KQED's The California Report

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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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Dentists Express Concerns About Possibility Of Fluoride-Free Water

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the country's Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy has promised that the Trump administration will advise all U.S. water systems to remove fluoride from public water on day one in office. But what will that mean for water, and our teeth? Guest: Dr. Howard Pollick, Professor of Dentistry, UCSF The state Legislature’s fiscal analyst is out with its first round of budget projections this week. The takeaway? The budget is roughly balanced, for now. Reporter: Alexei Koseff, CalMatters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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California Tribes Push For Federal Protections For Ancestral Land

Several California tribes are renewing their push for the federal government to protect their ancestral lands. They’re urging the Biden administration to create three new national monuments across the state before the end of the year. Reporter: Kori Suzuki, KPBS On Wednesday, unions representing tens of thousands of healthcare, professional, service and technical employees at the University of California launched a two-day strike. Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Medical Bill To Treat Snake Bite Could Be Costly For Californians

If you’re one of the unlucky people who get bitten by a venomous snake, you’re going to need antivenom. And it’s costly. Millions of Californians live in rattlesnake territory, and are unaware that the medical bill could be enormous. Reporter: Jackie Fortier, KFF Health News It's been two weeks since Lake County’s Measure U asked voters if the town of Kelseyville should change its name to Konocti. Over 70% voted against the change. Reporter: Manola Secaira, CapRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Worker's Rights Likely To Look Different Under Incoming Trump Administration

President-elect Donald Trump has yet to announce his pick to lead the Labor Department. His choice will reveal the direction the administration plans for the agency. Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED The first case of a more severe strain of mpox has been found in California. State health officials confirmed the first known U.S. case of the strain – known as clade I – in San Mateo County over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Some Inglewood Small Business Owners Near Sports Venues Struggling To Stay Afloat

The LA County city of Inglewood has been on a roll the last few years. SoFi Stadium, home to two NFL teams, the L.A. Rams and L.A. Chargers opened in 2020 at a cost of over $5 billion. And just this year, the Intuit Dome became the home of the LA Clippers. While the sport venues were supposed to be a boon for the area, some Black-owned small business owners say they're actually doing more damage than good. Reporter: Saul Gonzalez, The California Report The Palm Springs City Council unanimously approved a settlement with Section 14 residents and descendants Thursday night. The neighborhood was home to mostly Black and Latino families, whose homes were burned down by the city in the 1960's. Reporter: Madi Bolanos, The California Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14 NOV.

Will Trump Presidency Affect California's Housing Crisis?

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to reenter the White House, California housing advocates are bracing for how a second term could impact the state’s challenges in building housing, notoriously high home prices, rents, rates of homelessness. Guest: Dan Dunmoyer, President and CEO, California Building Industry Association The Palm Springs City Council will vote Thursday on whether to approve a settlement for the survivors and descendants of a predominantly black and brown neighborhood that was burned down 60 years ago. Reporter: Madi Bolanos, The California Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 min
13 NOV.

Passage Of Prop 36 Could Lead To More Balanced Approach On Crime

Supporters of criminal justice reform in California suffered some big losses in last week’s election. But people on both sides of the debate over crime and punishment say the election shouldn’t be seen as a renunciation of progressive reforms entirely. Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED In the Central Valley, Republican Congressman David Valadao has won re-election, moving the GOP closer to control of the House. Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED For the first time in history, women will make up at least half of the California State Senate. Reporter: Sameea Kamal, CalMatters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12 NOV.

What A Trump Presidency Means For California

President-elect Donald Trump made plenty of promises during his campaign that could affect the state of California. But California is already taking action to defend itself against potential Trump administration policies. Will it work? Guest: Melanie Mason, Politico Federal health officials are making a new push to test more workers who might be infected with bird flu. Reporter: Kerry Klein, KVPR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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369 notes

Good review of current events

29 mars

Fugitive hedgehog

This podcast keeps me up-to-date on what’s happening in California and I think generally fair
Dishonest

15 oct.

xoxo77

This serves as a more left activist agenda than a fair accounting of just the factual news. It’s disappointing and why I’ve never contributed money to their fundraising campaigns.
Thank you

18 janv.

lobosteeler

Thank you for all the great reporting and the new episode photo imagery!
Too many other podcast promotions

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Carina420

State news coverage is decent. Too many ads of other podcasts.

KQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends, and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population.