A few months ago, 16 S.F.  State students got their hands on a microphone kit and went on to the world to record stories. These are all stories reported by students from a 480 podcast class taught at San Francisco State.

A few months ago, 16 S.F.  State students got their hands on a microphone kit and went on to the world to record stories. These are all stories reported by students from a 480 podcast class taught at San Francisco State.

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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.

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San Francisco leaders are calling for accountability over the frenzy that followed the Fourth of July fireworks show at the Golden Gate Bridge. 

San Francisco leaders are calling for accountability over the frenzy that followed the Fourth of July fireworks show at the Golden Gate Bridge.&nbsp;

SF Leaders Call for Accountability After 4th of July Fireworks Fiasco

At colleges across California, many campus police departments have AR-15s, stun grenades and sonic weapons. This military-grade gear is supposed to be catalogued and open to public scrutiny. But according to recent reporting from CalMatters’ College Journalism Network, the law meant to sunshine that information isn’t really being followed. 

At colleges across California, many campus police departments have AR-15s, stun grenades and sonic weapons. This military-grade gear is supposed to be catalogued and open to public scrutiny. But according to recent reporting from CalMatters&rsquo; College Journalism Network, the law meant to sunshine that information isn&rsquo;t really being followed.&nbsp;

CA College Campuses Often Don't Disclose Military-Grade Weapons

KQED newscast for Friday, July 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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