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There's been a lot of debate around Prop. 43, the Local Taxpayer Protection Act. Our Susanne Whatley breaks it down for the KNX Campaign Cheat Sheet.

There's a lot of confusion surrounding Proposition 42, the Retirement and Personal Savings Protection Act. Our Sabina Mora breaks it down for the KNX Campaign Cheat Sheet.

Supporters argue that it's a necessary tax on a class of California residents that can easily afford to pay it. Opponents say it will chase away the state's highest tax payers and help to bankrupt California. It's Proposition 40, the billionaires tax, which has become a nationwide debate in this election cycle. Scott Burt breaks it down for the KNX Campaign Cheat Sheet:

If you haven't already given your ballot the once-over, get ready to be overwhelmed. Our Sabina Mora takes us through the very crowded ballot.

On this edition of the Local: We catch up on World Cup stories that transcend the soccer field.

On today's Local: The World Cup is taking over...well...the world, L.A. Pride festivities on Hollywood Blvd. Sunday, a beloved pet was shot and killed in Canoga Park, and Love Island is heading to the big screen.

Coming up on today's Local: Karen Bass fights for her political life ... voters from all ends of the spectrum feeling frustrated.

Coming up on today's Local: We check in on tonight's Los Angeles mayoral race, but not before recapping the California governor's debate. Plus, we have the latest on the upcoming primaries.

Coming up today's Local: It's Earth Day, and weight loss could be affecting the planet. Plus, Iran seizes two vessels, and a baby deer is born in San Diego.

In the eighth and final episode of "Beer with a Candidate," Mike Simpson sits down with billionaire progressive Tom Steyer.

Coming up on today's Local: LA's cracked up sidewalks will get a makeover for the Olympics ... Jaws summer at SoCal beaches ... lookout for a meteor shower lighting up tonight's sky

In the seventh episode of "Beer with a Candidate," Mike Simpson sits down with former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra.

Coming up on today's Local: Small plane crashes near Whiteman airport ... backyard balloon landing in Temecula ... Coachella 2026 is in the books ...

In the sixth episode of "Beer with a Candidate," Mike Simpson sits down with former State Controller Betty Yee, who says we need a "no-nonsense" approach to government

In the fifth episode of "Beer with a Candidate," Mike Simpson sits down with Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco. It's been 20 years since California voters elected a Republican governor. Can a hard-charging, Trump-loving sheriff be the Republican that breaks the trend?