John Brooks
John Brooks loves to tell 40-second stories. Perhaps that is why he has been telling them at KFWB NEWS TALK 980 since 1979. For a dozen years an award winning morning news anchor, John is now back to doing what he loves best, field reporting. And in February 2009, John began reporting for KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO.
Over the years John has traveled on assignment to report many major stories including the first nine space shuttle landings, the spaceprobe missions of Galileo, Voyager, and Mars Rovers from JPL, the Hillside Strangler trial, and to the Mideast before the first Gulf War with Vice President Quayle.
A native of Buffalo, New York and a lifelong Buffalo Bills fan, John attended Allegheny College in Pennsylvania. He is married to Frances and they have a daughter April.
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Judge Threatens To Arrest Noguez In Jail After He Skips Court Date
The top assessor in Los Angeles County could face arrest while in jail after failing to show up in court, a judge said Wednesday.
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Brown Signs ‘Biggest Reform Ever’ For Calif. Pensions Into Law
California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law on Wednesday sweeping pension reforms that he defended as benefiting both workers and taxpayers.
West Hills Mom Leads Fight Against Strip Club Billboards
A San Fernando Valley woman is the driving force behind a campaign to prohibit strip clubs from advertising on billboards.
Judge Denies Motion To Halt Construction On Chinatown Walmart
Superior Court Judge James Chalfant rejected a bid by local labor groups to stop the construction of a Walmart store in the historic Chinatown district.
10-Foot Breakers Possible Amid Holiday High Surf Warning
If you have plans to head to the beach this Labor Day weekend, make sure there’s a lifeguard on duty wherever you plant your towel.
Activists To Deliver 50,000 Signatures To Suspend Pot Dispensary Ban
A citywide ban on medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles could be suspended on Wednesday even before it takes effect.
Military Jets To Fly Over Los Angeles This Weekend For Space Shuttle Endeavor Preparations
This weekend, military jets will be testing the skies over Los Angeles to determine whether it will be safe to fly the space shuttle Endeavor low over the city.
Heavy Security, Police Presence As Students Arrive For First Day At USC
As thousands of students move in Wednesday for the new school year, there’s heavy security both on and off the USC campus.
Jobless Rate Unchanged Despite 12 Straight Months Of Jobs Added
Employers added 25,200 jobs statewide in July — the largest month-over-month increase in the nation, officials said Friday.
Rural Homeowners Fight Back Against Calif. Fire Prevention ‘Tax’
An estimated 800,000 homeowners will be asked to pay as much as $150 per each rural property annually to fund firefighting efforts amid what Sacramento is calling an increased wildfire risk.
Pro-Medical Marijuana Councilman Admits To Having Prescription
A pair of Westside city councilmen has admitted to taking campaign donations from – and even patronizing – local medical marijuana dispensaries.
605 Connector Shutdown To Force Detours Through Long Beach Streets
The shutdown of a key Southland freeway connector will force thousands of motorists to detour through Long Beach and Seal Beach starting Monday.
E3 To Stay In Downtown LA Through 2015 Despite Construction Efforts
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