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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 32 MIN

$20K Shock Bills, Tax Squeeze & The Friendliest Cities in California

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Hour 3 - Outrage grows in Altadena as residents say Southern California Edison could stick them with bills as high as $20,000 — with Altadena homeowner Connor Cipolla sharing his firsthand battle. The hosts also break down why California ranks among the highest property-taxed states in 2026 and how a $100,000 salary shrinks to under $66,000 in major cities after taxes and cost of living. Plus, a lighter turn: the survey naming California’s 10 friendliest places to live — does your town make the list?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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