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Will Trump Presidency Affect California's Housing Crisis? Nov 14, 2024

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As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to reenter the White House, California housing advocates are bracing for how a second term could impact the state’s challenges in building housing, notoriously high home prices, rents, rates of homelessness.

Guest: Dan Dunmoyer, President and CEO, California Building Industry Association

The Palm Springs City Council will vote Thursday on whether to approve a settlement for the survivors and descendants of a predominantly black and brown neighborhood that was burned down 60 years ago.

Reporter: Madi Bolanos, The California Report

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Passage Of Prop 36 Could Lead To More Balanced Approach On Crime Nov 13, 2024

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Supporters of criminal justice reform in California suffered some big losses in last week’s election. But people on both sides of the debate over crime and punishment say the election shouldn’t be seen as a renunciation of progressive reforms entirely.

Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED

In the Central Valley, Republican Congressman David Valadao has won re-election, moving the GOP closer to control of the House.

Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED

For the first time in history, women will make up at least half of the California State Senate.

Reporter: Sameea Kamal, CalMatters

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What A Trump Presidency Means For California Nov 12, 2024

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President-elect Donald Trump made plenty of promises during his campaign that could affect the state of California. But California is already taking action to defend itself against potential Trump administration policies. Will it work?

Guest: Melanie Mason, Politico

Federal health officials are making a new push to test more workers who might be infected with bird flu.

Reporter: Kerry Klein, KVPR

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Sacramento Programs Aim To Help Unhoused Veterans Nov 11, 2024

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On this Veterans Day, a reminder that thousands of veterans, young and old, are homeless in our state. But in Sacramento and surrounding communities, the numbers of homeless vets has noticeably dropped over the past couple of years.

Reporter: Chris Nichols, CapRadio

The California Air Resources Board is moving ahead with changes to toughen the state’s low carbon fuel standard. Regulators voted to approve the controversial amendments late Friday.

Reporter: Kevin Stark, KQED

As the Southern California Kaiser mental health worker strike enters its fourth week, some patients are turning to social media to show their support.

Reporter: Robert Garrova, LAist

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Godzilla And Its History In Los Angeles Nov 08, 2024

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This week marks the 70th anniversary of the release of the original Godzilla film across Japan. But the movie that American audiences first saw was actually an altered version with added scenes shot at a small Los Angeles studio.

Reporter: Josie Huang, LAist

The Mountain Fire burning in Ventura County has destroyed 132 structures, most of which were homes.

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Republicans, Trump See Big Gains With Latino Men Nov 07, 2024

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Details are still coming in about how voting demographics broke down in the presidential election. But so far, it seems Republicans made big gains with Latino voters, particularly men.

Guest: Christian Paz, Senior Politics Reporter, Vox

Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate in Ventura County because of a wind-whipped wildfire that continues to burn out of control. The Mountain Fire is believed to have destroyed dozens of homes so far.

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Trump Wins Presidential Election Nov 06, 2024

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Donald Trump has been elected the 47th President of the United States. Although a handful of states have not been called, the former president clinched the victory with his win in Wisconsin.

Guest: Marisa Lagos, KQED

Democratic representative Adam Schiff won the US Senate seat long held by the late Dianne Feinstein on Tuesday night.

A number of statewide ballot measures were decided on Election Night, although the outcome of some are still up in the air.

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Answering Last Minute Voter Questions Before Election Nov 05, 2024

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Millions of Californians are expected to head to the polls Tuesday in the 2024 general election. They'll be voting on local measures, state propositions and our next president. If you're one of those people and you've got some last minute questions you're too afraid to ask, we've got you covered.

Guest: Kim Alexander, President of the California Voter Foundation

PG&E says as many as 15,000 in 17 counties across its sprawling area could lose power starting Tuesday night, because of the onset of dangerous fire weather.

Reporter: Dan Brekke, KQED

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Several School Board Races Not Even On November Ballot Nov 04, 2024

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In recent years, you’ve likely heard news stories about fiery school board meetings. But most often, they’re pretty routine. In the November election, there are several school board races on the ballot. But many are not, because the races have not attracted more than one candidate.

Reporter: Elena Neale-Sacks, KAZU

Shasta County in far Northern California has been the epicenter of election denialism in the state, and the tension is taking a toll on election workers. Officials have confirmed that 10 out of 21 workers with the Shasta County Registrar of Voters have quit as of last week.

Reporter: Sergio Olmos, CalMatters

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How California's Prop 34 Singles Out One LA-Based Health Care Provider Nov 01, 2024

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Tens of thousands of University of California workers have authorized their unions to call a strike in coming weeks. They say many departments are understaffed and accuse UC administrators of bargaining in bad faith.

Although California's more than 180,000 unhoused residents could be impacted by the results of next week's election, many may not vote due to various challenges. Data from Sacramento County shows less than 10 percent of unhoused voters there are registered.

Reporter: Yue Stella Yu, CalMatters

Statewide Proposition 34 is, on its face, about requiring health care providers to spend nearly all of their revenue on patients. But the measure is backed by a landlord lobbying group and only applies to a single provider who is pushing for more rent control in California.

Reporter: Aaron Schrank, KCRW

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