



KQED News Fix 9-16-26
KQED's Natalia Navarro has the Bay Area news you need to know for Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

Santa Clara Officials Urge ICE to Abandon Gilroy Facility
Santa Clara County officials are urging ICE to give up on constructing its new facility in Gilroy.

New Trump Executive Order Could Affect Central Coast Pipeline
President Donald Trump is expanding the Interior Department’s authority over energy projects under the Defense Production Act.

Diesel Prices Continue to Hit Record Highs
Diesel prices continue to hit record highs, with the national average climbing above $6 per gallon, and in California, more than $8.

Doctors Feel Powerless Amid Immigration Crackdown, New Study Shows
Under the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, many people are feeling afraid of what could happen if they go to a hospital or pharmacy.

A California District That Could Determine Who Controls Congress
Voting in November’s midterm election will begin in less than three weeks, and a handful of California districts are at the center of the fight for control of Congress.

CA Leaders Brace for New Trump Policy That Deters Immigrants From Seeking Public Assistance
California leaders are bracing for the impact of a new Trump administration policy that could deter immigrants from seeking public assistance.

KQED News Fix 9-15-26
KQED's Azul Dahlstrom-Eckman has the Bay Area news you need to know for Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

Trial Begins for Former Benicia Teacher Accused of Abuse
A trial is set to begin in the case of a former Benicia elementary school teacher accused of sexually abusing four girls. This comes nearly two decades after the teacher, Matthew Shelton, was acquitted of charges that he had sexually abused three third grade students in Napa. KQED’s Holly J. McDede…

Oakland Councilmember Proposes Pause on New Data Centers
An Oakland City Council committee is expected to consider a temporary ban on data centers in the city after a proposed data center drew backlash last month. Councilmember Carroll Fife is introducing a proposed 45-day moratorium on the facilities at the life enrichment committee meeting next week.