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ICE Increasingly Tracks SF Immigrants With Electronic Surveillance Devices, LA Oil Drilling Site Could Be Shut Down

Aug 11, 2026 · 19m

Summary

This episode covers the federal reversal on closing Job Corps centers and a push to designate September as Suicide Prevention Month. It examines increased electronic surveillance of immigrants in the Bay Area and highlights a massive bat colony in West Sacramento. Additionally, it discusses NOAA’s review of California’s coastal management, Governor Newsom’s stance on Diablo Canyon, and efforts to shut down a controversial oil drill site in South Los Angeles.

Topics discussed

Intro: Planet Money promo and The Latest headlines DOL drops plans to shut down Job Corps centers Assemblymember calls for Suicide Prevention Month Rise in electronic surveillance for immigrants West Sacramento bat colony and ecosystem benefits Planet Money promo and transition to California Report Federal review of California coastal management Newsom defers Diablo Canyon extension decision Efforts to shut down South LA oil drill site Outro and credits
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