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Season 2025
Episode 373
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SoCal Matters
What the Halt on Warrantless Border Patrol Sweeps Means for CA
Season 2025
Episode 365
A judge restricted Border Patrol from making warrantless stops and arrests in a large part of California, following a lawsuit over a controversial sweep in Kern County. The ruling is a major step in protecting Fourth Amendment rights while the case proceeds.
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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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A federal funding freeze threatens small business loans, grants, and disaster aid.
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California's sanctuary policies face new scrutiny as Trump vows mass deportations.
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California laws support ADUs, but HOAs are pushing back against homeowners building them.
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California lawmakers propose reforms to speed up wage theft claims for workers.
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A state agency rejects California's new fuel standard over clarity concerns.
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A $2.2 billion expansion aims to modernize and grow Palm Springs International Airport.
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Immigration fears grow for California’s mixed-status families amid policy shifts.
California News
Lyle Menendez has been denied parole just like his brother Erik. Here's where things stand
A day after a state board denied parole for Erik Menendez, his older brother received the same decision Friday.
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LA asks the port police to monitor and protect the community against ICE
The City of Los Angeles is asking the Los Angeles Port Police force, the specialized law enforcement agency operating 24 hours a day, established to protect the L.A. port, to actively join in protecting and monitoring the community against U.S. federal immigration enforcement, or ICE.
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Newsom’s Statewide Response to Trump Rigging Texas’ Elections
With strong, statewide support, last Thursday, CA Governor Gavin Newsom announced his plans to introduce a legislative package this week for a state constitutional amendment aimed at enabling and empowering California voters with an opportunity to fight back against Trump’s attempted power grab in Texas.
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Sacramento Report: State Leaders Are Scrambling to Lower Gas Prices
California may face sticker shock at the gas pump, as electric vehicle programs stall.
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