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Oakland Principals Reach a Breaking Point, Bill to Protect Students From Problematic Teachers Collapses

Aug 4, 2026 · 19m

Summary

This episode covers Alameda County’s potential $30 minimum wage ballot measure and the San Francisco Firebells’ debut win in the new women’s professional baseball league. It also examines Oakland Unified School District administrators protesting budget cuts and low salaries, plus a documentary on Chicano theater pioneer Luis Valdez. Finally, it reports on California Republicans replacing their Assembly leader, a lawsuit against the Trump administration over welfare data privacy, and the collapse of a bill to create a database for teachers with misconduct records.

Topics discussed

Intro, sponsors, and show overview Alameda County $30 minimum wage ballot measure San Francisco Firebells win debut women's pro baseball game Oakland school administrators rally over budget and salaries Documentary on Chicano film pioneer Luis Valdez Sponsors and break California Republicans replace Assembly leader CA sues Trump admin over TANF privacy Record wildfire season in Washington and West Failed bill for teacher misconduct database Outro and final sponsors
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