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The Latest from KQED
by KQED
Trusted local news in real time. With updates all day long, The Latest brings you the Bay Area and California stories you need to know as they happen. Hosted by KQED’s Bianca Taylor and featuring reporting from the award-winning KQED newsroom. Hear breaking news on your schedule, in 20 minutes or less.
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World Cup's Economic Impact to Bay Area, How Prescribed Burning Can Help Reduce Smoke Pollution
The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with guest host Dana Cronin. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Trump's DOJ Investigating Gov. Newsom, Why Religion Is Having a Moment
This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with guest host Dana Cronin. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Iran Set to Play First World Cup Match in Inglewood, How Bay Area Climate Scientists Monitor Fire Danger
The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with guest host Dana Cronin. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Future of Native Leadership, Becerra and Hilton to Face Off in November
This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with guest host Dana Cronin. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra to Face Off in November, World Cup Kicks Off in LA
The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with guest host Dana Cronin. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What AI's IPOs Mean for Affordability, Suzanne Ford on SF Pride 2026
This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with guest host Dana Cronin. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Friday Morning News Fix
This morning’s top headlines from the KQED newsroom with guest host Dana Cronin. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How Young Progressive Challengers Fared in the Primary, Meet the Bay Area's Climate Drag Artists
The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with guest host Dana Cronin. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Thursday Morning News Fix
This morning’s top headlines from the KQED newsroom with guest host Dana Cronin. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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SF Superintendent Testifies Before Congress, Trump Shovels $75 Million into Controversial Oakland Coal Terminal
This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with guest host Dana Cronin. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Steve Hilton Clinches One of Top Two Spots in Governor's Race, Why Some Soccer Fans Plan to Boycott the World Cup
The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with guest host Dana Cronin. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Wednesday Morning News Fix
This morning’s top headlines from the KQED newsroom with guest host Dana Cronin. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Why CA Election Results Take so Long to Settle, You Can Apply for CalFresh Benefits on This SF Truck
This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with guest host Dana Cronin. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Immigration Advocates Fear More Deportations With New Hearing Tactic, Gov. Newsom Proposes Childcare Budget Cuts
The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with guest host Dana Cronin. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tuesday Morning News Fix
This morning’s top headlines from the KQED newsroom with guest host Dana Cronin. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Attorney and Author Andrew Weissmann on President Trump's 'Meet the Press' Walkout
This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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CA Oceans Face Double Threat of Warming, Volunteers Step Up as SF Immigration Court Closes
The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Rep. Lateefah Simon on Trump's Oakland Coal Terminal Proposal, Waymo's Growing Pains
This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Cannabis Industry Struggles With Regulations, How to Watch Soccer Like a Genius
The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Access to Medical Aid in Dying Remains Complicated, Bay Area Locals Shine in Pop Culture Jeopardy
This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Establishment Democrats Largely Prevail in Primary Races, The Future of Drone Delivery Service
The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Problems With Oakland's 911 System, Unpacking the 2026 California Primary
This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Primary Election Results Roundup: Governor's Race Too Close to Call
The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Santa Clara Facing Tough Budget Decisions, Stonecutters Struggle to Get Workers Comp Benefits
The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Teacher Fired for Sexual Harassment Returns to Classroom, The Rise of Forced Arbitration
This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How to Camp Affordably in the Bay Area, Gubernatorial Candidate Chad Bianco Wants Changes in Sacramento
The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Race for CA Insurance Commissioner, Project Homekey's Housing Promises
This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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KQED Investigation Finds CA Teachers Kept Credentials After Sexual Harassment, Arcadia Mayor Resigns
The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mac Barnett on His Book 'Make Believe', Former Aides Say London Breed Appointed SF Supervisor to Curry Favor
This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Community Preschools Struggle as TK Grows, Bay Area Braces for Medi-Cal Cuts
The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How CA's Gubernatorial Candidates are Making Their Case, Jodi Kantor on Finding Your Life's Work
This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Valkyries Kick Off New Season, Otters in Elkhorn Slough
The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Why Does the President of SF's Sheriff's Department Oversight Board Keep Ending Up in Jail?
This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Seismologists Study San Ramon's Earthquakes, Training to Recover Human Remains After Wildfires
The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Valkyries' Star Veronica Burton is Ready for Season Opener, Mapping the Human Genome
This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Bay Area Free Clinics Fill Health Care Gaps, Sacramento DACA Recipient's Life Upended
The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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SF's Biggest Immigration Court Closes, Supreme Court Deals Blow to Voting Rights Act
This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Creative Ways to Reuse Closed Schools, The Debate Over H-2A Visas
The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Families Stand Up for Trans Athletes, Court Battle Over Abortion Access Continues
This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Young Families Struggle to Afford Bay Area Housing, Controversial Voting Measure in Shasta County
The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Inside Sonoma County's Punk Scene, Updates on CA Governor Race
This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Bay Area Celebrates May Day with Rallies and Protests, Environmentalists Concerned About Trump Administration Wind Farm Decision
The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Friday Morning News Fix
This morning’s top headlines from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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More People are Riding Bay Area Transit, Critical Deadline for War in Iran
This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Uncertainty in Benicia Over Valero Departure, CA Lawmakers Consider E-Bike Safety Rules
The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Roundup Is Sprayed Throughout California Forests, Cal Students Put Phones Down to Connect IRL
This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Candidates Spar During California Governor's Debate, State Steps Up Oversight of Santa Clara Child Welfare Agency
The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Elon Musk and Sam Altman Go to Trial in Oakland, Hospice Fraud Runs Rampant in California
This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Which CA Governor Candidates Stand to Benefit From Swalwell's Exit, Melvin Gibbs On 'How Black Music Took Over the World'
This evening’s top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Folic Acid Required in Corn Masa Flour, How to Grow Your Own Home Garden
The day's top news from the KQED newsroom with host Bianca Taylor. The Latest updates continuously — up to 19 times a day — to deliver you the freshest local news, whenever you’re ready to listen. Find us on the NPR app or Spotify for the best listening experience. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, please turn off automatic downloads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Trusted local news in real time. With updates all day long, The Latest brings you the Bay Area and California stories you need to know as they happen. Hosted by KQED’s Bianca Taylor and featuring reporting from the award-winning KQED newsroom. Hear breaking news on your schedule, in 20 minutes or less.
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Trusted local news in real time. With updates all day long, The Latest brings you the Bay Area and California stories you need to know as they happen. Hosted by KQED’s Bianca Taylor and featuring reporting from the award-winning KQED newsroom. Hear breaking news on your schedule, in 20 minutes or...
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