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The LA Local

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California
Donald Trump
Irvine
Kamala Harris
LAPD
Rancho Palos Verdes
Wildfires
Encino
Wildfire
Burglaries
Los Angeles
Gas Shut-Off
Southern California Gas Company
Wall Street Journal
Chris Van Heerden
Ksenia Karolina
Disability
San Bernardino
Russia
San Fernando Valley

Your TL;DR for what's happening in SoCal. Get caught up in less than ten minutes every afternoon on The LA Local. From culture to crime to politics to the offbeat, Jonathan Serviss and the KNX News team have you covered.

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Coming up on today's Local: A U.S. Supreme Court ruling threatens California's ban on "gay conversion" therapy ... a SoCal surfing legend--the K9 type--loses his fight to cancer ... and Jackie & Shadow are expecting!

Coming up on today's Local: Opening Day has arrived! Plus, the K Line is expanding, and the Oscars are moving out of Hollywood!

Coming up on today's Local: speed cameras are coming to LA ... big, annoying billboard along the 101 in the Cahuenga Pass causes rubber-necking and AI anxiety ... activist groups plead with Dodgers to skip meeting Trump.

Coming up on today's Local: Adopt Don't Shop on this Puppy Day ... a floral theme is unveiled for the LA28 Olympics ... an update on Hawaii following a devastating natural disaster.

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Recent Guests

Erwin Chemerinsky
Dean, UC Berkeley School of Law; constitutional law expert
UC Berkeley School of Law
Episode: Cesar who? LA inaugurates Farm Workers Day
Linda Brakestone
Former CBS LA political editor
CBS LA
Episode: Iran and Beyond: Tensions, Travel, and the World Cup
Jacob Wasserman
Research program manager with UCLA's Institute for Transportation Studies
UCLA
Episode: The Wilshire Blvd subway is almost open. Well, part of it. Over budget. Very late.
Scott Pike
Firefighter who spoke about the Lockman fire and its consequences
LA City Fire Department
Episode: The Wilshire Blvd subway is almost open. Well, part of it. Over budget. Very late.
Alberto Carvalho
Superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District
LAUSD
Episode: The Wilshire Blvd subway is almost open. Well, part of it. Over budget. Very late.
Andres Chait
Acting Superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District
LAUSD
Episode: The Wilshire Blvd subway is almost open. Well, part of it. Over budget. Very late.
Ted Johnson
Deadline politics editor
Episode: Paramount wins the fight for Warner Bros
Gustavo Zermeno Jr.
Local street artist
Episode: Paramount wins the fight for Warner Bros
Paris Tyler
Representative for Butter Art Fair
Butter LA
Episode: Paramount wins the fight for Warner Bros

Hosts

Denetris Chavis-Rose
Host of The LA Local
Jonathan Serviss
Co-Host / Managing editor

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Great news

    I enjoy hearing your podcast while I am working at my job it’s keeping me informed on the local news

    when I can’t listen to live radio on 97.1

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Neotech Nicholas
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show

    Unbiased local LA news. Great stories not covered by the big outlets.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dhemen
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent!!

    Informative show!! Great way to catch up on all the local news in our great community!!! Thank you !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jpgr1
    United States2 years ago
  • Informational and fun

    Such a great quick pod to digest daily need to know info about the city!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    flythedelorean
    United States3 years ago
  • My daily driver for local news

    Love the show. Can’t wait to see how it grows and develops.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrTyrus
    United States3 years ago

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The program is appreciated for delivering unbiased, quick updates on a wide range of local topics.
Listener feedback highlights the show as a reliable, concise source for local LA news with a strong sense of community.
Listeners find it informative and easy to follow, with a favorable impression of the guest contributions and host reporting.

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Cesar who? LA inaugurates Farm Workers Day
Q: Is it surprising to you that the liberal justices decided this way?
The guest explains that while the outcome aligns with First Amendment principles in professional settings, it raises concerns about how speech is regulated across different professions and contexts.
LA Local special: KNX meets the new Democratic Socialist candidate for LA mayor
Q: How do you do it?
Huang expresses her excitement and readiness to take on the responsibilities of leading Los Angeles, emphasizing her grassroots approach and coalition-building skills.
LA Local special: KNX meets the new Democratic Socialist candidate for LA mayor
Q: What's your resume?
Rae Huang highlights her experience as a community organizer and her current role as Deputy Director of Housing Now Coalition, emphasizing her long-term engagement with local issues.
Mayor Karen Bass talks 'hard lessons learned' from SoCal wildfires
Q: What do you think the residents feel about your leadership during this time of crisis?
Residents have the right to express any emotions, including anger, towards the leadership because they felt responsible for the situation.
It's Time For A Holiday Shopping Boycott
Q: Is there any concern at all that doing something like this could impact the people that work for those big corporations?
Yes, they have taken into consideration the impact on workers, ensuring support from labor organizations involved in the campaign.

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What is The LA Local about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A concise local-news-focused program that delivers quick, daily updates on Southern California, blending hard politics, public safety, transportation, and culture with human-interest items. Episodes mix segment-style reporting from KNX News correspondents and local contributors, plus notable guests who provide expert perspectives across government, journalism, activism, and community issues. The show stands out for its tight turnaround, breadth of local topics, and a strong emphasis on actionable takeaways for listeners who want to stay informed about the region.

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The LA Local launched 7 years ago and published 500 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Erwin Chemerinsky
2. Linda Brakestone
3. Jacob Wasserman
4. Scott Pike
5. Alberto Carvalho
6. Andres Chait
7. Ted Johnson
8. Gustavo Zermeno Jr.

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