Billions of taxpayer dollars have moved through California’s homelessness system over the past decade. Yet on the streets of Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Diego, the tents remain and the strain on local services continues. How are state and local leaders evaluating the impact of that spending?

In this episode, we sit down with Alex Villanueva, Former Sheriff of Los Angeles County, Assemblymember Tri Ta, and San Diego Superviser Jim Desmond to discuss how funding moves from the state to local agencies and how those policy decisions show up on the ground in light of recent scrutiny and renewed attention to how funds are used.

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 housing costs are among the highest in the nation, while single-family construction continues to lag demand. If land is not the only constraint, what is driving the gap between need and supply? In this episode, we sit down with Michael Capaldi, Partner at FBT Gibbons, to examine the approval process, local fees, and state mandates that influence what gets built. We trace how those choices translate into the price of a home and the calculation families make about staying in California.

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

The Port of Long Beach recorded its highest cargo volume in 2025, marking a strong year for one of the nation’s most critical trade gateways. With imports surging and competition rising from other U.S. gateways, attention now turns to whether this pace can hold and what it could mean for the state’s broader economy.

In this episode, we sit down with Noel Hacegaba, Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Long Beach and President of the California Association of Port Authorities, to understand what is behind the record volumes and how long term rail and infrastructure investments could determine the state’s economic footing in the years ahead.

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