Episodes
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The South Bay Plays Host to the World Cup
San Jose welcomes visitors for yet another big sporting event in the Bay Area.
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A Queer History of The Sims
From the very beginning, The Sims garnered a devoted queer fan base that reshaped what players expected gaming.
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Silicon Valley Spent Millions on California’s Primaries with Mixed Results
California, a state viewed as more receptive to the tech industry, served as an early test for how AI money will perform in primary elections nationwide.
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Can Controlled Burns Help With California’s Air Pollution?
A new study finds that annual prescribed burning could reduce smoke pollution.
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Protests and Celebrations: Iranians in Los Angeles Have Mixed Feelings on World Cup
Iran played New Zealand at SoFi Stadium on Monday.
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San Francisco and Marin Face Flooding Amid Highest Summer Tide on Record
Minor coastal flooding is expected along Bay Area shorelines and along the Pacific Coast, as water levels peak around 2 feet above normal. For some Marin County residents, it’s a forecast of a wetter future.
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How Iranian Americans Feel About Iran in the World Cup
Here are the morning’s top stories on Monday, June 15, 2026: The state legislature is expected to vote today on a budget plan that rejects some of the health care cuts proposed by Governor Gavin Newsom. California Democrats are urging the Trump administration to release millions in transportation...
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What Will Pacifica Do About Its Iconic — but Deteriorating — Pier?
Pacifica residents reckon with the future of their coastal community in the face of coastal erosion, sea level rise, and climate change.
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As the Dust Settles on California’s Primary, November Battles Take Shape
Many of California’s November matchups are set: Becerra faces Hilton for governor, Bass faces Raman for LA mayor.
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College Grads vs. AI; Lodi Vineyards Pivot to New Crops; Fresno Students Head to Clarinet ‘Olympics’
Listen to this and more in-depth storytelling by subscribing to The California Report Magazine podcast. What Do California’s Recent College Grads Think About AI? Over the past few weeks, several college commencement speakers who praised artificial intelligence were booed by graduates. As these...
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Former USMNT Player on How the ’94 World Cup Popularized U.S. Soccer
Here are the morning’s top stories on Thursday, June 11, 2026 This week, the FBI served a search warrant at the GKN Aerospace plant in Orange County. That’s the facility where a near-explosion triggered an evacuation of more than 50-thousand residents last month. The California Department of Fish…
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What Do California’s Recent College Grads Think About AI?
As college graduates throw off their caps and move on to their next life chapter, one topic is surely on their minds: Has artificial intelligence made their skills irrelevant? And what does an entry-level job even look like anymore? Over the past month, graduates across the country have booed and...
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As California’s Wine Industry Struggles, Some Lodi Grape Growers Pivot to New Crops
This story was originally published in the Lodi News-Sentinel and has been edited for KQED. At the Mohr-Fry Ranch, just south of the Central Valley city of Lodi, peacocks roamed through one vineyard on a blindingly sunny spring day. Mohrgan Fry strolled through her family’s ranch, pointing a...
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The Immigrant Youth Finding Safety in Local Soccer Leagues
Before the World Cup touched down in the Bay Area, local soccer leagues have provided a rare place of solace for immigrant youth.
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Two Democratic Challengers Make the Case for Change
Two Democratic congressional candidates attempting to unseat longtime incumbents share what they think their party needs to do to win back voters.
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1 in 4 Covered California Enrollees Could Get State Aid Under Newsom Proposal
California is considering expanding financial help for low-income residents struggling to pay high health insurance premiums after losing federal subsidies. But relief for state marketplace customers will be limited. Here’s who may get help and what it could mean for premiums.
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Meet the Around-the-Clock Mechanics Keeping Golden Gate Ferries Moving
The Bay Area has two major ferry agencies that together serve millions of riders. But what does it take to keep the fleet running and the ferries running on time?
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How to Explore Muir Woods After Dark (If You Can Get a Ticket)
A free in-demand night tour offers a new take on exploring the old-growth redwood forest — and an unforgettable evening in nature.
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Republican Steve Hilton Advances to November General Election, Beating Out Democrat Tom Steyer
Hilton, a Republican with the backing of President Donald Trump, now advances to challenge Democrat Xavier Becerra.
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How Did the Generational Change Movement Do in California’s Election?
Young Democratic challengers took on their party’s aging congressional representatives, but incumbents largely held on.
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Why California Takes Forever to Count Ballots
California still has lots of ballots left to count, more than one week after the primary. Republicans, including President Donald Trump, have seized on the slow count to spread conspiracy theories of election fraud.
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How To Prove You’re Not AI
In a world where everything looks fake, how do we know what’s real?
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San José Approves New Immigrant Funding in City Budget, With Cuts and Reserve Spending
The City Council approved a spending plan that fills a $50.3 million shortfall. The blow to the budget was softened by voters’ approval of the Measure A hotel tax hike.
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Is California’s Election System ‘Crooked’? An Election Integrity Expert Weighs In
An election integrity expert explains why California's vote counting takes so long and whether the state can do anything to improve public trust.
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California Helped Strike Down the $100,000 H-1B Fee. Now, the Fight Moves to Appeals
The White House said it will appeal a federal court decision striking down Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee as an unlawful tax. With a different court already upholding the fee and a third case pending in San Francisco, the fight is headed toward a likely Supreme Court showdown.
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Shasta County Ballot Measure Could Change Election Process
If approved, Measure B would change several aspects of local elections.
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Raising Kids in the Bay? It Comes With Compromises
KQED reporter Adhiti Bandlamudi introduces us to three different families and tells us what they’re doing to get by.
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Inside California’s Billionaire Tax Fight and the Wide-Open Governor’s Race
What did this week's heated governor's debate reveal about California's still unsettled race?
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Environmentalists Perplexed by Trump Administration’s Decision on Offshore Wind Projects
Many see it as an effort to push the Trump Administration’s preference for fossil fuels.
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A WNBA Trailblazer, Women’s College Hockey and an Oakland Store Where One Thing Is Free
Listen to this and more in-depth storytelling by subscribing to The California Report Magazine podcast. In East Oakland, a Store Where 1 Item Is Always Free If you find yourself wandering around Oakland’s Dimond District, you might come across a rather unusual store. The space looks like a...
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The Civic Joy Fund Promises to Help ‘Revitalize’ San Francisco. Some Artists Want No Part in It
Emma Silvers, journalist and co-owner of COYOTE Media Collective, explains why Bay Area artists are talking about the Civic Joy Fund right now.
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How Prediction Markets are Colliding With California and National Politics
Prediction markets have exploded in recent years, with platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi allowing people to put real money on everything from sports outcomes to election results to armed conflicts overseas. Marisa, Scott and Guy discuss how these markets are influencing state and national...
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Advocates Question Safety Concerns Surrounding E-Bikes
Many say electric motorcycles are the actual causes of the dangerous crashes.
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Alameda Relies on Bridge Tenders for Safety on Land and Sea
Alameda’s bridge tenders work around the clock ensuring safe travel around the Bay Area’s island city. The job comes with some great perks and serious consequences.
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Candidates Look to Distinguish Themselves at Chaotic Governor’s Debate
Eight candidates took to the stage in Southern California to distance themselves from the crowded field.
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Somebody’s Watching Me: The Crackdown on Stalkerware
Eva Galperin talks about how activists and researchers are fighting back against the shadowy stalkerware industry.
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Oakland Makes It Easier to Sweep Encampments, California Billionaire Tax and SF Library Weddings
In this month’s edition of The Bay’s news roundup, Ericka, Alan, and KQED outdoors reporter Sarah Wright discuss a new homelessness policy in Oakland, a possible tax on billionaires, and weddings at the San Francisco Public Library.
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Elon Musk Takes Aim at OpenAI as Trial Begins: ‘It’s Not OK to Steal a Charity’
In a federal courtroom in Oakland, attorneys for tech elites Sam Altman and Elon Musk painted very different pictures of the early years of OpenAI and its mission to benefit the common good.
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How California Became an Epicenter of Hospice Fraud
California has been cracking down on hospice scams for years, but plans to implement new licensing regulations have been pushed back.
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Water Contamination Leaves Mountain View Residents Without Safe Tap Water
More than 60 Mountain View households remain under a do-not-drink order after cement slurry contaminated part of the city’s water system near Bonita Avenue and Cuesta Drive and tests detected bacteria.
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One Way to Keep Teachers in the Bay? House Them
Teachers say they find it hard to stay in the Bay Area. One solution is workforce housing.
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San Francisco’s Skyline Shines, but Earthquake Risk Remains 120 Years After 1906
Exactly 120 years after the 1906 earthquake, San Francisco faces ongoing seismic risk and experts warn the city is still not fully prepared for a major quake.
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California Governor Candidates Compete for Swalwell’s Endorsements, Donors and Voters
Following Swalwell's downfall, the remaining candidates for California governor are wasting no time pitching themselves to voters.
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These Workers Keep Produce Moving In the Golden State
Listen to this and more in-depth storytelling by subscribing to The California Report Magazine podcast. This week, we’re revisiting two stories from the series, California Foodways. While Oakland Sleeps, a 100-Year-Old Produce Market Bustles With Life California’s fruits and vegetables make a lot...
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Want to Save on Groceries? You Can Grow Your Own Garden
Starting your own garden doesn’t have to cost much. Find out what you need to grow grocery staples.
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Why Do BART Announcements Sound Like That?
Why do BART announcements sound so ancient in America’s tech capital? In this episode from our friends at Bay Curious, reporter Ana De Almeida Amaral sets out to find the answer.
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How Much of California’s High Gas Prices Related to War in Iran?
Californians are paying a premium at the pump. How much are those prices driven by the war in Iran?
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What’s the Deal With I-80 and SF’s Central Freeway? Here’s a Brief History
Politics and earthquakes have shaped this key Bay Area thoroughfare, a geography professor at San Francisco State University says ahead of this weekend’s big closure.
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Deportation Flights Increase in San Diego Under Trump Administration
Many of the flights are out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
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As Some Oil Deliveries to US Stop Flowing, California Braces for an Energy Crisis
California is uniquely vulnerable to oil and gas shortages. Here’s how residents could be affected.
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