Local Races In The June Primary
The June primary is less than three weeks away and it's crunch time for local candidates running for office and for groups pushing ballot measures. In San Jose, residents will vote for a new mayor. San Francisco and the East Bay are battlegrounds for key state and congressional races. Also in San Francisco, a fight over waterfront development regulations is on the ballot.
Guests:
• Scott Shafer, KQED
• C.W. Nevius, San Francisco Chronicle
• Terry Christensen, San Jose State University
Further Reporting:
• Republicans Donnelly, Kashkari Face Off in Talk Show Debate
• Public Safety Top Issue in San Jose Mayoral Campaign
• California Proposition Guide
'Coming Back with Wes Moore'
As revelations about delays in medical care for veterans continue to surface, a new three-part documentary series takes a look at the struggles -- and successes -- of combat veterans. "Coming Back with Wes Moore", offers an unflinching yet hopeful journey into the lives of soldiers returning home from war.
Fire Season
An early heat wave and the statewide drought are contributing to concerns that a particularly severe fire season faces the state. With several wildfires already burning in southern California, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) is already at its peak staffing level for the south and will ramp up to full staffing levels in the north within two weeks.