Podcast Episodes

Why Thousands Of Inmates Who Are Eligible To Vote Won't

Thousands of Californians serving jail time are legally eligible to vote, but many don’t know it, according to advocates and inmates themselves.

Reporter: Sameea Kamal, CalMatters

Protesters disrupted …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Valley Students Work Towards College Degree While In High School

More students in the San Joaquin Valley are graduating high school not just with a diploma, but also with an associate’s degree. Taking college classes while still in high school can help them finish…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Nonprofit Fails To Provide Housing As Part of State's Project Homekey

A few years ago, two companies, one nonprofit, one for profit, received more than $100 million in taxpayer dollars to quickly house homeless people in California. It was part of Governor Gavin Newsom…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Compton Judge Transforms Courtroom Into Place Where Parent-Child Relationship Is Strengthened

Babies and toddlers are removed from their homes and placed in the child welfare system far more than older kids. It’s a traumatic experience that takes place during a pivotal period of development. …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

As Negotiations Continue, Animation Union Looks To Close Gender Gap

The Animation Guild, which represents thousands of animation artists, writers and technicians, is restarting negotiations with Hollywood studios on Monday. Hollywood’s been churning out animated hits…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

As Immigration Grabs the National Spotlight, California Forges its Own Path on the Issue

Democrats and Republicans are using immigration as a political flashpoint, as we approach election day in November. Meanwhile, California has been on the front lines of the issue for decades, and it …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Incarcerated Women Say Officers Used Unprecedented Force In August Attack

The California Department of Corrections is investigating after more than 100 women incarcerated in a Central Valley prison were allegedly pepper sprayed and tear gassed by staff for more than an hou…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Fires Explode In Size, Threaten More Communities Across Southern California

The Bridge Fire burning in the Angeles National Forest outside of L.A. has exploded in size growing to more than 47,000 acres with no containment. Evacuation orders are in place for small mountain co…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Line Fire In San Bernardino Mountains Continues To Challenge Crews

In the San Bernardino mountains, the Line Fire has burned more than 26,000 acres. The fire is only 5% contained and is expected to get bigger in the next few days. More than 65,000 homes and other st…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Santa Ana Voters To Decide On Whether To Allow Non-Citizens To Vote In Municipal Elections

Should people who aren’t U.S. citizens be allowed to vote in some elections? Well, that very question is going to be on the November ballot in the Orange County City of Santa Ana in the form of local…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago