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Nearly 200,000 spectators are anticipated to attend the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Sunday. Representative soil sample testing done in a Los Angeles County Public Health study found a higher percentage of samples with lead levels above health-based screening thresholds taken from parcels downwind of the Eaton fire. The Law Makers, Law Breakers and times that there oughta be a law. A Southern California shelter offering services to women facing domestic violence and substance abuse may be closing its doors after federal funding that the shelter depended on was canceled.

The Trump administration's volley of tariffs has U.S. companies scrambling for ways to absorb — and if possible avoid — the added business costs. Tariffs are causing chaos on Wall Street and Main Street. A homebuilding sector expert says the trade wars could push home prices up as much as five figures. On Monday, a Dallas-based bioscience firm said it had brought the dire wolf species back to life in the form of three pups, claiming to have “successfully restored a once-eradicated species through the science of de-extinction” in a remarkable statement on its website. Whether the brothers are released now will turn at least in part on how they have lived their lives in prison and what sort of people they are today.

News of note from Tinsel Town and beyond. New research suggests that given the right kind of training, AI bots can deliver mental health therapy with as much efficacy as — or more than — human clinicians. Stories that make you say “Hmmmm?” that didn’t fit neatly into any other spot on the show.

The Coach House is celebrating 45 years!!! They are kicking the celebration off on Saturday April 19th. Doors open early for dinner service at 6pm. It's show time at 8pm. Purchase your tickets here. You can also call the box office at 949-496-8930 to enjoy this NuCalm sponsored event.

Multi Generational Housing. Townhouse/Condo vs Single Family Home. Is California a good place to invest in?

Buying a fixer and fixing it for equity or buying something updated? Guest: Christine Hatch – The mortgage group to talk loans. What does the listing price represent nowadays?

Michael Monks opens the show with updates on LA sports and shares his personal take on grocery store reorganizations. He then delves into a proposed California bill aiming to create "hospitality zones," allowing bars to serve alcohol until 4 a.m.. Through City Hall audio, Michael discusses the LA City Council's vote to continue plans for the Convention Center expansion, despite challenges posed by recent wildfires. Finally, he revisits highlights from Bill Essayli’s appearance on The John Kobylt Show, focusing on the announcement of a criminal task force to investigate fraud and corruption involving homelessness funds.

Michael Monks breaks down Bernie Sanders and AOC’s explosive "Fight the Oligarchy" rally that brought approximately 30,000 energized supporters to downtown LA. He also spotlights the historic LA28 Olympics, where women athletes will outnumber men for the first time ever, and explores how LA's rising minimum wage is unexpectedly hurting fast-food jobs. Plus, a Dodgers game gone wrong, and Huntington Beach struggles with a massive washed-up whale.

Santa Monica Sears building to become temporary campus for Palisades High students. Homeland Security agents showed up at 2 L.A. schools. Here’s what happened next. Hikers beware: A rash-causing plant is growing in fire-scarred Angeles National Forest. Interview with Comedian Doug Starks. (The Coach House Restaurant)

Deeper Dives - The rise of movie posters and iconic billboards in LA's advertising history. The rise and fall of movie posters. How some of Hollywood's most iconic movie posters came to be, and the artist behind them. Iconic Billboards Throughout Los Angeles. Interview with Melanie Wolovich of Montebello Barnyard Zoo.

Chef Noah Clark, the torchbearer of this family-founded legacy, has assumed the reins. Noah is driven by unwavering determination to uphold and evolve his family's culinary tradition. Together with his dedicated team, Noah is actively shaping and infusing life into the BOX Chicken fast-casual concept in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California.

She is a Micheline Young Chef Award Winner in 2021 and has had a fascinating journey from Korea to LA, where she is crafting a unique version of Italian gelato. make sure Neil mentions that her Lefty Gelateria is a pop-up in the STILE Hotel in DTLA.

Buns N Roses is a full experiences, blending, bold flavors with an electric vibe straight from the world of music. Chef Adriano a culinary mastermind. Take a listen!

Hear Neil out. Peanutbutter, Jelly, and Frechtoast Casserole!!! YESSSS. He's giving you tips and tricks to make the perfect one.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Mark Rahner’s review of the REMAKE & the ORIGINAL 20th Century Studios Espionage/Spy, Thriller “The Amateur” in the Rahner Report - KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

The Nine News Nuggets You Need to Know!

Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about Ninja’s new “soft serve” ice cream maker, Wendy’s New Frostys. and Haagen-Daz releasing an all-new treat.

The House Whisperer Dean Sharp is back on Wake Up Call for another edition of ‘Waking Up with the House Whisperer!’ Today, Dean talks about DIY Weekend.

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – Proof that “3rd times the charm’ as Grammy Winning, Multi-Platinum Producer and friend of the program Cory Henry returns with a live, in-studio performance, offering a preview of his forthcoming concert, ‘Cory Henry Presents: Church (Easter Sunday celebration of music and community),’ “a soulful live music experience celebrating the grammy award winning "Church" and the music that inspired it” taking place, Sunday, April 20, 2025 at The Miracle Theater - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo’Kelly’ Presents – A way to increase your income with Microsoft’s free AI skills training courses AND Google Map tips to make the best use of you time while traveling on ‘Tech Thursday’ with regular guest contributor; (author, podcast host, and technology pundit) Marsha Collier - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app