Bay Area voters on both sides of the issue see Proposition 50 as a referendum on the future of government and fair representation in Congress.

Tens of thousands of truck and delivery drivers in California could be misclassified as independent contractors, depriving them of minimum wage, overtime pay and other compensation.

The California City Immigration Processing Center, run by a private prison company, is accused of overusing solitary confinement and failing to provide critical health care.

Here are the top stories for the morning of Tuesday, November 4th, 2025.  Californians head to the polls today to decide on legislation that would change the state’s redistricting rules if passed–and could set up a more protracted political battle with the Trump Administration ahead of next year’s midterm elections. It has been championed by … Continue reading California Votes on the Fate of Proposition 50 →

Here are this morning’s headlines for the morning of November 3rd, 2025:  The government shutdown has left the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in funding limbo–after two judges on Friday ordered a reticent Trump Administration to fund the food aid program with the $5 billion in contingency funds the USDA has on hand. Meanwhile, millions … Continue reading California’s Food Banks Mobilize to Fill Benefits Gap Left by Gov. Shutdown →

KQED's new series, "Love You for You," features trans and nonbinary youth from across California in conversation with people in their lives who love, support and mentor them so they can thrive.

For more than a year, Sheriff Christina Corpus' office was mired in allegations of retaliation, misconduct, and abuse of power.

In this episode of the Sunday Music Drop, Oakland-based band Half Stack shares their single "Diamond Dancer" from their new LP called 'Sitting Pretty.'

As most lawmakers stay home during the shutdown, Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., keeps reporting to his Capitol Hill office, urging Congress to return to work and end the standoff.

Prop. 50 could help Democrats retake the House next year — and polls suggest it’s likely to pass.