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

<p>KQED's Natalia Navarro has the Bay Area news you need to know for Wednesday, August 19, 2026.&nbsp;</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>