Bill Handel On Demand

Rising water costs prompts hikes in SoCal rates and taxes. More Americans are claiming tax benefits for looking after parents. The cost of owning a home is skyrocketing and looks like the new norm. 

Neil Saavedra & Amy King Join Bill for Handel on the News. Danielle Cherakiyah Johnson posed about eclipse, apocalypse on social media in days leading up to Woodland Hills murder-suicide. President Joe Biden calls on Hamas to accept latest cease-fire deal. Israeli airstrike kills three sons of Hamas political leader in Gaza as ceasefire talks stutter. Stubbornly high US inflation grew stronger than expected in March. White House says it’s very concerned by China’s actions in the South China Sea ahead of key trilateral meeting. Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter, Ippe iMizuhara, reportedly in negotiations to plead guilty in gambling scandal.

What we know about the Arizona abortion ban. Disneyland threatens lifetime ban for disability cheats. Dr. Jim Keany, Co-Director of the Emergency Room at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about why salt could be killing you, accelerated aging is being linked to cancer in younger adults, and resident doctors joining unions.

California spent billions on homelessness without tracking if it worked. Do we really want a food cartel? For the big players in the grocery industry, companies such as Walmart, the pandemic was a boom. Movie theatres have weird real estate… and it’s saving them. Gambling addiction hotlines say volume is up and callers are younger as online sports betting booms.

Neil Saavedra & Amy King join Bill for Handel on the News. Arizona State Supreme Court upholds near-total abortion ban from 1864. California spent billions on homelessness without tracking if it worked. Disney World, Disneyland overhauling Disability Access Service, DAS.  3,500 charged and $1.4BIL recovered in stolen COVID pandemic funds. Former Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias charged with 5 misdemeanor domestic violence counts. Typos fixed on Kobe Bryant’s statue in Los Angeles. James and Jennifer Crumbley trials: Parents of Oxford school shooter sentenced to 10 to 15 years.

A downtown restaurant is now charging a ‘security fee’ to all diners.. Vatican calls sex changes a threat to human dignity. CA sheriff blasts Newsom ‘failed leadership’ on crime. He has proposed a solution to fix the “disaster.” They work 80 hours a week for low pay. Now, Californian’s early career doctors are joining unions.

California could become first state to give workers a ‘right’ to disconnect. In praise of the 99 Cent Only Stores, L.A’s fair shake for all shoppers. ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show for 'Tech Tuesday' to discuss Tesla unveiling a robotaxi this summer, Spotify using AI, and the NY Times revealing insights about the data used to train large language models. 

Amy King & Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Dead infant, murder and fatal crash in LA County all connected – NBC Los Angeles. Date for Rafah ground offensive is set, Netanyahu says. Trump says abortion legislation should be left to states. Woman charged with 11 felony counts for smashing car windshields in L.A., Santa Monica. Spirit Airlines furloughs 260 pilots to save money. Tesla settles with Apple engineer’s family who said Autopilot caused his fatal crash. LA gas prices rise for 3rd week in a row; prices are at highest level since November! Mount Everest: Nepal to remove trash and dead bodies from world’s tallest mountain.

Bill talks with astrophysicist and astronomer from the Griffith Observatory Laura May Abron about the solar eclipse. They received accelerated approval, but 5 years later many cancer drugs still unproven.  ‘Do They Have a Case’ with Wayne Resnick.

Why Californians are fleeing the once Golden State. Being indispensable will no longer save your job. Are you willing to give up privacy for convenience? They’re calling it the ‘nuclear bomb of privacy’ at the ballpark. Would you go in debt to have fun this year? More than 1/3 Americans say they would.

Neil Saavedra & Amy King join Bill for Handel on the News. The total solar eclipse is today. Here is everything you need to know. Gov. Sanders declares state of emergency ahead of eclipse. Israeli military says is has withdrawn forces from Khan Younis after months of fighting. Boeing plane part falls off, strikes wing flap during takeoff in Denver: FAA. South Carolina gets revenge against Caitlin Clark and Iowa, wins 3rd WBB National Championship. A ticket sold in Oregon has won the nearly $1.33BIL Powerball jackpot.

KFI food enthusiast and Fork Reporter Neil Saavedra comes on the program to talk about 99 Cents Only Stores closing, Sun Chips giving away a new flavor for free during eclipse, and the restaurants that are exempt from the $30 minimum wage hike. The show closes with this week’s ‘World in Review.’

Amazon Sellers plagued by a surge of scams return. As obesity rises, big food and dieticians push ‘anti-diet’ advice. It took nearly 2 years for California deputies to release video and audio of the killing of an abducted 15-year-old.

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. Biden to Netanyahu: Protect civilians or else. Israel dismisses 2 officers for strikes in Gaza that killed Word Central Kitchen aid workers. Western officials warn munition shortages could be catastrophic for Ukraine as US stalls on proving more aid. Biden to meet with relatives of bridge collapse victims while visiting Baltimore on Friday. Deputy sheriff in Southern California arrested on weapons, gang charges. Burglars steal $30MIL in cash from Los Angeles money storage facility – one of the city’s largest cash heists. Elon Musk’s X is back to giving out free blue checks. 99 Cents Only Stores is winding down business operations. White House directs NASA to create a standard time for the moon.

Inside the multi-million-dollar battle for gambling rights in California. Your doctor will ask about allergies, alcohol consumption, physical activity, and now… your gun. The new hotel essential: Easy access to take-out food Host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly’ closes the Bill Handel Show talking about Bambi going on a rampage in first teaser for Poohniverse movie “Bambi: The Reckoning.”

LA County faces $12.5BIL in climate costs through 2024.The ‘sleep divorce’ trend is growing, and couples are happier than ever.

Neil Saavedra & Amy King Join Bill for Handel on the News. Biden and Netanyahu call comes amid extreme mutual tensions and political pressure. Judge denies Trump’s motion to delay NY hush money trial until Supreme Court rules on presidential immunity. World Central Kitchen founder Jose Andres says Israel targeted staff in Gaza ‘car by car.’ Police arrest woman accused of smashing windows of parked cars with bricks in LA County. Disney trounces activist shareholders in a major win for Bob Iger. Dozens of migrants unexpectedly flown to Martha’s Vineyard can sue the transport company, federal judge rules. Pig kidney transplant patient leaves hospital.

Israel must no longer live by the sword. Netanyahu approval rating continues to go down. AI safety researcher warns a 99.999% probability AI will end humanity. Your doctor will ask about your gun now. Americans think they need $1.46MIL to retire comfortably.

ABC News Correspondent Tom Rivers joins the show to talk about the strongest earthquake to hit Taiwan in 25 years. Multigenerational housing is coming back in a big way. The couples embracing the dink label. 

Neil Saavedra & Amy King join Bill for Handel on the News. Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years kills nine; 50 missing. World Central Kitchen: Foreigners among aid workers killed In Israeli attack, as Netanyahu calls strike ‘unintentional.’ Iran vows revenge as it accuses Israel of deadly airstrike on Syria consulate in deepening Middle East crisis. Biden and Xi speak for the first time since November summit amid global tensions. Economy airfares are rising, but travel is still a good deal. Taylor Swift lands on Forbes’ World’s billionaires list with $1.1B net worth.