California's Wealth Tax: What Happens When the 'One-Time' Rule Gets Applied
A proposed wealth tax aimed at California’s billionaires is headed for the 2026 ballot, presented as a one time measure to raise revenue for public programs. How would that one time label function onc...
21 Jan 30min
How Deep Is Cartel Influence in Northern California Farm Fields
Across parts of Northern California, law enforcement officials say investigations are revealing the ways criminal operations have evolved in response to enforcement and regulations.In this episode, Hu...
14 Jan 32min
What is Happening in Iran and Why These Protests Are Different | Exclusive Interview
California has seen protests tied to events unfolding inside Iran. Inside the country, demonstrations show a level of organization and leadership absent from earlier waves, as authorities respond with...
12 Jan 16min
Former Energy Commissioner: Here's Why California Electricity Is So Expensive | James Boyd
California’s electricity rates are far higher than most of the country, and that gap did not emerge from a single decision or moment. It developed over time as the state responded to real challenges, ...
3 Jan 28min
Small Landlords Leaving the Los Angeles Housing Market: Will Rents Increase?
Long term property investment in Los Angeles is becoming more uncertain for small landlords, often leaving them with little choice but to exit the rental business. But what factors are making rental h...
28 Dec 202534min
Why Some Crimes in California Don’t Lead to Jail Time
California’s diversion law was designed to steer some defendants away from jail and into treatment. But when the same statute produces very different outcomes across the state, what determines how muc...
13 Dec 202559min
California Reservoirs Are 118% Full. Why Are Farmers Still Struggling?
California reservoirs are above capacity after several wet years, yet water deliveries to farmers remain uncertain. High storage alone does not guarantee reliable supply, as the system for moving and ...
4 Dec 202537min
San Francisco Taxis Are Growing Fast - Here’s What Happening
Major rideshare companies are now routing more of their trips to regulated taxis in San Francisco, and that shift is changing how the city’s transportation system actually works. It comes down to cost...
1 Dec 202527min
