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Making it easier on whistleblowers who call out sexual harassment, the state of housing in CA, why gas prices are up
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Feb 5, 2018
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Making it easier on whistleblowers who call out sexual harassment, the state of housing in CA, why gas prices are up

Why sexual harassment whistleblower legislation may finally pass, California is failing to keep up with home demands, gas prices continue to climb...here's why.

Customers pump gas at an Arco station on July 2, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.
LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 02: Customers pump gas at an Arco station on July 2, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. According to a gasoline industry tracker, recent dropping gas prices will help encourage holiday travelers in Southern California. The Automobile Club of Southern California reports that gas prices in Southern California peaked at $4.41 a gallon during the surge and now are 66 cents lower. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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Why sexual harassment whistleblower legislation may finally pass, California is failing to keep up with home demands, gas prices continue to climb...here's why.

Listen 6:00
There’s been a "huge increase" in homeless arrests in L.A., despite a decrease in overall arrests in the city, according to a new report from the Los Angeles Times.
Listen 7:20
Assemblywoman Melendez's bill to shield whistleblowers in the legislature was shelved in the Senate four times. On Thursday, lawmakers passed it unanimously.
Listen 8:32
The average price of a gallon of gas in LA is almost 60 cents higher than it was a year ago, which could be good news for those trying to repeal the state's gas tax.
Listen 6:15
Each California community is tasked to build a certain number of homes each year. About 98 percent failed to do that, according to a new state report.
Listen 8:34
"Solo: A Star Wars Story" launches off on Super Bowl weekend. Plus, how Rotten Tomatoes is planning to fight back against the trolls and more.
Listen 6:14
Minutes before the end of the game, viewers using these streaming services got dead air.
Listen 2:29
Sometimes talking to your mom is more important than rubber necking.