California Insider

California’s dairy farms are contending with a bird flu outbreak, affecting more than 400 dairies and slashing milk production. Siyamak sits down with David Macedo, a livestock auctioneer and Central Valley farmer, to reveal how this challenge is altering farmers’ livelihoods and California’s food supply.

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Hospitals across California are facing closures, leaving communities—both rural and urban—without critical care. Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria joins Siyamak to discuss the ripple effects on families, from maternity wards shutting down to financial strains, and the state’s efforts to address this growing crisis.

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Is California experiencing a political shift? With evolving voter priorities like safety, affordability, and family issues, recent changes in county outcomes could signal shifts in Sacramento. Siyamak sits down with Assemblymember Heath Flora to explore what this could mean for the state’s future.

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California’s health care system faces rising costs and limited access to doctors. Siyamak sits down with Assemblymember Mia Bonta to discuss her innovative prevention-first approach, including “food as medicine,” and her vision for making health care more accessible and affordable.

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California’s tow truck industry is at a crossroads. New regulations push for zero-emission vehicles, but the technology needed for heavy-duty services is falling short. Essential roadside assistance could face major setbacks, impacting drivers statewide. In this episode, Siyamak sits down with industry expert Mark Baatz to uncover how these rules are reshaping operations, why diesel restrictions are creating supply shortages, and what the future holds for critical public services. Watch now to understand the high stakes for California’s roads and businesses.

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Siyamak sits down with California’s Assemblywoman Gail Pellerin, chair of the state Assembly Elections Committee, to discuss why the Golden State’s election results take time. From verifying ballots to ensuring voter access, Pellerin explains the process and shares her personal story about the importance of mental health services.

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Siyamak sits down with Senator Shannon Grove to discuss how Trump’s policies could reshape California. We explore immigration, domestic energy, school choice, and economic challenges, examining how these federal shifts may influence the Golden State’s future.

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced new regulations aimed at reducing the environmental impact of gas. This push for cleaner fuel is expected to significantly increase the cost per gallon in California. Siyamak sits down with Assemblymember Tom Lackey, who says that while the regulations are intended to improve quality of life, they may instead diminish it by making it harder for people to afford basic necessities. He explains the details of the regulations and the challenges his community faces due to rising gas prices.

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More than a thousand homeless individuals died in Los Angeles County last year, with limited health care access and untreated conditions fueling this crisis. We sit down with Brett Feldman, the director and co-founder of USC Street Medicine, who takes an unconventional approach by providing care directly on the streets to address this urgent issue.

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Many beaches in California are losing their sand, and the economic impact often goes unnoticed. Siyamak sits down with Victor Cabral, mayor of San Clemente; Jayme Timberlake, a geologist and coastal zone administrator for the city of Oceanside; and Assemblymember Laurie Davies. Join us as we explore the causes behind the erosion of California’s beaches and what it takes to bring them back to life.

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