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Tuesday Morning News Fix

Aug 11, 2026 · 8m

Summary

This KQED episode covers Oakland parents supporting new school smartphone bans and a public defender demanding action after police used excessive force in San Francisco. San Jose officials propose new data center guidelines to benefit impacted neighborhoods, while Bishop O'Dowd High School replaces pride flags with a new inclusive symbol. Additionally, a federal judge blocks Santa Rosa from fining a homeowner for serving homeless residents.

Topics discussed

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