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Friday Morning News Fix

Aug 14, 2026 · 8m

Summary

This episode covers a federal investigation finding California prisons fail to protect incarcerated women from abuse, with threats of legal action if reforms aren't made. It also reports on a vigil for a scooter rider killed on Market Street, the reopening of Richmond’s Kennedy High School after toxic soil concerns, and Oakland street vendors seeking better permit support. Finally, Vince Guaraldi’s *A Charlie Brown Christmas* is certified as the best-selling jazz album of all time.

Topics discussed

Sponsorship ads for Star One and Xfinity Podcast introduction and date DOJ report on abuse in California women's prisons Vigil for scooter rider killed on Market Street Kennedy High School reopens after toxic soil test Oakland street vendors seek better permit support Vince Guaraldi album tops Miles Davis in sales Sign-off, credits, and closing ads
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