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East Bay Voters to Choose Swalwell's Successor, CA Groups Battle To Represent Unaccompanied Young Immigrants in Court

Aug 18, 2026 · 20m

Summary

This KQED episode covers Bay Area news, including a special election runoff to replace Eric Swalwell and new 15 mph school zone speed limits in San Francisco. National stories feature congressional inquiries into USS Abraham Lincoln conditions and a White House reunion for a teen lifeguard and the boy he saved. California reports highlight housing goal struggles, a bill to extend oil worker aid, and legal battles over representation for unaccompanied migrant children.

Topics discussed

Intro: Bruce Lee, Community Connection stories, and show overview Bay Area reps demand investigation into USS Abraham Lincoln conditions Kennedy High School reopens after PCE soil contamination concerns Analysis of East Bay special election runoff and national dynamics SF reduces school zone speed limits to 15 mph for safety Sponsors: SFO Parking and Genentech Santa Cruz lifeguard and rescued boy honored at White House California cities struggle to meet state housing affordability targets Bill to permanently extend displaced oil worker fund heads to vote Legal aid for unaccompanied migrant children faces funding crisis Credits and sponsor: Star One Credit Union
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