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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?

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.

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.

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.

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.