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California Attorney General Xavier Becerra joins Scott and Katie Orr to talk about the recent dismissal of challenges to California’s sanctuary state law (1:30) how his parents dealt with bigotry as Mexican immigrants (6:30) what’s to blame for California’s increase in hate crimes (10:00) how he prepared for an interview with Stephen Colbert (13:17) and … Continue reading Attorney General Xavier Becerra on California’s Legal Battles with the Trump Administration →

Kristan Maurer has been with Clark County Fire District 6 for almost 21 years. She was sworn in as chief Tuesday night.

Sonoma County officials have announced that starting Saturday, June 6, the county will begin testing certain individuals for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Testing will initially target first responders, including paramedics, law enforcement and firefighters, as well as county residents who previously tested positive for the novel coronavirus and their household members. The county will conduct tests at … Continue reading Sonoma County to Begin Antibody Testing →

The flooding north of Chicago has affected some 6,800 buildings and is "unprecedented," Illinois officials said. It's expected to worsen this weekend.

Perry Nicolopoulos was indicted in Lincoln County Circuit Court on 16 counts, including numerous assault charges, attempted murder and driving under the influence.

The state picked up more than 20,000 jobs in March, but still has a long way to go.

Governor and Legislators Reach Deal on Massive COVID Relief Plan The $9.6 billion package includes nearly $3.7 billion for the state’s lowest earners and another $2 billion in small business grants. Lawmakers are expected to vote on it next week. Reporter: Katie Orr, KQED Many Sacramento Unified Students Failing to Connect with School The Sacramento … Continue reading State Stimulus Deal Includes Checks for Low-Income Workers →

Starting today, 130 artists in San Francisco will receive $1,000 a month for the next 6 months through the city’s Guaranteed Income Pilot Program, which was announced in March to help artists from marginalized communities who have struggled during the pandemic. Most artists agree a guaranteed income would help. But as the program officially rolls … Continue reading San Francisco’s ‘Guaranteed Income’ Pilot for Artists Starts Today. But Some Arts Groups are Unhappy with the Process So Far →

The three victims from the Gilroy Garlic Festival were young — ages 6, 13 and 25. Many of the victims from the shootings in El Paso and Dayton were also young. And it was children, teenagers and young adults who joined the debate for gun control, notably after the Parkland, Florida school shooting in 2018 … Continue reading Young People Fighting For Gun Control Want to Know: What Will It Take? →

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said Friday that the group took action to prevent $1.6 billion from being siphoned away from fighting drug trafficking and funding military construction projects.