California Moves Closer to Mass Production of Lithium, but Local Concerns Grow | Michael McKibben
A significant lithium resource, among the largest identified in the U.S., is gaining national attention as California works to secure more of its own battery material supply. In this episode, we explo...
21 Jun 202553min
What Makes Building Housing So Complicated in California? | Tia Patterson
In California, the cost of building affordable housing keeps climbing, with some units nearing $1 million to construct. At the same time, older developments are at risk of falling out of affordability...
18 Jun 202548min
Could Reusing 39,000 Idle Oil Wells Impact California’s Power Grid? | Bill Bartling
California has more than 39,000 idle oil wells, many of which pose environmental and financial risks if left unaddressed. While often treated as a burden, former state energy regulator Bill Bartling s...
14 Jun 202542min
California’s Bonus ADU Program Allows Apartment Buildings in Backyards | Geoff Hueter | Danna Givot | Dennis Robinson
California is expanding a policy that lets homeowners build multiple ADUs on single-family lots, in some cases adding dozens of units where one home once stood. Officials say it’s a step toward easing...
11 Jun 202541min
What Can $700 and a Dream Build in California? | Tom Miller
Tom Miller started his business in California with $700 and a clear view of what car dealerships needed but weren’t getting. He built a model that streamlined fragmented services and scaled it to 850 ...
10 Jun 202541min
Former LA Sheriff Explains What's Behind The Riots In Los Angeles | Alex Villanueva
Riots broke out in Los Angeles after federal immigration agents carried out enforcement actions in the city’s garment district. But what actually sparked the unrest, and why didn’t local law enforceme...
10 Jun 202522min
Why Is Evicting Squatters So Hard in California? | Jonathan Madison
In California, some property owners return to find strangers living in their homes, and police often can’t remove them. The law doesn’t always distinguish between a squatter and a tenant. Jonathan Mad...
7 Jun 202545min
The Race for CA Governor Begins— Who Are the Candidates? | Mike Gatto | Jim Reighaimer
California’s next governor will face real, day-to-day problems that affect millions—housing, insurance, energy, and more. In this conversation, Democrat Mike Gatto and Republican Jim Reighaimer explor...
4 Jun 202543min
