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KQED's The California Report

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.Copyright © 2019 KQED Inc. All Rights Reserved. Daily Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Federal Policy Change Leaves Immigrant Youth Without Protections

    Federal Policy Change Leaves Immigrant Youth Without Protections
    Jun 29 2026
    Search and rescue crews from Los Angeles have arrived in Venezuela to help after two massive earthquakes devastated large swaths of the Northern part of the country last week. Reporter: Keith Mizuguchi, KQED Dilapidated mobile home parks across the state are getting revamped…thanks to a state program that launched a few years ago. Reporter: Ben Christopher, CalMatters President Trump’s second term in office has been marked by a crackdown on immigration. Now, the government has ended a program that protected some kids from deportation. Including many who arrived in the U.S. as unaccompanied minors, without a parent, and without legal status. Reporter: Kerry Klein, KVPR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • Older Adults Reaping the Benefits of Going Back to Class

    Older Adults Reaping the Benefits of Going Back to Class
    Jun 26 2026
    Although “students” are typically thought of as young people enrolled in K through 12 schools or college…many people over 64 also make up the student population in the San Joaquin Valley. And they’re still reaping the benefits of learning…physically and emotionally. Reporter: Rachel Livinal, KVPR California voters will decide on 14 state ballot measures this November. That includes a controversial wealth tax on California billionaires that remains on the ballot after yesterday's deadline despite a flurry of negotiations. Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED Senator Alex Padilla is launching a first of its kind initiative to help protect against interference in the November midterm election. Reporter: Keith Mizuguchi, KQED The FIFA World Cup continues. The U.S. saw its first defeat Thursday night against Turkey, in a 3-2 loss, but the Americans will still advance to the knockout stage … along with fellow hosts Mexico and Canada. Over in Watsonville, one group of kids got to experience the World Cup real close. Reporter: Erin Malsbury, KAZU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • Officers Disciplined for Biased Conduct, but They Rarely Lost Their Jobs

    Officers Disciplined for Biased Conduct, but They Rarely Lost Their Jobs
    Jun 25 2026
    A new investigation reveals how California law enforcement agencies disciplined about 150 officers, who used racial slurs and acted in other prejudiced ways, and in many cases, officers kept their jobs. Guests: Emily Zentner, California Newsroom and Lisa Pickoff-White, UC Berkeley's Investigative Reporting Program The Trump Administration is taking another step toward restarting oil and gas development on federal lands in California. Reporter: Gabriela Fernandez, KCBX The Los Angeles Unified School Board voted unanimously Wednesday to appoint Andrés Chait as superintendent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
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