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The California Report - Weekday Mornings
Weekdays, 6:50 a.m. (runs 7 1/2 mins.)

KQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population.
 
California Report Website (archives) 

  • Cannabis businesses say California’s weed regulations are hurting the industry, but public health groups are pushing back, saying regulators are leaving protections for youth on the table. In Santa Cruz, known for its cannabis culture, the city says keeping both groups happy is an ongoing challenge. Reporter: Alonso Daboub, KQED New data shows cuts to Medi-Cal — the state’s Medicaid program — are taking a steep toll on California’s once-celebrated “Health Care for All” movement. Reporter: Salina Arredondo, Public Health Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
  • San Francisco drone delivery company Zipline hopes to one day fly your burrito — and other consumer goods — right to your front porch. It’s already doing so in Dallas and elsewhere across the country. But before it can expand, Zipline’s drones are flying thousands of test missions above a serene Yolo County cattle ranch near Esparto. Reporter: Chris Nichols, CapRadio San Diego is exploring selling its Colorado River water to other states that need it. Desalinated seawater is making it possible. Reporter: Katie Anastas, KPBS Voters in Shasta County appear to be rejecting a controversial county clerk who’s been trying to implement major reforms to the elections system there. Reporter: Roman Battaglia, Jefferson Public Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
  • The California's governor's race remains too close to call. Republican Steve Hilton currently leads the pack, but is closely followed by Democrat Xavier Becerra. Fellow Democrat Tom Steyer is sitting in third but still has a chance to overtake one of the two other candidates, with millions of ballots left to be counted. Guest: Guy Marzorati, KQED We already know the two candidates advancing to several congressional races here in California. But others are still very much up for grabs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
  • It's election day. And California's first truly open governor's race in decades has sparked a lot of speculation, including early fears that the state's top-two primary system could leave Democrats shut out of the general election entirely. But that scenario is looking far less likely. Guest: Marisa Lagos, KQED About 150 immigrants detained at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center are on their 11th day of a hunger strike. Members of Congress toured the facility Monday to seek answers. Reporter: Anthony Victoria, KVCR Authorities say a months-long investigation into a Fresno County gang network has disrupted organized criminal activity throughout the Central Valley and led to dozens of arrests. Reporter: Samantha Rangel, KVPR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
  • California voters passed Prop 50 last year to flip some congressional seats in favor of Democrats. That means one of the most progressive Democrats in congress will now have to make a case to some of the most conservative voters. Reporter: Roman Battaglia, Jefferson Public Radio In a controversial move, state regulators have approved major changes to a key state climate program. California’s Air Resources Board voted Friday to create a $4 billion fund for big polluters to invest in decarbonization projects. 1,037 people donning white halter dresses and platinum blonde wigs descended on Palm Springs on Saturday afternoon. They broke the Guinness World Record for most Marilyn Monroe lookalikes in one place. Reporter: Madison Aument, KVCR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices