Over 200 protestors were arrested at UCLA Thursday morning. We hear reactions from students, Mayor Karen Bass, and L.A. District Attorney George Gascon, who said “very few” protestors are likely to face felony charges. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships. 

Over 200 protestors were arrested at UCLA Thursday morning. We hear reactions from students, Mayor Karen Bass, and L.A. District Attorney George Gascon, who said “very few” protestors are likely to face felony charges. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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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Rubber bullets, flash-bangs, 200 arrests — Police sweep UCLA

Mayor Bass vows to add more cops to Metro trains and buses amid a spike in violence, but not everyone believes that's the right solution. We've been covering the downtown graffiti towers with interest, but the Valley has its own graffiti-covered eyesore and residents say they've had enough. Plus, can UC workers strike over the response to protests? And how much are those calls for divestment actually worth to the University? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships. 

Mayor Bass vows to add more cops to Metro trains and buses amid a spike in violence, but not everyone believes that's the right solution. We've been covering the downtown graffiti towers with interest, but the Valley has its own graffiti-covered eyesore and residents say they've had enough. Plus, can UC workers strike over the response to protests? And how much are those calls for divestment actually worth to the University? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

Is more police on Metro the answer?

Following a series of escalating attacks on Metro trains and buses, Mayor Bass vows more cops, and the agency's ousted safety chief puts the blame squarely on Metro's CEO. Plus, with home prices at record highs, there are signs the LA housing market is starting to open up. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships. 

Following a series of escalating attacks on Metro trains and buses, Mayor Bass vows more cops, and the agency's ousted safety chief puts the blame squarely on Metro's CEO. Plus, with home prices at record highs, there are signs the LA housing market is starting to open up. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

Fired Metro security chief: CEO 'failed to approve' safety measures

8 teens were taken to the hospital after being found in an "altered state of consciousness" near the tar pits, and investigators are trying to figure out why. Plus, the new head of the LADWP will make more money than any other city worker - a lot more. Find out what she says she'll do to earn it. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the L.A. Car Guy family of dealerships 

8 teens were taken to the hospital after being found in an "altered state of consciousness" near the tar pits, and investigators are trying to figure out why. Plus, the new head of the LADWP will make more money than any other city worker - a lot more. Find out what she says she'll do to earn it. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the L.A. Car Guy family of dealerships

Rubber bullets, flash-bangs, 200 arrests — Police sweep UCLA

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