An exclusive story from the KNX News city hall bureau: for months, thieves have been prying plaques off monuments near City Hall, and nothing's been done about it. The heat wave is a busy time for exterminators, as roaches seek refuge in the AC. Why film production may never return to pre-strike levels, and why home prices might soon drop in SoCal despite a recent record. The LA Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.