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Episode 463
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Newsom Tries to Unify California's Disjointed Homelessness Solutions
Season 2025
Episode 452
Clearing homeless camps is complex and responses differ widely. Some cities ban encampments with varying notice and storage rules. The next state funding round in 2026–27 will require local encampment policies. Court settlements in places like San Diego and San Bernardino can set binding rules. Smaller cities may lack incentives.
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Trump moves against CA climate programs that clash with his energy plans.
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Newsom speeds up wildfire prevention projects with $170M in funding.
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Salmon fishing shuttered again as Chinook collapse worsens in California.
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Kaiser mental health workers resume negotiations after 6 months of striking.
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A new bill could allow bars in some cities to serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
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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.