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Trump’s National Guard Moves Are Part of a Dangerous Plan, California AG Warns | KQED Attorney General Rob Bonta’s comments came after a federal judge blocked President Trump from dispatching California National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon.

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Psychiatrists call for RFK Jr. to be replaced as health secretary Two groups are calling for new leadership at HHS after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions on substance abuse treatment and mental health medications, among other issues.

Two groups are calling for new leadership at HHS after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions on substance abuse treatment and mental health medications, among other issues.

Supreme Court term will tackle executive power, executive power and executive power The term promises to be hugely consequential and focused in large part on how much power the Constitution gives to the president.

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Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Plan to Deploy California Troops to Oregon Protests | KQED A federal judge in Oregon blocked President Trump from federalizing California and Texas National Guard troops for deployment to Oregon, escalating tensions over protest response and states’ rights.

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Alameda County Approves Policy to Guide Ethical Investment of Public Funds | KQED Pro-Palestinian activists hope the new policy will provide a framework to divest from companies with business ties to Israel.

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The Chinese Roots of Northern California’s Wine Industry Run Deep | KQED Despite a long association with Europeans, Chinese laborers established the iconic vineyards of Sonoma and Napa Valleys.

Though it’s rarely spoken of today, a majority Chinese labor force planted Northern California’s iconic wine country. The stories of those Chinese workers offer a compelling counterpoint to the notion that wine country was created by European immigrants.

Karoline Leavitt says White House must cut spending due to shutdown White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says the Trump administration has to look at ways to "save money in a responsible way that respects the American taxpayer's money" during shutdown.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says the Trump administration has to look at ways to "save money in a responsible way that respects the American taxpayer's money" during shutdown.

Kiss reality goodbye: AI-generated social media has arrived With the launch of Sora 2, OpenAI has opened a new chapter in addictive, and some worry dangerous, AI video content.

With the launch of Sora 2, OpenAI has opened a new chapter in addictive, and some worry dangerous, AI video content.

Shortly on @kqednews.kqed.org RADIO, I'm talking about this with Marisa Lagos, my colleague who's been covering #kamalaharris for a long time

At Muir Woods, Tourists ‘Heartbroken’ Over National Park Closure During Shutdown | KQED As some national parks close their doors entirely during the shutdown, visitors and advocates are dismayed by what’s unfolding.

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What's behind the health care fight that led to the government shutdown It's Obamacare health insurance prices — and how much help 24 million Americans will get with their premiums — that are in dispute.

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A Bad Bunny Concert With a Side of Football Comes to the Bay Area The star is skipping the U.S. during his world tour — except for a Super Bowl halftime performance in Santa Clara.

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Steven Birenbaum: Designated Driver | KQED Steven Birenbaum reminisces about his carpool experience after he moved to the Bay Area.

Nice take on CASUAL carpooling on this last day of solo driven #ev and #hybrid vehicle access to the #carpool lane.

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Sonoma County Homeless Population Falls 23% Amid Housing Gains, Funding Threats | KQED While Sonoma County saw an overall decline in people experiencing homelessness, the number of families and chronically homeless individuals rose, and officials warn looming state and federal cuts coul...

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Toni Atkins Drops Out of California Governor’s Race Ahead of 2026 Primary | KQED The San Diego Democrat and state Senate leader ended her bid after struggling to gain traction in a crowded field.

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Here's what a government shutdown could affect around the country A federal shutdown will impact people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains how these effects will be felt nationwide.

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How San Francisco's Harm Reduction Strategies Are Changing Under Mayor Lurie | KQED San Francisco is expanding a harm reduction program inside permanent supportive housing while cutting back on street-level safe supply distribution.

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Giants Fire Veteran Manager Bob Melvin After 2 Years | KQED Manager Bob Melvin has been fired by the San Francisco Giants after the club missed the playoffs for a fourth straight season.

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With a Government Shutdown Looming, Here’s How the Bay Area Could Be Affected | KQED Federal employees make up 1% of the state’s total workforce. Local experts do not expect a federal shutdown to significantly impact the Bay Area’s economy.

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Alameda County Is Giving Cash to Child Care Providers. Other Bay Area Counties Are Envious | KQED In the Bay Area, where child care costs are among the highest in the nation, counties are seeking local funding solutions to support caregivers and the families who rely on them.

Child care costs in the Bay Area are among the highest in the US. Alameda is the latest county to use funds from a dedicated tax to increase the availability of child care. Their success has a spillover effect to neighboring counties looking to make child care more affordable.

Tell Us: How Much Do You Pay for Child Care in the Bay Area? | KQED We want to hear your story. How do child care costs impact your family, your daily life and your spending decisions?

#bayarea families spend a significant chunk of their income on #childcare, and the financial strain can lead them to make tough choices to make the math work. Tell us: how have #childcarecosts affected your family? Have you found an arrangement that works for you? Any advice for first-time parents?

Groundbreaking Journalist Belva Davis Dies at 92 | KQED Davis, a legend of Bay Area journalism, was the first Black woman to be hired as a TV journalist on the West Coast.

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Their Brothers Died of Cancer. Their Fight Changed California Law | KQED From a July Fourth lemonade stand to the state capitol, two Bay Area teens turned the loss of their brothers into a new law funding childhood cancer research.

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This morning on @kqednews.kqed.org radio …I am driving an #ev in the Bay Bridge #carpool lane w/ Carlos Cabrera Lomeli to talk about THIS:

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'We have to speak out,' Jimmy Kimmel says in his late-night return The comedian was suspended for nearly a week by ABC's parent company, Disney, before returning to airwaves on Tuesday night.

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TODAY is the LAST Day of @kqednews.kqed.org ‘s FIRST fundraising drive since the #clawback of federal funds from #publicmedia.
All of the volunteers in this photo 👇🏾 came back to answer phones again this morning , and I got to take them on a tour of our newsroom.
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