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Harvey Weinstein could be headed back to L.A. Will his conviction here hold up?
Is the reversal of Harvey Weinstein's New York conviction a one-off technicality or a sign of things to come? We talk to a campus reporter on the ground for the USC protests about the role of campus security, and how students are feeling about the cancelled graduation. And an iconic L.A. restaurant…
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The Israel-Hamas flashpoint on L.A.'s college campuses
USC has cancelled its main graduation ceremony following mass arrests, and protests expand to UCLA's campus in a reflection of nationwide unrest. Mayor Bass's home will have more security after a break-in over the weekend. And Harvey Weinstein may be headed back to California after his New York con…
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'Very violent' suspect arrested in shooting of sheriff's deputy
The L.A. County Sheriff's department has made an arrest in the shooting of one of their own, in the back, as he sat at a red light. Plus, LAPD steps up patrols on Metro after the stabbing death of a woman near Universal City. Topanga Canyon business owners are hurting with the closure dragging on. …
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Intruder breaks into Mayor Bass's home: Was she targeted?
There are still many questions about the break-in at Mayor Bass's residence over the weekend, and it comes as her budget includes cuts to spending on public safety and homelessness. Plus, a woman is brutally stabbed to death on Metro near Universal Studios, and another French bulldog is stolen in L…
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The Supreme Court will decide cities' power to ban homeless camps
Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court takes a case that could affect the power cities have to ban homeless people from sleeping on the streets. We talk about the possible implications for L.A. Plus, an update on the body found in an abandoned stolen U-Haul in Mid City, and why we can expect more atmospher…
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Decomposing body found in stolen U-Haul
A body was found wrapped in a tarp in the back of a stolen U-Haul in Mid City and the police are trying to figure out who it was and how he or she died. Plus, Topanga Canyon has been closed for 5 weeks, and we now know it might not re-open until the fall. A bouncer at a WeHo club is arrested for pu…
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Mayor Bass pledges to fix 'broken' 311 system
At a KNX News Town Hall on public safety in L.A., Mayor Karen Bass responded to a listener's question about the 311 system with a promise to fix it - plus other highlights from Bass's first broadcast town hall. Also, a survey shows Angelenos are anxious about the cost of housing, and someone stole …
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Bizarre Newport Beach burglary attempt ends with 2 suspects shot, one fatally
Police said a Newport Beach homeowner shot and wounded a suspect who entered his home overnight. Plus, a South L.A. group wants an emergency task force after a teen's deadly shooting, Mayor Karen Bass delivered her State of the City address, and a pilot program allows people to rents e-bikes for fr…
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Venice canal attacks ‘heinous’ & ‘reprehensible:’ DA
New details have come out about the brutal attacks on two women at the Venice Canals. Plus, a pilotand his dog walked away from a plane crash in Palos Verdes, California is suing Huntington Beach over a voter ID measure, and the first weekend of Coachella just wrapped up. The L.A. Local is sponsore…
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'Sick and tired of a failed social experiment:' Official unloads after Venice attacks
A suspect is arrested in the brutal beatings and sex assaults of two women near the Venice canals, and a city lawmaker unloads about public safety in L.A. Plus, Shohei Ohtani's interpreter is out on bail - on the condition he gets treated for gambling addiction. And this year's Coachella vibe is...…
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