Hour 1 (09.30) While California’s gubernatorial hopefuls Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton go at it, the morning news was a midair near-catastrophe: flydubai FZ1073, Dubai to Tel Aviv, copilot allegedly stabbed the captain and tried to put the jet into Israel. The plane dropped about 14,000 feet in seconds, the wounded captain got the door open, passengers rushed the cockpit, and it diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Everyone lived. Timmy says that cabin just spent a lifetime of luck — El Al or nothing if you’re flying into Israel — and one passenger is claiming he knew how to land a plane from watching TV. Where were the air marshals?  

NHL season is officially open. Prop 40, the “billionaire tax,” has already burned through $250 million in ads; California’s got roughly 250 billionaires, and if they bolt, the fine print could land on everybody else. And University of Georgia student Kristin Sargent danced off an eight-story couch-celebration, fell, and lived. Timmy’s old neighbor, an LA County fire captain, swore you might not walk away from the second floor. 

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Hour 2 (09.30) There’s an arsonist hitting Woodland Hills, torching front-yard bushes across that stretch of the Valley, while Sherman Oaks businesses like the Pineapple Saloon just got 60 days to pack up so the landlord can remodel.  

Gavin signed two new bills: A real one that cracks down on copper theft, and cocktails-to-go extended through 2029. Timmy’s still asking who needs a to-go lid when you can mix one at the sink. After the break he “researched” whether bars pay more for booze than you do — they do, ding-dong.  

Dodgers prepping for a Saturday-Sunday Stadium set; three-peat talk is live, Philly or Atlanta TBD. And Washington’s finally pulling the plug on the Iraq mission that started in 2003 to take out Saddam. Timmy’s foreign-policy plan: air conditioning. It’s hot, and he thinks the heat’s making everybody nuts. 

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Hour 3 (09.30) LA County sales tax is already 9.75% and ticks up another half-cent October 1 — Oregon’s at zero, and Timmy wants to know who voted for this. He also remembers Burbank’s graffiti czar, who got busted tagging buildings so his crew would have work. In the yard, the Ficus he planted eight years ago are monsters thanks to Moon Valley Nurseries’ Supercharged Moon Juice; big trees, he says, are how you win a house in LA.  

California’s economy is outrunning the country on paper, job-hunters aren’t feeling it, and some stores are now pricing off what electronic tracking says you can afford.  

Live chaos: A robbery suspect leads police on a high-speed chase through El Monte and Baldwin Park, then up into the San Gabriel foothills westbound — foot bail — and they’ve got him. Landlines are sneaking back too: TinCan and Pinwheel Home are Wi-Fi “home phones” for kids who’ve never heard a dial tone. Never a dull moment. 

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Hour 4 (09.30) Timmy woke up to flydubai FZ1073, Dubai to Tel Aviv: the copilot allegedly stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar and tried to put the jet in the ground. It dropped about 14,000 feet in a blink; the wounded captain got the door open, passengers rushed the deck, spare pilots landed it in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Everybody lived. Timmy says that cabin spent a lifetime of luck — El Al or nothing into Israel — and one passenger claims he learned to land a plane off TV. Where were the air marshals?  

 

Prop 40’s billionaire tax is on the ballot in weeks; Gavin Newsom and Xavier Becerra are among those opposed. Newsom wants a national wealth tax instead. The top 1% already bankrolls about 38% of the state budget; if they leave, the hit lands on everyone else, with talk of 3.5 million losing healthcare if the money vanishes.  

 

And Newsom signed two bills: tougher penalties for copper theft, and cocktails-to-go extended through 2029. Timmy’s still asking who needs a lid on a bar drink when you’ve had six years to mix one at home. 

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Hour 1 (09.29) A missing persons investigation in Lancaster takes a grim turn after investigators discover human remains on a remote property. Plus, John Kobylt hangs out in studio, playoff baseball is back, and Santa Clarita opens a major new bridge connection. 

6:05 — John Kobylt sticks around the studio with Tim to talk about the unwritten rules of riding the elevator with your co-hosts, his upcoming European cruise, and his early years covering Los Angeles when the O.J. Simpson case dominated the news cycle. Kobylt also shares where he stands ahead of the next Los Angeles mayoral election. 

6:20 — Investigators searching a remote Lancaster property during a missing persons investigation discover human remains, and the case is now being investigated as a homicide. Tim discusses the latest details and the growing law enforcement response in the Antelope Valley. 

6:35 — The White Sox beat the Astros 6-3 in Houston in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series, kicking off the MLB postseason. Tim talks about why October baseball is his favorite time of year, reacts to opening night of the NHL season, and covers the ribbon-cutting of Santa Clarita's new Vista Canyon Bridge connecting Soledad Canyon Road and Mitchell Drive. 

6:50 — Tim looks ahead to the Dodgers' postseason run and what could make this October different. He also gets into Bellio's working relationship with legendary Lakers broadcaster Chick Hearn, while Booker & Stryker offer high praise for Angel Martinez. 

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Hour 2 (09.29) The Pacific Airshow returns to Huntington Beach for its 10th anniversary this weekend, while a new report takes aim at one of America's favorite habits: drinking coffee too late in the day.  

7:05 — Tim digs into a new report on coffee habits, including recommendations on daily consumption and when to cut yourself off before bedtime. The crew tries to guess the answers, with Tim warning that failure to follow the guidelines could have dire consequences... at least according to him. 

7:20 — Kevin Elliot, executive director of the Pacific Airshow, joins Tim to preview this year's 10th anniversary celebration. The event returns to Huntington Beach October 2 through October 4 and features military demonstration teams, civilian aerobatic performers, and three days of action over the Pacific Ocean.  

7:35 — People are reportedly lining up for a $60 loaf of rye bread, prompting a conversation about what consumers will pay for specialty foods. Tim also discusses the upcoming memorial service honoring Eliana Moreno and George Marciniw, the NBC news helicopter crew members killed in the Chatsworth crash.  

7:50 — Air traffic control infrastructure is facing renewed scrutiny following several high-profile aviation close calls. Tim looks at efforts to modernize the nation's air traffic control systems and the investments being made in new technology designed to improve safety and efficiency. 

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Hour 3 (09.29) Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently shuts down its iconic X2 roller coaster, while a fake AI-generated snake photo spreads fast enough to fool multiple local news outlets. Plus, Tim wonders how a homeless encampment ended up on top of a Metro train.  

8:05 — Tim provides an update on Hurricane Polo, which made landfall in Mexico and brought flooding, power outages, and dangerous conditions to parts of Baja California Sur. He also discusses Los Angeles County's new $18 million Maritime Public Safety Dock in Marina del Rey, built to replace an aging facility from the 1960s.  

8:20 — A homeless encampment was discovered on top of a Metro train, prompting Tim to question the state of homelessness in Los Angeles and where billions in public spending have gone. The crew reacts to the latest example of how widespread the crisis has become. 

8:35 — A woman accused of firing multiple rounds at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's home has been ruled mentally competent to stand trial. Tim also covers the permanent closure of Six Flags Magic Mountain's X2 roller coaster following years of injury allegations, lawsuits, and mounting scrutiny surrounding the ride.  

8:50 — A fake AI-generated image of a venomous snake spreads across social media and is picked up by several local news outlets before questions emerge about its authenticity. Tim discusses how increasingly realistic AI images are making it harder to separate fact from fiction. 

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Hour 4 (09.29) The Pacific Airshow returns to Huntington Beach for its 10th anniversary this weekend, while a new report claims your daily coffee routine may be hurting your sleep more than you realize. 

9:05 — John Kobylt hangs around the studio with Tim to swap stories about co-host elevator etiquette, his upcoming European cruise, and his early years in Los Angeles when the O.J. Simpson case dominated local news. Kobylt also shares his perspective on the upcoming Los Angeles mayoral election. 

9:20 — The White Sox beat the Astros 6-3 in Houston in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series, officially kicking off October baseball. Tim talks postseason excitement, weighs in on the start of the NHL season, and discusses Santa Clarita's newly opened Vista Canyon Bridge connecting Soledad Canyon Road and Mitchell Drive.  

9:35 — A new report on caffeine habits sparks a lively studio debate. Tim quizzes the crew on how many cups of coffee are considered reasonable, when you should cut yourself off for the day, and the surprising recommendations aimed at getting better sleep. 

9:50 — Kevin Elliot, executive director of the Pacific Airshow, joins Tim to preview the event's 10th anniversary celebration. The show returns to Huntington Beach from October 2 through October 4, featuring military demonstration teams, civilian aerobatic performers, and activities on the beach for aviation fans of all ages.  

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Hour 1 (09.28) Mark Thompson’s still hobbling on that mystery ankle, so he and Timmy are losing bets from the couch — and if your Wi-Fi dies on Saturdays, blame half the country refreshing scores and streaming games.  

Rod Stewart, 81, just announced 2027’s “Final Encore” as his last rock tour after six decades and a stretch that included heart surgery; Mark once spotted him with then-wife Alana at Le Petit Four on Sunset and later caught the Vegas set packed with “Maggie May” and “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” — lyrics discussion incoming.  

USC sat linebacker Desman Stephens II for a game after he targeted Oregon QB Dante Moore and celebrated while Moore was down. And Netflix has “We Got Company!” with Sebastian Maniscalco; first guest Jerry Seinfeld unpacks how he made it, and Timmy says the advice is worth a hundred grand. Watch it. 

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Hour 2 (09.28) Hurricane Polo is slamming Mexico’s Pacific coast, Nolo is pounding Hawaii, and El Niño has SoCal on coastal watch — Long Beach looking at monster tides and a flooded boardwalk.  

Then food: Langer’s by MacArthur Park takes the LA Times Gold, In-N-Out plants four more shops in Chino, Commerce, South El Monte, and Stockton, a man is camped on a Brentwood bus stop, and Fawnskin unveils a Jackie the eagle statue — same mountain town as a Kobe statue?  

Timmy’s been a “60 Minutes” kid since Andy Rooney (Colgate, like Mark), and Redlands wants bars dark after midnight over a three-year crime bump while liquor stores skate.  

Closing curveball: 13-year-old Long Island prodigy Joe Petraro-Hyppolite, IQ 168, is already in college and headed to NYU for a master’s. Timmy’s verdict: too young for campus — you can’t keep up with the older kids’ nightlife. 

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