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SoCal Matters

The Dangers of Extreme Heat in Inland California

Season 2024 Episode 92

As climate change drives dangerous heatwaves, California’s inland communities like Lancaster, Palmdale, and Fresno are experiencing more high-heat days, putting thousands at risk for heat-related illnesses. A recent report shows these cities, popular for affordable housing, are unprepared for rising temperatures. By 2050, they could see over 25 extreme heat days annually, up from single digits.

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A new bill could allow bars in some cities to serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Judge Ruled Santa Monica Elections Unfair. Nothing’s Changed.
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Six years after a court ruling, Santa Monica still uses a disputed election system.
Canadian Tourism to California Is Plummeting
1:55
Talk of annexing Canada and new policies are turning Canadian tourists away.
Encampment Sweeps Continue to Rise in CA
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San Diego encampment sweeps ramp up under new law, displacing more unhoused residents.
Over $1 Billion in Health Grants at Risk for California
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Federal cuts threaten pandemic-era health grants that supported key public health services.
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Federal housing voucher program winds down, leaving thousands without support.
Mobile Homeowners Left. Struggling After L.A. Fires
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Palisades fire destroyed affordable mobile homes — and rebuilding is far from guaranteed.
This Program Fights Homelessness With Fitness
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A running club in Skid Row offers exercise and community for people overcoming homelessness.
USDA Freeze Hits California Food Banks
1:55
330 USDA food shipments for California food banks are on hold with no timeline in sight.
How NIL is Changing College Sports
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Most NIL earnings go to a few standout athletes at major universities like UCLA and Berkeley.
Wildfire Hazard Zones Expand Dramatically in California
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New state maps show wildfire risk zones have expanded dramatically across California.
The DMV Can Make Money off Your Towed Car Without Telling You
1:59
The DMV keeps money from towed car sales if owners don’t claim it—often without telling them.
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