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...
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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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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 m...
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...
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...
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 stro...
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 bicycle...
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 Wedne...
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 carrie...
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 inci...
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 s...
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 pub...
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 ball...
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...
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 tide...
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...
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...
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 pub...
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 pushi...
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 fi...
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...