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Safety Concerns Rise for LA Cleanup Workers Amid Fire Recovery
Season 2025
Episode 297
As Los Angeles recovers from a devastating fire, concerns grow for the safety of cleanup workers, many of whom may lack proper training. The State Division of Occupational Safety and Health warns of dangers like toxic gases and unstable structures. Regulators emphasize the need for stronger protections, noting that past cleanup efforts have often left workers with little to no safety measures.
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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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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.