Vaccines were a political issue long before COVID-19, but the pandemic intensified the debate, making them a flashpoint in American politics and trust in government. Marisa and Scott talk with physician and writer Rachael Bedard about what she thinks Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” movement gets right — and what … Continue reading The Impact of RFK Jr. ‘Going Wild’ on Health Policy →

Here are the morning’s top stories on Thursday, September 11, 2025… California’s landmark climate program — known as cap-and-trade — could soon be getting new life. Governor Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders reached a deal Wednesday to extend the market-based limits on greenhouse gas emissions until 2045. Newsom’s attempt to fast-track his administration’s proposal for … Continue reading Latino Communities Contend with the Mental Health Toll of Increased Immigration Enforcement →

Originally imported to Monterey County for sport by a wealthy landowner in the 1920s, wild boars now number in the hundreds of thousands, and they are destroying sensitive habitats and suburban lawns statewide.

President Trump issued an executive order in July, directing federal agencies to stop funding Housing First programs

Newsom’s popularity has surged as he has battled with President Donald Trump. But San José Mayor says ‘trolling Trump’ won’t be key to success for Democrats.

Business owners in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood attended a workshop on workplace immigration enforcement, preparing to protect employees and customers under California law.

A 23andMe user uncovers a life-changing family secret, while a researcher warns of DNA privacy risks.

Engardio became the latest San Francisco politician to face a recall after supporting a new public park.

San Francisco political legend John Burton died over the weekend at age 92. During a decades-long career in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., Burton was known for his blunt, plain-spoken style — often laced with trademark obscenities — as he fought for labor unions and the working class. Scott and Marisa revisit conversations with Burton and … Continue reading Remembering John Burton: A Liberal Champion for the Working Poor →

The US Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration’s immigration sweeps in Southern California can continue.