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Flipside: The True Story of Bob Crane

Carol M. Ford, Linda Groundwater, Dee Young

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Flipside: The True Story of Bob Crane features Carol Ford, Linda Groundwater, and Dee Young (authors of Bob Crane: The Definitive Biography). Linda, Dee, and Carol delve into their experiences of researching Bob Crane for his biography and discuss Bob as they have come to know and understand him—through more than 200 people who knew the Hogan's Heroes star better than most. Join them as they share behind-the-scenes details of their journey to discovering the true story of Bob Crane.
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Spreading kindness and compassion, while nurturing a community! Through the non-profit https://www.cropswapla.org, founder Jamiah Hargins is helping fight food insecurity across SoCal and the world! He's inspiring urban gardeners, creating access for affordable, nutrient-rich food... and motivating our youth through leadership! Hear Jamiah talk abo…
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This weekend is going to be a hot one, but you might want to think twice about heading to the beach to cool off. Big changes to Metro bus service are about to go into effect, and a beloved Irish pub in the Fairfax district will be closed for months after it caught fire yesterday. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the L.A. Car Guy Family of dealerships…
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Why the D.A. decided not to file charges against the USC student who stabbed a homeless man to death. The Lakers have a new head coach. A grandmother is scared to go home after her home was broken into in Rancho Cucamonga. And some new rules for workplaces that get really hot, on this first day of summer. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the L.A. Car…
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We go under the hood of how a story comes together on KNX News. What happens when a government agency provides information that turns out to be wrong? Or is it? Also...The L.A. school board votes to ban cell phones during the school day. A USC student is in custody after a homeless man is stabbed to death. And a SoCal shark attack victim speaks. Th…
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Rep. Maxine Waters reacts to the sentence for a man who threatened to slit her throat. We check on the fire that's making the sky a bit smoky in L.A. today. A small rise in mpox cases in L.A. County: is it concerning? And it's been 30 years since the Bronco chase that captivated a nation. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy Family of Deal…
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A man on the roof of a Compton home who allegedly fired gunshots at a law enforcement helicopter was shot and killed by sheriff's deputies Thursday night. Also, how is affordable housing defined, and where do Angelenos need more of it? Plus, a photojournalist shares his memory of taking the well-known photo of OJ Simpson's police chase. The L.A. Lo…
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CPR training in a class at school helped Downey High School senior, Isaac Delgadillo save the life of a collapsed umpire during a recent baseball game! Isaac knew just what to do, when the man fell to the ground behind home plate. His quick action made all the difference! Hear Isaac share his story with KNX Hero's host Heather Jordan, by clicking t…
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Pro-Palestinian protestors took over a student services building at Cal State L.A. on Wednesday night. Plus, a California proposal aims to bring back home insurance for residents in high fire-risk areas, home prices have hit another record, and somebody is stealing mailboxes in Corona. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealers…
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Friends and family of actor Johnny Wactor gathered for a march in downtown L.A. to demand justice for his killing. Plus, Dr. Julio Frenk has been named the next chancellor of UCLA, Sony Pictures Entertainment acquired Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, and Jerry West, whose silhouette is considered to be the basis of the NBA logo, died at 86. The L.A. Local …
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A day after Rebecca Grossman was sentenced to 15 years to life for the hit-and run that killed two brothers in 2020, the boys’ mother, Nancy Iskander, shared her thoughts with KNX News’ Margaret Carrero. Plus, police in South Bay cities are working to track down tire-slashers, Sam Rubin was named the posthumous winner of TV Academy Governors Award,…
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People in one Westside neighborhood say they're afraid for their kids and pets because the coyotes there don't fear people anymore. The socialite convicted of killing two young boys with her car learns how long she'll spend in prison. The process for getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is getting less political. The L.A. Local is sponsored…
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L.A. City Council president Paul Krekorian released a video showing Burbank police dumping a homeless man, apparently in need of medical care, at his office in North Hollywood. We have a team of reporters looking into what happened. The FBI is out with the 'OJ Files.' Donald Trump is in SoCal this weekend for a pair of big-ticket fundraisers follow…
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An L.A. animal services worker is recovering from a brutal dog attack, and telling her story. New Yorkers got a reprieve from the nation's first congestion pricing plan - could one happen in L.A.? KROQ legend Richard Blade gets his star on the Walk of Fame and recalls how he earned his place in SoCal history. And the Lakers could be close to naming…
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Nicki Clark knows how tough it can be to attend school while homeless. When she was a teenager, unexpected circumstances forced her and her mother out of their home and into the streets, starting a new life and with new struggles. School was always super important, so now as an adult, Nicki is giving back to kids in a similar situation. She's an aw…
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Shock in South Pasadena as a woman's grandchildren find her stabbed to death in her home, and the police don't know who might have done it. A body is found floating in the MacArthur Park lake, and the police think it was murder. The state's earthquake warning system gets a big upgrade. How CalTrans is using AI to improve traffic in California. The …
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's interpreter is facing prison time after pleading guilty to stealing millions to finance a gambling addiction. A terrifying home invasion leaves Airbnb vacationers tied up in East Hollywood. And now we know just how much robberies are up in L.A. this year. The LA Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships…
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We hear from Johnny Wactor's friend and coworker who tried to save his life when he was murdered after stumbling upon catalytic converter thieves. CalTrans admits it overlooked red flags before the 10 Freeway fire. WeHo Pride is in the books and it was the biggest and best ever. And after two incidents involving sharks over the weekend in SoCal, ho…
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After leading us to believe it would be closed until the fall, Gov. Newsom announced Topanga Canyon will actually reopen Sunday. How'd that happen? L.A. leads the nation in dog attacks on mail carriers. The jobs that drive Hollywood are changing, according to new research. Is A.I. to blame? The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of de…
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Carol Gibson is making a difference in the lives of low-income seniors all across Southern California! Medical experts and health professionals have documented that music and art can benefit an aging person in many ways, but not all facilities or senior living centers can afford programs that provide these activities. So, Carol and her team of volu…
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We get reaction to the unprecedented conviction of former President Donald Trump in Southern California. Plus, Governor Newsom has a warning about A.I. - but it's not about the potential dangers of A.I. itself. A drone helps catch a homeless man in an attack on an elderly woman in Santa Monica. WeHo preps for a huge Pride weekend. The L.A. Local is…
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Five times in the past few weeks, SoCal homeowners have found hidden cameras on their properties. Who's doing it, and why? Plus, more is coming out about Diddy's allegedly violent past. Last year saw more 911 calls than ever in L.A., so how much is the fire department being cut? And in time for Pride Month, L.A. officials make it legal for a rainbo…
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We asked Mayor Bass if she would take a ride on Metro following two more violent incidents. UCLA academic workers are on the picket lines, striking over the University's handling of pro-Palestinian protests. Another French Bulldog is stolen at gunpoint in SoCal. And the latest on the murder of a soap opera actor in Downtown L.A. The LA Local is spo…
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A standoff with a stalking suspect shut down the 91 Freeway for hours and ended with the suspect dead. Mulholland Drive is reopening for the first time since the landslide that took out a huge chunk of earth under the roadway. Business owners lose, insurance companies win when it comes to Covid in California. And Waymo, expanding big time in L.A., …
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Every year, the Kevin Armstrong M.D. Memorial Sports Foundation distributes hundreds of pairs of shoes to deserving kids in Santa Ana, to help keep them active for the spring and summer. There's nothing better than a new pair of kicks to build confidence in a young person! KAMSF Vice President Karen Armstrong checks in with Heroes Host Heather Jord…
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A new protest encampment drew a different type of police response to the UCLA campus as the University chancellor faced tough questions in Congress. We're learning more about the background of the woman who led police on that wild chase on the 405. And deep spending cuts are now official for the City of Los Angeles. The L.A. Local is sponsored by t…
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We'll take you inside L.A. City Hall, where deep budget cuts to everything including public safety are creating high drama. UC student workers could go on strike by the end of the week over the response to protests. A proposed state law is aimed at blocking local laws that out LGBTQ kids. And is Hollywood's production industry headed for an apocaly…
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For two years, people in a Pasadena neighborhood heard booms in the night and didn't know what they were - until now. There's now a criminal investigation into Matthew Perry's death. And why Snapchat is being blamed for the deaths of teens in the L.A. area. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.…
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A new cougar has been spotted roaming P-22's old territory. We talk to someone who captured video. Plus, the graffiti towers tightrope walker speaks (in disguise) to our reporter: "don't sue me if you fall and die." A homeless encampment downtown is cleared, while protesters appeared to encourage the residents NOT to accept housing. The L.A. Local …
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It was an unreal scene that began in Venice and ended with a wrong-way high-speed wreck on the 405 early Friday morning. Hear how it unfolded from drivers who experienced the chaos and terror firsthand, and what we've learned about the woman who put so many lives at risk. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.…
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For nearly two decades, Chef Bruno Serato has been feeding our SoCal community, and communities around the world. Reaching an incredible milestone, Chef Bruno speaks with Heroes Host Heather Jordan about serving his 10-millionth meal with his non-profit, Caterina's Club. Chef Bruno also reveals how he felt getting chosen as a recipient for the 2024…
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Mayor Bass vows to add more cops to Metro trains and buses amid a spike in violence, but not everyone believes that's the right solution. We've been covering the downtown graffiti towers with interest, but the Valley has its own graffiti-covered eyesore and residents say they've had enough. Plus, can UC workers strike over the response to protests?…
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Following a series of escalating attacks on Metro trains and buses, Mayor Bass vows more cops, and the agency's ousted safety chief puts the blame squarely on Metro's CEO. Plus, with home prices at record highs, there are signs the LA housing market is starting to open up. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.…
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8 teens were taken to the hospital after being found in an "altered state of consciousness" near the tar pits, and investigators are trying to figure out why. Plus, the new head of the LADWP will make more money than any other city worker - a lot more. Find out what she says she'll do to earn it. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the L.A. Car Guy fami…
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The man caught breaking into Mayor Karen Bass's mansion while she was home speaks exclusively to KNX News, and tells a different story than the one we heard from the District Attorney. A surprise move by prosecutors in the case of socialite Rebecca Grossman. Pomona College's graduation moves to L.A. to avoid protesters, but they follow. And why are…
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Sam Rubin, the face of entertainment reporting on L.A. TV for more than 30 years, died suddenly at 64. Plus, a mysterious, creepy hidden camera is discovered in Chino Hills. We now know what could get cut to balance the state budget. And we say farewell and good luck to the voice of L.A. morning traffic, Jennifer York. The L.A. Local is sponsored b…
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Track meets, team building and tassles! We check in with L'Mio Edwards, who's in the middle of an exciting track season with Claremont High School. She's also building her non-profit "Team L'Mio" and the senior is getting ready for graduation! Hear the latest with Host Heather Jordan, by clicking the link! Connect at https://teamlmio.com Photo: L'M…
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The mayor's homelessness program, Inside Safe, faces new scrutiny from the City Council. The police are looking for a Peeping Tom who has been terrorizing women across the Westside. And student journalists shine at USC as professional media are barred from campus - we talk to two whose images went global. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car G…
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Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter has agreed to plead guilty to two federal charges for stealing nearly $17 million from the Dodger star. Plus, officials tout safety improvements along Pacific Coast Highway, USC starts their graduation ceremonies, and your spring grill-out is contributing to L.A.’s air pollution. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA …
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Law enforcement is turning to facial recognition technology to identify the counter-protestors who attacked the UCLA encampment. Plus, lawmakers want to know where all the money to combat homelessness is actually going and another step is needed before Disneyland expands. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.…
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