Netflix is a Joke Fest continues tonight with The GIs of Comedy at the Hollywood Laugh Factory at 8:45 pm. The show features comedians who all happen to be veterans, including former KNX News traffic reporter Thom Tran. Thom joins talks about the show with L.A.'s Morning News.

Another governor's debate was held last night, this time on CNN. The candidates, including Tom Steyer and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, spent a portion of the debate attacking frontrunner Xavier Becerra. But was it effective? Sonoma State Political Science Professor David McCuan talks about it with L.A.'s Morning News.

Swatting in Southern California continues to be a major problem. Yesterday it was Beverly Hills, on Sunday it was the Redondo Beach Pier delaying the start of day three of the BeachLife Festival, last week it was a middle school, and back in March it was The Shops at Santa Anita, which apparently targeted influencers who were live-streaming from the mall. Dr. Lauren Shapiro, associate professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and author of Cyberpredators and Their Prey, talks about it with L.A.'s Morning News.

The FDA has blocked the publication of several studies supporting the safety of COVID and shingles vaccines. A spokesman for the Department of Health and Human Services said the studies were pulled due to concerns about their conclusions. The move comes as the Trump administration has ‌reduced ⁠funding for vaccine research and raised questions about vaccine safety and effectiveness.

Dr. Jodie Guest, an epidemiology expert with Emory University, talks about it with L.A.'s Morning News.

From comedy and cooking to dancing and meditation, there’s a mix of ways to spend your Wednesday across Southern California. KNX News' Nataly Tavidian reports.

A string of smash-and-grab burglaries on Melrose Ave ends with at least one suspect in custody. Business owners are getting frustrated and looking for ways to avoid being targets. KNX News' Pete Demetriou reports.

UCLA's sorority row is getting private security after female students have been sexually harassed and intimidated by men. KNX News' Emily Valdez reports.

A federal investigation is now underway into LAUSD over how it handles allegations of sexual misconduct involving teachers. KNX News' Nataly Tavidian has more.

Spencer Pratt is running for LA mayor as an outsider, making waves on social media with millions of views, framing the city as a broken place in desperate need of new leadership. Recent polls show him in a tight race for the number two spot in the runoff, with a lot of Angelenos undecided. KNX News' Alex Silverman sat down with Pratt for a wide-ranging interview and asked him about some of the practical situations he might face as mayor.

Ballots have gone out for the mayoral primary -- and a huge chunk of Angelenos are still undecided. The latest polls show city councilmember Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt neck and neck for the number two spot in the runoff. KNX News' Alex Silverman sat down with Pratt to talk about the criticism Pratt received from Bass, and how he would deal with the realities of being the mayor.