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Oakland Teachers Back On The Picket Line For Second Day

Hundreds of parents and teachers in Oakland are taking to the picket line on Friday morning for day two of the citywide teachers strike. 

Reporter: Phoebe Quinton, KQED

David “Mas” Masumoto has been gr…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Writer's Strike Could Extend For Months

TV and film writers are taking to the picket lines for the third day, after failing to reach an agreement with Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. It' still unclear how long the stri…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Writers Strike Moves Into Second Day

In Hollywood, film and television writers represented by the Writers Guild of America, or WGA, are on the second day of a strike. It’s the first such labor action in more than 15 years, and it could …

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Women Face Challenges With Child Care As They Look To Enter Construction Industry

The construction industry in California wants to hire more women to meet a shortage of skilled workers. But access to child care is keeping many of these women from joining the trades.

Reporter: Daisy…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

San Bernardino Police Officers Involved In Deadly Shooting Had History Of Excessive Force

Last July, San Bernardino police shot and killed a 23-year-old Black man as he ran from them while allegedly holding a gun. The police killing of Rob Adams drew protests and demands for accountabilit…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Lawsuit Claims California's Prison System Targeting "Foreign-Born" Inmates

Criminal justice advocates and some incarcerated individuals have filed a lawsuit against the California prison system. What’s at issue? Policies, the plaintiffs argue, that illegally discriminate ag…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Central Valley On Edge As Weather Heats Up

California is set to see one of its first extended heat waves. That could mean major problems for parts of the state, where flooding is likely from a melting snowpack. Among the communities on edge i…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

Warehouse Boom Focus Of New Legislation In Sacramento

On Wednesday in Sacramento, lawmakers will hold a hearing on legislation aimed at creating buffer zones between homes and huge warehouses and logistic centers where companies, like Amazon, store and …

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

Big Melt Could Lead To Flooding In Parts Of State

Weather forecasters expect an early-season heatwave this week in many parts of the state. The warmth may cause flooding as the snowpack melts in inland areas of California.

Reporter: Ezra David Romero…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

New Center Will Attempt To Lead Fight Against Air Pollution, Climate Change

The California Air Resources Board, which regulates car and truck pollution in the state, will soon fully open its new laboratory and emissions testing center in the Southern California city of River…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago