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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2026 · 9 MIN

World Cup Was a Test Run for 2028 Olympics

from KQED's The California Report · host KQED

The World Cup has come and gone, and for cities like Los Angeles, it was mostly a success. Officials saw the event as a test run for what's to come, the 2028 Summer Olympics, which is also set to take place in LA. Guest: Libby Rainey, LAist Californians who haven’t paid their utility bills will be protected from power shut offs if temperatures reach 90 degrees or above. The California Public Utilities Commission voted to approve the new standard late last week. Reporter: Molly Peterson, CalMatters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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