KQED's The California Report
KQED's The California Report is a statewide radio news program from KQED. It offers daily coverage of issues, trends, and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population. The show examines how these developments shape communities across the state.
Episodes
Could a Public Wildfire Insurance Plan Work in California?
California voters will soon decide who should be the next insurance commissioner. Two Democrats are in the race, former San Francisco supervisor, Jane Kim, and state Senator Ben Allen. Kim is offering the boldest out-of-the-box policy idea, a publicly run nonprofit guaranteed disaster insurance for all program.
Guest, Danielle Venton, KQED
California lawmakers say a surge in immigration raids
Proposed New North Bay Neighborhood Brings Environmental Concerns
In a small town on the fringes of the Bay Area, a former software engineer wants to create a new kind of neighborhood — one that’s built around an event center where Silicon Valley thinkers could gather and share ideas. There’d be a hotel and an amphitheater and maybe even a K-6 school. But as the project nears final approval, it’s facing a new wave of backlash from some residents who have concern
During Recent Heat Wave, Prisoners Confined to Cells in San Diego County
At the height of the summer heat wave last month, Donovan State Prison in San Diego County went into lockdown. Several incarcerated people say officials at the prison confined them to their cells even as temperatures soared indoors. It highlights a statewide crisis and advocates and lawmakers have been sounding the alarm for years.
Reporter: Kori Suzuki, KPBS
More than a dozen homes in Long B
San Diego at the Heart of New Native American Studies Curriculum
California now has a statewide guide for teaching about Native American history and culture. In the community of Bonsall in San Diego County, a high school teacher is weaving the curriculum into his history class.
Reporter: Katie Anastas, KPBS
Central Valley leaders are trying to assuage the anxieties of their constituents, who are worried about a reported ICE crackdown in the area.
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USS Abraham Lincoln Returns to San Diego Today
The USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego today after an intense, months-long deployment to the Middle East. The aircraft carrier spent more than 260 days at sea without a port call, and there have been multiple reports of low morale for the crew.
Guest: Andrew Dyer, KPBS reporter
Chico State students rallied yesterday against sexual assault on college campuses. It's part of a nationwide ou
LA Homes Turn Into New Artisanal Coffee Spots
In Los Angeles, a new crop of cafes is taking the artisanal coffee experience to the next level. People are turning their homes into coffee speakeasies, serving specialty brews out of their kitchens and backyards. Despite - and perhaps because of their low-profile, these DIY businesses are all the buzz.
Reporter: Betsy Shepherd, KCRW
Researchers are calling on OpenAI to keep kids under 18 off
Fallen Servicemember Finally Laid to Rest in Central Valley Hometown
A fallen servicemember recently received a funeral with full military honors in the Tulare County community of Exeter. It was a bittersweet homecoming that many, including his family, never believed would happen.
Reporter: Amaray Alvarez, KVPR
The Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security is continuing to buy up ICE detention facilities in California and, as of this week, now h
Could Democratic Momentum Lead to Change in Huntington Beach?
Huntington Beach is famous far beyond Southern California - as Surf City. And for its MAGA policies. All seven city council members are strong supporters of President Trump. But this year, with his poll numbers down, Democrats sense an opportunity.
Reporter: Kerstin Zilm
Xavier Becerra, the Democratic candidate for governor, made a rare public appearance in Riverside on Friday.
Reporter: An
Orange County Community in the Heart of Debate Over E-Bikes
Governor Gavin Newsom signed three laws this week aimed at addressing some of the most pressing safety concerns surrounding electric bicycles, as the devices’ popularity continues to rise in California. It was not long ago that the headlines about e-bikes seemed full of promise, as a replacement for gas-guzzling cars, and an affordable, flexible new mode of transportation. Now, a lot of the news i
Inside State Investigation Over Mass Use of Force Incident at CA Women's Prison
Former Democratic Health Secretary Xavier Becerra and Republican commentator Steve Hilton clashed over taxes, immigration and Trump on Wednesday night in a CNN debate.
Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED
AI researchers and safety advocates warned a U.S. Senate subcommittee Wednesday that AI developers are racing to build systems they don't fully understand or control.
Reporter: Rachael Myrow, KQ
Incarcerated Women Detail Devastating Use-of-Force Incident
In August of 2024, at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla, a mass use-of-force incident took place. Four women were carried away on stretchers. 13 women sued, saying the operation was retaliation for complaints of sexual abuse.
Reporter: Madi Bolaños, The California Report
Orange County officials have declared coastal erosion along the county’s coastline an emergency.
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Incarcerated Women Fight for Justice Against Prison Abuse
Back in August 2024, a mass use-of-force incident left dozens of women injured and traumatized at the women’s prison in Chowchilla. The incident led to an investigation into abuse at one of the largest women’s prisons.
Reporter: Madi Bolaños, The California Report
Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at strengthening the pipeline of new immigration lawyers, to serve rural parts of Ca
Xavier Becerra Keeping Low Profile in CA Gubernatorial Race
California voters will soon start getting their ballots in the mail. County election offices have until next Monday, October 5th, to begin sending them out. Voters will have lots to decide on, including who will be the next governor, Democrat Xavier Becerra or Republican Steve Hilton. A recent poll puts Becerra in the lead by more than 25 points, and that lead is growing. But is the Democrat takin
Recent Measles Case Highlights Difficulty in Tracking Disease
A person was hospitalized with measles earlier this month after traveling extensively through California on Amtrak trains and buses. Now public health officials across the state are trying to find other passengers who were exposed.
Reporter: April Dembosky, KQED
California’s Supreme Court has ruled that the Republican sheriff in Riverside County illegally seized hundreds of thousands of ballo
Shasta County Registrar Subpoenaed Over Election Claims
A federal grand jury has subpoenaed Shasta County's registrar of voters to report to Sacramento on Thursday. They've asked him to bring ballots he seized from the June election. The subpoenas came after Clint Curtis, the registrar, locked up stacks of those ballots, saying they looked and smelled suspicious. Curtis counters that he doesn't have to bring ballots to Sacramento because the FBI is alr
Historians Discover Mystery Behind Central Valley 7UP Signs
7UP is one of the most recognizable drinks in the world. But what’s less known is a connection in the San Joaquin Valley that began almost a century ago. Billboards and signs of the once flourishing Valley industry have enticed historians for years.
Reporter: Rachel Livinal, KVPR
The governor has signed legislation that strengthens protections for abused children.
Reporter: Elly Yu, LAist
State of Emergency Declared As California Prepares for Potentially Historic El Niño Event
With a potentially historic El Niño brewing, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Monday ahead of winter storms and high tides that could wreak havoc across the state.
Reporter: Ezra David Romero, KQED
Governor Newsom is signing a package of bills placing new regulations on data center development.
Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED
It’s less than a month away from when ballots
Despite Dwindling Resources, Chico Works to Shore Up Fire Mitigation
We’re in the most dangerous months for wildfires across the state. And in Chico, the city is taking steps to clear out vegetation in Bidwell Park. But
like a lot of cities, staff is being stretched thin and funding is limited.
Reporter: Claudia Brancart, North State Public Radio
Shasta College, based in Redding, is seeking approval on the November ballot for a $129 million bond. The money wou
Warden at Central California Women's Prison Ousted Amid Sexual Abuse Scandal
The warden of the state women’s prison in Chowchilla has been demoted and reassigned from her position this week.
Reporter: Madi Bolanos
The HBO drama, The Pitt, won six Emmy's this week... but it's also getting another kind of recognition. Health care workers say it gives viewers a glimpse inside the ER. KPBS health reporter Heidi de Marco takes us inside suburban San Diego's Sharp Grossmont
Governor Newsom Signs 'Leno's Law' Exempting Classic Cars From Smog Checks
Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday signed legislation to exempt certain collector cars from smog checks.
Reporter: Billy Cruz, KQED
Written public comment closes at the end of this week for governor Newsom’s plan to ensure water for cities and farms and a healthy habitat for wildlife in the Delta.
Reporter: Danielle Venton, KQED
Two bills sitting on Governor Gavin Newsom's desk aim to protec
Scientists Warn This Year's El Niño Can Trigger Unprecedented Flooding
Federal scientists now say it’s very likely that a strong El Niño will continue through the end of the year. The natural phenomenon is pushing a massive stretch of warm water toward California, and climate scientists worry that this process could trigger monumental flooding later this year.
Reporter: Ezra David Romero, KQED
California just became the first state in the nation to pass rules th
The Race for California's 48th Congressional District
Voting in November's midterm election will begin in less than three weeks, and a handful of California districts are at the center of the fight for control of Congress. That includes the 48th House District in Riverside and San Diego counties. KQED politics correspondent Guy Marzorati has been reporting in the district, and he joins us this morning from San Diego.
Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED
Trauma-Informed Daycare Center in LA Serves Families Affected by Gangs
A nonprofit that has helped disempowered children around the world is now working in Downtown LA. They’ve opened at Homeboy Industries, the noted gang rehabilitation program. It’s an experimental new daycare… for families who have been involved with gangs.
Reporter: Clare Wiley, KCRW
California senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are sounding the alarm on wildfire preparedness … They’re con
Saving Money at Professional Baseball Games
This summer, KPBS and KQED teamed up to look at different ways that Major League Baseball fans save money when going to a game, so that maybe you can too during some of these last games, or keep this in mind for next season.
Reporters - Jake Gotta, KPBS and Carlos Cabrera-Lomelí, KQED
Governor Gavin Newsom says he is signing a packageof bills that institute some of the strongest protections
Agave Takes Root in Central Valley Ag School Programs
A new plant is taking root in ag classrooms: agave. At a test plot in Merced County, agave is becoming the primary subject of coursework.
Reporter: Rachel Livinal, KVPR
A new lawsuit filed in Kern County details sexual abuse allegations by an unnamed plaintiff against the late civil rights leader Cesar Chavez. It accuses nonprofits tied to Chavez of negligence.
Reporter: Cresencio Rodriguez
Sonoma County Agency Agrees to Reel in Drone Program After Privacy Violations
Changes are coming to a controversial drone code enforcement program in Northern California’s Sonoma County. The county's land use planning and development permitting agency, Permit Sonoma, recently [[last week]] agreed to settle after being sued for allegedly spying on much more than what the program initially intended.
Reporter: Noah Abrams, KRCB
Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra has a str
Immigration Related Threats by Employers Spiking in California, Worker Advocates Say
California signed off earlier this summer on an agreement to share state driver’s license data with a national database.
Reporter: Wendy Fry, CalMatters
As the Trump administration ramps up immigration arrests… worker advocates and state officials say some employers are taking advantage of the political climate to exploit immigrant workers in lower-wage jobs.
Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero
Native Americans in Central California Ring in Powwow Season
Powwows are common in many parts of the country where Native Americans call home. But did you know some regions have powwow seasons? California’s powwow season recently kicked off in Central California. And it brought tribes from as far as New York and Canada to Table Mountain Rancheria casino just outside of Fresno, where the sound of a long tradition rang out.
Reporter: Cresencio Rodriguez Delg
Heading Outdoors for Labor Day Weekend? Here's Some Wildfire Safety Tips
Big Sur is being consumed by two wildfires …the Timber Fire to the north started in the first week of August. And at the end of the month, the Plaskett Fire broke out to its south. Earlier this week, KAZU spoke with folks keeping the now-opened strip of the Big Sur Valley alive.
Reporter: Katie Brown, KAZU
Labor Day weekend is here, and as you’ve heard we’re still in the middle of fire seaso
Formerly Incarcerated Advocate on Why Sexual Violence Persists in Men's State Prisons
California prison officials and advocates met this week in Sacramento to discuss the ongoing crisis of sexual abuse and assault in men's prisons and work toward solutions. We spoke with formerly incarcerated community activist Darnel Washington about why sexual violence persists behind bars, and what needs to change to better protect incarcerated people.
Reporter: Madi Bolanos, KQED
Californ
Lawyers Say Laken Riley Act Is Eroding Due Process Rights for Immigrants
During his second term, president Donald Trump has done very little that can be considered even remotely bi-partisan. But one thing stands out - The Laken Riley Act. We explore the impacts of this immigration legislation a year after Trump signed it into law.
Reporter: Gustavo Solis, KPBS
A bill that could give the public more access to information about emergencies inside private immigrant
Voters in This Competitive California District Say Healthcare Is the Key Issue
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, one of the top issues for voters across the country is healthcare, following major cuts last year to Medicaid. California’s 22nd congressional district has high Medicaid enrollment…and it’s one of the most competitive seats in the country…now that Democrats recently gained a voter advantage there due to redistricting. In a partnership with KFF Health News, K
Head Start Would be English Only Under Proposed Trump Overhaul
The Trump administration wants to overhaul Head Start .. an early education and antipoverty program .. that serves about 75 THOUSAND children in California. The proposed rules would strip away regulations on class sizes, disciplinary policies and other standards. But buried in that proposal is a requirement to teach only in English.
Reporter: Daisy Nguyen, KQED
Immigration agents arrested mo
The Santa Cruz Recovery Group Helping Fire Victims Rebuild Their Homes
It’s been six years since the CZU fire burned nearly 700 homes in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Less than 1/3 of those have been rebuilt.
Reporter: Erin Malsbury, KAZU
Palm Springs is the latest city to approve a temporary ban on large-scale data centers… as more communities across Southern California consider their impacts on infrastructure and the environment.
Reporter: Anthony Victoria, KVCR
Can California farmers produce solar energy alongside food?
Water shortages, climate change and rising production costs are a few of the many challenges California agriculture has been facing in recent years. But researchers at UC Davis are looking at whether combining farming and solar energy could help farmers adapt. It’s a relatively new approach called agrivoltaics.
Reporter: Gerardo Zavala, CapRadio
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How Immigration Raids are Affecting Children in Los Angeles
The Trump administration's deportation policies are separating families across the country. And for some children left behind, that separation can take a serious toll on their mental health and wellbeing. Today, we're diving deeper into how immigration arrests are affecting children and their communities in Los Angeles with Cora Cervantes, a reporter with MindSight News.
Reporter: Cora Cervantes,
Central Valley Farmers are Growing Agave to Save Water
For centuries, Mexico has capitalized on growing and harvesting a plant often distilled into Tequila or Mezcal. It’s called agave and it thrives on little water and a lot of heat. Now, with a California law restricting water use on farms, Valley farmers are looking to agave as a new revenue stream on their land.
Reporter: Rachel Livinal, KVPR
California’s highest court is weighing whether a s
Monterey Park Becomes a Role Model for Banning Data Centers
Across the US, communities are mobilizing in the fight against data centers. And they’re turning to Monterey Park in LA County, which this year became the first city in the US to ban them. That was entirely due to the efforts of a group of residents called, appropriately, No Data Center Monterey Park. So, what advice do they have?
Reporter: Brandon Reynolds, KCRW
The California Supreme Court w
California Senators Express Concern Over Potential Shasta County Elections Hire
California Senators are expressing grave concern over a plan by Shasta County’s top elections official to hire former Colorado clerk Tina Peters who was convicted in an election interference case in 2024.
Reporter: Alex Hall, KQED
Hayward State Senator Aisha Wahab is the Bay Area's newest member of Congress after winning a special election for the seat formerly held by Eric Swalwell.
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Central Valley Conservation Group Uses Animals to Fights Invasive Species
Thousands of Ukrainians across the Bay Area are waiting anxiously for a decision today from the Trump administration on whether they’ll be able to stay – or told to go back to a war zone.
Reporter: Tyche Hendricks, KQED
California is experiencing hotter days more frequently each year… while many families are struggling to get access to AC.
Reporter: Kevin Stark, KQED
Governor Gavin Newsom
Grizzly Flats Residents Still Struggle to Recover Five Years After Wildfire
A federal judge in Oakland heard opening statements in a lawsuit brought by four states against Meta.
Reporter: Rachael Myrow, KQED
A national survey by a California advocacy group found that 70 percent of teenagers are using Artificial Intelligence to complete their schoolwork.
Reporter: Jose Velazquez, KQED
It’s been five years since the Caldor Fire nearly burned down the entire com
Who Represents Unaccompanied Migrant Kids In Immigration Court
A California lifeguard and the boy he rescued off the coast of Santa Cruz last month were reunited at the White House yesterday as the president honored both as heroes.
Reporter: Angela Corral, The California Report
Governor Gavin Newsom has set a goal to add 2.5 million new units to California’s housing stock by 2030.
Reporter: Ben Christopher, CalMatters
A state bill heading for a final
Using Nature to Steer Teens Away From Violence
A significant El Niño will continue warming California coastal waters into fall and winter, and likely bring new marine visitors to Monterey Bay.
Reporter: Katie Brown, KAZU
Republican lawmakers are pushing new measures with the goal of making California’s top elections office nonpartisan.
Reporter: Laura Fitzgerald, CapRadio
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Scientists Are Building a 'Noah’s Ark' of California’s Tide Pools
Dinosaur bones and taxidermied animals get most of the attention at the Natural History Museum in LA County. But researchers are excited about a new collection that could have big implications for monitoring climate change.
Reporter: Lucas Brady Woods, LAist
The U.S. Department of Justice says California is failing to protect incarcerated women from sexual abuse and harassment by prison s
Young People Consider Trades as Cost of College Rises
Central Coast leaders are saying the threat of offshore drilling could extend beyond the environment to the region’s economy.
Reporter: Jillian Smith/KAZU
Since the pandemic, Californians have been able to get craft liquor delivered to their doorstep. But it could be last call for deliveries from small distilleries, unless lawmakers intervene soon.
Reporter: Ryan Sabalow/CalMatters
For m
Demand for Pistachios Clashes With Climate Reality
Demand for pistachios is booming worldwide – from Dubai-inspired chocolate bars to pistachio cookies and lattes. But in the Central Valley, growers are worried that this year’s harvest could be smaller than anticipated. That’s after some unexpected weather earlier this spring.
Reporter: Samantha Rangel, KVPR
People in five Monterey County zones have been evacuated due to the Timber Fire in Big
Residents Try to Shut Down South LA Oil Drill Site
Los Angeles is a city. But it’s also an urban oilfield. About a third of L.A. County residents live less than a mile from an active oil drilling site. Now one of those sites in South L.A. could be shut down.
Reporter: Erin Stone, LAist
A federal agency is conducting an unusual review of California's Coastal Management Program. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, did
Meta Faces Another Trial Over Alleged Harms of Social Media
Jury selection begins Wednesday in Oakland in a federal trial pitting four state attorneys general, including California's, against Meta. The AGs argue the company deliberately engineered addiction into Facebook and Instagram, aimed them at children, and lied to the public about the risks.
Guest: Rachael Myrow, KQED
Cases of the foodborne cyclospora parasite have risen sharply in California.
Goats Help Prevent California Wildfires. Wage Disputes Might Interrupt That.
Goats have become a critical tool for wildfire mitigation in California. But grazing companies warn their businesses are at risk now that wage requirements for herders have increased.
Reporter: Laura Fitzgerald, CapRadio
A federal judge in Oakland has given the Trump administration until today, August 7th, to reimburse legal non-profits representing more than 20,000 immigrant children. That’s
What's Behind Steve Hilton's Quick Ascension in California Politics?
Before he jumped into the governor's race, Steve Hilton wasn't exactly a household name here in California. If you had heard of him, it was probably because of his long-running Fox News show, The Next Revolution. But the Republican gubernatorial candidate has a long history of political consulting in England, and much of the messaging there can be seen in his current campaign.
Guest: Jeanne Kuang
Labor Leaders Urge State to Expand Displaced Oil and Gas Workers’ Fund
California’s oil and gas industry is shrinking as the state transitions away from fossil fuels. A state fund is helping displaced workers land well-paying jobs in other industries, but that lifeline could soon disappear.
Reporter: Julie Small, KQED
A Los Angeles County jury has awarded a $47 million verdict to the family of a stoneworker who died of silicosis.
Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Ro
California Fails to Fix Warning System for Teacher Misconduct
A California bill meant to keep problematic teachers out of the classroom has collapsed. It would have created a database to allow schools to see if teachers applying to work there had previously been fired or resigned over claims of misconduct. But that proposal was dropped after pushback from the state's teachers licensing agency and unions. They warned it would violate privacy and due process.
Climate Funding Fight to Leave Lawmakers With Tough Spending Choices
California lawmakers are returning to Sacramento from summer recess on Monday -- and a fight is already brewing over the future of the state’s climate fund. Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration has changed environmental rules to prevent higher gas prices. And that could lead to less money for affordable housing, transit and other projects to reduce carbon emissions.
Reporter: Guy Marzorati, K
Central Coast Wineries Adjust Business Models to Deal With Downturn
Tariffs, inflation, difficulty in finding buyers for grapes. It’s all been a challenge for local winemakers on the Central Coast. Many wineries are now looking at alternative business models to try to satisfy a fragmented consumer base.
Reporter: Mira Honeycutt
Much of California is preparing for more hot weather this weekend. Temperatures could reach triple digits for many inland areas. And t
Drug Shows Some Promise for People Suffering From Valley Fever
Valley fever cases continue to climb across California. The fungal disease is showing up in places where doctors may not expect it. And now a new study suggests an experimental drug could offer hope for people with the most severe form of the illness.
Guest: Fariba Donovan, University of Arizona College of Medicine Valley Fever Center for Excellence
A Southern California lawmaker has introdu
Court Records Show Federal Agents Used Slurs While Targeting People During Immigration Sweeps
How do you get free air conditioning to California homeowners who need it the most? One Los Angeles contractor is using state incentives creatively, and it’s not just a win for residents - it helps the climate too.
Reporter: Laura Klivans, KQED
International students in Southern California say new visa limits coming in September are adding to the uncertainty they already experience.
Reporter:
Healthcare Company Focusing on Women's Health Faces Scrutiny
A healthcare company that brands itself as a modern, women-centered alternative to traditional doctor's offices is facing scrutiny about the quality of care it provides. A new investigation from LA Public Press found some patients at Tia clinics, including locations here in California, say they were misdiagnosed, hit with surprise medical bills, and in some cases, incorrectly told they were not pr
There's a Political Power Struggle in the City of Avenal
In the small, quiet Kings County community of Avenal, there’s a war waging over political power. Voters recently recalled four council members, but the city is disputing the election results, and the only member who wasn’t recalled now claims he is the mayor.
Reporter: Israel Cardona Hernandez, KVPR
Healthcare advocates are calling for stronger state oversight over rising hospital costs in Sa
Western Snowy Plover Population Passes Milestone
Western snowy plovers are tiny, shy shorebirds that are slowly making a recovery along the West Coast.
Reporter: Erin Malsbury, KAZU
Doctors are announcing an effort to unionize nearly 10,000 senior physicians at the University of California.
Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED
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Proposed Development in Big Bear Threatens Famous Eagles' Habitat
For the last decade, a 24-7 livestream of an eagle’s nest in Big Bear has captivated people around the world, and made its occupants Jackie and Shadow internet celebrities. Eagle advocates worry that plans to develop the lakeshore and forest near the nest will harm Jackie and Shadow.
Reporter: Madison Aument, KVCR
In the year since large-scale ICE raids began in Los Angeles County, the fallou
World Cup Was a Test Run for 2028 Olympics
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
Japanese American WWII Camp Survivors Say Immigrants Today Share Similar Experiences
The Tule Lake Segregation Center in Modoc County was one of ten camps where Japanese Americans were imprisoned during World War II. Eighty years after its closure, a group of pilgrims recently paid tribute to the people who died there.
Reporter: Roman Battaglia, Jefferson Public Radio
Federal fire investigators are looking into a possible link between PG&E equipment and a fire in Plumas Count
Small Farmers Push Back Against Federal Program Cuts
In April, the House of Representatives passed their 2026 Farm Bill. Now the US Senate is working on their iteration of the massive legislation package, the first since 2018. But while Congress debates, many small farmers are still reeling from the second Trump administration's blitz of the federal bureaucracy in early 2025.
Reporter: Noah Abrams, Northern California Public Media
A federal judg
Small Businesses Feel Left Out as Inglewood Brings in Millions From World Cup
The World Cup games have attracted thousands to stadiums across the country, as fans gathered to attend matches in person. That includes in Inglewood, which hosted eight games. It’s the latest global event to come to the city’s revitalized sports and entertainment district. But the extra foot traffic hasn’t been a boon for everyone.
Reporter: Keith Mizuguchi, The California Report
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Jailhouse Stings Happening More Frequently in California
A law enforcement practice that’s being used in California jails is coming under increasing scrutiny. In what’s known as a “Perkins operation,” undercover agents attempt to elicit confessions from people booked at county jails. The tactic has helped secure hundreds of murder convictions. But critics say they are coercive, can produce false confessions and disproportionately target people of color.
Kids Learning to Swim at Community Pool in Central Valley
Much of the Central Valley is under a heat advisory Wednesday, as temperatures could reach triple digits. Many of the region’s unincorporated communities don’t have public swimming pools where they can cool off. That also means residents don’t have a place to learn how to swim which could have tragic consequences.
Reporter: Alice Daniel
California health officials say an outbreak of a foodbo
Peach Farmers Forced to Adjust After Major Buyer Enters Bankruptcy
Peach farmers in the Central Valley have had to pull their crops and are facing financial hardship. They’re hoping a new farm bill will help keep them going.
Reporter: Claudia Brancart, North State Public Radio
A bill to cut red tape and make affordable housing easier and cheaper to build just became law Monday. It focuses on a controversial mechanism.
Reporter: Adhiti Bandlamudi, KQED
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Old Timers and Newbies Look to Cash in by Panning in Gold Country
Close to two hundred years ago, people from all over the world flocked to California's rivers in search of gold. This year, they're back at it, hoping that with the price of gold trending upward in the last year or so, they might just get lucky. But is it really that easy?
Reporter: Katherine Monahan, KQED
A bill advancing in the state Legislature would let insurance companies track how you
Investigation Leads to More Transparency From College Campuses About Military-Grade Weapons
At colleges across California, many campus police departments have AR-15s, stun grenades and sonic weapons. This military-grade gear is supposed to be catalogued and open to public scrutiny. But according to recent reporting from CalMatters’ College Journalism Network, the law meant to sunshine that information isn’t really being followed.
Guest: Phoebe Huss, CalMatters College Journalism Networ
What You Need to Know if You're Planning an Outdoor Adventure This Summer
July has officially started, and if you haven't gone hiking or camping yet, you're probably thinking about it. But California, the great state that it is, is brimming with possibilities, especially when it comes to outdoor adventures. Do you go to Yosemite and deal with the big crowds that park has seen after it dropped its reservation system this year? Or maybe you stay local. Or what about hike
More California Communities Adopting Zone 0 Policy for Fire Safety
In the aftermath of a catastrophic wildfire we often ask, how do we stop this from happening again? Fire experts and the insurance industry have an answer to this. But there’s a tradeoff. It calls for getting rid of something we often love very much - our plants. Officials are now slowly phasing in this step called “Zone Zero,” but the strongest push may come from insurance companies themselves.
Advocates Call to Support Black English in Preschools
Black English is older than America herself. The language is rooted in African American history and has become ubiquitous on social media and pop culture, yet it hasn’t been embraced in the classroom. But one
Bay Area woman wants to legitimize Black English starting in the early years.
Reporter: Daisy Nguyen, KQED
Salinas is temporarily putting the brakes on new tobacco retailers. The move c
Remember Your Mom’s ‘Tanda’? Young Latinos Are Giving It a Tech-Savvy Twist
Life in California has become more expensive, and people are trying to find ways to survive. Among the Latino diaspora – from the Bay Area to the Central Valley – more people are turning to tandas: an old tool, now with a modern twist. It’s a way to get out of a tight spot, save money and build credit.
Reporter: Israel Cardona Hernandez, KVPR
A Bay Area carpenter who was rushed to the emergen
Failure to Pass Farm Bill Leaves California Agricultural Industry in Limbo
Nearly half the nation's vegetables and more than three quarters of the country's fruits are grown right here in California? That means Californians have a big stake in what happens with the farm bill, which is overdue for renewal and in front of the Senate now.
Reporters: Amy Mayer, KAZU and Samantha Rangel, KVPR
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Why This Could Be an Unpredictable Year for Fires in California
Fourth of July weekend is almost here and many of us are pulling out the grills and the barbecue sauce. But across the state, fire crews are bracing for a very different kind of heat. California's weather has become more unpredictable, drier in some places and potentially wetter in others, and that's due to the El Nino weather pattern. But what does that mean for potential wildfires?
Guest: Danie
Oakland Airport Worker Says Workers' Comp System Failing Her
Workers’ compensation benefits are intended to help people injured on the job. But sometimes, they fall through the cracks.
Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED
California civil rights leaders are expressing relief and gratitude. That’s after the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that all children born on US soil are US citizens, regardless of their parents’ immigration status.
Reporter: Tyche
Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship
The Supreme Court upheld equal citizenship for all born on American soil Tuesday, in a landmark victory for the country’s immigrant communities.
Guest: Kevin Johnson, UC Davis Law Professor
The Humboldt County Sheriff says the rescue at the center of a multiagency investigation into potential fraud and animal abuse will stay open for now, even though the remains of more than 117 dogs were foun
Federal Policy Change Leaves Immigrant Youth Without Protections
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