
KQED Forum for Friday, January 16

Stanford Researchers Explore Virtual Reality as Tool to Help People Care About Climate Change
Researchers at Stanford are exploring the use of virtual reality as a tool to help people garner interest in climate change. KQED climate reporter Laura Klivans has more.

The 49ers Continue Push for a Chance to Play in the Super Bowl on Home Turf
Tomorrow, the 49ers continue their fight for a chance to play in the Super Bowl on their home turf. They take on the Seahawks in Seattle. There was a time this season when even making the playoffs seemed unlikely for the Niners ... and the Chronicle’s Sports Columnist Ann Killion has been writing …

Cal OSHA Considering Changes to Protect Refinery Workers
California’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board is considering changes to protections for refinery workers....protections adopted after the massive 2012 fire at Chevron’s Richmond refinery. KQED's Julie Small reports.

Renters Worry About End of Affordable Rent Act
Renters are worried after a major tenants’ rights bill died this week. It would have capped annual rent increases and expanded protections to more households. With affordability top of mind, some tenants are concerned about their own housing security now that relief is nowhere in sight. KQED’s Adhi…

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The California Report for Friday, January 16

KQED's Morning Edition for Friday, January 16

KQED News Fix 1-16-26
KQED's Natalia Navarro has the Bay Area news you need to know for Friday, January 16, 2026.