The hour opens with music history as the crew looks back at Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers’ iconic performance at Live Aid, followed by breaking news of the passing of Grateful Dead cofounder Bob Weir at age 78.
The show then shifts to urgent local coverage as a massive fire erupts in North Hills near Parthenia and Sepulveda, sending thick smoke into the sky and disrupting the surrounding area. Updates continue throughout the hour as the fire grows, ultimately impacting a vacant building roughly five blocks east of the 405 freeway.
Along the way, the crew also dives into California traffic tickets and controversial hidden fees, including court-ordered breathalyzer devices known as “Johnny,” before closing out the hour with the latest developments on the North Hills blaze.
Breaking news, music legends, and critical local updates — all in one intense hour. 🚨🔥🎸