About 100,000 California state employees authorized their union to call what would be its first ever strike in a bid to pressure the Newsom administration to reach a contract deal. 

<p>About 100,000 California state employees authorized their union to call what would be its first ever strike in a bid to pressure the Newsom administration to reach a contract deal.&nbsp;</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>