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Hurricane Hilary is projected to make landfall in Southern California as a tropical storm, which would be the first in the region in 84 years. Hear what the region is doing to prepare and what you need to know if you haven't been through a tropical weather event before. 

As he takes heat from some who think his policies are contributing to a rise in retail robberies, George Gascon was nowhere to be found at the big announcement of a task force to tackle it. As it turns out, he wasn't invited. Plus, what you need to know ahead of the first potential SoCal tropical storm to make landfall in a century, and why gas prices are already going up.  

Tropical Storm Hilary could grow into a hurricane before heading for San Diego and L.A., so what can we expect? Another flash mob robs another high-end store in L.A., the third in a week. And a very L.A. showdown over an ultra-luxury hotel in Benedict Canyon. Plus, how you can stay at Ashton Kutcher's house for free. 

A Valley neighborhood is locked down for hours after a woman is stabbed by a purse-snatcher in the middle of the day. We hear a heartbreaking first-hand account of the escape from the Maui wildfires, and why the death toll is certain to rise. Also, an update on the Orange County judge accused of drunkenly shooting his wife, and we'll explain why California's woods are in danger of becoming "zombie forests." 

A man from SoCal who survived the Maui wildfire says his family had no warning the fire was coming. Hear the harrowing story of his escape and how he's trying to help people still on the island. Plus, the Los Angeles D.A. faces tough questions after mobs storm and rob two local malls in less than a week. And a Burbank landmark faces the bulldozer. 

We have the stunning details in the strange case of the Orange County judge charged with drunkenly shooting his wife to death. Plus, what do the "defund the police" City Council members have to say about the deal on the table to give LAPD cops a 20% raise? And we talk to Rick Caruso, the owner of the mall in Glendale where smash and grab robbers made off with $300,000 in merchandise this week. Plus, do we need to choose between a vacation and concert tickets these days? 

The Hollywood writers and producers go back to the table, for real this time, Friday. So, what can we expect? We get perspectives from those on the picket lines and entertainment attorney Jonathan Handel. Plus, the latest on the devastation in Maui and Southern Californians trying to make it home from the fire zone. It got heated at the Temecula Valley School Board meeting over the hiring of a conservative law firm to defend the district's critical race theory ban. Also, changing perspectives on tattoos - how often do people regret them? And the Eras tour wraps up in L.A. with a big announcement. 

Hear what Mayor Bass told KNX News when she broke her silence on her involvement in the strike negotiations. Can she, or any other politician, have an impact? Plus, a desperate plea from Maui, and an update on Bronny James's health. 

11,000 city workers walked off the job today, with trash pickup and other city services on hold. So did it accomplish anything? We dig into it, and talk about what's next. Plus, why are people beating up the delivery robots? And if Taylor Swift were an economy, she'd be bigger than 50 countries. What does that mean for L.A.? 

11,000 city workers are preparing for a one-day strike, the first of its kind in 43 years. When will the trash get picked up? Will your flight be on time? Will public safety be affected? We try to sort it all out. Also, what happened when the writers and producers sat down for the first time in 3 months? And a big revelation from Wayne Brady about his sexuality.