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President Trump's man in California, how to afford a home in So Cal, and the first East LA Comic-Con
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May 19, 2017
Listen • 47:55
President Trump's man in California, how to afford a home in So Cal, and the first East LA Comic-Con

The DC influence of California Congressman Kevin McCarthy, a few tips on how to get financially ready to buy a house in LA, and East LA hosts its first Comic-Con
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The DC influence of California Congressman Kevin McCarthy, a few tips on how to get financially ready to buy a house in LA, and East LA hosts its first Comic-Con

Rep. Kevin McCarthy: Trump's man in California
Listen • 10:33
Congressman Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield is the house majority leader and known to have the ear of the Trump Administration, even during the most difficult times.
State of Affairs: Majority Leader McCarthy's 'jokes,' DeLeon's new video, Dems assemble in Sacramento
Listen • 10:55
It's been a busy week for California politics. Here's what you might have missed.
Wondering how to afford a home in SoCal? We've got some advice
Listen • 6:54
Just under a third of LA households can buy a median-priced home. Five years ago, more than half of them could. What happened?
The 5 things you should know about 'granny flats,' a possible solution to the housing crunch
Listen • 7:13
Are "granny flats," you know a little studio, or maybe a garage that can be converted into a separate living space, the solution to LA's housing crunch?
First annual East LA Comic Con to showcase mainstream and local artists alike
Listen • 6:37
A Martinez speaks with event creator, Peter Mellini and participating comic book artist Rafael Navarro about bringing a comic convention to East LA.
6 things to do this weekend in SoCal
The weekend is here and it's looking pretty good. Choose from a food festival in an airplane hangar, a celebration of bugs, a nighttime festival and more.