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California City

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Deep in the Mojave Desert, there is a little town with a big name and a bizarre history: California City. For decades, real estate developers have sold a dream here: if you buy land now, you’ll be rich one day. Thousands of people bought this dream. Many were young couples and hard-working immigrants looking to build a better future. But much of the land they bought is nearly worthless. In this n... more

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Latest Episodes

Is homeownership falling out of reach for millennials and Gen Z in the Golden State? LAist housing correspondent David Wagner joins Imperfect Paradise to examine this trend, the obstacles to homeownership and why we may need to shift our conception o... more

The death of Jackie signals the end of her story with Shadow – as well as for Big Bear Lake, and for millions of fans who followed the eagles’ saga on livestream for years. LAist reporter Makenna Cramer joins Imperfect Paradise to examine how the eag... more

Homelessness increased in Los Angeles this year following two previous years of declines, according to the recently released 2026 “point-in-time” homeless count. It’s a setback for the region, and for L.A. Mayor Karen Bass who’s touted prior declines... more

The city of Los Angeles is home to over two thousand active oil wells, many concentrated in communities of color where residents have long reported serious health issues. On this episode of Imperfect Paradise, LAist’s Erin Stone takes us inside one n... more

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Recent Guests

Gob Jabran
Elder millennial, expresses perspective on homeownership goal
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Most Californians don't own a home until 47. What that says about the CA Dream
McKenna Kramer
29-year-old, discusses shifting hopes of owning a home
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Most Californians don't own a home until 47. What that says about the CA Dream
Kevin Tidmarsh
32-year-old from Indiana, discusses market challenges
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Most Californians don't own a home until 47. What that says about the CA Dream
Ashley Winter
Physician (urologist) in LA, shares hurdles buying in 40s
Medical profession / Los Angeles housing scene
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Most Californians don't own a home until 47. What that says about the CA Dream
Aaron Schrank
Senior reporter at LAist, covering health and housing
LAist
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: After two years of progress, homelessness went up in LA. Why?
Jared Bennett
LAist correspondent covering immigration and law enforcement
LAist Studios
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Who gets due process? Inside the fight over immigration bond hearings at Adelanto
Caleb Soto
Workers' rights director
National Day Labor Organizing Network (NDLON)
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Who gets due process? Inside the fight over immigration bond hearings at Adelanto
Steven Steiner
Dad with a six-and-a-half-month-old daughter, San Francisco
Product designer
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: More dads are taking parental leave than moms. Here's why.
Carlo Campana
Dad from Tustin, Orange County; works in advertising
Advertising professional
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: More dads are taking parental leave than moms. Here's why.

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Nereida Moreno
Host of the show, LAist Studios

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
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    “Transgender care” for children is at risk? Seriously? There is no such thing. Stop feeding into pure delusion. You are promoting ruining the lives of kids and their families. Get off this train.

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    NKG120
    United States9 months ago
  • A really thoughtful view of how people can be pulled into a grandstand fraud, complicity and loss.

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    scattyscatty
    a year ago
  • Original story was good

    The original story was good three or four stars, but they just turned it into an advertisement for all their other shows. They uploaded like 100 episodes that had nothing to do with the original premise or the original reporter. It’s bad practice. Just advertise your other shows once or twice and leave this one for what it is.

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    Mehitchcock
    United Statesa year ago
  • Liberal NPR Mouthpiece

    This is a show sponsored by NPR and is so liberal it makes Hillary Clinton to look like a moderate. The host must emphasize her Latino name, but not talk like she’s a Latino when interviewing non-ethnic Americans. If you don’t live in LA, abort this program because if you didn’t vote for Kamala or George Gascon, you’re an useful idiot in their eyes.

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    Toolshed
    United States2 years ago
  • Liberal propaganda now

    The first season was great and very interesting. It’s just a liberal grifting podcast now hosting communists, racists, and glorifying criminals. There is no”journalism”, it’s just a interviewers gaslighting one sided DEI garbage. This podcast is just too out of touch with reality now.

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    Toyotatacomasr5
    United States2 years ago

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Some listeners feel the show promotes a particular political perspective and can be polarizing.
Recurring praise for data-driven context and compelling guest voices; occasional criticism about episode pacing or ad frequency.
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Imperfect Paradise: Most Californians don't own a home until 47. What that says about the CA Dream
Q: Is home ownership still a realistic goal for Millennials and Gen Z in California?
Data and interviews suggest it remains a desired goal for some, but affordability and underwriting constraints make it increasingly unlikely in the near term, pushing many to delay or adjust expectations.
Imperfect Paradise: Who gets due process? Inside the fight over immigration bond hearings at Adelanto
Q: What are immigration advocates saying about this shift and how judges are deciding detainees' fates?
Advocates argue that these changes undermine fairness and due process, while some conservatives say the rules simply enforce the law as written to speed adjudication.
Imperfect Paradise: Who gets due process? Inside the fight over immigration bond hearings at Adelanto
Q: Why is this shift happening now, and what are the legal justifications behind it?
A Board decision in 2025 and internal directives are driving a stricter approach, with interpretations of the law that limit bond hearings and increase scrutiny on decisions.
Imperfect Paradise: Who gets due process? Inside the fight over immigration bond hearings at Adelanto
Q: So Jared, how did you first get interested in this story?
I started by talking to immigration attorneys to understand what was changing in how courts handle appeals and bond requests, and then I analyzed federal data to see the larger pattern.
Imperfect Paradise: Can a city built by the oil industry stop drilling for good?
Q: What happened at the city hearing about revoking the permit and what does the future look like for Murphy and urban drilling in LA?
The hearing extended public comment and rebuttals, with ongoing tension between health concerns and regulatory authority, and while the fate of Murphy remains undecided, authorities signaled ongoing efforts to regulate and eventually phase out urban drilling in LA.

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Frequently Asked Questions About California City

What is California City about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series presents in-depth investigative reporting on California's urban issues, with a strong emphasis on housing, policy, and local governance. Episodes frequently blend on-the-ground reporting, data analysis, and personal stories from residents, activists, and officials to illuminate how funding decisions, zoning, and political dynamics shape urban life and inequities. A standout aspect is the rigorous, data-driven approach paired with intimate storytelling, which often centers Los Angeles and Southern California but expands to related policy areas like immigration, labor, and public health to paint a wider picture of how policy affects everyday life.

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These podcasts share a similar audience with California City:

1. Crimes of the Times
2. Bone Valley
3. Focus: Adults in the Room
4. Dr. Death
5. The Opportunist

How many episodes of California City are there?

California City launched 6 years ago and published 119 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on California City include:

1. Gob Jabran
2. McKenna Kramer
3. Kevin Tidmarsh
4. Ashley Winter
5. Aaron Schrank
6. Jared Bennett
7. Caleb Soto
8. Steven Steiner

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