KQED News Fix 6-19-26

KQED's Natalia Navarro has the Bay Area news you need to know for Friday, June 19, 2026.

PM 2way for Thursday, June 18

KQED Forum for Thursday, June 18

Ultra-endurance athlete Catherine Breed joins KQED's Rachael Myrow to talk about how she's preparing to swim the entire coastline of California.

San Francisco Church Worships Through Coltrane's Jazz

Summer in the Bay Area is the season for Jazz! Starting in June, SFJAZZ in San Francisco is holding summer sessions featuring music by icons as well as contemporary artists. And later in August, there’s the San Jose Summer Jazz Fest. Outside the concert halls, there’s a Church in San Francisco wher…

Oversight Commission Sues L.A. Sheriff Over Deputy Shooting Records

The Los Angeles Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission is suing the Sheriff’s Department for allegedly failing to comply with subpoenas involving a deputy shooting and two deputy beatings. LAist's Frank Stoltze reports.

Six Figures Now Qualifies as Low Income in Orange County

In Orange County, workers earning six figures can now qualify for low-income housing. LAist reporter David Wagner has the details.

California Billionaire Tax Qualifies for November Ballot

A controversial proposal to tax California billionaires has qualified for the November ballot. Secretary of State Shirley Weber says the measure will be certified next week unless proponents come to an agreement with lawmakers and Governor Gavin Newsom to withdraw the initiative.

Trump Administration Pays $765 Million to Kill Offshore Wind Project

The Trump administration is once again taking aim at a California offshore wind project. The Department of the Interior has agreed to pay energy developer Invenergy $765 million dollars to abandon four offshore wind projects, including one off the coast of Morro Bay.

Family Doctors Confronting Maternity Care Gaps in Rural CA

Over the past decade, dozens of maternity wards have shut down across California…and that raises risks for pregnant patients. KAZU’s health reporter Ngozi Cole takes us to one rural Monterey County hospital where family medicine doctors are stepping in to help.

8 am KQED's Morning Edition for Thursday, June 18