A local bakery closed its doors after three decades and blamed the high cost of doing business in California.

"Inside the Issues: The Podcast" hosts Alex Cohen and Sara Sadhwani look at the trend that could further impact the states' $68 billion deficit.

Also, the attempt to get former President Donald Trump off of the primary ballot in California highlights a divide between Gov. Gavin Newsom and his lieutenant governor.

Lastly, they discuss the disruption that protesters calling for a cease-fire in Gaza caused on the first day of California legislative session.