New Water District Policy Aims to Combat Sinking San Joaquin Valley Land

The country’s largest agricultural water district has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the sinking San Joaquin Valley. KVPR’s Kerry Klein reports on a new subsidence policy approved this week by the Westlands Water District.

State Worker Unions Hope New Bill Will Protect Telework

Sacramento County is home to California’s largest community of state workers, around 90 thousand people. Governor Gavin Newsom says he wants them to come back into the office starting this summer — many still work remotely part time following the pandemic. But as CapRadio’s Laura Fitzgerald reports…

Humboldt County's Low Wages Lead to Higher Enrollment in CalFresh Food Program

In Humboldt County, low wages are leading to high rates of poverty and greater enrollment in the state food program CalFresh. Jefferson Public Radio’s Jane Vaughan reports.

Bird Flu Outbreak Affects Elephant Seals at Año Nuevo State Park

Along the coast of San Mateo County, elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park could be experiencing a “small outbreak” of bird flu, according to scientists. KQED’s Sarah Mohamad reports.

DHS Agent Faces Felony Charges After Allegedly Holding Teen at Gunpoint

An agent who is reportedly with the Department of Homeland Security is set to appear in court in Riverside tomorrow. He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon among other felonies. But as KVCR’s Anthony Victoria reports, holding him accountable might be difficult.

Time is Running Out for Comments on Proposed Federal Oil and Gas Leases Off Central Coast

Time is running out to submit public comments on proposed federal oil and gas leases off the Central Coast. KAZU's Elena Neale Sacks reports.

City of Oakland Celebrates a Century of Commemorating Black History

The City of Oakland is marking a milestone:  a CENTURY of commemorating BLACK HISTORY. Its celebration is TONIGHT at the Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts. David Peters is passionate about the Black History of Oakland. He founded the West Oakland Cultural Action Network and leads the Black Liberat…

Judge Orders DMV to Provide Path for Truckers Facing License Cancellation

A judge says she intends to order the Department of Motor Vehicles to give 20,000 immigrants facing the cancellation of their commercial driver’s licenses… a way to get them BACK. KQED’s Farida Jhabvala Romero reports.

Immigrant Communities Around the Country Wonder if Violent Enforcement Could Happen in Their City

In light of violent immigration enforcement in major cities like Chicago, L-A and Minneapolis, immigrants around the country are wondering: could this happen in my community? As KVPR’s Kerry Klein reports, waiting for an answer to that question has given way to fear and misinformation.

Race for California Governor Still Deadlocked Ahead of June Primary

The June primary is just two months away… and the race for California governor is still deadlocked. KQED politics correspondent Guy Marzorati has more on a new poll in the race.