Holly McClain covers LA Breakfast Burrito Culture Gets Fresh Spotlight for Los Angeles Right Now. The Los Angeles Times published a new guide to standout breakfast burritos, reflecting how deeply the format is woven into the city's food culture. The episode adds local context for Los Angeles listeners and explains the practical impact, what is confirmed, and what to watch next. Source reporting comes from Los Angeles Times.

Production note: Holly McClain is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.

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• Favorite Los Angeles breakfast burritos — Los Angeles Times — 2026-08-23
  https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2026-08-23/here-are-our-favorite-los-angeles-breakfast-burritos

Holly McClain covers Afropunk Founder James Spooner Reissues Seminal Film With New Book for Los Angeles Right Now. James Spooner has remastered and rereleased his 2003 documentary Afro-Punk while publishing a new book after a lengthy legal fight. The episode adds local context for Los Angeles listeners and explains the practical impact, what is confirmed, and what to watch next. Source reporting comes from Los Angeles Times.

Production note: Holly McClain is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.

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• Afropunk founder rereleases film classic — Los Angeles Times — 2026-08-20
  https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2026-08-20/after-years-long-legal-battle-afropunk-founder-rereleases-film-classic-with-new-book

Holly McClain covers David Lynch's Los Angeles Landmarks Draw Renewed Attention for Los Angeles Right Now. A Los Angeles Times travel feature revisits diners, landmarks and hideaways that inspired the late filmmaker David Lynch. The episode adds local context for Los Angeles listeners and explains the practical impact, what is confirmed, and what to watch next. Source reporting comes from Los Angeles Times.

Production note: Holly McClain is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.

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• David Lynch's L.A. — Los Angeles Times — 2026-08-18
  https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2026-08-18/david-lynchs-l-a-landmarks-diners-hideaways-that-invigorated-him

Holly McClain covers Los Angeles Production Decline Keeps Sending Projects Elsewhere for Los Angeles Right Now. A major Netflix crime drama set in Los Angeles moved production to New Jersey after missing California tax credits, highlighting the city's continuing production slump. The episode adds local context for Los Angeles listeners and explains the practical impact, what is confirmed, and what to watch next. Source reporting comes from Los Angeles Times.

Production note: Holly McClain is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.

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• How L.A. stopped being Hollywood's leading star — Los Angeles Times — 2026-08-20
  https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-08-20/la-hollywood-production-decline-history

Holly McClain covers LA Jazz Festival Fallout Continues After Opening-Day Collapse for Los Angeles Right Now. Organizers of the inaugural LA Jazz Festival are trying to repair relationships after cancellations and logistical problems disrupted the event's launch. The episode adds local context for Los Angeles listeners and explains the practical impact, what is confirmed, and what to watch next. Source reporting comes from Los Angeles Times.

Production note: Holly McClain is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.

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• LA Jazz Festival imploded on opening day — Los Angeles Times — 2026-08-20
  https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2026-08-20/how-la-jazz-festival-imploded-creator-wants-to-make-amends

Holly McClain covers California Bill Seeks to Separate Riverside Sheriff and Coroner Offices for Los Angeles Right Now. A proposed state bill would separate the Riverside County sheriff and coroner functions in an effort to reduce conflicts of interest. The episode adds local context for Los Angeles listeners and explains the practical impact, what is confirmed, and what to watch next. Source reporting comes from CBS Los Angeles.

Production note: Holly McClain is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.

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• California senator introduces bill seeking to separate Riverside County Sheriff and Coroner's offices — CBS Los Angeles — 2026-08-20
  https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/california-proposed-senate-bill-sb1378-riverside-county-sheriffs-office-coroner-separation/

Holly McClain covers Orange County Hit-and-Run Arrest Follows Ortega Highway Death for Los Angeles Right Now. An 85-year-old man was arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run on Ortega Highway that killed a 23-year-old Los Angeles man. The episode adds local context for Los Angeles listeners and explains the practical impact, what is confirmed, and what to watch next. Source reporting comes from CBS Los Angeles.

Production note: Holly McClain is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.

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• Orange County hit-and-run arrest — CBS Los Angeles — 2026-08-18
  https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/orange-county-san-juan-capistrano-hit-and-run-ortega-highway-la-novia-avenue/

Holly McClain covers Figeater Beetles Thrive Across Southern California for Los Angeles Right Now. Green figeater beetles are unusually visible across Southern California this summer, drawing attention from gardeners and residents. The episode adds local context for Los Angeles listeners and explains the practical impact, what is confirmed, and what to watch next. Source reporting comes from ABC7 Los Angeles.

Production note: Holly McClain is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.

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• Figeater beetles thriving in Southern California — ABC7 Los Angeles — 2026-08-21
  https://abc7.com/post/figeater-beetles-thriving-in-southern-california-this-summer/19710444

Holly McClain covers LA County Records First West Nile Virus Death of 2026 for Los Angeles Right Now. Los Angeles County has reported its first West Nile virus death of the year and is urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites. The episode adds local context for Los Angeles listeners and explains the practical impact, what is confirmed, and what to watch next. Source reporting comes from ABC7 Los Angeles.

Production note: Holly McClain is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.

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• LA County reports first West Nile virus death — ABC7 Los Angeles — 2026-08-22
  https://abc7.com/post/los-angeles-county-reports-first-west-nile-virus-death-of-year/19716535/

Holly McClain covers Bass and Labor Unions Push for Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Decision for Los Angeles Right Now. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and labor unions are pressing for a decision on the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger as entertainment jobs remain a major local concern. The episode adds local context for Los Angeles listeners and explains the practical impact, what is confirmed, and what to watch next. Source reporting comes from ABC7 Los Angeles.

Production note: Holly McClain is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.

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• ABC7 Los Angeles local news — ABC7 Los Angeles — 2026-08-23
  https://abc7.com/