One of the Bay Area’s most celebrated writers turns 150 years old this week: Jack London.

One of the Bay Area&rsquo;s most celebrated writers turns 150 years old this week: Jack London.

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Celebrating Bay Area Famed Writer Jack London's 150th Birthday

KQED Newscast for Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:04 AM

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In recent days, immigration authorities have turned away members of Congress trying to visit a detention facility in Minnesota. But here in California, Congressman Ro Khanna recently did get inside the newest and largest immigration detention center in the state. 

In recent days, immigration authorities have turned away members of Congress trying to visit a detention facility in Minnesota. But here in California, Congressman Ro Khanna recently did get inside the newest and largest immigration detention center in the state.&nbsp;

Rep. Khanna 'Horrified' By ICE Detention Center Conditions

A bill advancing in the state Senate this week is designed to keep Trump off California’s 2028 ballot.

A bill advancing in the state Senate this week is designed to keep Trump off California&rsquo;s 2028 ballot.

Celebrating Bay Area Famed Writer Jack London's 150th Birthday

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