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How The Black Panthers Changed Schools; Keeping Japanese American Culture Alive in the Central Valley
Listen to this and more in-depth storytelling by subscribing to The California Report Magazine podcast. Back in the 1960s, people were challenging the status quo in a lot of ways, including how schools should be run. At the same time, the Black power movement was gaining traction. It was during this era, in 1966, that the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense started in Oakland. The FBI called them dangerous because of their belief in Black nationalism, socialism, and armed self-defense against police brutality. But the Black Panthers also took an innovative approach to education and community support. We bring you an episode from our friends at KQED’s MindShift podcast about how one high school in Oakland is still continuing that legacy.
Structure fire reported on Las Vegas Street in Modesto
MODESTO, Calif. — A structure fire was reported on Las Vegas Street in Modesto Saturday afternoon. It was reported in the 1600 block of the street at 3:21 p.m. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. It is unclear what caused the fire. See our live traffic map for...
New Fresno Unified Farber Educational Campus officially opens, replaces old Juvenile Hall
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – New beginnings for some Fresno Unified students this week. After years of construction, the district can finally house all of its alternative education programs in one spot. On Friday, the district officially opened the new Farber Educational Campus, replacing the old Juvenile Hall that once stood in the same spot. “This […]
Fresno man dies in accident near Tipton
TIPTON – The California Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to be mindful of seatbelt use and other driving safety tips after a 23-year-old man from Fresno tragically passed away from crashing into a tree off of Highway 99. On Aug. 27 at approximately 10:35 p.m., the Fresno Communications Center...
Last weekend to cool off at Bakersfield’s spray parks before season ends
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Labor Day is considered the end of summer and that’s the case for Bakersfield spray parks too. Both the City of Bakersfield and the North of the River District’s spray parks will be open through the holiday weekend. Monday is Labor Day and will be the last day they’re turned on […]
Bakersfield Matters: Business community to honor local media couple
Their names have become local household words. For decades Jim Scott and his wife and former co-anchor, Robin Mangarin-Scott, have delivered the news to Kern County television viewers. This week, their career accomplishments and community service will be celebrated with what is considered to be the business community’s highest honor — the prestigious John Brock Community Service Award.
Tigers Split First Day of North vs. South Tournament
After a dominant win in the season opener, Riverside City College men's water polo split a pair of contests to begin the North vs. South Tournament at Merced College on Aug. 30. The Tigers defeated Sierra College 12-6 for their second-straight win before falling to American River College, 15-6, to move to 2-1 on the year. Freshman goalie Aiden Thompson anchored RCC in the cage, with 10 saves and a steal in the six-goal win over Sierra. The Tigers' trio of Lennon Franklin, Colby Martin, and Luke Bills proved to be too much for Sierra to overcome on the other...
Winner! $1.1 million Powerball ticket sold in Northern California
A lucky lottery player in Northern California is holding a winning Powerball ticket worth more than $1.1 million after matching the first five numbers in Saturday's draw, according to the California Lottery. The 5/5 ticket was bought at Romey's Liquor Store, 3 Purity Plaza in Woodland, just outside Sacramento and...
Road closure: Keeping California's scenic Highway 1 open
On the California coast where the mountains cascade into the sea, a ribbon of road rides down the edge of the continent. Driving on Highway 1 is a singular experience, and this winding 70-mile stretch hugging the steep coastline of Big Sur is why bucket lists exist.For tourists like Linda Carroll, of St. Paul, Minnesota, the feeling from driving Highway 1 is divine. "I think it's phenomenal," she said. "If you didn't believe in God and you were down here, you definitely would have to, because it's just spectacular."Henry Miller helped put the area on the map in the 1950s,...
California High-Speed Rail Authority and Grassland Water District Reach Settlement Agreement for the San Jose to Merced Portion of the High-Speed Rail Project
September 1, 2024 - SAN JOSE, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) and the Grassland Water District, Grassland Resource Conservation District, and Grassland Fund (Grassland) have reached an agreement that releases Grassland’s potential California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) claims regarding the Authority’s adoption of environmental review documents for the San Jose to Merced portion of the high-speed rail project.
‘We don’t want this!’ rage shoppers after self-checkout item ban as millions of Americans forced to pay extra fee
A PROPOSED ban on an item at self-checkout has left some shoppers up in arms. The change would affect millions of Americans, leaving them paying an extra fee for the grocery essential. Customers in California could be directly affected starting in September, as officials in Encinitas, north of San Diego, vote on Senate Bill (SB) […]
What proposed self-checkout changes would mean for California shoppers
A bill advancing through the California Legislature would require more cashiers to monitor self-checkout stations, but some business groups say the cost of the increased surveillance is too high. The Retail Theft Prevention and Safe Staffing Act, also known as SB 1446, is designed to decrease retail theft by increasing the number of workers in self-checkout areas, said Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, D-Los Angeles, the bill’s author. She also said the improved monitoring will make stores safer. The...
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