SoCal Heat, Wild Waves & Olympic Road Closures

SoCal Heat, Wild Waves & Olympic Road Closures

September 8, 2026 · 32 min

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The episode discusses the extreme weather conditions in Southern California, including heat and dangerous waves, as well as preparations for road closures during the 2028 Olympics.

Hour 1 - Inland temperatures soar as dangerous waves and high tides batter the Long Beach coast, forcing evacuations. Plus, L.A. prepares for major freeway and road closures during the 2028 Olympics, a mayoral candidate promises to ride Metro and reshape the transit board, and the cleanup continues at the burned-out Boyle Heights warehouse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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