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Lake Tahoe Still Murky After Decades of Efforts and Billions of Dollars
Season 2025
Episode 327
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Can CA Sue Big Oil Over Climate Change?
Season 2025
Episode 317
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has sued major oil companies, accusing them of knowing their products fuel climate change and misleading the public. The legal battle echoes past lawsuits against Big Tobacco, but experts say proving liability for wildfires and emissions presents new challenges.
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A running club in Skid Row offers exercise and community for people overcoming homelessness.
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330 USDA food shipments for California food banks are on hold with no timeline in sight.
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Most NIL earnings go to a few standout athletes at major universities like UCLA and Berkeley.
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New state maps show wildfire risk zones have expanded dramatically across California.
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The DMV keeps money from towed car sales if owners don’t claim it—often without telling them.
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Despite $3 billion spent, Lake Tahoe's water clarity is getting worse.
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California Senator Rubio denies involvement after reports link her to a federal corruption probe.
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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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A federal funding freeze threatens small business loans, grants, and disaster aid.