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https://video.kqed.org/show/road-reparations-california/
The Road to Reparations in California | KQED
America's hunt for racial equity may strike gold in California.
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https://www.kqed.org:443/arts/13988065/film-festival-san-quentin-chowchilla-womens-prison
The First-Ever Film Festival at a Women’s Prison in California | KQED
Apr 6, 2026 - In Chowchilla, the San Quentin Film Festival brought stories of love, comedy, pain and redemption.
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https://www.kqed.org/trulyca
Truly CA - Independent Stories from California | KQED
Apr 21, 2022 - Truly CA is a showcase of independent documentaries about life in the Golden State. We feature strories that explore the people and places that make this state...
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https://www.kqed.org:443/news/11796231/golden-state-plate-srirachas-journey-from-southeast-asia-to-southern-california
Golden State Plate: Sriracha’s Journey From Southeast Asia to Southern California | KQED
Mar 29, 2024 - Sriracha is used to spice up everything from chips and chocolate bars to burgers. But the story of Sriracha’s rise to mainstream condiment began with a...
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https://www.kqed.org:443/news/11742748/unwrapping-the-california-origins-of-the-fortune-cookie
Unwrapping the California Origins of the Fortune Cookie | KQED
Jul 16, 2024 - There are California and Japanese connections to the fortune cookie, going back more than a century.
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https://www.kqed.org/news/11643076/how-oil-built-a-california-city-named-for-coal
How Oil Built a California City Named For Coal | KQED
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https://www.kqed.org/news/12080843/rivals-target-steyer-becerra-in-debate-as-california-governor-race-tightens
Rivals Target Steyer, Becerra in Debate As California Governor Race Tightens | KQED
Apr 22, 2026 - Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra faced repeated criticism during a San Francisco debate as the California gubernatorial candidates tried to distinguish themselves...
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https://www.kqed.org:443/science/2000810/california-asks-ships-to-hit-the-brakes-for-whales
California Asks Ships to Hit the Brakes for Whales | KQED
Apr 23, 2026 - The statewide expansion of a voluntary speed reduction program aims to prevent dangerous ship strikes — and also cut the amount of marine shipping pollution...
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https://www.kqed.org:443/californiareportmagazine
The California Weekly Report Magazine | KQED
Apr 23, 2026 - Explore the stories that define California, from its rich history to its diverse cultures with KQED's California Report Magazine.
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https://www.kqed.org:443/news/12078260/thousands-of-california-immigrant-drivers-face-delays-after-dmv-license-revocations
Thousands of California Immigrant Drivers Face Delays After DMV License Revocations | KQED
Apr 3, 2026 - A California judge said she will oversee the DMV until it reissues corrected licenses to about 13,000 drivers, as federal actions threaten to push thousands of...
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https://www.kqed.org:443/news/12080843/rivals-target-steyer-becerra-in-debate-as-california-governor-race-tightens
Rivals Target Steyer, Becerra in Debate as California Governor Race Tightens | KQED
Apr 23, 2026 - Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra faced repeated criticism during a San Francisco debate as the California gubernatorial candidates tried to distinguish themselves...
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https://www.kqed.org:443/news/11755932/an-island-drink-with-california-roots-the-mai-tai-turns-75
An Island Drink With California Roots: The Mai Tai Turns 75 | KQED
Jul 16, 2024 - You might think the iconic rum cocktail was born in Hawaii. We set off to discover its true roots.
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https://www.kqed.org:443/news/11819923/bay-area-foodie-culture-goes-way-further-back-than-california-cuisine
Bay Area Foodie Culture Goes Way Further Back Than California Cuisine | KQED
Mar 29, 2024 - The Bay Area is the birthplace of iconic food and drinks like the fortune cookie, rocky road ice cream, even the tropical Mai Tai.
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https://www.kqed.org:443/news/12077737/california-agrees-to-1-9m-settlement-in-prison-use-of-force-case
California Agrees to $1.9 Million Settlement in Prison Use-of-Force Case | KQED
Mar 27, 2026 - California will pay $1.9 million to settle a lawsuit alleging corrections officers used excessive force, batons and chemical agents on women at the Central...
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https://www.kqed.org/news/12073190/big-storms-boost-california-water-supply-but-snowpack-lags
Big Storms Boost California Water Supply, but Snowpack Lags | KQED
Feb 19, 2026 - This week’s storms, preceded by downpours in December and January, have been good for California’s water supply. But as warming temperatures mean less snow,...
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https://www.kpbs.org/radio/shows/the-california-report-kqed
The California Report | KQED | KPBS Public Media
KQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population.
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https://www.kqed.org:443/californiareport
Your Daily Dose of California: News, Politics, & Human Stories with KQED
Apr 28, 2026 - KQED's California Report brings you comprehensive news, insightful analysis, and captivating human stories from across the Golden State.
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https://www.kqed.org:443/news/12081173/california-courts-could-soon-begin-tracking-ice-arrests-at-their-facilities
California Courts Will Begin Tracking ICE Arrests at Their Facilities | KQED
Apr 24, 2026 - The rule approved Friday comes as immigration arrests have risen at state courts, discouraging victims, witnesses and others from showing up, according to...
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https://www.kqed.org:443/newsletters/the-sauce
KQED | News, Radio, Podcasts, TV | Public Media for Northern California
KQED provides public radio, television, and independent reporting on issues that matter to the Bay Area. We’re the NPR and PBS member station for Northern...
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https://www.kqed.org/news/12077230/californias-political-reckoning-with-cesar-chavezs-legacy-after-allegations
California's Political Reckoning With Cesar Chavez's Legacy After Allegations | KQED
Mar 23, 2026 - A New York Times investigation into allegations of rape and sexual abuse of girls and women — including labor icon Dolores Huerta — by the late farmworker...
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https://www.kqed.org:443/news/12079946/no-hope-for-someone-like-me-immigrants-in-california-pull-back-from-filing-taxes
‘No Hope for Someone Like Me’: Immigrants in California Pull Back From Filing Taxes | KQED
Apr 15, 2026 - Tax preparers across California report record drops among immigrant communities as they face shrinking refunds, an unclear future and shaken trust in the IRS.
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https://www.kqed.org/news/12030198/prewrite-kamala-harris-enters-california-governor-race-upending-democratic-landscape
Kamala Harris Won’t Run for California Governor, Clearing Way for 2026 Democratic Field | KQED
Jul 30, 2025 - Former Vice President Kamala Harris is not running for governor in 2026, when Gov. Gavin Newsom is termed out. She left the door open for a potential 2028...
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https://www.kqed.org:443/event/6402
California Gubernatorial Election Town Hall: Former U.S. Representative Katie Porter | KQED
Apr 25, 2026 - Join KQED for a town hall ahead of the 2026 California governor’s race primary, featuring former US Representative Katie Porter on May 4th.
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https://www.kqed.org:443/science/2000462/california-ultraprocessed-foods-label-grocery-stores
California Bill Aims to Steer Grocery Shoppers Away From Ultraprocessed Foods | KQED
Mar 25, 2026 - Proposed legislation would create a “California Certified” label for foods low in sugar, fat and additives and require large retailers to display them more...
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https://www.kqed.org/news/12080832/tracking-ice-arrests-inside-california-courts
Tracking ICE Arrests Inside California Courts | KQED
Apr 22, 2026 - Here are the morning's top stories on Wednesday, April 22, 2026: California counties will be able to continue dedicating the bulk of their federal homelessness...
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https://www.kqed.org:443/news/12079653/california-fabricators-face-artificial-stone-ban-as-silicosis-cases-mount
California Fabricators Face Possible Artificial Stone Ban as Silicosis Cases Mount | KQED
Apr 14, 2026 - California artificial stone fabricators face a potential ban as regulators weigh action amid rising silicosis cases, even as shops spend heavily on compliance...
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https://www.kqed.org/news/12081083/tenants-in-california-mobile-home-parks-grapple-with-rent-hikes-and-evictions
Tenants in California Mobile Home Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED
Apr 24, 2026 - Residents in mobile home parks are facing rent hikes and evictions.
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https://www.kqed.org:443/news/12079706/theyre-bleeding-us-dry-seniors-struggle-with-rent-hikes-evictions-in-california-mobile-home-parks
‘They’re Bleeding Us Dry’: Rent Hikes, Evictions in California Mobile Home Parks | KQED
Apr 23, 2026 - A KQED investigation finds California mobile home park residents — including seniors in San Pablo — face steep rent hikes from Stockton-based Harmony...
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https://www.kqed.org:443/news/12080669/should-california-keep-its-last-nuclear-power-plant-running
Should California Keep Its Last Nuclear Power Plant Running? | KQED
Apr 21, 2026 - Lawmakers are debating whether to extend the life of California's last nuclear power plant.
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https://www.kqed.org/newsletters/news-daily
KQED | News, Radio, Podcasts, TV | Public Media for Northern California
KQED provides public radio, television, and independent reporting on issues that matter to the Bay Area. We’re the NPR and PBS member station for Northern...
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https://www.kqed.org/newsletters/k-onda
KQED | News, Radio, Podcasts, TV | Public Media for Northern California
KQED provides public radio, television, and independent reporting on issues that matter to the Bay Area. We’re the NPR and PBS member station for Northern...
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https://www.kqed.org:443/news/11760849/golden-state-plate-the-backstory-behind-california-born-food-and-drinks
Golden State Plate – The Backstory Behind California-Born Food and Drinks | KQED
Jul 10, 2020 - Pricey and Potent Pisco Punch, The Birth of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, The Complex Origin of Fortune Cookies, The Ranch Behind Hidden Valley Ranch
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https://www.kqed.org/science/2000611/california-insurance-commissioner-candidates-debate-solutions-to-wildfire-driven-crisis
California Insurance Commissioner Candidates Debate Solutions to Wildfire-Driven Crisis | KQED
Apr 10, 2026 - In a charged race, candidates make their case for soothing a shaky market.
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https://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R804251000
KQED | News, Radio, Podcasts, TV | Public Media for Northern California
KQED provides public radio, television, and independent reporting on issues that matter to the Bay Area. We’re the NPR and PBS member station for Northern...
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