What’s in the Hamas-Israel ceasefire and hostage release deal? Insurers’ rule change puts California homeowners on the hook for LA fire. Fire destroyed livelihoods of gardeners, nannies, housekeepers in hours.

(Thursday 01/16/25)
Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. Negotiators agree to long-awaited ceasefire and hostage deal for Gaza. Biden delivers farewell address, warns of ‘oligarchy’ taking shape in America. State Farm to offer renewals to policyholders affected by LA fires. LA County health officer issues order prohibiting removal of debris from Palisades., Eaton fire areas.

(Wednesday 01/15/25)
Los Angeles County hosts One Voice Media Briefing presenting the latest updates on impacts from the windstorm event affecting the Los Angeles region, including wildfires, power outages, road conditions and other updates. 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· PTSD after wildfires, medications that increase risk of falling, and why fitness matters more than weight loss.

(Wednesday 01/15/25)
Can fire-torn Los Angeles handle the World Cup, Super Bowl, and Summer Olympics? Pink flame retardants are being used to slow the fire… What do we know about them? KTLA Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show to talk about Loti, a great resource for dealing with your insurance company. Rich also speaks on DriveSavers pledging free data recovery for fire victims, and helpful tech for natural disasters. L.A. fires have added another concern for potential and current EV owners.

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News.  More than 6 million in LA remain under critical threat as high winds last through Wednesday. LA fires could cost more than $150BIL, estimate says. Destroyed Pacific Palisades school seeks temporary learning space for students after devastating fire. L.A City Council moves to bar some evictions amid fire emergency. Palisades fire victims sue LADWP over water supply issues.

The Latest: Los Angeles wildfires press conference regarding:
-         Palisades (Pacific Palisades)
-         Eaton (Altadena) -        
-         Auto (Ventura)
-         Kenneth (West Hills)
-         Hurst (Sylmar)
-         Creek (Tujunga)

How well-intentioned policies fueled Los Angeles fires. National Weather Service Meteorologist Bryan Lewis joins the show to discuss the nature of last weeks unusual Santa Ana wind event, what qualifies wind conditions to be called ‘PDS’, and what the forecast is for us today. Bill speaks with Gene Gable, a spokesman for Wings of Rescue, an animal rescue group that helps relocate shelter animals during disasters, and what they are doing to help during the Los Angeles wildfires.

Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News.  L.A Fires: Most serious weather warning issued for parts of region. Crews stop forward progress of fast-moving brush fire in Ventura County. DA announces wildfire looting, arson arrests; life sentences possible. California Wildfires: Governor Gavin Newsom adds Los Angeles wildfire relief, recovery to ‘Trump-proof’ special; session agenda.

The Latest: Los Angeles wildfires press conference regarding:
-         Palisades (Pacific Palisades)
-         Eaton (Altadena)
-         Kenneth (West Hills)
-         Hurst (Sylmar)
-         Creek (Tujunga)