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Could Entertainment Zones Revitalize Downtown Los Angeles?
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (205+ words) Councilmember Ysabel Jurado introduced a motion Wednesday to explore the possibility of creating 'Entertainment Zones' in Downtown Los Angeles. The initiative aims to rejuvenate the area, which has been struggling with crime and economic challenges. Jurado emphasized the importance of…...
Becerra Faces Heat in Final California Governor Debate
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (135+ words) KFI AM 640 In a heated final debate before the June 2 primary, former U. S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra faced intense scrutiny from both Democratic and Republican rivals. The debate, held Thursday in San Francisco, came just hours after Becerra's…...
Rape Report Shakes University of California, Santa Barbara
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (265+ words) An alleged rape and strangulation reported at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), has left the campus community in shock. On Sunday UCSB students received an alert about the incident, which occurred around 10 p. m. on campus property. According to the…...
Healthcare Jobs Propel California's Labor Market
1+ week, 1+ day ago (185+ words) KFI AM 640 California, known for its tech and entertainment industries, is now seeing a significant shift in its labor market, driven by the healthcare sector. From March 2022 to March 2026, healthcare and social assistance jobs in the state grew by 25. 3%, according…...
Rose Bowl's $30 M Makeover: Can It Keep Stadium Relevant?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (75+ words) KFI AM 640 The Rose Bowl has long balanced tradition with innovation, and this latest upgrade is no exception. According to Los Angeles Times, Jens Weiden, the Rose Bowl's CEO, emphasized the importance of moving forward while honoring the past. The…...
LA Mayoral Debate Sparks Concern Over "Super Meth" and Homelessness Crisis
1+ week, 4+ day ago (275+ words) A recent Los Angeles mayoral debate has sparked renewed discussion over the role of drug addiction in the city's homelessness crisis and brought new attention to a dangerous form of methamphetamine known as "super meth." During Wednesday's forum, mayoral candidate…...
Bay Area May Ease Natural Gas Heater Ban Amid Cost Concerns
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (404+ words) KFI AM 640 The Bay Area Air District is considering easing its upcoming ban on new natural gas water heaters and furnaces due to rising cost concerns. The ban, set to take effect on Thursday, January 1, 2027, aims to reduce smog and…...
Decades-Old Bell Gardens Killing Cracked by State DOJ Analyst
2+ week, 1+ day ago (263+ words) BELL GARDENS (CNS) - California Attorney General Rob Bonta Tuesday praised a Department of Justice crime analyst whose work helped solve a decades- old killing in Bell Gardens, and led to the arrest and sentencing of a suspect who had eluded…...
Irvine Considers Ranked Choice Voting for 2028 Elections
2+ week, 1+ day ago (204+ words) Irvine city officials are contemplating a significant change to their election system, potentially allowing voters to rank candidates in city elections starting in 2028. During a meeting on Monday, the city council voted 4-3 to direct staff to draft an ordinance for…...
Crescent City: California's Last Affordable Coastal Haven
2+ week, 2+ day ago (329+ words) KFI AM 640 Crescent City, nestled about six and a half hours north of San Francisco, stands as a rare gem on California's coast where beach homes remain under $400, 000. Known for its rugged beauty, Crescent City offers three-bedroom homes on generous…...