Christopher Alam

KQED Contributor

Christopher Alam is a radio newscast intern working on local news and general assignment reporting. Before joining KQED he was active in college radio and journalism at UC Davis, where he received a bachelor's degree in English and professional writing in 2021. He is also a creative writer and does freelance work. Born in Fresno, he is now based in San Francisco and Oakland.

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By Christopher Alam

San Francisco Prosecutors Charge Construction Employees Over Deadly 2023 Trench Collapse

Oct 19

After Sleeping Tesla Driver Crashes Into Patrol Car, CHP Investigates

Oct 16

What This Winter’s ‘Super El Niño’ Could Mean for California’s Ski Season

Oct 15

Bay Area Lawmakers Denounce Pentagon’s Plan for Livestreamed Execution

Oct 13

Bay Area Man Found Not Guilty in ICE Assault Case

Oct 9

Inside State Investigation Over Mass Use of Force Incident at CA Women's Prison

Oct 1

Warden at Central California Women's Prison Ousted Amid Sexual Abuse Scandal

Sep 18

Governor Newsom Signs 'Leno's Law' Exempting Classic Cars From Smog Checks

Sep 17

Scientists Warn This Year's El Niño Can Trigger Unprecedented Flooding

Sep 16

The Race for California's 48th Congressional District

Sep 15

Trauma-Informed Daycare Center in LA Serves Families Affected by Gangs

Sep 14

Agave Takes Root in Central Valley Ag School Programs

Sep 10

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