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USDA Freeze Hits California Food Banks
Season 2025
Episode 333
A freeze on USDA food deliveries is leaving hundreds of California food bank shipments in limbo — with Los Angeles hit hardest. Bonus food aid promised under the Biden administration has been paused, while other grants that helped farmers support food banks have been canceled. It’s all part of broader federal and state budget cuts, threatening nutrition aid for millions.
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California updates its low-carbon fuel program, sparking backlash.
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Trump move to rescind forest rule would impact 4M acres in CA.
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A bill aims to protect honeybees as mites and die-offs worsen in CA.
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CA colleges spend big on Turnitin despite tech flaws and student backlash.
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A new bill would stop schools from requiring pre-approval for cultural regalia.
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Senate Bill 68 would require restaurants to identify allergens on menus.
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A bill would let car dealers charge up to $500 in processing fees.
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State Farm faces state probe after complaints over fire claim delays.
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Study links rising rents to falling transit use in LA neighborhoods.
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Governor Newsom wants to cut back weightloss drugs from Medi-Cal to help the $12 billion deficit.
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The CA Supreme Court heard arguments in a case about how much customers are paid for excess energy.