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The KABC News Blitz

The city council will only give you 60 seconds, but you get 60 minutes on the KABC News Blitz. Randy Wang takes your calls on hyper-local news that you actually care about.

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  1. 100

    Snake Bite In Claremont!

    I Think I Will Stick To More Urban Walking Adventures...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 99

    Say Goodbye To CicLAvia?

    Why is Metro cutting the quarterly bicycle festival?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 98

    Sacramento's Misguided Plan To Sell Cigarettes And Banannas

    Watch The Show Here https://www.youtube.com/@randywangradio And Subscribe To The Accountability Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@accountabilitypodcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. 97

    California's Digital License Isn't Accepted By California?

    Subscribe To The Accountability Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@accountabilitypodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. 96

    Will Cannabis Cafes Save California's Legal Pot Industry?

    I don't know about you but at least in my experience pot isn't the same social lubricant that alcohol is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. 95

    Where Is All The Rotting Food In Boyle Heights Going?

    And is the insurance industry due for a reckoning in California?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. 94

    The LAX People Mover Is Delayed...Again....

    LAX may have signed the worst contract of all time with this developer Subscribe to our youtube channels https://www.youtube.com/@randywangradio https://www.youtube.com/@accountabilitypodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. 93

    Why Is An In N Out Getting Banned In Culver City?

    Who doesn't want good burgers and good jobs? Subscribe to our youtube channels https://www.youtube.com/@randywangradio https://www.youtube.com/@accountabilitypodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  9. 92

    Rob Bonta Suing over WB Paramount Merger

    The California News Blitz with Randy Wang Airs Weekdays at 5PM on KABC And Subscribe To The Accountability Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@accountabilitypodcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  10. 91

    Los Angeles Neighborhoods Dealing With Coyotes

    If you have small dogs and cats be careful! The California News Blitz with Randy Wang Airs Weekdays at 5PM on KABC And Subscribe To The Accountability Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@accountabilitypodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  11. 90

    Boyle Heights Blowback for Karen Bass and Crew

    Our Local Elected Officials time and time again show they are not prepared for a disaster   Subscribe to our youtube channels https://www.youtube.com/@randywangradio https://www.youtube.com/@accountabilitypodcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  12. 89

    Staffing Crisis At LAPD for The 2028 Olympics

    We are way under the amount of officers promised with LA orignally got the olympic bid from the IOCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  13. 88

    They're Trying To Charge $14 To Hike Fryman Canyon?

    When is LA going to stand up like San Diego did and say no more unjustified parking fees!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  14. 87

    An LAFD Battalion Chief Made $650,000 In Overtime?

    If we increase the fire budget with a tax hike how much is going to actual hiring and how much is going to this amount of OT?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  15. 86

    Local Officials Start Asking Gavin about that Fire Money

    Thanks to the great reporting at NBC4. Traci Park and Kathryn Barger are asking Gavin Newsom about his 2 billion for the fire victimsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  16. 85

    SB79 The Housing Density Law Takes Effect

    But in Los Angeles in order to keep their control over zoning, the city will build 4 to 5 story buildings not near transitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  17. 84

    California Law forces restaurants to declare food allergens on menus

    If you have someone in your family who is allergic to gluten, dairy or nuts, this law is very much needed Plus Randy talks election results with Elizabeth BarcohanaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  18. 83

    Price Gouging Accusations at the Pump Once Again

    Gavin has talked about it so has Adam Schiff, now the legislature and the president are all saying the Oil Companies are price gouging, but are they really?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  19. 82

    New Trial Scheduled After Mistrial For The Palisades Arson Suspect

    How are prosecutors going to get a different result when 10 out of 12 jurors voted to aquit?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  20. 81

    LAUSD Wants to Ban Screens Before The Second Grade

    We've made quite the pivot from the ipads for everyone mantra a few years ago Plus Randy talks taxes with Marc JoffeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  21. 80

    Jury Deadlocked in Palisades Arson Trial

    The Jury can not come to a unanimous decision in the Trial of the accused arsonist Plus Randy talks wildfire audits with Rachel DarvishSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  22. 79

    Fire Officals suing Fire Truck Makers for Anti-Trust Violations

    Its taking three times as long and costing twice as much to build fire trucks thanks to private equity enbleepification Plus Randy talks the French Fry Festival with Derek Berry and California History with Phil MaurielloSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  23. 78

    Anaheim cracking down on illegal fireworks with drones

    We're never going to jail these people to film it and fine them into oblivion! Plus Randy talks housing first with Michelle SteebSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  24. 77

    LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigns

    3 Months After the FBI Raid and being put on administrative leave, LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigns Plus Randy talks with Attorney Hossein BerenjiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  25. 76

    The Billionaire Tax Qualifies For the Ballot

    And polls show it would likely pass, who knows if voters even know where the money is going, anything to take money away from Tom Steyer Plus Randy talks with LA City Councilwoman Traci Park and Phil Maurielo from the California Underground PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  26. 75

    What goes into the pricing for rideshare fares?

    CBSLA did an investigation that found varying different prices for the same trips Plus Randy talks to Estella Lopez of the Downtown LA Industrial BIDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  27. 74

    Some People Who Went Metro to the World Cup Got There Late

    Our Transit System is slow and unreliable and taking 10 years to add one subway line isn't going to change that. We either need to rethink the whole thing or just let the waymos take over Plus Randy talks with Daniel Guss from danielguss.substack.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  28. 73

    Next Gen 911 is emblematic of Gavin Newsom's failures as Governor

    Making big bold proclamations with zero detail or followthrough sometimes has had deadly results Plus Randy gets an update from Animal rescuer Joey TuccioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  29. 72

    The City Of LA wants to help you turn your home kitchen into a restaruant

    Is this a good idea for up and coming chefs? or even more competition for struggling restaurants Plus Randy talks about a Lawsuit over wine in Santa Barbara County with Kate Griffith from Flying Goat Cellers and we get a El Nino Update from Rick DickertSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  30. 71

    Why do we allow LA to be covered in Graffiti?

    In one historic corridor graffiti incidents have tripled in the last year Plus Randy talks the election results with Arianna AssenmacherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  31. 70

    The Latest Numbers Don't Look Good For Spencer Pratt

    Spencer Pratt's lead over Nithya Raman went down to just 20,000 votes and there are still several days left of vote counting Plus Randy talks election results with Susan ShelleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  32. 69

    300 Dollar Parking For The World Cup?

    Just Wait Until The Olympic Price Gouge Plus Randy talks with Susan Dyer Reynolds of the Voice of San FranciscoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  33. 68

    The Ballot Counting Begins

    Randy has the latest election results in LA and the State of California plus Elizabeth Barcohana joins us with her reactions to the June Primary results so farSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  34. 67

    80 Percent of An LA Fire Station's Calls Are Homeless Related

    FOX 11's Matthew Seedorf does quite the ride along with the LAFDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  35. 66

    Yet Another Arrest related to a Non Profit at MacArthur Park

    Yet another "peace amabassador" arrested for current ties to gangs was on the payroll of the city of Los Angeles Plus Randy talks housing first with Michelle Steeb and talks with State Senate Candidate Claudia AgrazSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  36. 65

    Gavin Newsom's Empty 2.5 Billion Dollar Promise to Fire Victims

    Gavin Newsom got 2.5 billion dollars for the fire victims and 75 percent of it hasn't been spent, almost none of it has gone directly to the victims, but they did produce some PSAs Plus Randy talks with Tom Kemp from CalPrivacy and Tim Shaw running for OC SupervisorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  37. 64

    The Hollywood Sign is Getting Overrun With Tourists

    What would cause the traffic in the neighborhoods near the sign to go up by 300 percent in just a couple of years? Plus Randy talks with Controller Candidate Herb Morgan and LA City Attorney Candidate John MckinneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  38. 63

    Gavin Newsom's War Of Words With Chevron

    Gavin Newsom called for a boycott of Chevron before memorial day weekend because he says Chevron specifically is ripping you off compared to other gasoline brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  39. 62

    What Caused Topanga Social to Fail At the Westfield Topanga Mall?

    Was it the parking nightmare? the high prices? I'm gonna miss that margarita barSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  40. 61

    Santa Monica Pier is the dirtiest beach in California

    Why are Orange County's beaches pristine and Los Angeles County's filthy? Plus Randy talks with insurance commissioner candidate Keith DavisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  41. 60

    Food Delivery Robots Taking Over Bike Lanes in San Jose

    Are we getting a little too comfortable with the instant gratification lifestyle? Plus Randy talks to assembly candidate Carolyn DanielsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  42. 59

    Why do we allow paid signature gatherers?

    Whether they are legit or not, this nonsense is how we keep ending up having to vote on kidney bills Plus Randy speaks with Glendale City Council Candidate Patrick MurphySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  43. 58

    Squatter sics attack dog on Landlord and faces zero consequences

    Are California's laws so overtly tenant friendly that squatters can do whatever they want to a property they don't own or lease? Plus Randy talks to Lt Governor Candidate Ebie LynchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  44. 57

    Gavin Newsom makes another hollow proclamation for fire victims

    The Victims of the Eaton fire aren't buying what Gavin is Selling Plus Randy talks the dueling UBER Ballot Measures with Attorney Samer HabbasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  45. 56

    Los Angeles wants to cut the costal cleanup team

    Shouldn't cleaning up the dirty metropolis of Los Angeles be a major priority?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  46. 55

    The World Cup isn't getting the hotel demand projected in LA

    Is it the cost? the uncertainty in the world? the fact that it's only 8 games from specific countries? Plus Randy talks with city council candidate Dylan KendallSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  47. 54

    Analyzing last night's debate with Elizabeth Barcohana

    Randy breaks down the LA Mayor's Debate with Elizabeth BarcohanaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  48. 53

    Glendale wants to put the brakes on food delivery robots

    We all need to be careful as it gets easier and easier to get food delivered to your house that we dont end up 500 pounds Plus Randy talks with The Federation for Children's Brian JodiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  49. 52

    CA Department of Insurance has a slap on the wrist for State Farm

    Is a 4 million dollar fine really going to change State Farm's behavior in the wake of how they treated fire victims? Plus Randy talks to LA Mayoral candidate Adam MillerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  50. 51

    Rent Control Residents Getting In Evicted in LA due to the Ellis Act

    If we make it so hard for landlords to operate in LA, you're just gonna see more sell to the big companies, demolish their old buildings and build new luxury housing Plus Randy sits down with Treasurer Candidate Jennifer HawksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The city council will only give you 60 seconds, but you get 60 minutes on the KABC News Blitz. Randy Wang takes your calls on hyper-local news that you actually care about.

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790 KABC | Cumulus Media Los Angeles

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