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KQED's The California ReportMerced County Sheriff Warns Of Major Staffing ShortageMerced County has the highest rate of homicide in the state. It’s also severely lacking deputies. Sheriff Vernon Warnke says the shortage is so bad, he's disassembling units, like for gang enforcement, just to cover everyday patrol.Reporter: Elizabeth Arakelian, KVPRThe housing crisis in California can be felt in all parts of the state. That includes at colleges and universities, where more and more students are struggling to find on campus housing. At Cal Poly Humboldt, some students have turned to sleeping in their cars. And now they're being fined fo...2023-12-0110 min
This Is NashvilleThe long road to quality meatWhat does it take to get the best cut of local meat? Turns out it’s a lot. From land, to feed, to slaughter, processing, aging and cooking. We talk to farmers, producers and entrepreneurs about how and why they go the extra mile for local meat — keeping the whole animal in mind, from birth to plate.
First up, we take a look into a new Vanderbilt University initiative to establish an Asian American Studies major — and one student’s role in driving the change.
Guests:
Juliana Kim, WPLN’s education reporter
Rohit Katari...2022-05-2050 min