Newsom Proposes Spending Billions To Help Californians With Rising Gas Prices
Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing to spend $9 billion on tax refunds, to help California motorists at the pump. Newsom wants to use the state's windfall of tax revenue to send drivers a $400 debit card -- one each for up to two vehicles.
Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED
Pandemic-Related Border Restrictions Eased For Migrants Trying to Escape Ukraine
Hundreds of Eastern European migrants are arriving in Tijuana, fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and increasingly repressive governments in Russia itself and its ally Belarus. The migrants coming to Tijuana dream of crossing the border and getting asylum in the U.S.
Reporter: Max Rivlin-Nadler
Day Two of Teacher's Strike in Sacramento
In Sacramento, classes are canceled again on Thursday, after thousands of teachers and staff at the Sacramento City Unified School District walked off the job.
Reporter: Nicole Nixon, CapRadio
Central Valley Farming Industry Prepares For Another Dry Year
Navigating through the pandemic and drought conditions has been a major challenge for California's farming industry. With more dry conditions ahead, and costs increasing and the global supply chain still an issue, it could be another tough year.
Guest: Ryan Jacobsen, CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau
Report Shows Gender, Racial Disparities in Those Serving Life in Prison
As many as half of the people serving life in prison without possibility of parole in California were convicted under a law critics say perpetuates gender and racial disparities. That’s according to a national report out this week by advocacy organizations calling for an end to the practice.
Reporter: Alex Emslie, KQED