California’s governor has called for a special election in November 2025 to redraw the state's congressional districts. If approved, it would temporarily set aside the voter-created redistricting commission, and the new maps would be used when Californians vote for Congress members in 2026. Former state Assemblyman Don Wagner joins us to explain the proposal and its potential impact on California voters.

Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

California’s shrinking refinery network is only part of the story. New limits on Kern County oil are adding to the pressure, and decisions in Sacramento could influence what comes next.

Catherine Reheis-Boyd, president and CEO of the Western States Petroleum Association, explains why this link matters for keeping fuel available and affordable in the state.

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Los Angeles has become a target of crime due to a key component in its infrastructure: copper.

Thieves are unconcerned with causing widespread disruption to critical services or eroding local history, with damage extending far beyond financial costs.

In this episode, LAPD Deputy Chief Allen Hamilton discusses the growing sophistication of these thefts, and how law enforcement is working to address the issue.

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California’s transportation debate often focuses on cars and public transit. With more Californians turning to e-bikes, Assemblymember Steve Bennett believes the state doesn’t need to rebuild the whole system, just fill in what’s missing. In this episode, he lays out a proposal for “bike highways” that connect cities through long-distance, protected lanes without disrupting how most people commute.

Dr. Stefan Bean was abandoned in Vietnam, evacuated during the war, and adopted into a foster home in San Diego that took in over 150 children. He spent much of his early schooling out of class due to surgeries and language barriers. One teacher made a different call. Years later, Bean leads education for 450,000 students in Orange County. In this conversation, he reflects on the small moments that shaped his path and how those early experiences still guide his decisions today. He also challenges how we define student potential and shares what most people don’t see about how California’s education system works behind the scenes

An independent study challenges long-held assumptions about greenhouse gas emissions. In parts of California, natural seeps and aging wells appear to be releasing more methane than modern oil operations, with elevated levels in populated areas.

In this episode, University of California–Berkeley Professor James Rector, who conducted the study independently of industry or government funding, explains why removing oil from underground reservoirs may, in some cases, be the most effective way to bring emission levels down.

ADUs are popping up across California. Homeowners are turning garages into rentals, adding units in backyards, and stacking two at a time. But behind the growth, there is a mix of red tape, scams, and neighborhood tension.

This episode brings you inside the experience. A builder talks through the challenge of managing dozens of projects. A homeowner shares the costs, the payoff, and how he helped his son find housing. A former city official explains why some communities are pushing back. Along the way, guests raise concerns that anyone planning to build should hear first.

In California, the housing market appears stable, but the income needed to afford a typical home is well over $200,000 a year. Most households make less than half that. Only 18 percent of Californians can afford to purchase a median-priced home. In this episode, economist Oscar Wei explains how interest rates, limited supply, and long-standing policy choices are keeping buyers on the sidelines.

Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.