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Los Angeles County Lost 50,000 in Population Last Year

Some are moving to other counties, some are moving to other states, some are even moving so Spain! Plus Randy talks with Mike Baron from Take Action Glendora about their opposition to a parcel tax in their citySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 1, 202637 min

The State of California sent me a check for 300 Dollars!

The website claimit.ca.gov really works! I got my claim approved and they sent me the money they owed me in less than 3 weeks! Plus Randy talks with Deborah Allen about why the BART Bailout tax is not such a good ideaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31, 202639 min

Another Person found living in a storm drain

This time it was in Canoga Park. And everyone in there refused help or services. Should they really be allowed to say no when they are illegally living in a sewer?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 202645 min

LA Metro Moves Forward with Expansion into West Hollywood

The line looks great in theory, but how much will it cost, and how long will it take to build? Plus Randy talks about the landmark social media trial verdict with Elizabeth BarcohanaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 202637 min

Is driving around for cheaper gas really worth your time?

Sure you may save a couple cents a gallon, but isn't your time also valuable? Plus Randy talks with Victor Gomez from Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse CaliforniaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 26, 202638 min

Homeless living in the sewers of Los Angeles

At this point how can anyone defend Karen Bass' status quo on the homeless crisis in Los Angeles Plus Randy speaks with Attorney General Candidate Michael GatesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 25, 202638 min

Would you support a 30 dollar minumum wage in California?

Thats the wage being proposed for a possible ballot measure in Alameda County Plus Randy talks with Glendale City Council Candidate Dr Alex BalekianSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 24, 202637 min

The Podcast Exclusive California Report

In this special edition of the News Blitz, Randy Wang dives into the latest news and stories from across the state. He discusses the controversy surrounding Marquise Harris Dawson's claims of racial profiling by the LAPD, and the pushback from the police union. Randy also touches on a massive mortgage scheme targeting the elderly, the allegations against Caesar Chavez, and the efforts to underground power lines in SoCal. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on the proposed 30-dollar-an-hour minimum wage in Alameda County, the challenges facing the California wine industry, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20, 202622 min

UTLA Sets a strike date of April 14th if their demands aren't met

LAUSD lost $400 million last year just in declining enrollment, how are they supposed to pay for raises? Plus Randy speaks with Juan Naula from Clean LA with Me https://www.cleanlawithme.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20, 202637 min

A Homeless Encampment in Venice Cleared By Karen Bass Has Returned

In this episode of the News Blitz, Randy Wang dives into the latest California news. He discusses the return of an encampment in Venice, despite Mayor Karen Bass's promise to address homelessness. Randy also touches on the state's high gas prices, which are affecting even electric car owners, and the inefficiencies in California's energy policies. Additionally, he talks to David Serpa, a candidate for California State Treasurer, about his six-point plan to address the state's financial issues, including reducing waste, fraud, and abuse, and investing in programs that benefit the people of California.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 19, 202637 min

Will Cannabis Cafes save the legal pot industry in California?

Maybe we could also lower the taxes and ease the regulatory burden or here's a thought, arrest the people operating illeaglly?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 18, 202637 min

So Cal Edison has paid out 35 Million in Eaton Fire Claims So Far

In this episode of the News Blitz, Randy Wang dives into the latest California news. He discusses a whistleblower complaint alleging the Director of the Office of Emergency Management was sleeping on the job during the Eaton fire in 2025. Randy also touches on the controversy surrounding SoCal Edison's role in the fire and the company's settlement offers to wildfire survivors. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on the need to end monopolies in the energy industry and the importance of municipal utilities. The episode also covers various other California news stories, including a new program to help street vendors and a ballot measure to ban fees for parking at the beach in San Diego.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 17, 202637 min

Los Angeles has had a homeless shelter sitting empty for years

In this episode of The News Blitz, Randy Wang dives into California's ongoing struggles with homelessness, highlighting a Marina Del Rey project that's been plagued by delays and cost overruns. He also touches on a whistleblower complaint about the LA County Board of Supervisors' Office of Emergency Management, which has been understaffed for years. Additionally, Randy discusses the benefits of electric cars, the rise of flying taxis, and the importance of learning personal finance in high school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 16, 202620 min

Hundreds of fraudulent businesses are set up in California every year

A Great Piece from CBS Los Angeles' Ross Palombo dives into even more fraud in the state of California    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 13, 202619 min

Why Does Karen Bass All Of A Sudden Care About Street Takeovers?

Is it because it's an election year? Or is it because the unruly mob stormed a fancy apartment building? This story and much much more are covered in today's California Report. Subscribe Today at https://randywangradio.substack.com/ Plus Randy's interview with Alvin Lui from Courage is A HabitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 12, 202637 min

Yet another home taken over by squatters burns down in Hugo Soto Martinez's District

The City says they can't do anything about it but is that really true when they are stealing electricity, trespassing and doing god knows what else in a place they do not own or lease? Plus Randy speaks with Candidate for Assembly district 51 Michael GeraghtySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 11, 202638 min

LAX wants to jack up rideshare fees

To "cut down on congestion" and encourgae people to use the people mover that does not exist yet!   Plus Randy talks to congressional candidate Rudy MelendezSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 10, 202637 min

California's spiking gas prices isn't just about Iran

It's also about new standards from the California Air Resources Board to boost cap and invest, the fund that funds the high speed rail that is chasing out refiners Plus Randy speaks with congressional candidate Scott Alan MeyersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 7, 202638 min

Karen Bass is doing something about the Sepulveda Basin...In an Election Year

Now she takes the fires, encampments and illegal dumping seriously? Plus Randy talks to State Senate Candidate Kristina IrwinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 6, 202637 min

The LAX People Mover gets delayed yet again

This project was supposed to be completed in 2023, then 2024, then 2025, then 2026 and it's delayed again! Plus Randy speaks with LA City Council Candidate Raul ClarosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 5, 202637 min

What really happened to the WAYMOs during the PG&E Blackout?

San Francisco Supervisors are quick to chastise the few dozen immobile WAYMOs during the blackout, but what if it was a California regulation not their technology that stopped them that night? Plus Randy speaks with Marc Joffe about The California High Speed Rail's latest business modelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 4, 202637 min

LAUSD Superintendent Carvalho placed on paid leave

The LAUSD Board has defacto removed Carvalho from his job, at full pay of course Plus Randy talks to animal rescuer Joey Tuccio about the animal suffering Karen Bass and the city government allow on a daily basis on Skid RowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 3, 202638 min

Placer County DA files charges that keep David Allen Funston in Jail

As Republican lawmakers call for Gavin Newsom to fire his parole board. Plus Randy's interview with LA Mayor Candidate Assad AlnajarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 202638 min

Why does Rob Bonta want to kill California Cardhouses?

It's almost like he's being paid to make these unilateral decisions nobody except special interests asked for. Plus Randy talks all the madness going on in California with April Silverman aka CaliMAGABarbieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 27, 202636 min

Karen Bass gets sued by the LAFD Chief she fired

And What is the real story with the FBI Raid with LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho? Randy talks about these issues and more with Daniel Guss from the Guss ReportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 202637 min

California wants to parole a triple life sentenced serial child molester

And how we really solve California's insurance crisis with candidate for insurance comissioner Merritt FarrenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 202637 min

The Palisades After Action Report Was Altered to Protect Karen Bass' Reputation

Every revelation from the LAFD after action report is making the mayor, the city and the LAFD look even worse! Plus Randy talks about SEIU members leaving their union in Oakland with Seneca ScottSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 202638 min

The Lawsuit against Los Angeles and California over the Palisades fire can move forward

A Judge has denied the city and state efforts to throw out the case, so now its time to move to discovery and depositions! Plus Randy speaks with the Vice Chair of the Los Angeles County Young Republicans Ariana AssenmacherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202638 min

Bernie Sanders comes to the Wiltern Theater to promote the billionare tax

And the COO of a harm reduction non profit in san diego took money meant for narcan and used it for breast implants. Randy also talks to congressional candidate Melissa Toomim Get the California Report Today at http://randywangradio.substack.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 20, 202637 min

Is LAUSD heading for another strike?

The district announces layoffs and the unions are gearing up for a fight, but what exactly are you supposed to do when you have declining enrollment? Plus Randy talks with Assembly Candidate Ted NordblumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19, 202637 min

Runyon Canyon getting a 1 Million Dollar Bathroom

And theres yet another porter ranch gas leak at aliso canyonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 202643 min

Valley Glen neighbors buy their own FLOCK Cameras and LA isn't happy about it

Plus Dylan Kendall is running for LA City Council against Hugo Soto Martinez, clap that up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 202640 min

Jennifer Newsom goes to war with the press for asking questions

The first partner didn't care for off topic questions for her husband at a press conference, and her outburst isn't going over well in the California press corps Randy talks about this as well as Nithya Raman entering the LA Mayor's Race with Elizabeth BarcohanaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 202638 min

LA County Votes to put another tax hike on the ballot

If passed the base sales tax rate in the county would be 10.25% and cities like Palmdale and Lancaster would have the highest sales taxes in the entire country. Randy speaks about this and more with candidate for Supervisor, Tonia AreySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11, 202638 min

Nithya Raman is running for Los Angeles Mayor

And could school choice come to California? Randy talks to Kevin McNamee about a new ballot initiativeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 10, 202640 min

The Fallout continues over Karen Bass' handling of the after action report

Karen Bass is going to war with the LA Times over their report on her doctoring the Palisades fire after action reportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 6, 202636 min

Gavin Newsom takes a victory lap with high speed rail

Theres no train or track, but he's still celebrating somethingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 5, 202636 min

LAUSD faces another potential strike

Will UTLA get their raises or will they be going back out on the picket lines?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 4, 202637 min

Karen Bass gives a shoutout to the guy making her look bad

Sure give love to the clean la with me guy, but isn't his whole existence an indictment of the failures of the city of Los Angeles?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 3, 202638 min

Is Lindsay Horvath Running for LA Mayor?

The LA county Supervisor certainly has been taking a lot of shots at Karen Bass LatelySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 31, 202639 min

Elon Musk turning Fremont Tesla factory into a robot factory

And the rapid response network makes a mistake and causes a ruckus for a TSA agent eating dinner in LynwoodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 30, 202638 min

Social Media companies taken to court over teen addiction claims

Plus why is the NTSB concerned about the airspace around Burbank Airport?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 29, 202635 min

LA wants you to let them tax Illegal Pot Shops

No I'm not high, but the LA City Council is... They need you to vote on a ballot measure that would allow them to send a tax bill to illegally operating pot stores in LA because they can't shut them downSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 28, 202638 min

Cal Trans puts up graffiti resistant ivy that gets tagged by graffiti

Is it a waste of money to keep trying to clean up graffiti in Los Angeles?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 27, 202638 min

Is Oakland the best food city in America?

For the 2nd year in a row readers of Conde Nast traveler have voted Oakland as the number one food city in the USA. What is your favorite food city? I bet you can guess Randy'sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 24, 202637 min

Brawl Breaks out between parents at youth football game

Sue Pascoe of Circling the news talks about how hard it is to be a ref in youth sports todaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 23, 202635 min

Are LAHSA's failures really due to a lack of money?

Do you think more money will really solve LA's homeless problem?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 22, 202637 min

Gus Mattammal is running for State Superintendent of Schools

Randy speaks with a candidate looking to reform the state's education systemSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 21, 202638 min

Would you vote for higher sales taxes to fund the LAFD?

The union representing LAFD is collecting signatures for a ballot measure for a 50 cent sales tax to fund their department. Would you vote for a sales tax increase to properly fund the LAFD?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 16, 202636 min

Newsom and Trump both want to ban corporations from buying single family homes

Should private equity firms and corporations be able to buy single family homes? Would banning them have any effect on the unaffordable real estate market?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 14, 202635 min