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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