According to the United Nations, solitary confinement beyond 15 days can amount to torture and should be banned. But it's still happening right here in California. 
Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED

According to the United Nations, solitary confinement beyond 15 days can amount to torture and should be banned. But it's still happening right here in California. Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED

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Practice Of Solitary Confinement Still An Issue In California

KQED newscast for Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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A bill that would make it easier for communities to divert and store groundwater during wet seasons is moving forward through the state legislature. KQED’s April Dembosky has more from a senate committee hearing.

A bill that would make it easier for communities to divert and store groundwater during wet seasons is moving forward through the state legislature. KQED&rsquo;s April Dembosky has more from a senate committee hearing.

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The Bay Area is bracing for an El Niño year … and in recent weeks, the region has begun to see some effects. Here to explain is KQED climate reporter Ezra David Romero.

The Bay Area is bracing for an El Ni&ntilde;o year &hellip; and in recent weeks, the region has begun to see some effects. Here to explain is KQED climate reporter Ezra David Romero.

Practice Of Solitary Confinement Still An Issue In California

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