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Where is LA's $40 Billion in Wildfire Aid?
Season 2025
Episode 358
Months after devastating wildfires, Los Angeles still hasn't received the $40 billion in federal aid requested by Governor Newsom. As Congress stalls, pressure mounts from voters and political leaders to secure disaster relief before existing emergency funds run out.
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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.
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Rainstorms threaten SoCal communities with destructive debris flows after wildfires.
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Governor Gavin Newsom has approved $50 million to fund legal challenges against Trump-era policies.