5 MAG 2024 · SoCal Round-Up: · Campaign to build new California city turns in signatures to get on November ballot · New California law will ban restaurant surcharges, hidden fees · Another Orange County City Mandates Affordable Housing · California's getting a new state park, coming Summer 2024 · When to plan for light rain this weekend in Southern California. Life in SoCal · Karen Bass aims to reverse L.A.’s — and the nation’s — decades long struggle with homelessness · Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, receives Presidential Medal of Freedom · 'A second family:' Nonprofit helps LA County teens in foster care achieve college dreams · This LA teen nonprofit holds free clothing pop-ups for low-income, homeless girls. Things To Do in SoCal: · Going to the 95th Los Angeles County Fair? Here's what to know. · Discount Disneyland tickets for as little as $50 a day available all summer · A drone show will replace July 4 fireworks in Laguna Beach · Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2025 dates announced ·  New cruise line to sail from Los Angeles in spring 2026. Business in SoCal: Sam Ash Music closing all stores, 7 in Southern California.

5 MAG 2024 · SoCal SBS Spotlight: “Plenty of Pie” with Sasheen Artis Founder/CEO. What they do: Plenty of Pie, is a curriculum-based talent incubator and media production accelerator that offers leadership development, practical producers skills training, mentorship, and production support to emerging and mid-career creatives who are interested in becoming producers and executives in the entertainment industry.  Mothers Day in SoCal: · 16 Magnificent Ways To Celebrate Mother’s Day In Los Angeles · Ice House Comedy: Renegade Moms. Cinco de Mayo in SoCal.

28 APR 2024 · SoCal Round-Up: · Pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA continues to grow, met by Israeli supporters · UCLA taking hands-off approach to pro-Palestinian encampment · Pro-Palestinian protests grow at UCLA and UC Santa Barbara. Life in SoCal · LA County's quality of life drops back to lowest-ever level, UCLA says · Mayor Karen Bass’ proposed L.A. budget reduces spending on homelessness · Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to let Arizona doctors provide abortions in California. Health in SoCal · California lawmakers once again introduce universal health care bill · Public Invited to Spring Into Wellness Community Health Festival. SoCal Public Warnings · Public Health issues ocean water quality warnings for several L.A. County beaches · Increased bear sightings prompt alert at San Bernardino campground.

28 APR 2024 · SoCal SBS Spotlight: NeRay “Leabrig Umbrellas” · What they do: Leabrig boasts an extensive umbrella collection, ranging from everyday chic to rare, one-of-a-kind handmade treasures showcased at state and county fairs across the US. Other Business in SoCal · Lifestyle boutique Kitson on Robertson posts shoplifting 'Wall of Shame' · Amazon to close Prime Air delivery service in California · Amazon debuts grocery delivery program for Prime members, SNAP recipients. Things To Do in SoCal on Mother's Day. SoCal Cares: Altadena tattoo parlor offers their customers a calmer experience.

21 APR 2024 · Los Angeles City Council committee takes steps on ethics reform at City Hall. Thousands of L.A. city employees to get pay raises after City Council approves deal. Here's how much California fast food restaurants have raised priced prices since April 1. Orange County families running out of options as Diaper Bank runs out of money. Anaheim approves Disneyland Forward, paving way for decades of new wxperiences. 7 of California's top 10 safest cities are in Orange County, reports says Sundance Film Festival Courting New Host City for 2027 and Beyond. 4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana's high holiday 12 epic 420 Events in Los Angeles That Will Keep Your Spirits High. Earth Day effort gets early start on the sand; other ways to celebrate in Orange County "Wiggle Waggle Walk"

21 APR 2024 · Guest Nancy Davis talking about A Race to Erase MS 2024 Gala. PE Coach Pairs Unmotivated Students to Run with Shelter Dogs-Adoptions Soar. LA considers monthly stipend for volunteers who foster animals from city shelters. Come see us at the Wiggle Waggle Walk tomorrow! Author Laurena Townsend "Write by Number" talks about what they do: They sell a kindergarten through 12th grade writing curriculum for schools, tutors, homeschools, etc. that takes students from writing one sentence to eight paragraph essays. Its National Organ Donation Month in SoCal. 2 SoCal families forever intertwined after donating organs to each other's siblings. 

14 APR 2024 · SoCal Round-Up: Southern California to See Water Bills Double. Southern California gas prices continue to climb. Also in SoCal: CHP arrests 4, recovers $300,000 in Legos stolen from Target, other SoCal stores.·L.A. tests program to send unarmed civilians instead of cops to people in crisis. Homelessness in SoCal: California fails to track effectiveness of billions spent on homelessness, audit finds. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announces new partnership to help homeless veterans. Google will reduce some users access to California news sites.

14 APR 2024 · Guest Interview: Diane Luby Lane: 13th annual Youth Classic Slam Final competition at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre. SoCal SBS Spotlight: At Jones Brothers Brakes they have been supplying brakes and bearings for cars and trucks for over 75 years at same location. “Wiggle Waggle Walk” / “Beachlife Festival”

14 APR 2024 · Filing Taxes in SoCal: What Happens if You Don’t File Your Taxes by April 15. SoCal Travel: San Francisco-to-L.A. overnight train inches closer to reality. Events in SoCal: April 2024 events calendar for Los Angeles. OPEN MIC

7 APR 2024 · 99 Cents Only stores closing all 371 locations, liquidation sales starting Friday. Investor Group Looks to Save the 99 Cents Only Stores in Southern California. As 99 Cents Only stores shutter across into private security to deter high-rise graffiti. LA City Council committee OKs temprary halt on animal breeding permits. The Olympics in SoCal: As Paris Olympics near, Los Angeles officals worry about preparations. The youth Voting in SoCal: New legislation seeks to increase registration among youth.