Shows
KQED's The California ReportLatest Travel Ban Blasted By Immigrant Rights GroupsImmigrant-serving groups across the Bay Area are condemning a Trump administration travel ban that will bar most of the citizens of 19 countries from entering the U.S.
Reporter: Tyche Hendricks, KQED
Immigration lawyers and advocates say at least 15 people, including some children, were arrested outside of ICE offices in San Francisco this week.
Reporter: Juan Carlos Lara, KQED
A Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge has approved a temporary restraining order blocking efforts to restart the Refugio Oil Spill pipeline.
Reporter: Amanda Wernik...2025-06-0611 min
Issues & IdeasAmanda Wernik on the Refugio pipeline, California's Wheat2School program, SLO Repertory's Million Dollar Quartet and a poetry reading to honor Refaat AlareerKCBX reporter Amanda Wernik talks about why it's important for her to report on the Refugio pipeline. Fr. Ian Delinger visits schools in San Luis Obispo County to learn more about California Wheat Commission's Wheat2School project. KCBX reporter Alyssa Toledo's story about the musical Million Dollar Quartet playing at the San Luis Obispo Repertory Theater until March 9th and what sets it apart from other productions. And my interview with community members from SLO county who want to celebrate Palestinian culture through a poetry reading honoring Palestinian poet and activist Refaat Alareer.2025-02-2557 min
KQED's The California ReportOffshore Wind Projects Could Impact Whales That Migrate Off California's CoastThe recent sale of five leases off the coast of California for offshore wind turbine projects is seen as a victory for renewable energy advocates. But it’s also raising safety concerns about one of California’s treasures -- the whales that migrate off the coast every year.Reporter: Amanda Wernik, KCBXMost of the estimated 270, 000 janitors in California work in the private sector. A new study finds their median wages are well below what state law requires.Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQEDWith COVID-19 rates...2022-12-1311 min