Firefighters in Los Angeles continue to battle multiple wildfires in what has become a historic week for Southern California. We hear what it’s been like covering the wildfires and the impact to the affected communities.

Then, a suite of new state laws took effect in 2025. We take a closer look at some of them.

Plus, on Monday, Sheel Seidler, the wife of the late San Diego Padres chairman Peter Seidler, filed a lawsuit to gain control of the team. What is behind the conflict and what will it mean for the Padres future?

• Ryanne Mena, crime and public safety reporter, Southern California News Group
• Jeanne Kuang, Capitol reporter, CalMatters
• Bryce Miller, sports columnist, The San Diego Union-Tribune

San Diego County is rolling out a new state law that expands conservatorships to people suffering from severe addiction. How ready is the county to provide services to those in need?

Then, we discuss how the city of San Diego will handle its budget deficit and the demand for new housing in 2025.

Plus, in the roundup, we hear about recent media trends heading into the new year.

• Lisa Halverstadt, senior investigative reporter, Voice of San Diego
• Andrew Bowen, metro reporter, KPBS
• Andrew Bracken, producer, KPBS