Bill Handel On Demand

Jason Middleton accompanies Bill for Handel on the News! Hunter Biden has reached a plea deal, and has plead guilty to misdemeanor tax charges. The search resumes for the missing Titanic tour submersible. And Los Angeles is now the 'top mosquito city' in the U.S., according to Orkin.

KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro is back for another edition of 'Tech Tuesday'! Apple is making an attempt to trademark their logo, Rivian is adopting the Tesla charging standard, and Google's first foldable phone has been delayed a couple of weeks and it could impact the demand. Then, bosses are fed up with remote work for four main reasons, and some are undeniable. And if you're lonely or socially isolated, you might have a higher risk of early death - that's according to a large new study.

A group of 5 people inside of a submersible visiting the wreck site of the Titanic are now against the clock as the vessel has gone missing with only about 2 more days worth of oxygen remaining. L.A.'s Mark Taper Forum closure is a reflection of an ongoing crisis across the nation when it comes to regional theaters. Developers looking to build new commercial and residential buildings must now link security cameras to police surveillance systems to enable officers to watch in real-time. And Los Angeles has more homeless veterans than any other city in America, and that's a major problem.

Jason Middleton accompanies Bill for Handel on the News. A deep-sea craft carrying 5 people to the wreckage of the Titanic has been reported missing; a search is underway. Sick marine mammals are overwhelming a SoCal rescue organization. And while they were once called off, search efforts have been re-ignited for English actor Julian Sands in California - he went missing back in January on Mount Baldy.

During the pandemic, there were many things we needed to do differently as a way of adjusting to the unprecedented times; well, we formed some habits, some of which we can't seem to kick. Californians seem to be flocking elsewhere in search of "safer" habitats, but where are they heading? Or, better yet, where should they be heading? Dolly Parton is putting out an album that no one saw coming - Wayne has more and also some teasers. And the new Grammy rules are out, and "human creators" are the only ones invited to participate in the awards show.

Wayne Resnick sits in for Bill Handel. House Speaker McCarthy visited Orange County to discuss "burglary tourism" and also emphasize the GOP's focus. Homelessness is proving to be a harder thing to curb than anyone had anticipated. EJ Hilbert, Cyber Security professional at KCRcyber.com, returns to the show to talk with Wayne about MoveIt, software that moves data files from one location to another without requiring file transfer, and how hackers are using it for leverage. And after months of giving the cold shoulder, China welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Blinken to Beijing.

Wayne Resnick sits in the host chair while Bill is off, and is joined by Jason Middleton for Wayne on the News! House Speaker McCarthy visited Orange County over the weekend to highlight the GOP's focus on immmigration and crime. The resort in Baja, California where 2 vacationers were found dead in their room ignored gas leaks, according to workers there. And the Department of Justice is seeking a protective order to prevent Donald Trump from releasing classified materials amid the ongoing investigation.

KFI News Reporter and 'Unsolved' Host Steve Gregory joins the show to talk about what he's been working on lately, and also to preview an all-new episode of 'Unsolved' airing tomorrow night at 8PM PST right here on KFI. Then, The Fork Reporter returns! Neil Saavedra is back for 'Foodie Friday', where he and Handel talk about Costco's sushi endeavor and 7-11 making a change to something Slurpee-related for the first time in years.

Democrats and Republicans colluded to subvert a label-free, third-party movement; many Americans would love just that. "Migrant-smuggling" influencers are cashing in on a dangerous, multi-billion dollar industry via YouTube and TikTok. There used to be a time when people kept having plastic surgery close to, well, the chest. Now, it's good content. And the Biden Administration has been quietly negotiating with Iran to limit Tehran's nuclear program and avert a possible nuclear crisis - Handel unpacks what we know.

Wayne Resnick and Jason Middleton join Bill for Handel on the News. Jack Teixeira, the Air National Guard Member charged with leaking government secrets in an online group of gamers and gun enthusiasts, was indicted Thursday on additional charges that offer more detail about what type of classified infoirmation he allegedly mishandled. An Orange County couple has been found dead in a Baja California hotel room - preliminary reports cite carbon monoxide poisoning. And the U.S. Government has been hit in a global cyberattack that epxloits a vulnerability in widely-used software, according to a top U.S. cybersecurity agency.

California voters are set to determine whether housing is a human right. Then, over half a million people leave the U.S. state and federal prisons each year, and all of them need a place to live; will limiting background checks make housing more fair? And some young citizens in Montana are suing the state over its energy policies.

The Fed has decided to hold off on a rate hike for now, but has warned there are two coming soon. Counterfeit pills are now being found across pharmacies in Mexico, and of those tested, half came back as fakes. And scientists have created synthetic human embryos using stem cells in a groundbreaking advance.

Wayne Resnick and Jason Middleton accompany Bill for Handel on the News. Texas sent a busload of migrants to Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon, with Texas Governor Abbott announcing on social media that it was "much-needed relief" for the border. A Starbucks manager has been awarded $25.6 million in a lawsuit against the company, arguing she was fired for being white. And four people have been charged in a Harvard Morgue body part theft scheme...and yes, you read that right.

Hotel owners have begun writing off San Francisco as business there continues to nosedive; Westfield is the latest to pull out, giving up its downtown shopping center. Then, Dean Sharp joins the show for a fresh edition of Handel & the House Whisperer! Today, Dean's focus is on curb appeal, and provides the essential components you'll need to consider in order for your home to have the best curb appeal.

Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to all 37 counts of indictment against him in the classified documents case. There were some key takeaways from his court appearance in Miami yesterday - Handel does some unpacking. The city of Orange County is giving 34 cities and the county's government 90 days to respond to the irresponsible recovery homes that have run out of control. And California's budget has seen some whiplash, from record-setting surplus to massive shortfall in one year.

Jason Middleton and Wayne Resnick accompany Bill for Handel on the News. Former President Donald Trump has plead not guilty to all 37 counts of indictment in the classified documents case. Los Angeles City Councilman Curren Price has been charged with embezzlement, perjury, and conflict of interest by DA George Gascon's office. And Los Angeles has begun offering free lunches at more than 100 city parks for children and teens through August 4th.

KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro returns for 'Tech Tuesday'! He and Bill talk about Apple's latest product, the Apple Vision Pro, and how it's bringing augmented reality to, well, reality. Also, Amazon is using artificial intelligence to summarize reviews. And a website called HotelSlash can monitor hotel room price changes, and alert you if they drop. Then, a large number of adults in the LA County are struggling with medical debt, and the number is mind-blowing; what's going to be done to relieve some of that pressure? And there have been 17 fatalities and 736 crashes related to Tesla's autopilot software, and that's a good thing! Handel explains.

JPMorgan Chase says they have reached a settlement regarding victims of Jeffrey Epstein, and the payout is substantial. More people are becoming unsheltered homeless over the past 5 years, and the Martin decision has become a pivotal factor in shaping how cities respond to the problem of tent encampments. And plus-size travelers are hitting out at "discriminatory" airline seat policies, stating they're "paying twice [as much] for the same experience."

Wayne Resnick and Jason Middleton accompany Bill for Handel on the News. Former President Donald Trump has not been to find new lawyers in time for his Mar-a-Lago documents arraignment. The California Transit Authority has declared an emergency over a railroad track that's been threatened by a sliding hillside in San Clemente. And the LAPD has unveiled a new state-of-the-0art device to combat catalytic converter thefts.

Colleagues want a 95-year-old judge to retire, but instead, she's suing them. Wayne Resnick accompanies Bill in unpacking everything we know about the situation. Then, Wayne sticks around because, as is Monday tradition, it's time for 'Do They Have A Case?'