The Bill Handel Show

(Friday 07/07/25)
Why California’s plan to ‘make polluters pay’ stalled again. The battle to keep consumers means smaller packs of cookies and chips. Trump signs order to raise national park fees for foreign visitors.

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(Friday 07/07/25)
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ passed… what does it mean? California’s film tax credit boost was officially signed into law to lure back Hollywood jobs. Elon Musk claims he has launched a new party, will it work?

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(Friday 07/07/25)
Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Texas braces for more rain as death toll mounts to at least 82 with dozens missing. Trump signs disaster declaration for Central Texas Floods. Elon Musk says ‘America Party’ formed after poll on X shows support. OC lifeguards rescue hundreds of swimmers on July 4th weekend due to dangerous rip currents.

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(Friday 07/04/25)
Neil Saavedra fills in while Bill is out for an extended 4th of July weekend. What is your states most popular food fo the 4th of July? Independence Day drone shows will light up skies in dozens of cities this year. The Fork Reporter takes listener calls on a special editon4th of July BBQ foodie Friday.

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(Friday 07/04/25)
Los Angeles to halt ‘disaster tourism’ buses in Palisades fire zone. The new honeymoon: Romance, adventure, and… your mom. Teens found guilty of bullying could lose their drivers license.

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(Friday 07/04/25)
Heather Brooker joins Neil Saavedra who hosts Handel on the News while Bill is out for an extended 4th of July weekend. Trump takes ‘Big, Beautiful Bill; victory lap in Iowa: 5 Takeaways. Central California wildfire scorches 53,000 acres; now the largest in 2025. Russia launches record number of drones at Ukraine after latest Trump-Putin phone call. Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. arrested in Studio City and will be deported, federal officials say. RIP Michael Madsen.

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(July 03, 2025)
Neil Saavedra fills in while Bill is out for an extended 4th of July weekend. A classic childhood pastime is fading. The origin of the $80 popcorn bucket. Scientists define six traits that make a person ‘cool.’ Inside the Los Angeles Zoo’s messy $50MIL breakup.

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(July 03, 2025)
Heather Brooker joins Neil Saavedra who hosts Handel on the News while Bill is out for an extended 4th of July weekend. House GOP holdouts fall in line, paving the way for final passage of Trump tax bill. Diddy denied bail at hearing, to remain in jail after verdict. Dodger pitcher Clayton Kershaw reaches 3,000 strikeout milestone. Girl who went overboard on Disney Dream cruise fell ‘backward through a porthole.’

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(July 03, 2025)
Heather Brooker joins Neil Saavedra who hosts Handel on the News while Bill is out for an extended 4th of July weekend. House GOP holdouts fall in line, paving the way for final passage of Trump tax bill. Diddy denied bail at hearing, to remain in jail after verdict. Dodger pitcher Clayton Kershaw reaches 3,000 strikeout milestone. Girl who went overboard on Disney Dream cruise fell ‘backward through a porthole.’

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(July 02, 2025)
Elon Musk vows to start a new political party after Trump feud… could it actually happen? Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about the top-5 common medical emergencies on July 4th, children and home medication emergencies, and preventing at-home medication mistakes.

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