UCLA Chancellor defends operation to clear protest camp

Chancellor Gene Block says law enforcement had to move in to dismantle the encampment on the Royce Quad. Many on the UCLA campus disagree. Our Rob Archer talked with university law professor Ariela Gross.

KNX BIG STORY: Study finds most Jewish and Muslim college students fear for their safety now

The protests at UCLA, USC and elsewhere have inflamed tensions on college campuses. But those tensions were already there to a degree.  A study found since the October 7th attack by Hamas on Israel, more than half of Jewish and Muslim college students say they've been fearing for their safety. Univ…

KNX BIG STORY: College protesters hide identities to preserve future opportunities

Many of the protesters at UCLA and elsewhere have been hiding their identities. That's why they were wearing things like scarves and medical masks. Some of them say they're protecting themselves from being doxxed and protecting their future career opportunities. Lynn Greenky with Syracuse Universit…

KNX BIG STORY: UCLA clash highlights widely different views on the college protests

Reactions differ over the violent clash at UCLA and the protests at other universities around the country. One pro-Palestinian protester at UCLA slammed the pro-Israel protesters who she said attacked her side last night. KNX News Chief Correspondent Charles Feldman talked to Rabbi Nicole Guzik wit…

KNX BIG STORY: College protests now could impact the presidential election in November

The college protests across the country could have an impact on November's presidential election. KNX News Chief Correspondent Charles Feldman talked to political science professor David McCuan from Sonoma State University who suggested Democrats shouldn't take the votes of younger people for grant…

KNX BIG STORY: UCLA professor calls violent clash on campus a "tragic development"

All is quiet at UCLA right now. But that certainly wasn't the case last night and into the early morning hours as pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian protesters violently clashed on campus. KNX News Chief Correspondent Charles Feldman talked to UCLA law professor Ariela Gross who says the whole thing wa…

Get ready for a change in 101 Freeway overnight construction delays

Get ready for a change in overnight construction delays on the 101 Freeway. KNX News' Pete Demetriou reports crews are ahead of schedule on the Annenberg Wildlife Crossing project….and work on the NORTHBOUND side of the 101 begins Wednesday night.

Chaos, violence erupt at UCLA protest

The protests at UCLA took a turn, with violence erupting, bear spray deployed, and the LAPD responding at the Chancellor's request. Mayor Bass is flying back from DC this morning to address the situation. KNX News's Jon Baird is live on the scene. 

UCLA is beefing up security around pro-Palestinian encampment

That encampment has been on campus almost a week, and some students say it's making it hard to get to class or the library. KNX News' Nataly Tavidian reports.  Plus, USC officials are investigating a swastika found near campus. 

L.A. city officials need to make some serious budget cuts

The city is facing a huge deficit for the upcoming fiscal year. Mayor Karen Bass has released her proposed budget. The city council's budget committee may ask for some changes.