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A scam at Coachella (and we're not talking about ticket prices)

Coming up on today's Local: A middle school is shaken after a teen was shot near campus, a new program for incarcerated youth, LA28 at odds with the city, a huge scam during Coachella Weekend 1, and the Hollywood Freeway on this day in history.

Beer with a Candidate: Katie Porter

In the fourth episode of KNX News' Beer with a Candidate, Mike Simpson sits down with Katie Porter, who had a 'political superstar' trajectory with her famous whiteboards in Congress, when she received criticism after stories and videos of her being mean to staff came to light.

Beer with a Candidate: Tony Thurmond

In the third episode of KNX News' Beer with a Candidate, Mike Simpson sits down with California's Public Schools Superintendent Tony Thurmond, who says he's staying in the race until the bitter end.

Beers with a Candidate: Matt Mahan

In the second episode of KNX News' Beer with a Candidate, Mike Simpson sits down with San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, who's trying to carve a centrist path to the governor's mansion.

Beers with a Candidate: Antonio Villaraigosa

In the first episode of KNX News' Beer with a Candidate, Mike Simpson sits down with a familiar name to our listeners in Los Angeles - former L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.