KQED's The California Report

Could Democratic Momentum Lead to Change in Huntington Beach?

Huntington Beach is famous far beyond Southern California - as Surf City. And for its MAGA policies. All seven city council members are strong supporters of President Tru

Orange County Community in the Heart of Debate Over E-Bikes

Governor Gavin Newsom signed three laws this week aimed at addressing some of the most pressing safety concerns surrounding electric bicycles, as the devices’ popularity

Inside State Investigation Over Mass Use of Force Incident at CA Women's Prison

Former Democratic Health Secretary Xavier Becerra and Republican commentator Steve Hilton clashed over taxes, immigration and Trump on Wednesday night in a CNN debate.

Incarcerated Women Detail Devastating Use-of-Force Incident

In August of 2024, at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla, a mass use-of-force incident took place. Four women were carried away on stretchers. 13 women

Incarcerated Women Fight for Justice Against Prison Abuse

Back in August 2024, a mass use-of-force incident left dozens of women injured and traumatized at the women’s prison in Chowchilla. The incident led to an investigation i

Xavier Becerra Keeping Low Profile in CA Gubernatorial Race

California voters will soon start getting their ballots in the mail. County election offices have until next Monday, October 5th, to begin sending them out. Voters will h

Recent Measles Case Highlights Difficulty in Tracking Disease

A person was hospitalized with measles earlier this month after traveling extensively through California on Amtrak trains and buses. Now public health officials across th

Shasta County Registrar Subpoenaed Over Election Claims

A federal grand jury has subpoenaed Shasta County's registrar of voters to report to Sacramento on Thursday. They've asked him to bring ballots he seized from the June el

Historians Discover Mystery Behind Central Valley 7UP Signs

7UP is one of the most recognizable drinks in the world. But what’s less known is a connection in the San Joaquin Valley that began almost a century ago. Billboards and s

State of Emergency Declared As California Prepares for Potentially Historic El Niño Event

With a potentially historic El Niño brewing, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Monday ahead of winter storms and high tides that could wreak havoc acros

Despite Dwindling Resources, Chico Works to Shore Up Fire Mitigation

We’re in the most dangerous months for wildfires across the state. And in Chico, the city is taking steps to clear out vegetation in Bidwell Park. But like a lot of citi

Warden at Central California Women's Prison Ousted Amid Sexual Abuse Scandal

The warden of the state women’s prison in Chowchilla has been demoted and reassigned from her position this week. Reporter: Madi Bolanos The HBO drama, The Pitt, won s

Governor Newsom Signs 'Leno's Law' Exempting Classic Cars From Smog Checks

Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday signed legislation to exempt certain collector cars from smog checks. Reporter: Billy Cruz, KQED Written public comment closes at the e

Scientists Warn This Year's El Niño Can Trigger Unprecedented Flooding

Federal scientists now say it’s very likely that a strong El Niño will continue through the end of the year. The natural phenomenon is pushing a massive stretch of warm w

The Race for California's 48th Congressional District

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. T

Trauma-Informed Daycare Center in LA Serves Families Affected by Gangs

A nonprofit that has helped disempowered children around the world is now working in Downtown LA. They’ve opened at Homeboy Industries, the noted gang rehabilitation prog

Saving Money at Professional Baseball Games

This summer, KPBS and KQED teamed up to look at different ways that Major League Baseball fans save money when going to a game, so that maybe you can too during some of t

Agave Takes Root in Central Valley Ag School Programs

A new plant is taking root in ag classrooms: agave. At a test plot in Merced County, agave is becoming the primary subject of coursework. Reporter: Rachel Livinal, KVPR

Sonoma County Agency Agrees to Reel in Drone Program After Privacy Violations

Changes are coming to a controversial drone code enforcement program in Northern California’s Sonoma County. The county's land use planning and development permitting age

Immigration Related Threats by Employers Spiking in California, Worker Advocates Say

California signed off earlier this summer on an agreement to share state driver’s license data with a national database. Reporter: Wendy Fry, CalMatters As the Trump ad