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Michael Cohen the ex-lawyer for former President Trump: "This is just the beginning" as Trump Organization, CFO indicted
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 Newsradio Updated on Michael Cohen, ex-lawyer for former President Trump, joins KNX In-Depth Thursday just as charges in a 15-year tax evasion scheme were brought against the Trump Organization and its Chief Financial Officer by New York prosecutors. Prosecutors brought charges based on tax-related crimes against the organization and Allen Weisselberg. Weisselberg surrendered to authorities Thursday morning.
Another candidate jumps into the race for California Governor
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 Newsradio Updated on There's a new California Governor candidate on the scene. He's another candidate eager to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom in the upcoming recall election. Steve Lodge joins Caitlyn Jenner, former Olympic gold medalist and reality TV star, in the race. Jenner was on KNX In-Depth to talk about how she is the new face of the Republican Party. Jenner and Lodge join other candidates including former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and John Cox.
Peak Fire in San Bernardino is burning 34 acres, appears to be slowing its spread
San Bernardino National Forest Twitter Photo credit San Bernardino National Forest Twitter The Peak Fire, on Old Waterman Canyon Road off of Highway 18 near San Bernardino, is burning 34 acres. The fire is reported to have been triggered by a BMW crashing on a mountain road. The fire appears to be slowing its spread. About 150 firefighters are fighting the blaze and 14 pieces of aircraft. The cause is under investigation.
Caitlyn Jenner: "I am the new face of the Republican Party" as she pitches her case for CA Governor
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 Newsradio Updated on Caitlyn Jenner, former Olympic gold medalist, reality TV star and candidate in the California gubernatorial recall campaign, revealed the plans for the state if she were to become governor. Jenner called into KNX In-Depth Wednesday afternoon to talk about her run for governor, the Newsom recall, and trans athletes and sports. TAXES and HOMELESSNESS How does she plan to bring down high California taxes and solve the grave homelessness crisis?
WATCH VIDEO: Culver City PD releases footage of possible hate crime committed against Asian woman
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 Newsradio Culver City Police Department released a video of possible hate crime committed against Asian woman Tuesday afternoon. The alleged assault occurred on June 14, Monday, at 1 a.m. in the 13300 block of Washington Boulevard. "The victim, who is of Asian American descent, was walking westbound on Washington Blvd, on her way to work, when she was approached by the suspect who asked her for a cigarette," according to the police department Instagram post.
JUNE 15: Fully vaccinated at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park don't need to wear masks, more capacity added
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 Newsradio Updated on California reopens June 15, tomorrow, and with that means more lifting restrictions. Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, fully vaccinated guests at Disneyland in Anaheim will no longer be required to wear masks. Disneyland will also not ask for proof of vaccination. Those ages two and older will still have to wear a mask indoors except when eating. Those who are unvaccinated will continue to have to wear a mask except while eating.
Cal-OSHA, the state's workplace regulator, is expected to issue new mask rules later this afternoon
By Ameera Butt and KNX 1070 Newsradio, KNX 1070 Newsradio Gov. Gavin Newsom will lift pandemic executive orders as California is slated to reopen next week on June 15. State regulators this afternoon are expected to announce that fully vaccinated people will be able to stop wearing masks in most indoor settings. Newsom says he thinks Cal-OSHA will change its rules - to follow the lead of the CDC and state health officials.
LASD, with DEA, U.S. Army and others, is raiding hundreds of illegal marijuana grows that officials say are related to Mexican cartels
LASD Sheriff Twitter Photo credit LASD Sheriff Twitter By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 Newsradio A major joint operation and drug bust is underway in the Antelope Valley Tuesday. The LA County Sheriff's Department, with the DEA, U.S. Army and others, is raiding hundreds of illegal marijuana grows that officials say are related to Mexican cartels. LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva says it's the largest operation ever in the department's history.
Avengers assemble! Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure park gets opening date
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 Newsradio Updated on The Marvel franchise might be making big bucks off of the television spinoffs on the Disney+ streaming platform, but there is one more place you can experience everything related to the Avengers. Super Heroes, assemble! FIND OUT MORE INFO HERE In April, Disney announced its new massive Avengers Campus will open in June at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif. That date is Friday, June 4.
Avengers assemble! Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure park opens June 4
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 Newsradio The Marvel franchise might be making big bucks off of the television spinoffs on the Disney+ streaming platform but there is one more place you can experience everything related to the Avengers. Super Heroes, assemble! FIND OUT MORE INFO HERE In April, Disney announced its new massive Avengers Campus will open in June at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif. That date is Friday, June 4.
Off-duty firefighter who allegedly shot and killed 1 firefighter, wounded another at Agua Dulce fire station identified
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 Newsradio Updated on The gunman in the Agua Dulce fire station shooting Tuesday has been identified. He is Jonathan Tatone, a 45-year-old fire specialist, according to the coroner's office said. Records show Tatone had bought the home in Acton less than a year ago. He allegedly set that house on fire before taking his own life. The victim who died is Tory Carlon, 44, and he was from Santa Clarita, according to the LA County Medical Examiner-Coroner.
Firefighter killed in shooting at fire station in Agua Dulce identified
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 Newsradio A victim in the shooting at a fire station in Agua Dulce has been identified by the LA County Medical Examiner-Coroner. Tory Carlon, 44, was from Santa Clarita, according to the LA County Medical Examiner-Coroner. The identification for the man, who died at the residence in Acton, is still pending, according to the PIO in an email.
Mark your calendars non-California residents: You can go to Disneyland, Disney California Adventure park June 15
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO Mark your calendars, out-of-staters, for some Disneyland magic. Disneyland Resort Theme Parks announced Wednesday that it will welcome non-California residents beginning June 15 to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure park. "Disneyland Resort theme parks to welcome back guests from outside California beginning June 15," the tweet said. The Disney Parks blog wrote that "Out-of-state visitors may now begin booking their return to the parks on Disneyland.com.
Eric Trump tells Fox News people come up to him on the street saying how much they miss former President Trump
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO People come up to Eric Trump with tears in their eyes because they miss his father, former President Donald Trump, in the Oval Office. That's according to Eric Trump talking to Sean Hannity on Fox News Tuesday - right before news broke the New York Attorney General announced it was opening a criminal investigation into the Trump Organization.
NIH Director Francis Collins on CDC easing back indoor face mask guidelines: "This is really good news" for fully vaccinated people
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO Updated on Dr. Francis Collins, physician-geneticist and director of the National Institutes of Health, joined KNX In-Depth Friday afternoon to talk about the recent guidelines CDC announced saying fully vaccinated people can now drop masks indoors.
Tom Cruise returns Golden Globes trophies
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO As NBC is the latest to announce it is stepping away from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association amid criticism over its diversity and will not air the 2022 Golden Globes Monday, actors like Tom Cruise are returning their trophies. “However, change of this magnitude takes time and work, and we feel strongly that the HFPA needs time to do it right,” NBC said as reported in an AP story. "As such, NBC will not air the 2022 Golden Globes.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, to publish a children's book "The Bench"
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO The Duchess of Sussex has both Netflix and Spotify deals but add a children's book author to her resume. Meghan, 39, has written "The Bench," a special book that will be released next month about the relationship between fathers and sons. The book is based on a poem the duchess wrote for her husband, Prince Harry, for Father's Day after their first child and son, Archie, was born.
LAPD announces 5 arrests after an investigation into kidnapping of Lady Gaga's dogs, 4 are documented gang members
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO The LAPD has announced five arrests after an investigation into the kidnapping of Lady Gaga's dogs. The LAPD said in a press release that four of the suspects, who were arrested, are all documented gang members from LA. The pop star's dog walker was also shot while walking her dogs in Hollywood in February. There was also a video of the shooting that came out earlier this year.
A CBS News Poll shows most Americans agree on Derek Chauvin trial verdict
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 2 minutes ago According to a CBS News Poll on Sunday, overall, 75 percent of Americans felt that the jury reached the correct verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial versus 25 percent who felt it was wrong. When broken down by party lines, almost half of Republicans (46 percent) believed that think the jury reached the wrong decision in the Derek Chauvin trial verdict.
ICE will no longer fine undocumented immigrants who have not left United States
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 3 minutes ago U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced it will no longer fine undocumented immigrants who have not left the United States. Previously, undocumented immigrants were subject to fines of up to $799 per day if they didn't comply with deportation orders, according to CNN. People who failed to voluntarily depart the U.S. faced a fine of $3,000, adjusted for inflation, the story reported.
Want to be a lucky LA Dodgers fan who wins an authentic 2020 World Series Championship Ring? Find out how in these sweepstakes
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 10 minutes ago One lucky LA Dodgers fan can win a genuine 2020 World Series Championship Ring in sweepstakes launched by the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Thursday. The ring is personalized by Jostens and over the next month, fans will receive one entry for each $10 donation made online at dodgers.com/win The sweepstakes will conclude on May 21 and the winner will be notified shortly thereafter, the press release said.
Universal Studios Hollywood reopens today after being shuttered for over a year
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 4 hours ago Universal Studios Hollywood is opened Friday at 25% capacity. The Southern California theme park had been closed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last March. Face coverings are mandatory and temperature checks will be required upon arrival. There will also be floor markings and social distancing in place.
Going to see a game at the Honda Center April 16? Here's what you need to know
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 3 minutes ago The Honda Center will welcome back fans for the first time in 13 months Friday April 16. Here's what to know when the Anaheim Ducks play the Vegas Golden Knights in Anaheim. The arena will operate at 10 percent capacity. “We are excited to be together again with our dedicated fans this Friday.
PHOTO: LA County Sheriff's Dept. is asking for public's help in finding missing hiker in Mt. Waterman area
LASD Photo credit LASD By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 4 minutes ago Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Search and Rescue teams need the public's help in finding a missing hiker. The missing hiker's car was found near Buckhorn Campground/Trailhead. It is unknown which trail he took from there, according to LASD.
Knott’s Berry Farm reopens May 21
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 5 minutes ago Knott's Berry Farm will be reopening May 21 in Southern California. "The park will reopen to season passholders May 6, with plans for a grand reopening to the general public on May 21 for a summer-long, Knott’s 100th Anniversary Celebration," the press release said. There's a new ride, the Return to the Fair, a 4-D interactive dark ride that pays tribute to the classic attraction from 35 years ago.
Los Angeles expands vaccine eligibility to everyone 16 and older
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 5 minutes ago Los Angeles has expanded the vaccine eligibility to those 16 years of age and older beginning Saturday. The city-run sites include Dodger Stadium, USC, Southwest College, Hansen Dam drive through, San Fernando Park, Crenshaw, Lincoln Park and Cal State Los Angeles. The city run sites are usually open Tuesday through Saturday. On the city of LA Carbon Health vaccination website, there is a new drop down for "16 and older" to choose from as a category.
Avengers assemble! Disneyland reveals opening date of new Avengers Campus
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO an hour ago Marvel's Avengers are back... sort of. Disney has announced their new massive Avengers Campus will open in June at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif. The new attraction will open June 4. Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park will reopen April 30 after being shuttered more than a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Avengers assemble! New Avengers Campus to open at Disney California Adventure Park
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 4 minutes ago Move over, Marvel's Avengers are back..sort of. Disney has announced that there will be an Avengers Campus that will open in June at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif. The new attraction will open June 4. Disney and Disney California Adventure Park will reopen April 30 after being shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
LA County Sheriff's Dept. knows cause of Tiger Woods car crash but won't say what happened
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 6 minutes ago LA County Sheriff's detectives have determined what caused Tiger Woods to drive over a median, across opposite traffic lanes, and roll over several times before coming to rest in dirt and brush in Rancho Palos Verdes. But LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva says the cause won't be made public unless they get Tiger's permission.
EPA removes more than 40 outside experts appointed by former President Trump
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 8 minutes ago In order to help restore the role of science in the Environmental Protection Agency, the agency will remove more than 40 outside experts who were appointed by previous President Donald Trump. They will be removed from two advisory panels, namely the EPA’s Science Advisory Board (SAB) and Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC).
REMINDER: Beginning Thursday those 50 and over are eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in LA County, city of LA
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 4 minutes ago Starting April 1, Thursday, those ages 50 years-old and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccines in both LA County and the city of Los Angeles. You should know that you may not get in right away, because there's a limited supply of vaccine doses coming in each week. But Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer says she's hopeful those numbers will be going up very soon.
Los Angeles and Orange counties can move into less restrictive orange tier
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 7 minutes ago Los Angeles and Orange counties can move into the less restrictive tier, according to data from California Public Health officials Tuesday. Both will move into the orange tier from the red tier Wednesday. This is as COVID-19 cases go down and more vaccine rollout is taking place in both counties. Restaurants and movie theaters could move to 50 percent capacity indoors. Angels Stadium and Disneyland would be allowed to bring in more people as well.
Universal Studios to reopen April 16
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 8 minutes ago Universal Studios announced it is reopening April 16. "We're officially reopening on April 16! Park tickets will be available online only, starting April 8. At this time, theme park visits are limited to California residents," the park wrote on Twitter. Tickets will be on sale to California residents beginning on April 8 and attendance will be limited in accordance with government guidelines. Universal CityWalk and the Universal Cinema are open.
2 teens charged in carjacking death of Pakistani Uber Eats driver, GoFundMe page set up to help family
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 7 minutes ago Two girls have been charged with the carjacking death of a Pakistani immigrant who was killed last week while driving for Uber Eats in Washington, D.C. The girls, who are 13 and 15 and have not been identified because they are considered juveniles, are from D.C, and Fort Washington, Maryland.
LIST: When is your favorite theme park reopening in California?
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO Updated on March 30, 2021 03/30/2021 5:56 pm Theme parks have had to shut down in the state due to the COVID-19 pandemic last year. So when can you put on some Micky Mouse ears and hang out at Disneyland? Or LEGOLAND? We have an ongoing list of theme park reopenings in California now that most counties in California are in the red tier including LA and OC counties.
City of LA to offer more than 90,000 vaccine doses this week
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO March 29, 2021 03/29/2021 8:39 pm Mayor Eric Garcetti anounced the city-run vaccination sites will offer more than 90,000 vaccine doses to the public this week. That includes 75,000 first doses and 16,000 second doses. On April 1, the city will also expand eligibility to age 50 and over.
Altadena man charged with killing mother, uncle as work colleagues witnessed attack on Zoom
LA County DA announces a man has been charged with killing his mother, uncle. Photo credit KNX 1070 News By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 18 hours ago Robert Anderson Cotton has been charged with killing his mother and his uncle last week, the LA County District Attorney's office announced. Cotton, 32, faces two counts of murder with an allegation of using a knife as a deadly and dangerous weapon, according to an LA DA press release.
Lara Trump joins Fox News
By Ameera Butt KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 5 minutes ago The daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump is joining Fox News. She will be an on-air paid contributor, according to The New York Times. She is the wife of Eric Trump, who is one of Trump's sons. Trump is also rumored to be weighing running for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina, according to various media reports.
City of LA to offer more than 90,000 vaccine doses this week
By Ameera Butt KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 2 minutes ago Mayor Eric Garcetti anounced the city-run vaccination sites will offer more than 90,000 vaccine doses to the public this week. That includes 75,000 first doses and 16,000 second doses. On April 1, the city will also expand eligibility to age 50 and over.
Altadena man charged with killing mother, uncle as work colleagues witnessed attack on Zoom
LA County DA announces a man has been charged with killing his mother, uncle. Photo credit KNX 1070 News By Ameera Butt KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 5 minutes ago Robert Anderson Cotton has been charged with killing his mother and his uncle last week, the LA County District Attorney's office announced. Cotton, 32, faces two counts of murder with an allegation of using a knife as a deadly and dangerous weapon, according to an LA DA press release.
Lara Trump joins Fox News
By Ameera Butt, KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 21 hours ago The daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump is joining Fox News. She will be an on-air paid contributor, according to The New York Times. She is the wife of Eric Trump, who is one of Trump's sons. Trump is also rumored to be weighing running for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina, according to various media reports.
It's #StopAsianHate National Day of Action and Healing today in response to spike in hate crimes against AAPI
By Ameera Butt KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 5 minutes ago #StopAsianHate. That's the message for Friday's virtual National Day of Action and Healing where organizers are asking people and businesses to spend the day sharing information about the problem - and their own experiences with anti-Asian hatred and to stand up to hate and violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Pfizer begins testing children under 12 in COVID-19 vaccine trial
By Ameera Butt KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 6 hours ago Pfizer began testing in children under 12 for the COVID-19 vaccine Thursday. That means children who are ages six-months-old to 11 years of age. At least 144 children will be enrolled in the first phase of the trial, according to CNBC. The results from the trial, which included a pair of twins as the first participants, will be available later this year.
2 national comics respond to Jay Leno apologizing for past Asian jokes
By Ameera Butt KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 4 minutes ago Comics Alonzo Bodden, who is actor & host of the podcast "Who's Paying Attention?" and Greg Proops, who is host of the podcast "The Smartest Man in the World" joined KNX In-Depth Thursday to talk about the apology from Jay Leno that's been making the rounds.
Orange County Fair returns this summer - find out more details
By KNX 1070 Newsradio and Ameera Butt KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 4 minutes ago It's on! The Orange County Fair has announced its dates and it will be in the summer. CEO Michele Richards announced in a video statement Thursday the fair will run from July 16 to August 15 in Costa Mesa. We've got HUGE news!! We are a GO for this summer's OC Fair, July 16-Aug. 15. The 2021 theme is Time for Fun. Advance ticket sales will be required. Admission tickets will go on sale May 1 on https://t.co/K5cbjfKxJF.
Pfizer begins testing children under 12 in COVID-19 vaccine trial
By Ameera Butt KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 6 minutes ago Pfizer has begun testing in children under 12 for the COVID-19 vaccine Thursday. That means children who are ages six-months-old to 11 years of age. At least 144 children will be enrolled in the first phase of the trial, according to CNBC. The results from the trial, which included a pair of twins as the first participants, will be available later this year.
Walt Disney Co. announces more restaurants, shops at Disneyland planned
By Ameera Butt KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 6 minutes ago There will be new restaurants and shops within the Disneyland Anaheim resort at some point in the future. According to Deadline, Walt Disney Co. said the changes, including more attractions, will be in the existing park parameters. It is being called "The Disneyland Forward" plan.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says whether or not America turns the corner on COVID-19 pandemic remains to be seen
By Ameera Butt KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 9 minutes ago Dr. Anthony Fauci says "We are at the corner" during a White House coronavirus briefing Wednesday. However, he continued to say "Whether we or not we are going to be turning the corner remains to be seen," according to an AP story. The challenge? Because of the high number of new daily cases of coronavirus, according to Fauci. He wasn't ready to say whether America hasn’t turned a corner yet.
BREAKING NEWS: Gov. Gavin Newsom picks Rob Bonta as new California AG
By Ameera Butt and KNX 1070 Newsradio KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO a few seconds ago Governor Newsom has announced his choice to be California's next attorney general Wednesday afternoon. It is State Assemblymember Rob Bonta, a criminal justice reformer. Initially as reported earlier, it looks like we know who it won't be. It's reported by Politico that the governor has told Congressman Adam Schiff and Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg they will not be picked.
USPS 10-year plan will include longer times for some first-class mail delivery, cut back in post office hours
By Ameera Butt KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO 42 minutes ago As part of a 10-year plan for the US Postal Service, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced there would be some cuts to post office hours, as well as longer times for some first-class mail delivery. DeJoy says the plan will improve overall mail service and avoid more huge financial losses, but also require cutting some Post Office hours and lead to some longer delivery times.
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