Orange County Supervisor Calls for Audit of Controversial Contract
How Artists are Gearing Up for a Second Trump Presidency
The years following the 2016 presidential election have been full of resistance art – featuring messages against the first Trump administration. Artists got to work on songs, poster campaigns and political theater performances that took aim at Trump’s racist, sexist statements and anti-immigrant st…
What Removing Fluoride From Public Water Could Mean for Our Teeth
President elect Donald Trump has tapped Robert F. Kennedy to head the country's Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy has promised that the Trump administration will advise all U.S. water systems to remove fluoride from public water on day one in office. To learn more about what this cou…
National Weather Service Extends Flood Watch into Saturday
A major storm brought heavy rain and snow to Northern California early this morning. The National Weather Service has extended a flood watch into Saturday for areas north of San Francisco.
Covered California Officials Urge Residents to Sign Up Before January
Officials with Covered California, the state-run marketplace that offers subsidized health insurance, are urging residents to sign up before open enrollment ends in January.
State's Budget is Roughly Balanced, For Now
The state Legislature’s fiscal analyst is out with its first round of budget projections this week. The takeaway? The budget is roughly balanced… for now. Alexei Koseff with our California Newsroom partner, CalMatters, explains.
KQED News Fix 11-21-24
KQED's Natalia Navarro has the Bay Area news you need to know for Thursday, November 21. 2024.
Alameda County Law Enforcement Handcuffed Kids Experiencing Mental Health Crises
A new study by UCSF finds that law enforcement officers in Alameda County handcuffed kids experiencing mental health crises on an average of more than twice a week during a seven-year period. The findings take into account factors like race and neighborhood, as KQED’s Sara Hossaini reports.
Honey Mahogany Reflects on Political Climate Facing Trans Community on Transgender Day of Remembrance
The trans community is bracing for a tense future under the second Trump presidency, fearing some of their rights will be curtailed. Tonight, a rally at San Francisco City Hall is expected to address this political climate on Transgender Day of Remembrance. Today, folks honor the memory of the tran…
Major Storm Soaks Large Parts of Northern California
A major storm is already soaking large parts of Northern California this morning.