Several new laws designed to stop street races and takeovers are now on the books in California and President Biden addresses the United Nations for the last time.

Several new laws designed to stop street races and takeovers are now on the books in California and President Biden addresses the United Nations for the last time.

AM UPDATE: New laws aimed at stopping street takeovers signed by Governor Newsom

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill to restrict the use of cell phones in schools across California, set to take effect in 2026. Botanical bandits are stealing succulents from the wild, and experts from the Huntington Botanical Gardens say it's hurting the environment. And according to a lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, energy giant ExxonMobil is operating a decades-long "campaign of deception" regarding how much plastic waste the company can recycle, causing irreversible environmental damage.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill to restrict the use of cell phones in schools across California, set to take effect in 2026. Botanical bandits are stealing succulents from the wild, and experts from the Huntington Botanical Gardens say it's hurting the environment. And according to a lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, energy giant ExxonMobil is operating a decades-long "campaign of deception" regarding how much plastic waste the company can recycle, causing irreversible environmental damage.

PM UPDATE: ExxonMobil sued for 'campaign of deception,' causing irreversible ecological harm

The California attorney general is suing ExxonMobil, claiming its plastic recycling side business is not what it claims to be. There's a new plastic bag ban in California, and this time even those thicker bags will be gone - but not until 2026. If you smelled smoke on the west side today, we'll tell you where it was coming from. And who's stealing succulents? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships. 

The California attorney general is suing ExxonMobil, claiming its plastic recycling side business is not what it claims to be. There's a new plastic bag ban in California, and this time even those thicker bags will be gone - but not until 2026. If you smelled smoke on the west side today, we'll tell you where it was coming from. And who's stealing succulents? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

California: ExxonMobil's recycling business is a sham

A man has been shot in the leg during an attempted robbery in the South Coast Plaza parking lot and it's the end of plastic bags at grocery stores in the state. 

A man has been shot in the leg during an attempted robbery in the South Coast Plaza parking lot and it's the end of plastic bags at grocery stores in the state.

AM UPDATE: Man shot during another armed robbery attempt outside OC mall

Manhattan Beach police are investigating a brazen theft of $1 million in cash taken from a victim's car while dropping off their kid at school, leaving everyone with a few burning questions. Squatters and vandals have taken over a multimillion-dollar mansion in the Hollywood Hills - the people who live nearby want the city to take action. And eight firefighters with the Orange County Fire Authority were injured in a crash on Thursday night - we get an update on their condition.

Manhattan Beach police are investigating a brazen theft of $1 million in cash taken from a victim's car while dropping off their kid at school, leaving everyone with a few burning questions. Squatters and vandals have taken over a multimillion-dollar mansion in the Hollywood Hills - the people who live nearby want the city to take action. And eight firefighters with the Orange County Fire Authority were injured in a crash on Thursday night - we get an update on their condition.

PM UPDATE: $1M cash stolen from a car in Manhattan Beach

A mansion on Mulholland Drive has been taken over by aggressive squatters and covered in graffiti, and neighbors say they want the owner's father, who owns the Philadelphia Phillies, to do something about it. Who brings a million dollars in cash to their kid's school? That's what cops in Manhattan Beach want to know because it got stolen. What will Gov. Newsom do about a sweeping AI bill sitting on his desk? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships. 

A mansion on Mulholland Drive has been taken over by aggressive squatters and covered in graffiti, and neighbors say they want the owner's father, who owns the Philadelphia Phillies, to do something about it. Who brings a million dollars in cash to their kid's school? That's what cops in Manhattan Beach want to know because it got stolen. What will Gov. Newsom do about a sweeping AI bill sitting on his desk? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

MLB scion's Hollywood Hills mansion taken over by squatters, taggers

Several firefighters have been injured when their truck rolled over in Orange County and police are investigating a murder in Venice.   

Several firefighters have been injured when their truck rolled over in Orange County and police are investigating a murder in Venice.

AM UPDATE: Firefighters battling Airport Fire injured in rollover

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani makes MLB history by becoming the first player with 50 homers and 50 stolen bases in a single season. Despite forced shutoffs amid land movement, Southern California Edison admits to mistakenly sending power bills to Rancho Palos Verdes customers. And some good news for SoCal residents living in areas impacted by intense wildfires.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani makes MLB history by becoming the first player with 50 homers and 50 stolen bases in a single season. Despite forced shutoffs amid land movement, Southern California Edison admits to mistakenly sending power bills to Rancho Palos Verdes customers. And some good news for SoCal residents living in areas impacted by intense wildfires.

PM UPDATE: Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani makes MLB history

Why was a yacht at Marina Del Rey packed with fireworks and ammo, and how did it catch fire and sink? We sort out what's legal and what's not, and hear the harrowing story of the explosions and fire. Rancho Palos Verdes residents who had their power suddenly cut off are still getting power bills, and we got an apology from SoCal Edison. How you can now get a mobile driver's license in California - and what you can't actually do with it. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships. 

Why was a yacht at Marina Del Rey packed with fireworks and ammo, and how did it catch fire and sink? We sort out what's legal and what's not, and hear the harrowing story of the explosions and fire. Rancho Palos Verdes residents who had their power suddenly cut off are still getting power bills, and we got an apology from SoCal Edison. How you can now get a mobile driver's license in California - and what you can't actually do with it. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

Sunken yacht leaves burning questions in Marina Del Rey

A yacht carrying a large amount of ammunition and fireworks in the Marina del Rey harbor goes up in flames and LA County Sheriff Robert Luna bans deputy gangs. 

A yacht carrying a large amount of ammunition and fireworks in the Marina del Rey harbor goes up in flames and LA County Sheriff Robert Luna bans deputy gangs.

AM UPDATE: Yacht with fireworks and ammo goes up in flames

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, Alex Silverman and the team at KNX News 97.1 FM have you covered.

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, Alex Silverman and the team at KNX News 97.1 FM have you covered.

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