and the Redlands Daily Facts. Chris: That's where you can read his coverage. Thank you for appearing with us on SGV Connect. Beau: Happy to be here.

(September 21, 2026) Killing endangered wildlife is legal if they aren’t the target. Newsom orders California agencies to draft new AI safety rules. Atlantic hurricane season peak: No storms and a record hurricane delay. Amid urban coyote boom in LA County, cities encourage co-existence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could you answer the question, “Who is your favorite drag queen?” Because if you can, you deserve to lose a lot of cards.James Talarico knew his favorite drag queen. Alyssa “something.”Wow. Immediate revocation of the man card.Or the woman card for that matter.Michael movie.We have identified 11 nurses and 5 physicians in five Southern California hospitals who may have counterfeit degrees from India, including a current emergency medicine trauma surgeon. [X] SB – Crackers shirthttps://x.com/BreannaMorello/status/2099549754266976365Emylee Thai was just arrested in Vietnam after defrauding Medicare for over $100 million. Thai has been on the run since 2022. She was the FBI's 6th Most Wanted Fraudster. She has been charged with offenses including Conspiracy to Commit Health Care Fraud and Conspiracy to Defraud the United States, among others. https://x.com/MorseReport/status/2099542259767377960The Trump Administration has invoked the long-unenforced Immigration Act of 1882 to prohibit entry into the United States of “any convict, lunatic, idiot, or any person unable to take care of himself or herself without becoming a public charge.”Ultimately, this will allow the Trump Administration to deny green cards to immigrants who are likely to use federal welfare, food stamps, or Medicaid, and to revoke the green cards of immigrants who are currently using these programs.The new rule is set to take effect Friday, September 18. As a result, 5.6 million immigrants are expected to lose access to those benefits, and American taxpayers are expected to save $13 billion per year. Least diverse city in LA County, CA:Malibu (80% white, 0.8% black)Least diverse neighborhood in Malibu:Point Dume (94% white, 0.2% black)Now guess where Kamala "Diversity Is Our Strength" Harris bought her new mansion (surrounded by walls) Hey, @RepJasmine Crockett: You called for justice for Tasia Fortune, the black woman lynched on a tree in Jackson, Mississippi. They finally arrested the suspect. Kevin Jackson has been called, the "white-collar" Joe Rogan. Given their similar backgrounds in TV, comedy, and martial arts, it's easy to see why people enjoy Kevin's show so much. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Johnny Mac covers an interview with Carlos Mencia, who faces 12 LA County felony tax-evasion counts, has pled not guilty, and says he never “evaded,” expects past tax years to be filed soon, and titled his tour “Keep Me Out of Jail,” while reflecting on joke-stealing fallout, Joe Rogan's role in amplifying it, and a decade of therapy about being a jerk. Chris Rock tells Variety he winters in LA, calling it a complicated place where fame has shifted from greatness to notoriety and where “dreams” drive extreme behavior. Robby Hoffman tells NPR she's still figuring out what's off-limits, discusses backlash over jokes about non-binary people, recalls bombing her first set, and says she'd host a late-night show. Other items include Stavros Halkias's Vulture Q&A, Matthew Broussard on Cajun-Jewish heritage and Citi Bike station goals, Travis Kelce praising Adam Sandler, and a Toronto Guardian profile of comedian Dustin Searcy. 00:13 Mencia Tax Case Update00:38 Tour Name and Backstory01:57 Not Guilty Explanation02:29 Cancel Culture and Rogan04:23 Therapy and Accountability05:04 Chris Rock on Los Angeles05:57 Robby Hoffman Boundaries07:04 Stavros Breakfast Confession07:47 No Comedy Stock Market08:09 Matthew Broussard Heritage09:23 Kelce Praises Sandler09:38 Toronto Comic Spotlight10:55 Wrap Up and TomorrowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Today's DCN is brought to you by MyBookie use promo code DCN!Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

American students fell three quarters of a school year behind in reading and math between 2018 and 2025. They now trail China, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, the UK, Canada and Australia. The skills dropping fastest are the ones the AI economy rewards: evaluating sources, connecting information, thinking critically. Peter Schweizer and Eric Eggers walk through three reports released this month. PISA found "hasty reading" has doubled, with nearly 10% of students now reading fast and wrong. The Thomas B. Fordham Institute found 76% of high schoolers use school devices for something other than school every day, and 26% use AI during quizzes and tests. The GAO found 19% of districts closed a school last year over a plumbing failure, a flood, or a 110-degree classroom. Then there's Mississippi. Long ranked at the bottom, it copied Florida's third-grade reading law, set a passing threshold students have to clear, and tested new elementary teachers on the science of reading. Mississippi now ranks ninth in the country in reading and sits well ahead of California. The countries holding their scores steady share one trait: stricter device discipline in the classroom. (00:00) Mississippi is excelling and California is not (01:43) PISA: US scores fall three quarters of a year of learning (02:33) "Hasty reading" doubles, and the countries it skipped (05:08) Chromebooks stay at school, LA County caps devices at 10 hours a week (06:26) Fordham: 76% admit daily illicit device use, 26% use AI on tests (07:47) The technology was built for the teacher, not the student (09:08) GAO: 1 in 5 districts closed a school over facilities (09:58) The problem is not money, it's the approach (11:57) Mississippi copies Florida's third-grade reading law (15:16) 44% of below-average SAT scorers get A's

LA County warns that a Paramount exodus from California would cripple the state. SoCal Congressmen demand an emergency House session to pass A.I. safeguards. The owner of the Clippers apologizes and says he'll accept his fate in the NBA salary cap scandal. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

LA County set aside $10 million specifically for fire victims. A revised board motion, passed months later with little public notice, cut that fund in half — the same year the county filed a lawsuit publicly branding itself as fire survivors' defender.This episode also covers the one Napa winery that's been paid back after a 2025 fire that destroyed dozens of others' harvests — co-founded by the governor. California's second attempt at a law nearly identical to one already tied up in federal court. And a San Francisco political party that voted down a billionaire tax, in the same year campaign finance filings show one of that tax's loudest opponents is among the party's biggestdonors.Documented facts. Primary sources. No spin — just the receipts.Phil's book "The Gilded State" is out now and available on Amazon both in Kindle and paperback.

Hour 1 (9.02) Timmy kicks off Wednesday with news of a 150-acre wildfire burning in San Juan Capistrano, taking shots at Orange County transplants who never want to move back to LA, and noting that, unlike LA County, at least OC has fire trucks that work. Andy Riesmeyer reports on the latest on "Hooters: The Movie," because of course that’s happening. With the 2028 Summer Olympics just two years away, Timmy doesn’t think LA is ready: The Olympic Committee wants an exclusive roadway network that could turn Sunset Boulevard into a permit-only zone for weeks, giving athletes, coaches, and officials the streets while locals risk $300 fines. Timmy even flashes back to driving a limo during the 1984 Olympics. The hour closes on a serious Orange County story — Laguna Beach is set to lose its only emergency room after officials cite a $350 million seismic retrofit, and Timmy warns that closing that ER will cost lives unless the community fights to keep it open. #Hootersthemovie #TimConwayJr #SanJuanCapistranofire #OrangeCounty #LACounty #AndyRiesmeyer #Hooters #SummerOlympics #LA28 #OlympicCommittee #KTLA #KFI #SunsetBoulevard #1984Olympics #exclusiveroadwaynetworks #LagunaBeachhospital #retrofit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long Beach is the seventh-largest city in California and home to the nation's second-largest port, a booming "Space Beach" aerospace cluster, and more 2028 Olympic events than any city besides LA itself. Mayor Rex Richardson — the city's first Black mayor, just reelected outright in the primary with 57% of the vote — sits down to talk about how he got here: growing up between the Midwest and Long Beach, a first-generation college grad who slept on his family's couch, a labor organizer turned City Council member at 29. We dig into what makes Long Beach run differently from LA — a governance structure that forces collaboration between mayor, council, and city manager, and a city that runs its own police, fire, port, airport, utilities, and one of only three independent health departments in California. He's candid about the budget cuts coming this year, and why he thinks they set the city up for a surplus down the line. Then we go regional: his two years standing up and chairing LACAHSA, LA County's affordable housing agency, and his new seat on the LA Metro board — where his top priority is fixing what he calls an unfair balance of representation for Long Beach and the Gateway Cities. Plus his real answer on fare-free transit, and whether he's eyeing LA County's new elected CEO seat.What's Next, Los Angeles? is produced and hosted by Mike Bonin, in partnership with LA Forward and with the support of the staff at the Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs at Cal State Los Angeles.What's Next, Los Angeles? is produced and hosted by Mike Bonin, in partnership with LA Forward.

Coastal towns are stuffing two weeks of work into just four days, preparing for Tropical Storm Marie. LA County is already getting ready for the floods of the upcoming El Nino. SoCal Congressman Ted Lieu gets explicit over his fears about Trump's mail-in voting restrictions. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Accused killer and singer David Burke, also known as D4vd, has swapped his high-profile private attorneys for LA County public defenders. His claims of indigency come after Burke was charged in Los Angeles with the murder of teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The prosecution alleges Burke killed Celeste to protect his lucrative music career, leading the victim's family to slam his claim that he lacks the funds to afford a proper defense. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the financial details and potential motives with former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/JESSE #sponsoredHOST:Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweberLAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby SzokeVideo Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, & Jay CruzScript Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson, Heather Berzak & Juliana BattagliaGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrimeTwitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

L.A. County sues State Farm for its response to claims from the Eaton and Palisades fires. A harmful algal bloom hits Big Bear Lake. Universal's new roller coaster opens soon after opening was delayed to address noise complaints. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

LA County is promising new info in its investigation into State Farm over Eaton and Palisades Fire claims. Closing arguments are expected in Tupac Shakir's murder trial in Vegas. Lineage has gotten all the rotting food out of Boyle Heights, and some say the neighborhood is already seeing a turnaround. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

For this episode, we handed the podcast studio over to one of our UCLA interns from the Luskin School of Public Affairs, Mei-Mei Barnhardt.  She interviews Marc Novick who brings a wealth of lived experience to his role as a case manager for Project 180, a program that is focused upon diversion and reentry programs for people involved in the criminal justice system.  Since late last year, Heart Forward has been involved in a Hilton Foundation-funded project which involves taking a deeper look at the residential ecosystem that is connected to LA County's Office of Diversion and Reentry (ODR).   This program, working in concert with Superior Court judges in the criminal and mental health courts, offers programs that divert individuals with serious mental, physical or behavioral health needs from jail into community-based care, housing and supportive services. The Heart Forward team, as part of this project, has been visiting various service providers who staff these residential placements, and when we visited Project 180's Crescent House last fall, one enthusiastic member of the case management team captured our attention.  That was Marc.  Mei-Mei, in particular, was drawn to his positive energy and asked if she could meet with him to learn more about his life.  As she relayed back to us the substance of their three-hour meeting – where he candidly shared his challenges with family trauma and addition, starting at a very young age, we thought he would be a great candidate for an interview.  And, in the spirit of promoting student learning, we offered Mei-Mei the opportunity to take the reins in the podcast studio. His journey out of addiction is inspirational, and undergirds the role he plays as a peer supporter with other men facing similar life challenges.  With special recognition to our key sponsors:Presenting Sponsor, Tony HaleCommunity Impact Sponsor, Peter LizotteAnd a special thank you to those who have helped to make this season possible:Sarah Dusseault, Brian Folb, Dave Pilon, Nick Halaris, Jae Lee and David Israelian.

CannCon and Alpha Warrior open with a DHS statement on crime rates that Alpha is very pleased about, tying the drop back to deportation numbers and a broader debate over what actually drives the trend. From there they cover a wave of Democrat officials being charged over pandemic relief fraud, including a Massachusetts state representative facing eleven counts, plus a separate case involving postal employees recruited into a twenty four million dollar stolen check scheme. The centerpiece is the why we vote segment, where a federal judge lifts the last block on the President's mail in voting overhaul, letting the Postal Service move forward with its final rule ahead of the midterms. They close with a clip of leftists in LA County openly regretting their choices after a rough mayoral debate. Expect strong opinions, some good natured needling, and plenty of election talk.

Regen joins the show to help spotlight the numerous organizations supporting veterans in Los Angeles County, as well as how these organizations are being acknowledged through various awards that the public and veteran serving community can help provide nominations for. 

Across the US, communities are mobilizing in the fight against data centers. And they're turning to Monterey Park in LA County, which this year became the first city in the US to ban them. That was entirely due to the efforts of a group of residents called, appropriately, No Data Center Monterey Park. So, what advice do they have? Reporter: Brandon Reynolds, KCRW The California Supreme Court will hear arguments today in two separate lawsuits over the Riverside County sheriff's seizure of hundreds of thousands of ballots earlier this year. Reporter: Madison Aument, KVCR Counties up and down the state are reporting decreases in their homeless populations. Reporter: Marisa Kendall, CalMatters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Everyday Ironman Podcast, we sit down with Damon Watson for a conversation you won't forget. Damon's story defies every stereotype about who gets to call themselves an endurance athlete. A Princeton grad with a Harvard law degree, Damon's path took a dramatic turn — time served in LA County, years living on Skid Row, and a return trip to San Bernardino County jail, but it was in the wreckage of that chapter that Damon found triathlon.Today, Damon is a full Ironman finisher and an Aqua Bike champion, proof that redemption isn't just possible — it's trainable, one workout at a time. We talk about rock bottom, rebuilding identity through sport, and what it really takes to become a champion after starting from nothing.If you need a reminder that it's never too late to rewrite your story, this episode is for you.Support the show

The city of Los Angeles is facing a perfect storm of crises, from environmental disasters to infrastructure failures, and the consequences are being felt by its residents. This episode of the podcast delves into two major issues that have left many people struggling to cope with the aftermath. The first is the Lineage cold storage facility fire in Boyle Heights, which has left a trail of destruction and a lingering smell of rotting food that's been plaguing the community for months. The second is the massive water main break in West Hollywood, which has displaced residents and businesses, and has raised questions about the city's infrastructure and disaster response.The speaker discusses the Lineage fire, which started on a solar panel farm on top of the warehouse, and how the city's response has been slow and inadequate. The community is still dealing with the aftermath, including the smell of rotting food and the presence of disease-carrying flies. The speaker also touches on the water main break in West Hollywood, which has left many residents without access to their homes and businesses without access to their premises. The city's infrastructure and disaster response have been called into question, and the speaker wonders if the city is taking the necessary steps to prevent such disasters from happening again.The speaker also shares their personal experience of living in Los Angeles and feeling frustrated with the city's car-centric culture and lack of quality of life. They express a desire to leave the city and explore other options, such as living in the Bay Area or other nearby cities that offer a better quality of life. The speaker also mentions a listener who has been sending them listings of homes in Marin County, which are within commuting distance to San Francisco.If you're interested in hearing more about these issues and the speaker's personal experiences, tune in to this episode to hear the full discussion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dinosaur bones and taxidermied animals get most of the attention at the Natural History Museum in LA County. But researchers are excited about a new collection that could have big implications for monitoring climate change.  Reporter: Lucas Brady Woods, LAist The U.S. Department of Justice says California is failing to protect incarcerated women from sexual abuse and harassment by prison staff. Reporter: Madi Bolanos, The California Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Keith Curry, President, Compton CollegeThis episode, President Series #498, is powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ -Higher Ed's AI-Enriched Platform!This episode is sponsored by the InsightsEDU 2027 Conference - focused on attracting & retaining the modern learner - February 23-25 in Phoenix, AZ! Use code EDUP & save $100! Early-bird pricing ends December 15, 2026!This episode is brought to YOU by ⁠EdUp Leadership⁠⁠ - the only intelligence platform built exclusively from presidential conversations in higher ed!YOUR cohost is ⁠Laura Ipsen​⁠, President & CEO, ⁠​Ellucian⁠YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠Why is one of higher ed's leading basic needs champions now attaching conditions to student support?How do you move students stuck at 90 plus units toward completion before they lose their financial aid?What does it take to open the first on campus housing at any LA County community college?Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!P.S. Want access to the only intelligence platform built exclusively from presidential conversations in higher ed? Well, we have an app for that!Join EdUp Leadership!

Dr. Thomas Noguchi was the chief medical examiner for LA County from 1967 to 1982. He oversaw the autopsies of some of Hollywood's most famous celebrity deaths, including Marilyn Monroe, Robert Kennedy, Natalie Wood, and John Belushi. Coroner to the Stars is a documentary showing parts of his amazing, and at times controversial, tenure as LA's coroner. We are speaking with the directors of the film, Ben Hethcoat and Keita Ideno. You can watch Coroner to the Stars on demand, for rent or purchase on YouTube, Amazon, etc. It is a fascinating look at one of the more interesting high-profile Asian American figures from that era; I highly recommend seeing it! Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can write to us at: ⁠infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com⁠ or use our website infatuasian.com. Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asianpodcast #asianamerican #infatuasian #representationmatters  

An LAPD officer pleads not guilty to secretly recording his co-workers. Anaheim's city council rejects a tax on rideshares in the midst of a budget deficit. And the LA County Supervisors approves a program to train ER doctors on mental health holds. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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This episode of the John Phillips Show is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the ideology of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). The conversation with Dr. Francis Gill, a psychiatrist for LA County and a member of the DSA's governing board, is a wild ride that will leave you questioning the group's policies and their potential impact on society.The DSA has been making waves in the Democratic Party, and their influence is being felt in local elections. But what exactly do they stand for? Dr. Gill tries to explain the group's policies, but her answers raise more questions than they answer. From defunding the police to abolishing borders, the DSA's ideas are sparking heated debates. But are they based on reality or just a utopian dream?The conversation gets heated as Dr. Gill struggles to defend the DSA's positions, particularly on issues like crime and public safety. Her responses are met with skepticism by the host, who points out the flaws in her arguments. It's a clash of ideologies that will leave you wondering if the DSA's ideas are truly workable in the real world.If you're curious about the DSA and their influence on local politics, tune in to this episode of the John Phillips Show to hear the conversation that's got everyone talking. Listen to Dr. Gill's responses and decide for yourself if the DSA's policies are a recipe for disaster or a step towards a more just society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of the John Phillips Show is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the ideology of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). The conversation with Dr. Francis Gill, a psychiatrist for LA County and a member of the DSA's governing board, is a wild ride that will leave you questioning the group's policies and their potential impact on society.The DSA has been making waves in the Democratic Party, and their influence is being felt in local elections. But what exactly do they stand for? Dr. Gill tries to explain the group's policies, but her answers raise more questions than they answer. From defunding the police to abolishing borders, the DSA's ideas are sparking heated debates. But are they based on reality or just a utopian dream?The conversation gets heated as Dr. Gill struggles to defend the DSA's positions, particularly on issues like crime and public safety. Her responses are met with skepticism by the host, who points out the flaws in her arguments. It's a clash of ideologies that will leave you wondering if the DSA's ideas are truly workable in the real world.If you're curious about the DSA and their influence on local politics, tune in to this episode of the John Phillips Show to hear the conversation that's got everyone talking. Listen to Dr. Gill's responses and decide for yourself if the DSA's policies are a recipe for disaster or a step towards a more just society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The preliminary hearing for David Anthony Burke, the musician performing as d4vd, has turned into a fight over what actually happened to fourteen-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in the final minutes of her life — and how far a defense team will go to reframe it. Attorney Blair Berk isn't disputing that Celeste died. She's disputing when her wounds happened, pressing the LA County medical examiner on whether the injuries could have occurred after she was already dead, then having a detective read text messages in which Celeste referenced hurting herself. It's a strategy built entirely around reasonable doubt, aimed squarely at a girl who has no way to respond to any of it. The backdrop makes it harder to watch. A notarized consent form let Celeste travel internationally with Burke. Her family reportedly knew about the relationship, attending concerts and even church together. Her father has since denied any contact ever happened, a denial that contradicts sworn detective testimony. Prosecutors, meanwhile, have built their own timeline: a twenty-one-minute gap between Celeste's Uber arrival and her phone going permanently silent. Three chainsaws recovered from Burke's home tested negative for blood and were never collected as evidence by LAPD. Burke's Interscope deal was worth as much as nineteen million dollars. Burke has been held to answer on first-degree murder with special circumstances and additional charges tied to illegal conduct with Celeste and unlawful mutilation of her remains. He faces the death penalty and has pleaded not guilty. Arraignment is set for August 31st, and the legal maneuvering is only getting sharper from here. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice. #CelesteRivas #D4vd #TrueCrime #DavidAnthonyBurke #HiddenKillers #JusticeForCeleste #MurderTrial #TrueCrimePodcast #CriminalJustice #DeathPenalty 

In this third episode, I'm joined by three paramedics who watched EMERGENCY! either growing up or in the station and watched EMS evolve into what Johnny and Roy were doing weekly in LA County.Comments or suggestions? Contact us at:Email - FirehouseLogbook@gmail.comTwitter - @FDLogbookInstagram - @FDLogbookPodcastFacebook - www.facebook.com/FDLogbookPodcastWebsite - www.firehouselogbook.captivate.fmMusic: "Tired traveler on the way to go home", Andrew Codeman via Freemusicarchive.com

In a case involving a body found in a Tesla trunk, chainsaws ordered under a fake name, and a thirteen-to-nineteen-million-dollar record deal as alleged motive, Blair Berk's defense team pressed the LA County medical examiner on whether Celeste Rivas Hernandez's wounds could have been self-inflicted. They got a detective to read messages where Celeste referenced harming herself.Former prosecutor Eric Faddis breaks down what that defense strategy means — and whether arguing self-infliction in a dismemberment case is genuine legal theory or manufactured reasonable doubt designed to survive a jury poll.Prosecutors mapped the timeline from first contact when Celeste was eleven to a twenty-one-minute window on the night she disappeared. Bodycam from February 2024 shows deputies told Burke she was thirteen. The relationship allegedly continued fourteen more months until she was dead.Burke has pleaded not guilty to all charges and is held without bail. Celeste was fourteen years old.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#D4vd #CelesteRivas #BlairBerk #DavidAnthonyBurke #TrueCrime #EricFaddis #HiddenKillers #DeathPenalty #MurderTrial #JusticeForCeleste

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Blair Berk asked the LA County medical examiner a question the courtroom wasn't expecting — whether Celeste Rivas Hernandez's fatal wounds could have been self-inflicted. In a case where prosecutors allege the defendant ordered chainsaws, a body bag, and a burn cage under a fake name. Where a body was found in the trunk of a Tesla. Where the alleged motive is a record deal worth up to nineteen million dollars.Defense attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis breaks down what Berk's questioning reveals about the trial defense — and whether three chainsaws that tested negative for blood and an Uber driver who couldn't confirm his passenger give the defense enough to survive the rest of the evidence.Bodycam from February 2024 shows Burke was told Celeste was thirteen. Prosecutors say the relationship continued fourteen more months. The defense says he “did not murder” her and “was not the cause” of her death — two different claims that Faddis says signal a very specific trial strategy.Burke has pleaded not guilty and is held without bail. Celeste was fourteen.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#D4vd #CelesteRivas #BlairBerk #DavidAnthonyBurke #TrueCrime #EricFaddis #HiddenKillers #DeathPenalty #MurderTrial #JusticeForCeleste

The latest heat wave hits SoCal and some communities are being asked to limit their AC. Homelessness is down for families, if you believe the official numbers. Rent in LA County is down. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Los Angeles has quietly suspended all enforcement against illegal alien food vendors — no inspections, no fines, no crackdowns. Meanwhile, licensed restaurants, food trucks, and food carts are buried under permit fees, health inspections, and tax obligations, with shutdowns on the table if they slip up. The city just handed a hall pass to people operating outside the law while squeezing the businesses that played by the rules.LA County's health department confirmed it paused enforcement on unlicensed street vendors citing "safety concerns" — but produced zero enforcement records and ignored the food poisoning exposure that comes with zero-oversight food handling. The political motive isn't subtle: illegal vendors are a protected constituency, and Democrats in LA have made it clear which businesses get grace and which ones get the government boot.Sean Reynolds breaks down the economics: licensed operations carry rent, insurance, licensing fees, and compliance costs that street vendors simply don't. That's not an affordability story — it's government-engineered market distortion that punishes legal operators and rewards lawbreaking. As Sean puts it, if this were any right-leaning industry getting a selective exemption, the media would lose its mind.Subscribe to @reasonablenews and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode.#NFRP #LosAngeles #CaliforniaGO PREMIUM WITH REASONABLE+ FOR UNCENSORED ACCESS

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, LA County communications leader Brenda Duran joins host Jason Mudd to discuss how to manage communications and public relations in the AI era through trust and authentic storytelling.Tune in to learn more!Meet Our Guest:Our guest is Brenda Duran, director of external affairs at the Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department. An award-winning public affairs and communications executive with more than 12 years of experience, Brenda specializes in crisis communications, community engagement, and building trust through authentic storytelling. A former journalist, she brings a unique perspective on how public institutions can communicate with transparency, empathy, and impact.Five things you'll learn from this episode:1. The rise of AI in public relations2. Building trust in a digital-first world3. Leading communications during high-stakes moments4. The power of authentic storytelling5. The future of communications leadershipQuotables “[AI] is not there to replace anything; it's more to enhance what we're already doing.”  — Brenda Duran“Trust isn't really built in with one campaign. It's earned through repeated reliable communication over time.” — Brenda Duran“AI definitely cannot replace some fundamental things like strategic thinking, relationship building, emotional intelligence, ethics and cultural understanding. Those are things that no machine will ever be able to take from us.” — Brenda Duran“We need to become AI literate, but you have to also remain human-centered.” — Brenda Duran“We still have to be trusted strategic advisors, lead with strategy, lead with empathy and humanity, and just make the right choices of what's good and what's ethical for the marketplace.” — Jason MuddIf you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to share it with a colleague or friend. You may also support us through Buy Me a Coffee or by leaving us a quick podcast review.Guest's contact info and resources:@bduran5 on InstagramBrenda Duran on LinkedInBrenda Duran's websiteFrom newsroom to PR: Journalists making the switchTransition from journalism to PRAdditional Resources:AI in PR: Transforming communication strategiesThe emerging role of AI in public relationsHow to speak with clarity and authority during a crisisAxia's AI visibility servicesListen to more episodes of the On Top of PR with Jason Mudd podcast.Find out more about Axia Public Relations.If you like this episode, you're going to love this:The best argument for PR? Surprisingly, it's AIWhen a crisis hits, say this or stay silentEffective crisis communicationsRecorded: July, 2026Support the showOn Top of PR is produced by Axia Public Relations, named by Forbes as one of America's Best PR Agencies. Axia is an expert PR firm for national brands.On Top of PR is sponsored by ReviewMaxer, the platform for monitoring, improving, and promoting online customer reviews.

Send us Fan MailSamuel Lopez is a first-generation Mexican American entrepreneur who was raised in Baldwin Park as part of a family of nine. He currently works for Los Angeles County and is the founder of Ninety-One Good Old Days Clothing, an independent apparel brand centered on resilience, discipline, and self-belief. Grounded in the work ethic and core values taught by his parents, he established his career and business while overcoming the socioeconomic obstacles of his environment.This episode explores Samuel's personal journey navigating the pressures of his youth in Baldwin Park and choosing a path defined by hard work and self-accountability. The conversation details how he balances his public sector career with LA County while managing the creative and operational demands of running his clothing brand. Key topics include maintaining daily discipline, developing a positive mindset, honoring family legacy, and motivating others from similar backgrounds to overcome surrounding statistics.For San Gabriel Valley viewers, this conversation provides a firsthand look at a Baldwin Park native using his experiences to build a positive community brand. Samuel's audience will gain clear insight into the core values, family motivation, and personal hustle that drive his apparel line. Furthermore, viewers searching for real-world perspectives on personal growth, local entrepreneurship, and overcoming environmental adversity will find practical examples of accountability and determination.Subscribe to the MySGV Podcast to stay updated on the stories, leaders, and entrepreneurs across the San Gabriel Valley. If you found value in this discussion on mindset, resilience, and personal discipline, please share this episode with a friend or colleague._______________Music CreditsIntroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OGStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG__________________My SGV Podcast:Website: www.mysgv.netNewsletter: Beyond the MicPatreon: MySGV Podcastinfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Dr. Leslie Dobson is a clinical and forensic psychologist with more than 20 years of experience working inside LA County Jail, state psychiatric hospitals, and court-related psychological assessments across California. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, she shares the complete truth about what the criminal mind really looks like from the inside — and what most people fundamentally misunderstand about psychology, crime, and the justice system. She breaks down whether someone can fake not guilty by reason of insanity, what it really means to be a psychopath, why people are so fascinated with serial killers and true crime, what mental health hospitals are really like, and whether inmates deserve a second chance after prison. _____________________________________________ #psychologist #criminalminds #truecrimecommunity _____________________________________________ Connect with Dr. Leslie Dobson: Website: https://drlesliedobson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlesliedobson?igsh=MWs4M2JrZWRpd3hoOA== _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introducing Dr. Leslie Dobson 00:22 Family History and Early Influences 03:13 Finding Her Path: Education & Adversity 07:51 Surviving Major Health Challenges 14:10 Forensic Psychology Career Beginnings 19:21 Naivety, Manipulation & Lessons in Jail 23:19 State Hospitals and High-Risk Populations 27:00 Complexity of Mental Illness in Institutions 34:00 Violence, Psychopathy, and Untreatable Cases 39:02 Staff Dynamics & Institutional Corruption 43:41 True Crime, Fan Mail, and Media Fascination 51:20 Social Media, Justice, and Public Advocacy 58:46 Sexual Abuse Laws, Inconsistencies, and Second Chances 01:06:34 Civil Work, Emotional Damages, and Lie Detection 01:14:00 Psychopaths, Social Life, and Professional Challenges 01:18:43 Second Chances: Prison vs. Sex Offenses 01:25:12 Complexities of Sex Offense Cases 01:31:00 Endless Cycle of Evil & Protecting the Innocent 01:36:03 Broken System, Court Corruption, and Podcasting's Role 01:42:06 Solutions, Screening Staff, and The Path Forward 01:42:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

LA County approves a soil cleaning program for Eaton Fire survivors. Why California lawmakers want to protect some health care providers from anti-abortion states. The plan to clean up downtown L-A's "graffiti towers." Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Three days after moving, I couldn't get through my new hallway without having a panic attack. This episode is the real story behind why we left LA County for Ventura County: the sirens and traffic that wore down my nervous system for years, the mold infested building that made the final decision for us, and the parts of moving stress, the blood sugar crashes, the decision fatigue, the research on why your home is more than just a place to sleep. If you're in the middle of a move, or still recovering from your last one, this one's for you. Sponsored By: → PUORI | Go to https://puori.com/HEALINGTHESOURCE and use the code HEALINGTHESOURCE at checkout to get 32% off your first Puori Grass-fed Whey Protein subscription order and get a free shaker worth $25. Resources: Follow the host, Claudia, on Instagram, check out Elham's Liquid Gold 100% Organic Castor Oil, and enjoy her deep-dives on Substack

Every red flag in the Celeste Rivas Hernandez case got logged by somebody, and not one of them connected the dots in time. Tony Brueski breaks down the full D4vd case for True Crime Today, starting with a welfare check that should have ended very differently. Celeste was reported missing from Lake Elsinore three times in early 2024. That led Riverside County deputies to musician David Burke's phone number, and LA County deputies to his West Hollywood front door. Burke showed them a yearbook photo and claimed he'd met her only once. Deputies told him plainly that she was thirteen and a runaway, then left without further action. Prosecutors allege what came next was deliberate. Burke is accused of paying one of Celeste's junior high classmates a thousand dollars to hand her a new phone so contact could continue uninterrupted. Over the following year, prosecutors say she traveled with him to Las Vegas, London, and Texas, met his family, got matching tattoos, and had his name on her ring finger, all while still in seventh grade. The case takes an even stranger turn when you look at Burke's own music. His breakout single, the album it's from, and the alter ego he built around both all echo the allegations prosecutors are now making about a Hollywood Hills home. Seven months passed between investigators finding Celeste's remains and Burke's arrest, a stretch that included three grand jury panels, a friend fleeing to Montana to avoid a subpoena, and Burke's family fighting the grand jury in a Texas courtroom. He now faces first-degree murder with special circumstances, including lying in wait, murder for financial gain, and murder of a witness. That financial gain allegation is the piece prosecutors say ties everything back to Burke's career. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice. Hashtags #D4vd #DavidBurke #TrueCrimeToday #CelesteRivas #TrueCrime #WelfareCheck #SystemFailure #GrandJury #TrueCrimePodcast #JusticeForCeleste 

Two sheriff's departments, one phone call, and a yearbook photo, that's as close as anyone came to stopping what happened to Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Tony Brueski lays out the full D4vd case for Hidden Killers, starting with the welfare check that should have changed everything and didn't. Celeste was reported missing from Lake Elsinore three separate times in early 2024. Riverside County deputies traced her phone records back to musician David Burke and called him. LA County deputies then went to Burke's West Hollywood home. He showed them a yearbook photo, claimed he'd met her once, and deputies told him straight to his face that she was thirteen and a runaway. Then they walked out the door. Prosecutors say what followed was calculated. Burke allegedly paid one of Celeste's junior high classmates a thousand dollars to slip her a new phone so contact never had to stop. Over the next year, she reportedly traveled with him to Las Vegas, London, and Texas, met his family, got matching tattoos, and had his name on her ring finger, all while she was still in seventh grade. Then there's the art. D4vd's biggest song, his album title, and the alter ego built around it all echo what prosecutors now allege took place inside a Hollywood Hills home. Seven months separated the discovery of Celeste's remains from Burke's arrest. Three grand jury panels heard testimony in that window. A friend fled to Montana to dodge a subpoena, and Burke's own family fought the grand jury in a Texas courtroom rather than answer questions. He now faces first-degree murder with special circumstances, including lying in wait, murder for financial gain, and murder of a witness. Prosecutors say the financial gain charge points directly at motive tied to Burke's public career. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice. Hashtags #D4vd #DavidBurke #HiddenKillers #CelesteRivas #TrueCrime #WelfareCheck #SystemFailure #GrandJury #TrueCrimePodcast #JusticeForCeleste 

A thirteen-year-old went missing three times, and two different sheriff's departments still couldn't stop what happened to her. Tony Brueski walks through the entire D4vd case for Hidden Killers Live, from the welfare check nobody escalated to the charges that followed. Celeste Rivas Hernandez disappeared from Lake Elsinore three times in early 2024 before her parents' reports led Riverside County deputies to musician David Burke's phone number. LA County deputies handled the welfare check at his West Hollywood home, where Burke pulled up a yearbook photo and said he barely knew her. Deputies confirmed her age and runaway status to his face, then left, closing out a report that should have triggered far more scrutiny than it did. According to prosecutors, that's when things accelerated. Burke allegedly paid a classmate of Celeste's a thousand dollars to deliver her a new phone so the two could keep talking. Over the year that followed, prosecutors say she traveled with him across the country and overseas, met his family, got matching tattoos, and wore his name on her ring finger while still in middle school. The unsettling part doesn't end there. D4vd's most successful song, the album it came from, and the persona built around both all mirror what prosecutors now allege happened inside a Hollywood Hills home. Seven months passed between the discovery of Celeste's remains and Burke's eventual arrest, during which three grand jury panels convened, a friend of Burke's fled to Montana to avoid testifying, and his family fought the grand jury process in Texas. Burke is now charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances, including lying in wait, murder for financial gain, and murder of a witness. That financial gain allegation ties the charges directly to Burke's career and public image. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice. Hashtags #D4vd #DavidBurke #HKLive #CelesteRivas #TrueCrime #WelfareCheck #SystemFailure #GrandJury #TrueCrimePodcast #JusticeForCeleste 

Courts fast-track more immigration cases towards deportation at a SoCal facility. People living near the Lineage warehouse can apply to stay at an Airbnb. Why L-A wants to create more spaces for LGBTQ+ people. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

It could be the hottest day of the year in SoCal. LA County considers joining the suit to block Paramount's Warner Brothers takeover. The reason why the tides keep getting higher along the SoCal coast. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

The Tim Conway Jr Show Hour 4 (7.13) Teen takeovers: Don’t do it, kids! And if you must, pick a spot where the cops aren’t vigilant — steer clear of Orange County strongholds like Newport Beach and Huntington Beach, because OC law enforcement will call in the cavalry at the first sign of trouble. Head to LA County or the San Fernando Valley instead, where we run wild, and who knows, Timmy might even show up to DJ! Timmy reminisces about his old “Mazda Ashtray” and the clever hack he used to get AAA to tow him to and from Hollywood Hills parties. Knott’s Berry Farm has already tipped off local OC cops about a planned teen takeover at the park. In other news, there were two separate home invasion attempts — one in Porter Ranch and another in Woodland Hills — proving that with the FIFA World Cup wrapping up, LA is happily returning to its regularly scheduled crime programming. And finally, one of Hollywood’s most iconic landmarks is in trouble: Legendary Television City, home to The Price Is Right, The Carol Burnett Show, and decades of TV history, could be headed for sale as owner Hackman Capital Partners struggles with over $350 million in debt amid the production slowdown. Timmy and Crozier are sad about it, but hey — Mayor Karen Bass is on the case, and she never screws anything up, right? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.