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Why Eaton Fire Survivors Are Skeptical of Edison's Compensation Program
Season 2025
Episode 425
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Incarcerated Firefighters’ Pay Could Go From $5.80 a Day to 7.25 an Hour
Season 2025
Episode 415
California will pay incarcerated firefighters $7.25 an hour during active fires starting January, if lawmakers pass a supporting bill. The policy marks a historic shift in pay and aims to help incarcerated workers transition into firefighting careers after release.
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Federal agents detain people at CA courts despite a state ban.

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Students and schools rebuild years after the deadly Camp Fire.

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Guidelines urge updated shots for 6 months+, and insurers must cover.

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New DMV lookup helps owners reclaim surplus from lien sales.

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Some cities are ramping up efforts to ticket and tow vehicles that shelter homeless Californians.

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Federal lawsuit says utility equipment sparked January’s Eaton Fire.

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UCLA links hydrogen sulfide odor to health risks around the Salton Sea.

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Supreme court lifts curb on appearance-based stops, LA sweeps continue.

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Masked raids spur bills to ban masks and require officer IDs.

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Encampment rules vary widely as future state funds hinge on policies.

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Dry lightning sparks dozens of fires as research points to more strikes.

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Sales stall as rates top 6%, listings fall, and deals get canceled.