The Bill Handel Show

The Northridge quake was 30 years ago: How it changed the way scientists and government prep for the “Big One.” California bill paves was for psychedelic therapy. ‘Do They Have a Case’ with Wayne Resnick.

Why Iowa? A State with 8% of California’s population has outsize role in picking the president. Supreme Court will hear case about homeless encampments, with huge implications for California. DMV boss trims silly test questions and tries to fix license renewal mess. Can he succeed? South Korea bans dog meat trade as times and attitudes change.

Neil Saavedra & Amy King host Handel on the News. Iowa Caucuses: First election of 2024 in tonight, here’s what you need to know, Congressional leaders reach agreement to keep government funded into March. Almost half of Haley supporters say they would vote for Biden over Trump, Iowa poll. Gilgo Beach killings suspect is expected to be charged with fourth killing, source says. Perry High School shooting: Iowa high school Principal Dan Marburger, who was shot while trying to protect students has died. Feds are banning humorous electronic messages on highways. Jared Goff leads Lions to first playoff win in 32 years, 24-23 Over Matthew Stafford and the Rams.

KFI investigative reporter and host of ‘Unsolved’ Steve Gregory joins the Bill Handel Show to talk about CES 2024 and what true crime story will be featured on his show this weekend. KFI food enthusiast and Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra comes on the program to rank fast-food French fries, Taco Bell’s new value menu, and the top sources of food poisoning. The show wraps with ‘World in review.’

Biggest losers in Newsom’s budget plan. 3 Fullerton churches partner to start mini-loan program to prevent people from going homeless. Beachfront living dreams wiping out? Dana Point plan shows building challenges on the coast. U.S and British militaries launch massive retaliatory strike against the Houthis in Yemen. Who are the Houthis?

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. US & UK carry out strikes against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. Hunter Biden pleads not guilty in federal tax charges. Judge tells Trump lawyers, “control your client.” Gas prices in Lose Angeles County drop to lowest level since January. ESPN returning Emmys submitted under fake names. Hertz is selling 1/3 of its electric vehicles to buy gas cars instead. Costco quietly removes churro from food court menu, replaces it with a sweet new treat. CVS will close some Target pharmacy locations. Snoop Dogg, Chargers partner for new youth football league in L.A.

Host of ‘How to Money’ on KFI Joel Larsgaard joins the program to talk about new rules around 529 plans have now gone into effect, you can now BNPLL in real life at Walmart, and the new American dream is to get Mr. Beast to pay off your debt. Community college enrollment is down. Here’s what will happen to workers and the US economy if it doesn’t come back. Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly’ closes the Bill Handel Show speaking on Amazon layoffs & MGM, MGM scripted TV & unscripted consolidating.

Top paid California non-profit CEO made $35.5MIL; many others also get big bucks. Learning cursive in elementary school is now the law in California. Is there a safest seat on a plane? Just 4% of CEO’s are prioritizing brining workers back into the office fulltime.

Neil Saavedra & Amy King Join Bill for Handel on the News. Takeaways from the CNN Republican presidential debate with Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis. Right-wing GOP shuts down House action over government funding plan. Christie ends his presidential bid in an effort to blunt Trump’s momentum before Iowa’s GOP caucuses. House GOP votes to cite Hunter Biden for contempt for defying subpoena. Starbucks sued for alleged deceptive marketing of its ‘100% ethically’ sourced coffee. One man was killed and another person injured in an avalanche at a Tahoe-area resort. Mortgage applications soar in the first week of the year as rates trend lower.

The battle for accountability in a culture of impunity. California must limit law enforcement use of canines, ACLU report says. Host of ‘Home with Dean Sharp’ joins the Bill Handel Show to deliver a step-by-step guide on how to build your dream home.