As one of his last acts as governor, Gavin Newsom is trying to tackle the ongoing wildfire crisis, pitting regular Californians, including fire survivors, against utility and insurance companies. There’s a midnight deadline for any legislative action. Marisa and Guy sort out why Newsom picked up this political hot potato. Then, they discuss movement in … Continue reading Newsom’s Wildfire Gamble and Two Voting Court Cases →
Listen to this and more in-depth storytelling by subscribing to The California Report Magazine podcast. Who’s on Route 66 these days? Les Français Route 66 is turning 100 this year, and communities around the state are gearing up for this milestone birthday. The 2,400-mile highway system stretches from Chicago to Santa Monica, and has always drawn tourists. But as KCRW’s Jennifer Swann reports, the promise of Route 66 is not exactly what it used to be. Meet the Bald Eagles Who Inspired a Movement A pair of majestic bald eagles named Jackie and Shadow became internet sensations after a devoted
The Long Term Recovery Group of Santa Cruz County is making reconstruction a community affair.
The rollout of Clipper 2.0 has been a mess — and, as it turns out, not a surprise.
Lorena Gonzalez heads up the powerful California Federation of Labor Unions, making her one of the most prominent voices for working people in the state. The group represents more than 1,300 unions and 2.3 million workers in sectors including manufacturing, retail, construction, hospitality, healthcare and entertainment. One of the federation’s priorities in Sacramento this year … Continue reading California Labor Leader on AI Bills and Billionaire Tax Measure Splitting Unions →
Skywatchers across the state will have prime, hourslong viewing — if clouds cooperate.
Here are the morning’s top stories on Thursday, August 27, 2026 Growing food and power on the same land: California researchers test agrivoltaics As California farmers face worsening drought, extreme heat and rising costs, the state is racing to expand solar energy infrastructure. But both agricultural production and solar harvesting depend on one increasingly scarce … Continue reading Can California farmers produce solar energy alongside food? →
Public golf’s storied Bay Area history and why its picturesque courses endure today.
