KQED's Natalia Navarro has the Bay Area news you need to know for Friday, May 1, 2026. 

KQED's Natalia Navarro has the Bay Area news you need to know for Friday, May 1, 2026.&nbsp;

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KQED News Fix 5-1-26

Shasta County is back in the spotlight this time over a race most voters rarely think about: county clerk. Former Assistant County Clerk Joanna Francisca is running against her old boss, who county supervisors refused to censure this week. 

Shasta County is back in the spotlight this time over a race most voters rarely think about: county clerk. Former Assistant County Clerk Joanna Francisca is running against her old boss, who county supervisors refused to censure this week.&nbsp;

Shasta County Back in Spotlight Over County Clerk Race

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Environmentalists say the Trump Administration is being short sighted in its decision to offer to buy out the leases of some offshore wind energy projects along California’s central coast. KCLU reporter Lance Orozco explains.

Environmentalists say the Trump Administration is being short sighted in its decision to offer to buy out the leases of some offshore wind energy projects along California&rsquo;s central coast. KCLU reporter Lance Orozco explains.

Environmentalists Say Trump Administration is Short Sighted in Central CA Wind Energy Projects

Xavier Becerra is softening his support for single payer health care as he seeks endorsements in his bid for governor, most recently from a powerful doctors’ group that opposes the policy. KQED’s health correspondent April Dembosky explains.

Xavier Becerra is softening his support for single payer health care as he seeks endorsements in his bid for governor, most recently from a powerful doctors&rsquo; group that opposes the policy. KQED&rsquo;s health correspondent April Dembosky explains.

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