Podcast Episodes

Audit Finds Public Universities Failing To Return Native American Remains

In 1990, a federal law required universities to return Native American remains to their homes. Many institutions had been using them for research and display. But a recent state audit shows many univ…

Published on 1 year ago

San Diego Police K-9 Policy Called Into Question

San Diego's police commission is reviewing the department's K-9 policy, after complaints of excessive force. Data show large racial disparities in who gets bitten by police dogs.

Reporter: Katie Hyson…

Published on 1 year ago

LA Company Gives Old Trucks New, Electric Life

California is pushing the trucking industry to electrify to cut pollution. That effort so far has focused on swapping out old trucks for shiny new electric ones. But that doesn’t always have to be th…

Published on 1 year ago

California Still Struggling To Recover From Ban On Bilingual Education

In the late 1990s, California voters approved a law that required public schools to teach most classes only in English. After that, many public school districts across the state essentially eliminate…

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Advocates Push For Expedited Pathway To Citizenship For Foreign Nationals In US Military

There are more than 40,000 foreign nationals serving in our military. And most of them are just one mistake away from being deported. But some veterans are advocating for a federal law that would mak…

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7.0 Quake Off Coast Of Northern California Triggers Tsunami Warning

Residents and authorities of California’s North Coast are assessing the aftermath from Thursday’s 7.0 earthquake centered 70 miles off the coast of Eureka. The quake triggered a tsunami warning from …

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Central Valley Immigrants Prepare For Potential Conflict With Trump Administration

Immigrant communities worry Donald Trump will make good on promises of mass deportations now that he has been elected to a second term in the White House. That could have big consequences for Califor…

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California Winemakers Brace For Potential Tariffs

President-elect Trump is proposing to increase tariffs on products imported from China, Canada and Mexico. That, he says, will slash trade deficits and help domestic manufacturing compete by raising …

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Lawmakers Return To Sacramento With Incoming Trump Administration Top Of Mind

California lawmakers began both their new legislative session and a special session called by Governor Newsom on Monday, with Democrats introducing bills to prepare for another Trump presidency. But …

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California's Zero-Emissions Goals Could Hit Wall With New Trump Presidency

Under Governor Gavin Newsom, California has taken on an environmental policy that aims to reduce its carbon footprint, and that relies heavily on zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs).

But California's pathwa…

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