Parents Want Schools to Limit Screen Time, and the Fallout of Laken Riley
Summary
This KQED episode covers Marin County men facing federal fraud charges, surging sea lion poisonings linked to El Niño, and a Bay Area movement to limit student screen time. It also explores the growing fountain pen hobby among younger generations. State news includes bills on undocumented student employment, detention center transparency, and the impact of the Lake and Riley Act on immigration detention.
Topics discussed
Intro: Oakland store giving away free items
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Marin County men charged in $100M fraud scheme
Sea lion poisonings surge due to algal blooms
Giants lose 13-12 in Pittsburgh
Parents push for limits on school screen time
Silicon Valley parents join anti-screen movement
Bay Area districts respond to tech policy calls
Rise of fountain pen collecting among young fans
Bill to allow undocumented students to work on campus
Bill for transparency in immigration detention centers
The Lake and Riley Act and mandatory detention
Critics say Lake and Riley Act violates due process
Lake and Riley Act as part of deportation agenda
California Report sign-off and credits
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