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Lake Tahoe Still Murky After Decades of Efforts and Billions of Dollars
Season 2025
Episode 327
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Small Business Funding at Risk Under Trump, Threatening Jobs
Season 2025
Episode 315
A Trump-ordered federal funding freeze has put billions of dollars in small business loans and grants on hold, causing uncertainty for California entrepreneurs. A legal battle is underway, but business owners fear lasting economic damage.
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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.
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California Senator Rubio denies involvement after reports link her to a federal corruption probe.
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LA's lawsuit against Edison raises concerns about wildfire liability and state funds.
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California launches a $500M effort to clean up and restore the Salton Sea.
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Data centers are consuming massive amounts of power—who will pay for it?
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Fake tow companies are scamming fire survivors by taking cars and charging thousands for return.
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CA joins a wave of lawsuits accusing oil companies of misleading the public on climate change.
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California's sanctuary policies face new scrutiny as Trump vows mass deportations.