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The Port of L.A. is eager to get back to business as Trump backs off on his trade war with China, but has the damage already been done? Gov. Gavin Newsom warns California cities to start clamping down on homeless encampments, and why should Santa Monica residents be wary of local squares? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

The California Highway Patrol gets some new undercover patrol cars, ICE agents arrest the mayor of a major US city, and the Menendez brothers take a big step toward potential release from prison. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

A cardinal from Chicago was named the first American-born pope in the Catholic Church’s history. Who is he, what can we expect from him, and is he a Cubs or White Sox fan? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

Will it be possible to sidestep rising prices and product shortages due to the fast-approaching impact of tariffs? And hear from the Orange County Congressman who voted with House Republicans to overturn California's controversial EV mandate. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

A sweetheart deal proposed for an L.A. County Sheriff's Deputy convicted of assaulting a woman in Lancaster sparks outrage. The elephants on their way from L.A. to a bigger exhibit in Oklahoma have triggered a battle between the city council and the L.A. Zoo. And what do the Newark Airport traffic control issues have to do with you in L.A.? A lot more than you may think, an expert says.

L.A. City's beleaguered animal shelters are spared the worst of the budget cuts - for now. The International Olympic Committee does right for one of the most prolific Olympic swimmers in history, who was a victim of the Palisades fire, and live vicariously through us as we try out some of the best tacos in L.A. for this Cinco de Mayo. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

Two years ago, the writers and actors brought Hollywood to a standstill with their strikes. Contracts were eventually signed, but the damage to many careers had been done. Now, with all that time gone by, have the far-reaching consequences been resolved? And the big question: Is Hollywood finally back? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

On today's L.A. Local, we've got an urgent animal welfare issue in Los Angeles, a disappointing performance from the Lakers, and a deep dive into why California continues to face challenges in enacting legislation to streamline much-needed housing development. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

The US economy shrank in the first three months of 2025, but don't worry; President Trump says tariffs will save the day! Pay no mind to the long list of experts who wholeheartedly disagree... well, maybe we should at least hear them out. We speak with several experts to analyze the current challenges and the potential impact, just in case. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

Decades of gut-wrenching abuse in L.A. County's foster care system and juvenile detention facilities led to a multi-billion-dollar payout. The L.A. City government starts making tough choices about where and how to close a huge budget deficit. And we apply science and logic to a ridiculous internet debate: Who would win in a fight, one gorilla or 100 men? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.