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Episode 327
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As Trump Threatens Deportation, CA Democrats Grow Quieter on ‘Sanctuary’
Season 2025
Episode 314
As Trump threatens mass deportations and funding cuts, California Democrats are debating the future of sanctuary policies. While some argue for continued protections, others worry about federal retaliation. Advocacy groups warn that rolling back protections could harm vulnerable communities.
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Six years after a court ruling, Santa Monica still uses a disputed election system.
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Talk of annexing Canada and new policies are turning Canadian tourists away.
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San Diego encampment sweeps ramp up under new law, displacing more unhoused residents.
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Federal cuts threaten pandemic-era health grants that supported key public health services.
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Federal housing voucher program winds down, leaving thousands without support.
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Palisades fire destroyed affordable mobile homes — and rebuilding is far from guaranteed.
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A running club in Skid Row offers exercise and community for people overcoming homelessness.
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330 USDA food shipments for California food banks are on hold with no timeline in sight.
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Most NIL earnings go to a few standout athletes at major universities like UCLA and Berkeley.
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New state maps show wildfire risk zones have expanded dramatically across California.
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The DMV keeps money from towed car sales if owners don’t claim it—often without telling them.
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Despite $3 billion spent, Lake Tahoe's water clarity is getting worse.