Neighbors get a win in a five-year fight to clean up a hoarder's property in La Tuna Canyon, which includes more than 100 cars. The Harris campaign is racking up union endorsements, but the powerful Teamsters have not backed her yet. Will they? The suspects in Johnny Wactor's murder are linked to thefts across SoCal. And did Alicia Silverstone really eat a poisonous fruit on TikTok? Is she ok? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Aug 20, 2024•10 min
President Biden hit the stage at the Democratic National Convention last night and city officials are set to get an update on the land movement in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Aug 20, 2024•17 min
Charges have been filed against four men accused in the murder of actor Johnny Wactor during a downtown catalytic converter theft, but his family says it's not enough. The Democratic National Convention gets underway and a big name from L.A. gets a prime speaking slot. A big gas leak causes huge problems in West Hollywood. And why one SoCal city is reaching out to Elon Musk for help. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Aug 19, 2024•12 min
The Democratic National Convention kicks off today and iconic TV talk show host Phil Donahue has died.
Aug 19, 2024•17 min
Glitches during the grand opening of the Intuit Dome resulted in a two-hour delay. Plus, CicLAvia is coming to East and West Hollywood on Sunday, there’s a push to fill more potholes in Long Beach, and there are new signs on dozens of Hollywood Boulevard landmarks. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Aug 16, 2024•7 min
A new poll reveals if Prop 36 is on track to pass this November and Vice President Kamala Harris reveals her agenda if elected president.
Aug 16, 2024•17 min
Police announce arrests in the killing of the General Hospital star, shot to death in downtown LA. Also this evening: the latest on arrests in the drugs death of Matthew Perry; and the Intuit Dome in Inglewood officially opening.
Aug 16, 2024•14 min
Five people were arrested in connection to Matthew Perry’s death, and arrests have been made in the murder of actor Johnny Wactor, too. Plus, a ballerina who lived in L.A. was sentenced to 12 years in a Russian prison, and the Intuit Dome is officially opening. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Aug 15, 2024•9 min
Authorities have made arrests in the overdose death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry and it's the official grand opening of the Intuit Dome with Bruno Mars kicking things off this evening.
Aug 15, 2024•18 min
Sheriff’s detectives arrest a man for the murder of a woman whose charred body was found dumped nearly 2 years ago. Also this evening: a billionaire is accused of stealing sand from a Malibu beach; and a Beverly Hills robbery followed by a high-speed chase.
Aug 15, 2024•14 min
Tim Walz spoke at a fundraiser in Newport Beach on Tuesday that was met with lots of excitement. Plus, the latest consumer index came in below 3% for the first time in three years, there are some changes to the process of buying a home, and L.A. is being criticized over its policies addressing homelessness. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Aug 14, 2024•7 min
A new report slams the way the city of Los Angeles is dealing with the homeless problem while Long Beach now says it will start being more aggressive in cleaning up homeless encampments.
Aug 14, 2024•18 min
A multi-million dollar settlement is reached in the case of a girl who says she was abused by fellow students at a Walnut elementary school. Also this evening: Tim Walz campaigns in LA and Orange Counties; and mass layoffs at Paramount.
Aug 14, 2024•15 min
A group of Jewish pro-Palestinian protesters blocked America's busiest freeway Tuesday morning and were arrested by CHP. Monday's 4.4 earthquake caused some damage to L.A. City Hall. Another cold case murder is solved. A break in the Valley burglaries. And the City Council is looking to ban some kinds of ink cartridges. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Aug 13, 2024•10 min
The sneaker burglars are caught in the act in the Valley and could more school districts in the state ban cellphones.
Aug 13, 2024•18 min
Mayor Karen Bass arrives at LAX with the Olympic flag, and starts planning for the Games in four years time. Also this evening: shaking all over So Cal from a 4.4 quake that felt much stronger; and LA County says it's making progress moving homeless people off Skid Row.
Aug 13, 2024•14 min
Middle of the city, middle of the day - millions of Angelenos got a big jolt. It broke a water pipe at Pasadena City Hall, but there are no reports of major damage. Does the series of recent quakes portend anything about what we're in for in the future? And with the Olympic flag officially in Los Angeles, how realistic is the pipe dream of a car-free 2028 games? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Aug 12, 2024•12 min
It's the first day of school for kids in LA, Burbank and Palmdale plus Mayor Karen Bass is bringing the official Olympic flag back to LA.
Aug 12, 2024•17 min
The man who headed up the illegal Gambling operation used by Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter enters guilty pleas to multiple crimes. Also this evening: a Van Nuys man gets a long prison term for attacking police officers at the Capitol on Jan 6th; and a surprise on local gas prices.
Aug 10, 2024•12 min
Gov. Gavin Newsom came to L.A. this week to make a show of personally cleaning up a homeless encampment - and while he didn't mention officials by name, made clear he's not happy with L.A.'s stance on his recent push to clear encampments. Former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown says Donald Trump lied about him. Why are gas prices dropping so quickly? And why you might be hearing more sonic booms over SoCal soon. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Aug 09, 2024•10 min
Burglars hit a high-end sneaker shop in South LA and another arrest in the planned terror attacks at Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna.
Aug 09, 2024•17 min
A woman stabbed to death and the suspect then shot dead by police. Also this evening: Governor Newsom calls out counties and cities for failing to do enough on the homeless crisis; and a disease outbreak centered on a Japanese restaurant.
Aug 09, 2024•10 min
An alleged serial killer who preyed on vulnerable women in the 70s has been extradited to SoCal, and we get into how he was caught after all that time. Cops in Highland Park have a 5-hour standoff with a guy who's been terrorizing his neighbors by firing his gun into the air. A local city votes to defy a new state law which bans policies that out gay and trans students to their parents. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.
Aug 08, 2024•9 min
An alleged terror plot targeting upcoming Taylor Swift concerts in Austria has been prevented and back to school shopping is even more expensive this year.
Aug 08, 2024•17 min
LAUSD board members unanimously approve putting a 9-billion dollar bond measure on the November ballot. Also this evening: no charges for a former LA County Supervisor who says she was falsely accused of corruption; and new word on what caused the wildfire that destroyed homes in San Bernardino.
Aug 08, 2024•11 min
A $9 billion measure will be on the ballot this fall for L.A. schools - we'll tell you how much it will raise property taxes if passed. Last night's shake alert went to half a million people before the quake near Bakersfield. People in San Bernardino are returning home to see what's left after the Edgehill Fire. A road rage incident turns to murder in West Hollywood. And why are $1 tickets to the Hollywood Bowl not selling? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships....
Aug 07, 2024•11 min
LAUSD needs major upgrades to its schools so the district is considering a massive $9-billion bond measure and an earthquake shakes Southern California.
Aug 07, 2024•17 min
Leaders of Rancho Palos Verdes meet as the city sets up an information center about the land movement threatening homes. Also this evening: pets killed in the wildfire in San Bernardino; and a would-be robber shot dead by a store owner in Norwalk.
Aug 07, 2024•11 min
We hear from Mayor Karen Bass, who worked with Tim Walz when he served in Congress. We also hear for the first from from the mother of Johnny Wactor, who says she's hopeful her son's murderers will be caught. Yet another fancy home is burglarized in Encino, and the huge fire in northern California is threatening the state's salmon. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Dealerships.
Aug 06, 2024•10 min
Vice President Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate and yet another home robbery in Encino.
Aug 06, 2024•16 min
