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Episode 415
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Students Still Fight To Wear Cultural Regalia. Bill Targets Barriers.
Season 2025
Episode 395
Assembly Bill 1369 would end school district requirements for pre-approval to wear cultural or tribal regalia at graduation. Supporters say it's a step toward honoring cultural identity and Native American rights, while some schools cite the need to ensure decorum. A federal order complicates matters further.
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The California Energy Commission has approved a plan to harness wind power along the Pacific coast.
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Starting July 1st, a new CA law requires bars to provide drink testing kits to combat drink spiking.
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The Employment Development Department offers career counselors to support deaf job seekers.
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CA seized 100+ tons of illegal fireworks this year. TNT Fireworks is pushing for a pact with Nevada.
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The state-funded Small Business Technical Assistance Program retains its $23 million funding.
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Supreme Court grants cities more power to fine people sleeping in public.
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California Legislative Black Caucus promotes 14 reparations bills across the state.
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Imperial Beach faces severe sewage pollution from Tijuana, Mexico.
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Advocates are pushing for greener, shadier schoolyards in LA to combat rising temperatures.
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CA's workers compensation system often denies treatment for firefighters suffering from PTSD.
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Wildfire season is underway in SoCal, where climate change leads to larger, more stubborn fires.
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Bill attempts to restrict police use of facial recognition as the sole reason for search or arrest.