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Powerful testimony was given in Sacramento on the thousands of survivors of the Eaton and Palisades wildfires.

Trash interceptors are going in the LA and San Gabriel rivers to keep plastics out of the ocean. KNX News' Karen Adams reports.

LA's Chief Heat Officer was let go last month and will be replaced. KNX News' Emily Valdez reports.

Remember that so-called $30-an-hour Olympics wage that the council voted into law last year? Today, hospitality workers are fighting to keep it from being delayed. That's because the business community responded by getting an initiative on the November ballot that would repeal L.A.'s ability to collect a business revenue tax. If that passes, L.A. would lose $860 million a year. KNX News' Craig Fiegener reports.

Cargo thieves are still at it across Los Angeles, which the Los Angeles Police Department says is helping drive up consumer prices. KNX News' Jon Baird has the story.

It was a big milestone in the expansion of the Broad Museum in downtown Los Angeles as construction workers bolted the final beam into place. KNX News' Jon Baird reports.

Reptile researchers in Southern California have discovered that rattlesnakes have complex emotions. KNX News' Emily Valdez has more with Dr. Bill Hayes of Loma Linda University.

The latest inflation numbers were released yesterday, and show prices are on the rise thanks to the war with Iran. Also, CNN released a new poll which shows 77%, including a majority of Republicans, say that President Trump’s policies have increased the cost of living in their own community. Yesterday, President Trump said, "I don't think about Americans' financial situation" in talks with Iran... and calls the nuclear threat the "only thing that matters." How could the inflation issue impact the midterms? Republican strategist Stacy Pearson talks about it with L.A.'s Morning News.

President Trump is in China for a historic two-day summit with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Dan Blumenthal, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, talks about the summit with L.A.'s Morning News.

The latest inflation numbers were released yesterday, and show prices are on the rise thanks to the war with Iran. Also, CNN released a new poll which shows 77%, including a majority of Republicans, say that President Trump’s policies have increased the cost of living in their own community. Yesterday, President Trump said, "I don't think about Americans' financial situation" in talks with Iran... and calls the nuclear threat the "only thing that matters." How could the inflation issue impact the midterms? Republican strategist Angie Wong talks about it with L.A.'s Morning News.

From MMA stars on Venice Beach to comedy and basketball downtown, there’s a mix of events happening across Southern California this Wednesday. KNX News' Nataly Tavidian reports.

The defense team for the singer David, who's charged with murdering a fourteen-year-old girl, has been granted another month to prepare its case. KNX News' Brian Ping reports.

Ever wonder how they're gonna turn SoFi an artificial turf stadium into natural grass for the World Cup? KNX News' Jon Baird found out he talked to Otto Benedict, part of the team that's been working on this for the past seven years.

A national survey has found that 81% of teenagers get their news from influencers and independent creators, and they trust them just as much as they trust traditional media. Mandy Hoskinson, consultant for the company Zolay and president of the LA Social Media Club, tells KNX News' Brian Douglas she is not surprised/

Crews aboard an oil/gas platform off the coast of Santa Barbara are assessing and repairing damage from a fire. KNX News Special Correspondent Steve Gregory says it took firefighters more than 5 hours to put out the fire.

More people seem to believe conspiracy theories these days. For example, a survey from Newsguard finds nearly a quarter of people believe the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner last month was staged. MIT political science professor Adam Berinsky says social media is partly to blame for fueling conspiracy theories.

Small cities just outside of L.A. are scrambling as new state regulations on their card rooms threaten to devastate their budgets and jobs. KNX News' Brian Ping reports.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clark was found dead at a San Fernando Valley home on Monday at the age of 29. KNX News' Emily Valdez has more.

Los Angeles city officials say that they're cutting down on burglaries despite multiple reported break-ins in the San Fernando Valley and other areas. KNX News' Pete Demetriou reports.

For more than 20 years, the Korean Air Lines 747 jetliner crossed the world. Now, a portion of it has a new home at L.A.’s California Science Center. KNX News' Craig Fiegener spoke with curator Perry Roth Johnson.

The first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to take place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in 30 days, but lingering questions remain about ticket affordability, security, and immigration enforcement. KNX News' Jon Baird reports.

Even though Los Angeles is essentially broke, over the past year and a half, the city has paid out tens of millions of dollars in injury lawsuits. KNX News' Craig Fiegener reports.

Snakes tend to have bad reputations, ones experts say they don't deserve. KNX News' Emily Valdez went to one of the top rattlesnake research facilities in Southern California to find out who is getting bitten and why.

The Lakers' season is officially over. They lost last night to the Thunder and got swept by the defending champs. Now for the big question - will LeBron James be back for a 24th season? The Fan's Brock Vereen talks about it with L.A.'s Morning News.

From live music and art to community events and speed dating, there’s a mix of things happening across Southern California this Tuesday. KNX News' Nataly Tavidian reports.

The war with Iran continues to have an impact on air travel, and it's getting even worse. Airfares are on the rise, and airlines are canceling flights because no one is flying. It's the perfect storm heading to the busy summer travel season. KNX News travel editor Peter Greenberg talks about it with L.A.'s Morning News.

Singer D4vd is back in court on Tuesday. He's accused of killing a 14-year-old girl to keep her from disclosing their sexual relationship…and ruining his career. KNX News' Jon Baird has the latest.

A new report from CNN says President Trump is now more likely to start military action against Iran again as he grows frustrated with Tehran for not taking the peace deal he offered. It comes after the President said the ceasefire is on "life support." Meanwhile, the speaker of Iran's parliament said his country's military stood ready to "teach a lesson" to any aggressor. Will we see the war break out again, or is this tough talk to pressure the other side to make a deal? University of Maryland Professor Josh Shifrinson talks about it with L.A.'s Morning News.

The latest Consumer Price Index has just been released, and it shows inflation is on the rise again. Prices rose 0.6% in April compared to March and are up 3.8% year over year. That's higher than expected and the highest since May 2023. Navy Federal Credit Union economist Heather Long talks about it with L.A.'s Morning News.

A lot of young couples are putting off having kids, saying now is not the time to bring a baby into the world. One expert calls it a "global parenting freefall," and just in the U-S, the birth rate has dipped by nearly a quarter since 2007. Anna Louie Sussman wrote about this in her new book, 'Inconceivable: The Impossibility of Family in an Age of Uncertainty'. She talks to L.A.'s Morning News.

The Coast Guard says at least two crew members were injured during a fire on an oil/gas platform off the coast of Santa Barbara. KNX News' Special Correspondent Steve Gregory has more.

West Hollywood Fire Station 8, used frequently in the 1970s TV show “Emergency!,” will soon have a new $20 million home. KNX News' Craig Fiegener reports.

At a ceremony in Washington, D.C., today, tributes were paid to police dogs who had given their lives while trying to protect the public. KNX News' Pete Demetriou reports that one of those honored was a dog with the Burbank Police Department, who was killed last November

Eighteen people from the hantavirus cruise ship have returned to the U.A. Sixteen of those people are at the federally funded quarantine center in Nebraska, and two are in biocontainment at Emory University in Atlanta. One of those people is symptomatic. What's not clear is whether the rest will have to stay in quarantine for the whole incubation period, which can be up to eight weeks. Peter Chin Hong, an infectious disease doctor at UCSF, talks about it with KNX News' Alex Silverman.

Looks like there will be no more debates in the LA mayor's race. One that was supposed to be on Wednesday on Fox 11 has now been cancelled. It was being organized by the League of Women Voters and the Pat Brown Institute at Cal State LA, which former city councilman Mike Bonin runs. Bonin talks with KNX News' Alex Silverman about what's next.

Burglars broke into a Beverly Grove home Sunday. This time, the family was still inside. KNX News' Jon Baird reports.

Last Friday, the Metro D-line opened, and many people were excited to have a way to get around the Mid-Wilshire area. But how well does it operate on a Monday morning commute? KNX News digital reporter Daniella DeRobbio has never used Metro but decided to take the D Line to get to work this morning.

The Lakers are down three games to none against the Thunder, and a loss tonight and their season is over. Then comes the big decision by LeBron James. Will this be his last game in a Lakers uniform? "Lakers Lounge" host Anthony Irwin talks about it with L.A.'s Morning News.

The redistricting battle between Democrats and Republicans continues this week with the NAACP asking a court to intervene and issue an emergency injunction against the newly-redrawn Tennessee map. Then, there are several lawsuits filed in Florida to stop Gov. Ron DeSantis’s redrawn map. KNX News Washington Contributor Scott MacFarlane talks about it with L.A.'s Morning News.

A new "first-in-the-nation" program will provide hundreds of free diapers to California newborns! KNX News' Heather Jordan has the details.

After years of work on Wilshire Boulevard, the Metro D-Line extension from La Brea to La Cienega is finally open! Passengers have been able to ride it for the last hour and a half. KNX News' Pete Demetriou reports.

The Brentwood home made famous because of Marilyn Monroe won’t be torn down… not yet anyway. KNX News' Craig Fiegener is tracking this controversial story.

People are dashing out at the last minute to score a nice gift for Mother's Day. KNX News' Jon Baird was at the Flower Mart near downtown LA.

The CDC says for the first time, there could be evidence bird flu spread from a pet cat to a person. KNX News' Alex Silverman says it happened here in L-A County.

Thousands of people who work at SoFi Stadium are being told they’ll be banned from working the World Cup games unless they submit to a FIFA background check. KNX News' Craig Fiegener reports.

The Metro D-line subway extension opened on Friday, more than ten years after the project broke ground. KNX News' Jon Baird reports.

From concerts and comedy to playoff sports and outdoor festivals, there’s a full lineup of things to do across Southern California this weekend. KNX News' Nataly Tavidian reports.

The Lakers are heading back to LA down two games to none to the Thunder. The defending champs won both games in Oklahoma City, including last night's 125 to 107 victory. 97.1 FM The Fan's Doug McKain talks about it with L.A.'s Morning News.

It's Jobs Report Friday, and we have some good news: the US economy added 115,000 jobs last month! That's nearly double the 65,000 that were expected in April. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3 percent last month. University of St. Thomas Economist Tyler Schipper talks about it with L.A.'s Morning News.

One day after a drug raid was conducted at MacArthur Park, Westlake business owners say that more action needs to be taken to clean up the area once and for all. KNX News' Pete Demetriou reports.