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Why Eaton Fire Survivors Are Skeptical of Edison's Compensation Program
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Episode 425
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Tired of Loud Ads on Netflix? This New Bill Could Ban Them
Season 2025
Episode 418
A California bill would force streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu to follow the same volume rules as broadcast TV, preventing loud commercials from disrupting viewers. Despite industry opposition, the bill has faced little resistance in the legislature.
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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.
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Tech firms pitch free AI resources to schools in exchange for users.
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Reservoirs are 31% full as talks intensify and power risks grow.
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A $500K pilot funds ACs and purifiers for vulnerable desert residents.