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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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Newsom speeds up wildfire prevention projects with $170M in funding.
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Newsom sues Trump, arguing sweeping tariffs are unconstitutional.
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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.
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Palisades fire destroyed affordable mobile homes — and rebuilding is far from guaranteed.
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A running club in Skid Row offers exercise and community for people overcoming homelessness.