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California Insider

The Epoch Times

California, as the wealthiest and most populated state in the nation, carries many leading roles in policy making, economic growth, cultural influences and technology development. California Insider, hosted by Siyamak Khorrami with The Epoch Times Southern California, showcases leaders and professionals across the state with inside information about trending topics and critical issues. Our mission is to inform California residents through the experiences and knowledge of our guests.

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37:03

California Reservoirs Are 118% Full. Why Are Farmers...

California Insider ·

2025/12/04

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 allocating water continues to limit what reaches the fields. In this episode, we speak with sixth-generation California farmer Cannon Michael about how these conditions affect everyday farming and the broader future of agriculture in the state, and what direction California may need to consider to

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27:01

San Francisco Taxis Are Growing Fast - Here’s What...

California Insider ·

2025/12/01

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 pressure on the platform side and the steady coverage that commercial drivers provide. In this episode, we talk with Hansu Kim, longtime SF political consultant and Chairman of Flywheel. He walks us through why this move is happening and what it may set in motion for the city’s next phase.

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33:43

Can San Francisco Meet Its New Housing Mandate? |...

California Insider ·

2025/11/26

State leaders want cities to allow far more housing near transit. Supporters see a needed shift while others question the practical outcome. In this episode we sit down with Tony Hall, former San Francisco supervisor, and Christopher Elmendorf, law professor at UC Davis. We look at what these changes could mean for San Francisco and how the policy meets the city’s real conditions.

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43:25

Why Are California RV Encampments So Hard to Remove?...

California Insider ·

2025/11/25

RV encampments have become fixed parts of Los Angeles, especially in industrial areas where they sit for long stretches without intervention. What looks like a line of parked RVs carries real effects for the blocks around them, including steady waste and a growing pull on emergency crews. We discuss with Barry Coe, former Los Angeles city commissioner, about what keeps these RVs in place and how business owners stepped in when nothing changed.Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the

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29:25

What’s Fueling the Record Spike in California’s Cargo...

California Insider ·

2025/11/21

Freight theft is rising in California and hitting the state’s supply chain in ways most people don’t see. Loads disappear with a level of planning that signals a shift in how these crimes are carried out. In this episode, Verisk CargoNet Vice President of Operations Keith Lewis and retired Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department cargo theft detective Gerardo Pachuca explain what’s driving this change and why California has become a focal point.Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the

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35:42

How Rising Costs and New Competition Are Changing the...

California Insider ·

2025/11/15

Silicon Valley has long been the launchpad for new tech companies, but conditions for young entrepreneurs are shifting. Starting and growing a company there now comes with limits that land much earlier than they used to.In this episode, Aman Verjee, founder of Practical Venture Capital, walks us through how this shift took hold and what it could mean for the Valley going forward.

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47:11

How a Landmark Court Ruling Could Change Rooftop...

California Insider ·

2025/11/12

California once made rooftop solar a smart investment for homeowners. After new rules took effect, that balance changed almost overnight. In this episode, Siyamak sits down with Bernadette Del Chiaro, senior vice president for California at the Environmental Working Group, and Johnny Graham, CEO of Pacific United Power, to examine how the state’s new policy is changing the way solar works for homeowners.Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily

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39:57

California's Economy Is Growing, but Who's Losing Out?

California Insider ·

2025/11/08

California’s economy keeps growing, but that growth looks different across the state. Some areas are thriving, while others feel the strain—a shift we discuss with Jerry Nickelsburg, Professor Emeritus at the UCLA Anderson School of Management; Mark Schniepp, Director of the California Economic Forecast in Santa Barbara; and Kymberlee Dildine from the Central California Food Bank to understand where the state’s economy may be heading next.

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36:44

School Lunch Makeover: How California’s New Law...

California Insider ·

2025/11/06

California is drawing a line on what children are fed in public schools. A new law confronts the rise of industrial additives that have come to define many of the meals served to students. In this episode, Bernadette Del Chiaro, Senior Vice President of the Environmental Working Group, explains how these additives made their way into lunch trays and what California’s bold move could signal for the rest of the country.

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43:57

Thousands Dropped: Inside California’s Home Insurance...

California Insider ·

2025/11/01

Many Californians are realizing after wildfires that their insurance doesn’t cover what it costs to rebuild. In this episode, industry experts Rex Frazier and Robert Anderson explain how shifts in state rules and market practices left many homes underinsured. They also show how small choices made when buying a policy can determine whether a family recovers or faces lasting loss, and what this means for the state’s growing FAIR Plan.

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39:06

Tap Water Rate Hike: Who’s Impacted, What’s Next in...

California Insider ·

2025/10/30

Water in California is getting more expensive, and the reasons go beyond drought. Rising maintenance costs are consuming budgets once reserved for future projects, leaving districts to choose between higher bills or deferred upgrades. In this episode, we speak with District 6 Director Tony Estremera and EMWD General Manager Joe Mouawad about the financial strain behind California’s water system and how those choices could define its future.

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41:36

Why There's a Significant Rise in Fraudulent...

California Insider ·

2025/10/25

California’s community colleges have been confronting a growing wave of enrollment fraud. Through stolen identities, fake students are collecting financial aid meant for real applicants.In this episode, N2N Services CEO Kiran Kodithala explains how large-scale fraud networks infiltrated the system and what investigators are now uncovering behind the surge.Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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38:08

Prop 50 Could Have Major Impacts For California: ...

California Insider ·

2025/10/22

California’s Proposition 50 would challenge the once-a-decade rule for drawing congressional maps. While some lawmakers call it a necessary response to partisan redistricting in other states, critics warn it could weaken protections against partisan gerrymandering and shift congressional seat representation.In this episode, former Assemblyman Mike Gatto, Democratic strategist Michael Trujillo, and Republican leader Will O’Neill join us to look at how this proposal could impact voter trust and the

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42:43

Why Is California Still Investing Billions in High...

California Insider ·

2025/10/18

California’s high-speed rail has been in the works for years, but the story behind its delays is more complex than it looks. In this episode, developer Elaine Culotti talks about why progress has slowed and what’s already taking shape. We dive deeper into what the project shows about how California builds infrastructure and why finishing the project has become so difficult.Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch

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53:38

How Eviction Delays Are Driving Up LA Rents | Avi Sinai

California Insider ·

2025/10/15

Los Angeles County’s eviction process has become a drawn-out struggle over how property rights are enforced. Real estate attorney Avi Sinai shares what he’s seeing in court as legal delays and expanding tenant protections have changed how landlords and renters deal with each other across the county. Property owner Thomas Maimone recounts how his family’s warehouse in Altadena was taken over by tenants who knew how to work the system. In this episode, their experiences reveal how policy and

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48:26

How California’s EV Market Is Changing Without...

California Insider ·

2025/10/11

California’s electric vehicle market is starting to shift as key incentives come to an end.In this episode, we speak with University of California–Davis professor Daniel Sperling, one of the driving forces behind the state’s clean-car policies, about how reduced support is impacting the market and what it could mean for California’s clean-car goals.Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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34:41

The Aerial Innovation That Could Stop Wildfires in...

California Insider ·

2025/10/09

California has always found ways to adapt. As wildfires are expected to continue to increase, the need for practical solutions is growing. Brien Seeley, an aviation expert and inventor, explains how existing electric flight technology could work together in a new way to fight fires faster, cleaner, and at a much lower cost than current methods.Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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39:48

How 62% Hive Loss Is Impacting California Food Supply...

California Insider ·

2025/10/08

California’s beekeeping industry is struggling to keep its colonies alive. More than half of all honeybee colonies in the United States died last year, one of the worst losses in decades. With cheap blended honey driving down prices and policies making it harder to keep operations sustainable, many keepers are reaching a breaking point. In this episode, third-generation beekeeper Ryan Burris breaks down how the fallout from hive losses is spreading through California agriculture.Views expressed in

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01:00:41

China's Hidden Political Influence Across California...

California Insider ·

2025/10/04

Foreign influence is reaching deeper into California than most realize. In Arcadia, even a local city council campaign was caught in it. In this episode, investigative reporter Joshua Philipp reveals how the Chinese Communist Party extends its presence here and what that could mean for our state.Views expressed in this video are the opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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41:53

Why Tax Increases in California Have Become Easier |...

California Insider ·

2025/10/01

Proposition 13 has defined California’s property tax system for decades, limiting increases and setting strict rules for local taxes. A court ruling in 2017 weakened that standard by allowing some measures to pass with only a simple majority. More recently, Proposition 19, approved by voters in 2020, brought changes to inherited property taxes, creating new costs for families.In this episode, Susan Shelley, columnist and editorial board member of the Southern California News Group, explains how

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