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EPISODE · Dec 31, 2025 · 10 MIN

Hispanic-Serving Institutions Face Challenges With Federal Funding Cuts

from KQED's The California Report · host KQED

California is home to the largest number of Hispanic-serving institutions in the country. That’s a federal program that allows colleges and universities to apply for federal grants if at least a quarter of their students identify as Hispanic. Earlier this year, The Trump administration cut funding for the program, which has helped serve many Latino students in California, benefiting from supportive environments geared toward them. Reporter: Blanca Torres, KQED E-bike sales in the U.S. have surged, outpacing electric car sales by 20%.  But California building codes haven’t kept up with where they can be safely stored.  Reporter: Gerardo Zavala, CapRadio Environmental advocates are criticizing the Newsom Administration, after his press office sent out a release seemingly taking credit for the year's rebound in returning salmon.  Reporter: Danielle Venton, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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