Podcast Episodes

Dianne Feinstein Honored At Memorial Service In SF

Senator Dianne Feinstein, a California political legend, was laid to rest in a private ceremony in San Francisco Thursday. Hours earlier, 1500 invited guests attended a memorial service on the steps …

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Memorial To Be Held For Dianne Feinstein In San Francisco

A memorial service for Dianne Feinstein is scheduled for Thursday at San Francisco’s City Hall, where she’s been lying in state. President Joe Biden will deliver remarks by video. Vice President Kama…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Kevin McCarthy Ousted As House Speaker

In an unprecedented move in American politics – Bakersfield Republican Kevin McCarthy was ousted as House speaker on Tuesday. Despite this, many of McCarthy's constituents still support the embattled…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Can Hydrogen Cars Help California With Green Goals?

When we think of cleaner and greener alternatives to gas-powered cars and trucks in California, electric vehicles come immediately to mind. But there is an alternative --hydrogen-powered cars.

Reporte…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Governor Newsom Taps Laphonza Butler To Fill Dianne Feinstein's Senate Seat

Longtime labor leader and Democratic strategist Laphonza Butler will be California's new U.S. Senator. News of Butler's appointment -- confirmed by Governor Gavin Newsom's office Sunday night -- come…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Remembering US Senator Dianne Feinstein

U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, who spent more than three decades in the Senate, has passed away at the age of 90. Senator Feinstein had a long career in politics even before her time in Washington, a…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Program Offering Pell Grants To Incarcerated People In Heavy Demand In California

As of this summer, most incarcerated people across the country can apply for a Pell Grant to pay for a higher education. Criminal justice advocates say this is a key step in keeping people from retur…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Tijuana Seeing A Big Rise In Rental Prices

Tijuana has long been a refuge for priced-out Californians looking for affordable housing. But now, rents in Tijuana are rising twice as fast as in San Diego.

Reporter: Gustavo Solis, KPBS 

A federal j…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Sacramento Neighborhood Takes Different Approach To Fentanyl Crisis

Fentanyl-related deaths are up in California. By a lot. And it's no different in Sacramento County, which jumped from 17 fentanyl related deaths in 2018, to 227 last year. One neighborhood nonprofit …

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Writers, Studios Reach Tentative Deal

After nearly 150 days on strike, a tentative deal has been reached between Hollywood writers and studios. The proposed three year deal would boost pay rates and residuals from streaming shows, and al…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago