Podcast Episodes

The First Hijab-Wearing Athlete to Attempt the Country's Oldest Ultramarathon

The program allowing Californians to borrow a state parks pass from their local library has received funding for another year. The program started in 2021 as a way to make access to state parks easie…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Oakland Program Invests in Mobile Classroom for Homeless Students

Hundreds of thousands of health care workers in California who’ve been expecting a minimum wage increase will have to wait until at least October to get it. The delay comes as a result of the state's…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Sephora Kids Trend Draws Growing Concerns From Parents

If you’ve found yourself at a makeup store recently, especially in a mall after school, you might’ve noticed more young people around you. Like really young. Like elementary and middle school young. …

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Glitchy App Could Worsen Migrant Situation Under New Biden Policy

President Biden's recent executive actions point asylum seekers toward existing legal pathways. But those pathways, like the CBP One app, aren’t working for the most vulnerable migrants.

Reporter: Gus…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

California Recycling Centers Are Dwindling

Recycling centers have been shutting down across California for years. That means fewer opportunities for people to recycle their bottles and cans — and get back their deposits. And the state is sitt…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

FBI Raid Home Of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao

Information is still scarce regarding the FBI's raid of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home on Thursday. It was one of a number of raids conducted by the agency in the city.

School districts in California…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Affordable Options Available To Rent Or Buy Electric Vehicles

About a quarter of all new vehicles sold in California last year were zero emission. But there are big regional differences in where electric vehicles are bought and driven in the state. You see a lo…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

San Francisco Giants' Legend Willie Mays Dies At 93

Baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays passed away on Tuesday. He was 93. Mays spent 21 years with the Giants and is considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time.

Reporter: Brian Watt, KQED…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Will Voters Have Change Of Heart When It Comes To Tax For Improvements At Fresno State

Fresno State calls itself the Central Valley’s university, but campus buildings and infrastructure are increasingly dilapidated. And twice now, Fresno County residents have voted down ballot measures…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Survivors Of Burned Down Palm Springs Neighborhood Seek Reparations

Palm Springs is known as a wealthy city filled with luxurious hotels and casinos. But lesser known is the history of its violent racism against a predominately Black and Latino neighborhood. Now, for…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago