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KQED's The California Report
KQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends, and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population.
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Candidates Look to Distinguish Themselves at Chaotic Governor's Debate
We’re less than a week away from the start of voting in California’s June primary and the race for governor remains up for grabs. On Tuesday night, th...
How The High Cost of Driving is Affecting Californians
A health care labor union in California submitted more than 1.5 million signatures this week to place a billionaire tax on the November ballot.
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The Big Impacts of Small Dust Particles
Today in Oakland, two of the most powerful men in tech are set to face off in a federal courtroom. Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, is suing Sam A...
Lawmakers introduce bills to stop ICE courthouse raids
Courthouse arrests by ICE have been ramping up across California, particularly in the Inland Empire where court raids have become almost a daily occur...
‘They’re Bleeding Us Dry’: Rent Hikes, Evictions in California Mobile Home Parks
For many Californians, mobile home parks are one of the last real affordable paths to homeownership. Residents typically own their homes, but rent the...
Tracking ICE Arrests Inside California Courts
The policy-making body that oversees California's court system plans to vote on a proposal this Friday that would require courts to collect data on ci...
A Pivotal Race In Shasta County
Normally, county clerk races don’t get that much attention. But in Shasta County, two candidates are fighting for the future of elections in a place t...
Human Composting Draws Concerns in Central Valley
Along the banks of the San Joaquin River in Fresno County, an unusual soil has sparked heated, public conversations. That’s because, it’s not your typ...
New Folic Acid Requirement in California Could Be a Model for Other States
California is the first state in the country to require folic acid in corn masa flour—the key ingredient in foods like tortillas. The move could help...
Deportation Flights Increase in San Diego Under Trump Administration
One byproduct of the Trump Administration’s mass deportation campaign, is a big increase in the number of deportation flights. More and more of those...
Surveillance Footage Sheds Light on Mass Use-of-Force Incident at Women's Prison
KQED has obtained surveillance video of a mass use of force incident at the Central California Women’s Facility. It's the first detailed look at the A...
Filing on Shaky Ground: Why Immigrant Tax Filings Are Dropping across California
Across California, tax preparers in immigrant communities are seeing an unprecedented drop in filings, in some places, more than 60 percent. KRCB News...
Eric Swalwell Suspends CA Gubernatorial Campaign
Congressman Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for governor. This comes just days after a San Francisco Chronicle report where a former staffer...
California's Last Dry Town Has Growing Nightlife Scene
Pacific Grove or PG is no longer a dry town, although it upheld the Prohibition-era ban on booze into the 1960s—longer than any other city in Californ...
Planned Parenthood Clinic Turns to Cosmetic Care Amid Loss of Federal Funding
1 in 3 Planned Parenthood patients in the United States receive care at clinics in California. But as the abortion-rights organization tries to manage...
New Report Highlights Low Pay, Dangerous Working Conditions for Farmworkers
A new report is shedding light on the lives of California farmworkers. It argues low wages are not just an economic issue, but a public health crisis....
Countertop Fabricator Spends Big to Better Protect Workers
For countertop fabricators trying to follow California’s safety rules, “doing the right thing” can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State
Want a better life? Move out of California. Well, sorta. According to a new study from the California Policy Lab, the Golden State's high cost of livi...
Mitski Performs at Surprise LA Venue
This week indie musician Mitski is playing a series of sold out shows at an unexpected L.A. venue: Hollywood High School’s auditorium. The school's co...
New Citizens Reflect on State of US at Naturalization Ceremony
Hundreds of people became US citizens at a large ceremony in Orange County last month. Despite some concerns about democracy in the US, some new citiz...
CA Craft Brewers Facing Significant Economic Challenges
We’ve been hearing a lot lately about the struggles of California wineries. But the state’s craft brewers are also dealing with significant challenges...
United Farmworkers Struggle With Fallout from Cesar Chavez Allegations
The sexual abuse accusations against the late Cesar Chavez have sparked condemnation and soul-searching on the West Coast, and also fears the scandal...
The Challenges in Removing Cesar Chavez's Name in California Cities
Tuesday is Farm Workers' Day, formerly known as Cesar Chavez Day, which has been celebrated for almost 30 years. But last week, Governor Gavin Newsom...
When 1 million marched for immigrant rights in Downtown L.A.
In the spring of 2006, a historic number of Angelenos took to the streets to stop a harsh anti-immigration bill. It worked. But where's that momentum...
How the War in Iran Is Impacting Fertilizer Supplies, Food Prices
It will soon be a month since the start of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. In response to U. S. military action, the Iranian regime has restricted whic...
Central Valley 911 Dispatch Training Program Gives Students Real World Experience
911 dispatchers are often the first voice people hear in an emergency. But across the country, it’s getting harder to find people trained to answer th...
Gov. Newsom Weighs in on Foreign Policy to Build National Profile
As California Governor Gavin Newsom eyes a potential 2028 presidential run, he’s been wading into more foreign policy -- even on issues that are contr...
Despite Protections, The California Condor Struggles
The California Condor used to range from California to Florida and from Canada all the way down to Mexico. But last century, their population crashed....
Farmworker Activists Reflect on Legacy of Civil Rights Icon
As word of damning accusations against Cesar Chavez spread this week, farmworkers and advocates in California have struggled to reconcile the disturbi...
California Reacts to Allegations Against Labor Leader Cesar Chavez
A major investigation by the New York Times is raising serious allegations about Cesar Chavez, one of the most admired figures in Latino civil rights...
CA Democrats Splintered on Blame Over Gas Prices
The nationwide increase in gas prices since the beginning of the war in Iran is hitting especially hard in California, already home to the nation’s hi...
How Federal Housing Reform Could Impact Californians
California's housing crisis is spreading to other states. Congress is finalizing a package of bills some national housing experts say are among the mo...
Ukiah School Emphasizes Math in Transitional Kindergarten Class
This school year is the first in which transitional kindergarten is free and available for all 4-year-olds across California. The state has spent more...
Muslim Community in Monterey County Celebrates Ramadan
It’s the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims around the world dedicate 30 days to prayer and reflection by fasting from sunrise to sunset. That includ...
Projects Under Initial Prop 1 Funding Hit Delays
In 2024, California voters approved Proposition 1. That ballot measure set aside billions of dollars to add more mental health and addiction treatment...
Teacher Strikes Continue Amid Year of Labor Strife
About one in ten K-12 students in the US attend a California public school. And those schools are seeing a lot of turmoil this year. San Francisco edu...
New Law Provides School Boards the Opportunity for Pay Raise
School boards across California are giving their members raises, which might sound strange at a time when teachers here are striking for better pay. I...
Bay Area Family Torn Apart by Deportation
Over the past year, we’ve watched the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown unfold violently in places like Minneapolis and Chicago. But even i...
California Farm Town Caught Up in Prop 50 Redistricting
Proposition 50 is now in effect in California. The law redrew political boundaries for congressional districts. And one of the communities soon to hav...
Some Gubernatorial Candidates Taking Different Path in Run for Governor
What makes a winning candidate for governor of California? Well, with the exceptions of movie stars Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger, every gov...