How Chinese Immigrants Fought Exclusion in the 1800s, CA Farmers Look to Agave Amid Restricted Water Use
Summary
This KQED episode covers a San Jose fire, a $57 million settlement for Tetra Tech’s data fraud at Hunters Point, and WNBA and Giants sports updates. A deep dive explores how Chinese immigrants resisted the 1892 Geary Act, linking historical exclusion to modern immigration policy. Additional stories address the end of an ICE-labor agreement, California farmers turning to agave due to water restrictions, and romance bookstore trends.
Topics discussed
Intro: Batman of San Jose, Bruce Lee, and AI podcasts
Top Story: Three-alarm fire in downtown San Jose
Tetra Tech settles $57M over Hunters Point radiation fraud
Sports: Valkyries and Giants secure big wins
History: Chinese resistance to the 1892 Geary Act
Culture: Rise of romance novel bookstores in the Bay Area
Lifestyle: Tips for decluttering your bookshelf
News: Fresno deputy charged with sexual battery and assault
Legal: Court weighs Riverside sheriff's ballot seizure
Policy: End of ICE-DOL workplace agreement raises concerns
Agriculture: California farmers turn to agave due to water laws
Outro: Credits and podcast promotions
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