Oakland Homeless Encampments: Too Big to Ignore
Lately, we've been hearing a lot from our listeners when we air profiles of homeless people in California. A couple of weeks ago, many of you responded with offers of help after hearing our special "Homeless U" - checking back in on the homeless college students we've been following. Now we're going to turn to a story about a group most people think of when they think about homelessness: people who live in tent cities. More of these encampments have been sprouting up in many of California's largest cities, lining streets and freeway underpasses. You see that a lot in Oakland, a place that prides itself on tackling social issues. But the city's struggled to help homeless encampments while also trying to welcome new development. KQED's Devin Katayama spent time with some residents in one of those encampments, and tells us about what makes these homeless communities vulnerable, and also, strong. Reporter: Devin Katayama
In a Startup and Cash-Out World, One Silicon Valley Restaurant Keeps It Homespun
Silicon Valley is a place that's all about fast-paced change. The Valley's startup and cash-out culture means companies frequently change owners, get new bosses, and take on new identities. But there are exceptions. As part of a new series we're calling Family Biz, The California Report's Ryan Levi tells us about one Silicon Valley restaurant that's working to keep things the way they've been for forty years. Reporter: Ryan Levi
Days of Future Past With Kronos Quartet and Nicole Mitchell's Black Earth Ensemble
Producer Suzie Racho talks with The California Report's jazz critic Andrew Gilbert about some new music from Golden State artists. We hear about two new albums: one reinvents the past, while the other conjures up a utopian future. Reporter: Suzie Racho
There's a Cancer-Causing Chemical in My Drinking Water. California Will Finally Regulate It
More than 25 years after the state determined a chemical called 123 TCP caused cancer, this week, the California water board voted to regulate the chemical in our drinking water. Last year, I did a story about this cancer-causing chemical. I was worried because my family may have been drinking it. Let's rewind to last spring, and take a listen. Reporter: Sasha Kohkha