KQED health correspondent Lesley McClurg has more. 

KQED health correspondent Lesley McClurg has more.

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Coal Trains From Utah Adding to Bay Area Air Pollution, Researchers Find

KQED newscast for Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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Christmas is two days away, which means Santa Claus is pulling overtime. He’s at the mall taking photos and he’s project managing toy production. This story is all about the work of being Santa. So, if you’re listening with a child who’s expecting a visit from jolly old Saint Nick this year you may want to turn down the volume. KCRW’s Megan Jamerson brings us this story about a day in the life of a local Santa.

Christmas is two days away, which means Santa Claus is pulling overtime. He&rsquo;s at the mall taking photos and he&rsquo;s project managing toy production. This story is all about the work of being Santa. So, if you&rsquo;re listening with a child who&rsquo;s expecting a visit from jolly old Saint Nick this year you may want to turn down the volume. KCRW&rsquo;s Megan Jamerson brings us this story about a day in the life of a local Santa.

A Day in the Life of a Local Santa

Many Bay Area families with roots in Latin America serve tamales as part of their holiday spreads. The dish is labor-intensive so the tradition is typically for folks to gather and make enough to feed large groups. But for those who sell tamales this time of year ongoing economic pressures are taking a toll. KQED’s Blanca Torres has more.

 

Many Bay Area families with roots in Latin America serve tamales as part of their holiday spreads. The dish is labor-intensive so the tradition is typically for folks to gather and make enough to feed large groups. But for those who sell tamales this time of year ongoing economic pressures are taking a toll. KQED&rsquo;s Blanca Torres has more.
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Coal Trains From Utah Adding to Bay Area Air Pollution, Researchers Find

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