Changes Coming For Travelers Without Real ID

An episode of the KQED's The California Report podcast, hosted by KQED, titled "Changes Coming For Travelers Without Real ID" was published on January 20, 2026 and runs 10 minutes.

January 20, 2026 ·10m · KQED's The California Report

Summary

If you're planning on taking a domestic flight soon, there are some things you need to know. Starting February 1, if you don't have a Real ID driver's license or another federally approved document like a passport, you'll need to pay a $45 fee at the airport to be able to get on your flight. This new fee was announced by TSA back in December. Guest: Carly Severn, KQED Until this year, drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy had been covered under Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program. Now, the state says patients who only take these GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, are no longer covered. Reporter: Ana Ibarra, CalMatters Siskiyou County has reached a partial settlement in a class-action lawsuit alleging discrimination against Asian residents. Reporter: Justin Higginbottom, Jefferson Public Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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