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The podcast episode featured Mike Clemens, who shared the story of his 1965 Fastback Mustang from the movie "The Bucket List." Mike explained how the car was purchased for the film and later sold, only to be reacquired 15 years later. He detailed the car's modifications for the movie, including a roll bar and square tube steel for the sideswipe scene. Mike also discussed his passion for classic Mustangs, having owned three similar cars before this one. The episode concluded with a discussion about the potential for renting classic cars for various productions and events.Bucket List Race Scene: https://youtu.be/mtZR_5sBqmI?si=XCZ_ZDlGypH18jqkConnect with the show:@mustangpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/Interested in renting your Classic Ride for photo shoots?ClassicFordRentals.comGot a classic Ford in SoCal? A Mustang. F-Series, or Classic Falcon or Galaxy? Survivor? Showing lots of Patina? Or a Show truck. I'm looking to put real classics on real sets — photo shoots, commercials, film, and premium productions. You keep your ride. I handle the clients, bookings, and logistics. Turn your classic Ford into a paid, on-camera icon.Visit ClassicFordRentals.com, scroll to the bottom of the page, and share your info with me— let's get your truck or Mustang working.An Expert's Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustangwww.TheMustangPodcast.com/repairSponsored by: National Parts Depotwww.npdlink.comWith 4 warehouses nationwide, you'll get your parts fast!Email Doug: doug@turnkeypodcast.com"Keep it safe, keep it rollin', and keep it on the road. Until next time!" Doug SandlerRent your Classic Ford for commercials, film and special eventswww.ClassicFordRentals.comSign up today free of charge

Tonight we have mysterious green lights, a weird winged creature, shadow entities and much more. Keep it spooky and enjoy!Season 20 Episode 36 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves.SHOW NOTES: Support the show! Get ad-free, extended & bonus episodes (and more) on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/monstersamonguspodcastTonight's Sponsor - Lumi Gummies THC & CBD gummies - Feel good, not stoned. Get 30% off your order with code MAU at LumiGummies.comMAU Merch Shop - https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/shopMAU Discord - https://discord.gg/2EaBq7f9JQWatch FREE - Shadows in the Desert: High Strangeness in the Borrego Triangle  - https://www.borregotriangle.com/Monsters Among Us Junior on Apple Podcasts  - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monsters-among-us-junior/id1764989478Monsters Among Us Junior on Spotify -https://open.spotify.com/show/1bh5mWa4lDSqeMMX1mYxDZ?si=9ec6f4f74d61498bLidar project in SoCal - https://rock1053.iheart.com/featured/san-diego/content/2021-10-28-video-green-laser-from-sky-scans-california-cities-heres-what-it-did/Camp Creek wreck site tour - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLS_56Nkwd0Camp Creek wreck list of victims - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdou1a9k9YcBirds in Spanish Fork, UT - https://ebird.org/hotspot/L6652015/bird-listPink Floyd the flamingo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjLeL2tphdkSalina, UT Mothman - https://web.archive.org/web/20250113195014/https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/2025/01/three-toed-winged-humanoid-observed-in.htmlUtah Rock Art - https://www.facebook.com/groups/944882583208282/posts/1270626837300520/Sam's EVP - https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/s/Sam-EVP.mp3Music from tonight's episode:Music by Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse - https://www.youtube.com/c/IronCthulhuApocalypseCO.AG Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvAMusic By Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio - https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteBatAudioWhite Bat Audio Songs:Channel 4VHS VisionLurkingThe ResistanceDeparture

Alex tracks down another White Whale as Surly Darkness Batch 1 lands on the show and finds itself in the mix with Holy Mountain Brewing Company's Summoning Spell, Bissell Brothers' Brewing Super Swish, and Fiddlehead Brewing's Second Fiddle. In the Beer News, a beloved SoCal brewery closes shop, BrewDog announces they're being sold but not without tons of drama, and Budweiser takes the top spot in this year's Super Bowl commercial rankings according to USA Today.  To get involved with the  "Life" International Barleywine Collab, click the link for info about the recipe, BSG discount, and links to help raise awareness of colon cancer.  If you'd like to make a direct donation to help support Alex, head over to his GoFundMe.  For more info about colon cancer and to help support the fight against it check out the Colon Cancer Foundation.  Head to our Patreon for weekly exclusive content. Get the Malt Couture Officially Licensed T-shirt. Follow DontDrinkBeer on Instagram and Twitter

SUMMARY: Scott Roeben, aka Vital Vegas, returns! We talk about steak houses and how Vegas has so many great restaurants. Scott also opines about the A's ballpark site, the Hard Rock Casino guitar tower, high-speed rail to SoCal, the Vegas Loop, F1, and getting doxxed. Also a Scoopardy.

WE'RE COMING TO LOS ANGELES MARCH 7 & 8, COME HANG!!!RSVP HERE: https://forms.gle/CU2h3C5BwqReUFHp7Live in SoCal, racing the LA Marathon, or know somebody who is? We're celebrating the launch of the next generation of Cloudmonsters + LightSpray shoes at the On store in LA and the LA Marathon. See link for more information: https://forms.gle/CU2h3C5BwqReUFHp7For the full experience, check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xHc1G725dSoCheckout Morgan's New Sponsor (MORG15 at checkout!): https://phosperformance.com/Thumbnail Photography: https://www.instagram.com/natalia.v.rivas/The Coffee Club Podcast is hosted by Oliver Hoare, George Beamish, and Morgan McDonald: 3 professional runners and olympians who train and live in Boulder, Colorado that compete for the On Athletics Club and On.Follow us here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeclubpod/George Beamish: https://www.instagram.com/georgebeamish/Morgan McDonald: https://www.instagram.com/morganmcdonald__/Olli Hoare: https://www.instagram.com/ollihoare/Tom Wang: https://www.instagram.com/womtang/Coffee Club Merch: https://coffeeclubpod.comMorgan's discord: https://discord.gg/uaCSeHDpgsMorgan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MorganMcDonaldisaloserIntro Artwork by The Orange Runner: https://www.instagram.com/theorangerunner/Intro Music by Nick Harris: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Zab8WxvAPsDlhlBTcbuPi

Number, Word and Song of the Day. Flip Top Story of the Day. Local Knowledge and good remember for people visiting So Cal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this volume of the Trails & Tribulations series on the Just Trek podcast, I welcome back SoCal trekker, Justin Williams aka @RockhoundHiker, to recount a 2016 “vision quest” style thru-hike across Southern California's mighty San Gabriel Mountains. Starting at Ling Yen Mountain Temple near the Etiwanda Preserve, Justin set out severely underprepared—carrying only water and three apples—on a roughly multi-day, ~60-mile push toward St. Andrew's Abbey in Valyermo, California. Along the way he commits to dangerous off-trail terrain, including climbing multiple 40–50 foot dry waterfalls with loose rock, an all-night bushwhack through thorny buckthorn and a wrong turn that sends him up a rugged ridge to Etiwanda Peak before reconnecting to the route toward Cucamonga Peak and Baldy. As heat, dehydration, and electrolyte depletion set in, he vomits repeatedly, naps in a cave to escape the sun, accepts help from hikers. He shares memorable encounters—especially meeting Mr. Kim on Mt. Baldy, a hiker on a personal pilgrimage for Korean reunification who later died on the mountain—and describes being emotionally shaken by a memorial to PCT hikers who died in snow, prompting reflection on the consequences of risk and who we leave behind. Have you ever experienced a survival moment or learned a tough lesson on the trail? Maybe you got lost, faced sudden weather, encountered wildlife, or found yourself pushed to your limits in ways you didn't expect. Trails & Tribulations is the space where those stories come to life, inspiring and connecting the outdoor community. If any of these resonates with you, we'd love to hear YOUR story!Submit your story on https://tinyurl.com/47jdbvau for a chance to be featured or send us an email on justtrekofficial@gmail.comFollow Justin Williams on https://www.instagram.com/rockhoundhikerFollow Just Trek on IG https://www.instagram.com/just.trek/Support Just Trek on Patreon ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/justtrek⁠⁠Shop Just Trek merch on ⁠⁠https://www.justtrek.net/shop⁠⁠Listen to more podcast episodes on ⁠⁠https://www.justtrek.net⁠⁠Want to send me a message? Email me at ⁠⁠justtrekofficial@gmail.com⁠⁠ or DM on Instagram @just.trek

California's billion dollar investment into TK is not being evaluated by the state -- we'll tell you why. Olympic Gold medalist Alysa Liu has a surprising L.A. connection. Plus, how a SoCal congressmember is lobbying to protect pets during disasters. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

This episode takes you on a wild ride from south of the border to snow-covered chaos.  Laura literally risked it all for a dental appointment in Tijuana, and yes, the story is as dramatic as it sounds.  Meanwhile, her daugher, Ev, gives us a front-row look at real blizzard life-the messy, frozen aftermath that us SoCal people simply cannot comprehend.Plus, we tackle a very important debate: PJ's at work or at Walmart...ok or NOT??  Opinions welcome.Erik wraps it up with a juicy Double D Showbiz Report, including his unforgettable Shia LeBeouf story you have to hear to believe.  Comment, share, like, subscribe!  All the things.  We love you.Love your podcast!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/laura-cain-after-dark--4162487/support.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel, FOLLOW us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, SHARE, LIKE, and by all means COMMENT.  We love your feedback.  Thanks for being part of the Laura Cain After Dark family.  Love your podcast!

What to know about the killing of the powerful cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ in Mexico (0:30) What was it like growing up in an apartment in LA? (16:49) What does California’s TK system mean for private preschools? (48:03) Has AI become sophisticated enough to perform tasks on its own? (1:06:53) SoCal History: How a desert race ignited a contentious debate (1:21:39) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

Joel & Jeremy are the new youth movement. Hayden Backlund joins @ 11a to talk NWA and much more Elimination Chamber qualifier surprises on SmackDown  Drew McIntyre gets a suite night off, upsets his boss Thunder Rosa returns to the ring on AEW Collision FTR hates SoCal families WWE RAW Preview & MORE! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One more time! Noah and Issam discuss the final race of the 2025-26 cyclocross season. They go over the win of Vandeputte and Van der Heijden, but also take the time to talk about the riders retiring.

LIVE from Riviera for The Genesis Invitational! D'Marco & Travis and CMM with Travis Mathew. RACE TO THE CROWN. Since it has been a rainy week in So Cal we do a draft on things we like to do on a rainy day. Who is the MVP favorite in the NBA? Our very own Lakers sideline reporter and Ball Knower Mike Trudell comes in studio! TIP OR NO TIP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meet Jose Maldonado, the vocalist for Oingo Boingo Former Members! Jose, who is known as "the Mexican Morrisey," talks about his deep connections to the SoCal music scene, his personal history with Oingo Boingo, his experiences as the lead singer for the Sweet and Tender Hooligans, and why he was beyond stoked to get that call from Johnny "Vatos" Hernandez. Listen to him DJ every weekday morning from 9 am to 12 pm Pacific at The Independent FM, found on most radio apps. Song Clips:"No One Lives Forever" - Johnny Vatos / Oingo Boingo Former Members, We Play the Hits! (2026)Websites:Oingo Boingo Former MembersThoughts? Send OBSAS a Text Message! (Please note, we can't respond directly to texts, but we read them all!)Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.WEBSITEOingo Boingo Secret Appreciation SocietySUPPORTBuy Us A Coffee!Patreon

Aaron Heisen of SoCal News Group and Fox Sports joins the show to preview the matchup and break down what to expect from both sides. He also discusses Mick Cronin and the recent apology that has been a major talking point around the program. We dive into key players, tempo, and the biggest matchups that could decide the game. Plus, we wrap things up with today's Illini Headlines and the latest news.

SoCal Edison updates its payout program for the Eaton Fire, but some survivors call the changes "cosmetic." Voters may decide in November if 16-year-olds and noncitizens can vote in municipal elections. A U.S. citizen detained by immigration agents in Ventura County is suing them. 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

The Padres made news in the past week with free agent signings. Now the question is, can these guys perform? MLB Union Chief Tony Clark is in a lot of trouble. Week of Opinions with Yankees, Red Sox, Tigers. San Diego State suffers a bad loss to Grand Canyon and Aztec Nation is not taking it well. USD fires Steve Lavin and UCLA's Mick Cronin goes crazy. Lakers blueprint is not so clear. NFL trade rumors involving Raiders, Patriots, Cardinals, Jets, 49ers, Vikings, Dolphins, Chiefs. SDSU Football finally gives in and lowers ticket prices. Olympic Hockey pointing to a Team USA vs Team Canada final for gold. Plus, Penguins, Gulls, and IOC. Gotta question or comment for Hacksaw? Drop your take in the live chat on YouTube, X or Facebook. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, February 19, 2026.   1)...PADRES...STEAL THE HEADLINES THIS WEEK "WEEK OF DECISIONS"   PRELLER CASTELLANOS FRANCE BUEHLER MARQUEZ CANNING MC KENZIE GONZALEZ   2)...MLB UNION-LEADESHIP CRISIS…TONY CLARK "SHOCKING DECISIONS-FIRING"   3)...SPRING TRAINING NOTEBOOK…YANKEES/RED SOX/TIGERS) "WEEK OF OPINIONS"   ----------- 4)...AZTECS BASKETBALL…BRIAN DUTCHER "BAD LOSS...BAD REACTION"   5)...COLLEGE COACHING…USD-STEVE LAVIN, UCLA-MICK CRONIN "FIRING & ERUPTION"   6)...LAKERS-START 2ND HALF OF SEASON…ROB PELINKA/LEBRON JAMES "LAKERS-BLUEPRINT" ======== (HALFTIME-DIXIELINE LUMBER) ========= 7) NFL NOTEBOOK...BRING ON PLAYER DEALS "TRADE RUMOR CENTRAL"   RAIDERS...PATRIOTS ARIZONA...JETS 49ERS...VIKINGS MIAM CHIEFS   8)...SAN DIEGO STATE-TRIES TO RALLY FOOTBALL PROGRAM…JD WICKER "WE HAVE HEARD OUR FANS" -------------- 9)...HOT HEADLINES "OFF THE SPORTSWIRE"   TEAM USA...TEAM CANADA PITTSBURGH PENGUINS SAN DIEGO GULLS IOC LOGO =====   #MLB #yankees #redsox #tigers #PADRES #joemusgrove #michaelking #ajpreller #nickcastellanos #griffincanning #germanmarquez #tyfrance #walkerbuehler #aaronjudge #justinverlander #ALEXBREGMAN #RAFAELDEVERS #TONYCLARK #MLBPA #nfl #DOLPHINS #JETS #PATRIOTS #CHIEFS #CHARGERS #RAIDERS #VIKINGS #49ERS #CARDINALS #raiders #maxxcrosby #chargers #MEHKIBECTON #tyreekhill #justinfields #tuatagovaiola #rasheerice #kylermurray #macjones #lakers #lebronjames #grandcanyon #sandiegostate #aztecs #sdsu #jdwicker #ucla #briandutcher #milesbyrd #usd #stevelavin #nhl #penguins #sidneycrosby #connormcdavid #megankeller #teamusa #teamcanada       Be sure to share this episode with a friend! ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9 TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090 TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/ To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw's Insider's Group. It's free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com/  

The EKN Trackside Live program visits multiple events throughout the karting season. Leading up to major events on the calendar, EKN is happy to provide a show as part of the EKN Radio Network. The EKN OutLap is a preview podcast show, geared at providing you with the top stories, breaking news, and championship battles going into the weekend. The 19th season for Challenge of the Americas kicks off this weekend with the second ever trip to the K1 Circuit. The Winchester, California facility will host the Challenge from February 20-22, ushering in the second year with the Shinko Kart Racing Tires as the official tire and the first year welcoming Briggs & Stratton 206 categories as part of the championship chases. Rob Howden and David Cole preview the SoCal trip for the Challenge in Episode 104 of the OutLap, presented by Stilo USA.

Fred and Jonas Knox talk about local weather forecasts, Winter Olympic athletes from SoCal, Colonel Sanders, no Angel spring training games being televised and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Backcountry skiing safety comes into focus — why avalanches are one of the deadliest risks in the mountains, and what people think they’re prepared for versus what actually saves lives (training, terrain choices, and having the right rescue gear). A devastating update out of the Sierra: an avalanche near Lake Tahoe’s Castle Peak area left eight backcountry skiers dead, with one person still missing, according to authorities. Back at home, the latest storms bring a mess of wind and rain across Southern California — downed trees, dangerous road conditions, and the kind of weather that turns normal streets into swift-water hazards. Fullerton in particular got hammered, with multiple large trees coming down in a neighborhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malibu is suing California and LA over the Palisades Fire. SoCal Edison reveals that it could be facing a criminal investigation over the Eaton Fire. Environmental groups are launching a fundraiser to buy land near Big Bear’s famous bald eagle nest. Plus, more from 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 chill is still in the air as winter prepares to give way to spring. That time of year, depending on where in the world you happen to be, nature is beginning to remind us about the magic of renewal in small but familiar ways. We are reminded that the more things change, renewal is possible. Today's Icon Registry episode celebrates our newest inductee, and those who have listened to the show for a while know her, and even though she left this world a few years ago, her spirit endures. Designer Resources Pacific Sales Kitchen and Home. Where excellence meets expertise. TimberTech – Real wood beauty without the upkeep Christine Anderson was a SoCal based publicist with a dedication to her clients, friends and colleagues rarely seen anymore. I had the opportunity to work with Christine on many occasions and she hosted the show more than any other guest show. You might even recall her hosting the ICON Registry episode featuring Woodson & Rummerfield.  This is Christine's well deserved induction into the registry. What you are about to hear is Christine's conversation with Dora Epstein Jones Dr. Dora Epstein Jones is a prominent architectural theorist, educator, and administrator known for her rigorous interrogation of the discipline’s boundaries. She is currently a Professor of Practice at the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture, having joined the faculty in Fall 2023. The Convo By Design Icon Registry is presented by Pacific Sales Kitchen & Home, a Best Buy company and avid supporters of the design community. They help designers become the very best version of their professional selves through advocacy, educational opportunities and professional support.  This wraps up another episode of the Convo By Design Icon Registry. A celebration and recognition of a true master in the art of design and the mastery of all that encompasses in the pursuit of making better the lives of those they serve. And, giving back along the way. Thank you Christine for your many years of friendship, partnership and collaboration, you are truly missed. Thanks for listening to Convo By Design. Thank you to my partner sponsors, Pacific Sales Kitchen and Home for presenting the Convo By Design Icon Registry and Convo By Design partner sponsors, Pacific Sales Kitchen & Home,TimberTech & Shelter Republic. And thank you for taking the time to listen. I couldn't do this without you, wouldn't want to. I hope this show helps you stay motivated, inspired and focused so you can rise above the chaos. -CXD

In Part 2, we pick up where we left off in Part 1. Toshio talks about those chess players at Powell and Market and other early impressions of The City before they moved here. Having grown up in Orange County, with its underfunded public transit system, Toshio always wanted to live somewhere that had a subway. Being able to walk was important, too, in contrast with SoCal, where you pretty much need a vehicle to get anywhere. SF and The Bay checked those boxes. Like Part 1, this episode is rife with sidebars. I guess that's just what happens when you get two people together who both like to talk. The first one in Part 2 is about running any sort of independent media within the larger framework of late-stage capitalism, especially when the content you create is inherently anti-capitalist. You know, light stuff. I try to get us back to Toshio's story of moving to San Francisco, then I can't help myself—another sidebar, this time about Craigslist, which of course Toshio used to help find a place to live in San Francisco. They were able to get work, as we've mentioned, but finding housing was much harder. Their first two places were in the Mission. They left the first one after only one month, thanks to a fire. Their next spot was at 24th and Bartlett, close to BART. Toshio splinters off to talk about some of the other spots they looked at and open houses they went to. "Oof," they say. In 2013, they were able to move into a below-market-rate apartment near Civic Center (the very home where we recorded this episode, in fact). Toshio is their own landlord, something I congratulate them on. Sometime after they moved in, they met their boyfriend. They also got exposed to more and more leftist politics in SF during this time. They talk about coming to terms with the fact that the world they want to see will probably not come about in their lifetime. That's a hard pill to swallow, but it's probably best to accept that and then fight like hell to overcome it. Toshio's light-green living magazine job afforded them the opportunity to write for further left-leaning publications like Truthout. When Al Jazeera opened its US office in The City, they got work there. They've also written for Them and Vice. It all served as background for Toshio to launch their own outlet—Sad Francisco. We go on a sidebar about the corporate takeover of the news, and how local outlets and indie operations like our own have stepped in to try to fill that void. Toshio mentions some newer publications that they're excited about, including Bay Area Current, The Phoenix Project, and Coyote Media. (Ed. note: Look for an upcoming episode with Coyote Collective founding member Soleil Ho.) Sad Francisco started (and continues) as an effort to fill the massive gaps left by said corporate media in the Bay Area. Toshio was curious about the podcast medium, and kicked things off reading and riffing on versions of 2,000-word pieces they had already written for traditional media. They mention that we're at a point now where every journalist, no matter the medium or the employer, should probably be diversifying the distribution of their work. I couldn't agree more. Sidenote: I've been witnessing Toshio's move to self-facing camera reels, with them laying out whatever issue is on their mind, then expounding on it. It's a delivery mechanism I see more and more of, in my limited social media consumption. My wife, Erin (of Bitch Talk Podcast), has begun doing more of these as well, and they seem to resonate with folks. I haven't yet decided whether or when to do them myself for Storied. But I digress … Toshio feels that in 2026, people are looking for authenticity. They don't care so much if your media product is polished. They're more interested in substance, which would be a gain for society, if true. When I ask them how folks can find, follow, and support Sad Francisco, Toshio mentions the podcast's Patreon page. Follow them on Instagram @sadfrancis.co. And check out their website, sadfrancis.co. They're also available on most podcast apps and YouTube. Another sidebar here about how much I used to love Twitter (RIP). We end the episode with my asking Toshio how they do it, how they report so well and so relentlessly on the vast amounts of sketchy shit going down in San Francisco and The Bay. Their answer involves their various journalistic jobs and gigs over the years, and how that work trained them to package up complex ideas and explain incredibly complicated scenarios in a simple, easy-to-understand way. Then Toshio and I indulge in a lovefest for 48Hills.org before wrapping.

It’s Timmy Time, and the show takes a heartfelt moment to remember Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader who carried the movement forward for decades after Dr. King, and has died at 84. Then it’s a scary local rescue: an EV slams into a pole in North Hollywood, and a man is pulled from the car. Plus, weather nerd heaven — forecast trackers are calling for a midnight deluge (12:10–12:55am), winds up to 45 mph, and Wrightwood finally seeing snow… which turns into a full-on ski nostalgia segment, including today’s lift-ticket sticker shock (Mountain High sample pricing shows $99 half-day / $119 weekday adult, and Mammoth sample online pricing lists $189 adult). And of course: Mark’s throwback to taking his little brother skiing — and the legendary ski outfitsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re baaaackkk! Tim Conway Jr. and the Conway Crew return to nights 6–10pm, kicking off the new era with big laughs and great stories. Tim shares a personal moment about his dad, Tim Conway, and Carol Burnett, then we dive into classic late-night legend: Jay Leno’s record-setting run on Johnny Carson — plus hilarious stories involving Joey Bishop and Louie Anderson. And because it’s SoCal, we cap it with a “It’s raining, man!” forecast as heavy rain moves in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LAUSD board approves plan that could see significant job cuts. What happens now? (0:30) California cardroom rules could get stricter (18:48) Here’s what home kitchens are, and what they mean for the LA food scene (33:34) Here’s what’s on tap for this summer’s Hollywood Bowl season (51:36) Is SoCal the heavy weight champion of the weightlifting world? (1:23:56) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

More than a thousand Cal State workers kick off a strike today. As Ramadan begins, we bring you a look at the founding of SoCal's biggest Muslim community center 50 years ago. Did you know LAX has a concert series? We went and checked it out. 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

A wild storm pounds SoCal and the rescue stories are rolling in — including dogs being saved as Ventura driving conditions turn treacherous. Officials repeat the simplest rule that could save your life: if it looks too deep, don’t try it — turn around. Meanwhile, Melrose business owners are fed up as flooding keeps hitting their shops, even with city pump trucks on scene. Plus, Topanga Boulevard closures continue to squeeze local businesses, Wendy’s announces hundreds of closures nationwide, and we wrap with an incredible discovery: a Lake Michigan shipwreck missing for 150 years has finally been found.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A powerful storm slams Southern California, dumping heavy rain and turning streets into rivers. We track the worst flooding — from stranded drivers in North Hollywood to businesses battling water on Melrose in the Fairfax district — and Angel checks in with real-time road conditions. Plus, the storm hits Altadena, raising fresh concerns about runoff and debris flow risk near the Eaton Fire burn scar area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A second round of storms arrives in SoCal. Business owners are not happy with how Los Angeles responded to yesterday's rain. LA Mayor Karen Bass wants the head of the LA28 Committee to step down. The LA Unified School Board is set to vote on a plan that could eliminate jobs. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Toshio Meronek's parents met at a bar. In this episode, meet and get to know Toshio. Today, they do Sad Francisco, a really fucking amazing project that reports on and holds truth to power around here. I first became aware of Sad Francisco a few years ago and right away, I was struck by the deep reporting on and understanding of the many complex relationships and goings on in San Francisco and The Bay. And so I sat down with my fellow podcaster to get to know the human behind those efforts. Toshio's story starts with their parents. That bar where they met was in Los Angeles. Shortly after meeting, the couple moved to Germany, where Toshio's dad had found work at a major German tech company. But after getting pregnant with Toshio, the young couple came back to Southern California—Orange County to be exact, where Toshio was born. Some of Toshio's earliest memories involve not really digging that infamous SoCal heat. We'll get into this more later in Part 1, but Toshio picked Portland for college in part because of its more temperate, albeit wetter, climate. Born in 1982, Toshio did most of their growing up in the Nineties. When I ask them what kinds of things they were into as a kid, they immediately say, "zines." Making zines, collecting zines, living and breathing zines. We hop on a short sidebar about Riot Grrrl, a Nineties feminist punk-adjacent movement that seeped into both our lives at different points—mine early in the decade, and Toshio's toward the end of the Nineties. Riot Grrrl arrived in the typically and generally conservative Orange County later than a lot of other parts of the country and the world. But arrive it did, and it had an outsize impact on Toshio's young life. Zines were huge in that subculture, too. To expound on their interests as a kid, Toshio was generally into media, curious about how others live, and also sci-fi and fantasy (think D&D). Toshio was around 13 or 14 when they started writing their own zines. Here we go on a sidebar about one of my favorite pet topics—Kinko's (RIP). IYKYK. Eventually, Toshio eschewed the ubiquitous copy+print shop and had their zines printed on newsprint paper. It was part of a deliberate attempt to appear legitimate, more like "the establishment," something I find fascinating. They wanted people to take them seriously, and that just makes a lot of damn sense. Music was very much a part of the Riot Grrrl movement Punk rock music to be specific. And Toshio's early publications covered that. In fact, topics ran the gamut from music and politics to culture and community. We turn to the topic of Toshio's surroundings when they were a teenager. Record stores, zine shops, cafes that also had live music. They dabbled in the SoCal rave scene as well. They settled into the Candy Kids rave subculture and talk a little about that. There's another short sidebar where we talk about how amazing youth activism is, and how much we always need it. As much as young Toshio was part of these communities and subcultures, they also describe this time in terms of being a loner. They also experienced a lack of self-confidence, lots of acne, therapy to work through their being Japanese and white, or hafu (another term for "hapa"), being gay. Though Toshio has grown past those struggles, they consider them powerfully formative. Then came time to relocate and go to college. Besides Portland having more desirable weather, Toshio chose it in part because of the Northwest's grunge legacy. College life started right around 9/11, and they started going to protests. Lots of protests. College lasted four years, and after that, Toshio stayed behind in Portland. They got work at a magazine covering ecology for K–12 kids. They were also in bands (they play guitar, ish, sing, and play tambourine). "It felt like everybody was in an alt-country band," they say. And then, in 2006, they left Portland for … San Francisco. An editing job brought Toshio here. The publication was a so-called "light-green living" outfit, targeted, as it said, to yoga moms who drive their hybrid SUVs to Whole Foods. I ask Toshio if the job was editing words, and then mention that it's been my profession for a long-ass time. And we go on a sidebar about how important the work is. I'll add that everyone (including editors!) needs an editor. Sorry (not sorry), AI. That leads to yet another sidebar (can you tell we're both podcasters?)—this one from Toshio about the nature of the "yoga mom" publication. They grew disillusioned with their work there, suffice to say. We end Part 1 with Toshio's early memories of visiting San Francisco, before they moved here. They involve the older men who used to be found daily playing chess off Powell and Market. Check back Thursday for Part 2 with Toshio Meronek. We recorded this episode at Toshio's home at the confluence of The Transgender District, Tenderloin, UN Plaza, and Civic Center in January 2026. Photography by Jeff Hunt

In this episode, we share a panoply of voices speaking out about the dangers of AI - Artificial Intelligence - and this insane boom in water-and-power-hungry data centers throughout the U.S. We engage with Steven J. Kung, an advocate against the construction of a massive data center in Monterey Park, California. Steven, a writer and director, shares his insights on the environmental implications, air pollution, blight, industrializing the landscape, in addition to the excessive water consumption and energy demands. Support the Podcast via PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url We also hear from Stanford professor and renewable energy expert Mark Jacobson, who discusses sustainable alternatives for powering data centers. Tech journalist Paris Marx weighs in from the 2025 Bioneers Conference on the social and political implications of this data center bubble economy. For some positive news, legislators in New York introduced the strongest data center moratorium proposal thus far [https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/06/new-york-democrats-propose-sweeping-pause-on-data-center-construction-00768090]. The bill would pause data center construction for three years while appropriate regulations are drafted. Moreover, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders suggests a national moratorium on this data center building boom. Join us as we explore the grassroots movement to protect local communities and the fight for environmental justice. For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio Resources/Articles: True Cost of AI with Paris Marx - Bioneers: https://bioneers.org/the-true-cost-of-ai-water-energy-and-a-warming-planet-ztvz2507/ Stopping a Data Center in Monterey Park https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/07/california-monterey-park-stop-datacenter-construction Steven J. Kung is a proud Chinese American resident of Monterey Park who lives 1,300 feet from the proposed data center site. He is a writer-director who co-founded the grassroots activist group No Data Center Monterey Park [https://www.nodatacentermpk.org/]. Jack Eidt is an urban planner, environmental journalist, and climate organizer, as well as award-winning fiction writer. He is Co-Founder of SoCal 350 Climate Action and Executive Producer of EcoJustice Radio. He writes for a PBS SoCal Artbound project called High & Dry [https://www.pbssocal.org/people/high-dry]. He is also Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Host: Jack Eidt Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 278

Shannon drops another Herbert Hoover fun fact before SwampWatch takes on Newsom's climate deal with the UK and the very important question of what's open on President's Day (spoiler: fast food is the #1 concern). Then Gary and Shannon dive into Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang as they try to figure out what "mogged" and "maxxing" means, and Elmer suggests "look maxxing" Gary's cheeks. The heaviest rain of the storm rolls in as iPhone warnings go off across SoCal. Plus, a #Wellness check on intermittent fasting, and a new study says worrying about your health as you age can actually make you age faster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon keep the President's Day fun facts rolling with Herbert Hoover and George Washington, including why Washington refused any title but "Mr. President." Then breaking news hits: Robert Duvall has passed away. They also dig into the latest from the big tech trial with Zuckerberg set to testify tomorrow. A weather alert interrupts the show with strong thunderstorms headed for SoCal, wind gusts up to 55mph, and the possibility of a brief tornado from Long Beach northward. Plus, Shannon had a dream about her dental cleaning that she says is proof she needs to get out more, and the Olympics deliver weirdness including a condom shortage in the village and Jake Paul's fiancée winning speed skating gold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you get when you have a life filled with rebellion, challenging moments, glimpses of paradise and view of many faiths? Richard Sherman, PhD joins the show to discuss his memoir "You Can't Go Home Again: A Journey of Perseverance, Humor, and Heart," and it's one that's fascinating. How does a SoCal kid end up in Panama? Listen and find out!https://www.youcantgohomeagainbook.com/

A powerful storm sparks evacuation warnings in the Southland. Researchers find a link between wildfire smoke and autism in children of SoCal moms. Nurses in Tarzana are hitting the picket lines. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Winter storm warning issued for SoCal mountains ahead of major storm; Michigan congresswoman joins advocates opposing SAVE Act; CA faith leaders condemn move to undermine climate regulation; KS anti-transgender bill could sharply impact MO residents.

Hour 1- Chris Merrill is premiering Monks and Merrill this Tuesday at 12pm PT and we're taking your Talkbacks on what you want to hear on this new show. SoCal is getting soaked, the globes are trotting with the NBA All Star Game, PLUS the law makers, the law breakers, and the times there ought to be a law. Chris is delving into encampment cleanups and Pokemon cards. PLUS so much more on KFIAM-640.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winter storm warning issued for SoCal mountains ahead of major storm; Michigan congresswoman joins advocates opposing SAVE Act; CA faith leaders condemn move to undermine climate regulation; KS anti-transgender bill could sharply impact MO residents.

Rob and Kelvin tell us how they believe the NBA should respond if their investigation reveals that the Los Angeles Clippers are guilty of circumventing the NBA salary cap in 2019 to sign Kawhi Leonard. Plus, Spectrum News 1 SoCal sports reporter Taylor Schaub swings by to discuss all the biggest headlines around the NBA All-Star Game, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No flowers in your home means we love you! Dean believes your home should be a thing of beauty every day of the year, not just on Valentine’s Day. Today’s first caller is having a house presently being built and the builder wants to apply just one coat of paint behind the bathroom mirrors, tub and toilet. Is that normal, or should there be a second coat applied? Is your roof leaking? Looks like it is for our next caller, and they’re wondering what they can do to plug that hole, especially now that the rains are returning to SoCal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Week’s Callers Caller 1: Nick Gladiator on 28s gives his opinion on Camping vs Glamping Caller 2: Alex from Botches Off-Road is trying to find Tyler’s sister Caller 3: Uncle Weird says he likes, he loves SnailMails, and Thanks for GME Caller 4: Jamie from SoCal challenges Jimmy to a swim contest Caller 5: Nick Gladiator on 27s gives us an update on his mini bike Caller 6: Nick called back to clarify Caller 7: Nick from Montana talks about using a laser level for measuring CALL US AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!!! We want to hear from you even more!!! You can call and say whatever you like! Ask a question, leave feedback, correct some information about welding, say how much you hate your Jeep, and wish you had a Toyota! We will air them all, live, on the podcast! +01-916-345-4744. An alternative method would be sending us an email at Jimmy@snailtrail4x4.com or at Tyler@snailtrail4x4.com. You can also find us on Instagram at SnailTrail4x4 or 4x4ToyotaTyler Listener Discount Codes: SnailTrail4x4 –SnailTrail15 for 15% off SnailTrail4x4 MerchMORRFlate – snailtraill4x4 to get 10% off MORRFlate Multi Tire Inflation Deflation™ Kits4WheelUnderground – snailtrail 10% offIronman 4×4 – snailtrail20 to get 20% off all Ironman 4×4 branded equipment!Sidetracked Offroad – snailtrail4x4 (lowercase) to get 15% off lights and recovery gearSpartan Rope – snailtrail4x4 to get 10% off sitewideShock Surplus – SNAILTRAIL4x4 to get $25 off any order!Mob Armor – SNAILTRAIL4X4 for 15% offSummerShine Supply – ST4x4 for 10% offBackpacker’s Pantry – Affiliate

LAPD’s West Valley Division gets honored today — a shout-out to the officers and staff serving the Valley. Dean Sharp, “The House Whisperer” (custom home designer and host of HOME on KFI AM 640 — Saturdays 6–8am, Sundays 9am–noon) joins Conway for Romancing Your Home on Valentine’s Day weekend: the most unusual homeowner requests, “open door dumps,” and easy ways to level up your home’s romance factor. More with Dean on pre-fab/manufactured homes — why they can save a shocking amount of materials, how well-built they’ve become, and why ADUs are exploding across SoCal. And a sad local loss: Sandy Steers, executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley, has passed away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A court orders Children's Hospital OC to resume some gender affirming care for another month. After years of dwindling numbers, local mountain lions finally get state protections. And the Dodgers were busy today. We have the latest ahead of spring training. 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

Danny Ricker and Jeff Fox are here to weigh in on whether it's a yes please or an oh puhleeze when someone tells you to feel free to follow up with them. Plus we do another round of the game where people try to guess my irrational fear. Danny's kids are still taking overlong showers, Jeff's telling us about junk yards, I'm wanting to call mustaches by a certain offensive terms and Daniel is introducing more people to the cult of the word midteresting. Plus we did a round of JMOE, HGFY and Podcast Pals Product Picks. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Podcast Palz Product Picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen/list/2CS1QRYTRP6ER?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfalisonrosen_0K0AJFYP84PF1Z61QW2H Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   QUINCE: Go to Quince.com/alisonrosen for free shipping and 365-day returns! WAYFAIR: wayfair.com DAME: dame.com for 20% off everything! Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial JEFF'S PRETZEL RECIPE 16oz bag of pretzels 1 cup or less of oil 2 tbsp spice (chili & lime / Lemon pepper / buffalo wing spice) 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp nutritional yeast mix ingredients put in ziploc bag and shake for a while or toss in a bowl with a rubber scraper until evenly coated The pretzels will be wet and oily. bake at 250 for 15 mins (semi-optional)

Derek Ramirez, the first ESD (Electronic Storage Device) K9 handler in his large Southern California agency, breaks down why electronic detection is the most challenging discipline in K9 work. Despite working in a major metro area with high demand, Derek's biggest hurdle wasn't finding work—it was educating decision-makers about what ESD dogs can do.Unlike narcotics or explosives with consistent target odors, electronic devices present massive challenges: thousands of manufacturers, constantly evolving technology, and micro-level odor signatures from SD cards and circuit components. Derek explains why handlers must become experts at reading subtle behavioral changes, why "interest" often matters more than full alerts, and how missing a hidden device can mean lost evidence in child exploitation cases.Key Topics:Why the nonprofit model creates handler limitationsESD vs. narcotics detection: fundamental differencesGeneralization training across device types and manufacturersReading dogs in low-odor scenariosWhy double-blind testing is essential for ESD teamsSearch methodology: how hiding spots affect successBuilding an ESD program from 5 to 16 dogsEssential for anyone considering ESD capabilities for event security, corporate environments, or law enforcement applications where electronic device detection matters.Derek Ramirez Background: First ESD K9 handler in major SoCal agency, built program from ground up, now manages growing unit of 16 dogs, works both ESD and narcotics detection.________________________________________

C&R have fun back in the So Cal studios! They react to Super Bowl 60's highs & lows, with 'THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO HMM!' They discuss Bad Bunny/Kid Rock & StuGotz throws gasoline on FernandoGate! Plus, the dark side of The City, boxing, Olympics, 'LAST ONE STANDING' & the guys Luge together! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.