Podcast Episodes

Two Recent In Custody Deaths Increase Scrutiny Over San Diego Jails

San Diego County’s jail system is facing new scrutiny in a class action lawsuit that challenges nearly every aspect of daily operations. The case centers on years of reported neglect inside the jails…

Published on 4 months ago

Heat Wave Brings Dangerously Hot Conditions, Increased Fire Risk

It's heating up here in California! From the deserts of Southern California to the foothills of the Sierra and parts of the Bay Area, we’re looking at triple-digit temperatures and dangerous fire wea…

Published on 4 months ago

Sonoma County Wineries Have Mixed Feelings On Wine Improvement District Plan

In Sonoma County, leaders in the wine industry are floating the idea of a Wine Improvement District. Under the proposed plan, consumers would pay 1 to 2 percent more for tasting room visits, wine clu…

Published on 4 months ago

Imperial County Tries To Save Sugar Beet Industry

The Imperial Valley has been growing sugar beets for more than a century. But this summer's harvest could be the region's last. The valley's only sugar beet factory is shutting down, threatening hund…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Radio Stations Serving Indigenous Communities Face Challenges From Federal Cuts

When Congress passed a budget bill that clawed back more than a billion dollars in federal funding for public media, radio stations across the country were put on notice. With the lack of funding, ma…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Heat-Related Deaths For Farmworkers Persist And Employers Often Avoid Consequences

This month marks 20 years since California implemented rules meant to protect workers from the heat amid a series of farm worker deaths. But two decades later, many employers still don't provide work…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Residents In California's Most Polluted Communities Call For Local Climate Change Focus

When California lawmakers return from summer recess on Monday, the legislature is expected to debate the future of the state's program to fight climate change. And some residents in heavily polluted …

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

North State Congressman Faces Jeers At Packed Town Hall

For the first time in eight years, Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa held an in-person town hall for his constituents in Chico on Monday.

Reporter: Erik Adams, North State Public Radio

The second…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Local Health Providers Prepare For Medi-Cal Cuts

Local healthcare providers are bracing for Medicaid cuts under a new federal spending law. They say the cuts will impact their ability to care for low-income patients. Reporter: Ngozi Cole, KAZU

Th…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump Administration Turns To US Supreme Court To Lift Ban On SoCal Immigration Enforcement

The Trump administration is asking the US Supreme Court to lift a temporary restraining order that restricts indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests across much of Southern California.

The Roma…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago