https://www.kalw.org/kalw-news KALW News en-US Copyright Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:34:37 GMT https://www.kalw.org/show/state-bay/2026-07-29/is-californias-budget-defensible A debate on the California state budget. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:34:37 GMT https://www.kalw.org/show/state-bay/2026-07-29/is-californias-budget-defensible https://www.kalw.org/show/state-bay/2026-07-29/short-stories-exploring-gun-violence Berkeley author Jude Berman's new book, Shot. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:15:23 GMT https://www.kalw.org/show/state-bay/2026-07-29/short-stories-exploring-gun-violence https://www.kalw.org/bay-area-news/2026-07-29/state-bicycle-projects-getting-boost-from-federal-legislation New federal legislation aims to increase funding for bicycle safety projects nationwide. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:03:16 GMT https://www.kalw.org/bay-area-news/2026-07-29/state-bicycle-projects-getting-boost-from-federal-legislation Laura Fitzgerald, CapRadio https://www.kalw.org/podcast/crosscurrents/2026-07-29/ai-accelerates-organized-cybercrime AI online scams are surging and getting trickier to spot. They've become so concerning that San Francisco has set up a city wide program to address the uptick. Here, we break down the hidden forces driving this sudden wave, who is most at risk, and the simple, low-tech habits that stop them. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:10:45 GMT https://www.kalw.org/podcast/crosscurrents/2026-07-29/ai-accelerates-organized-cybercrime NeEddra James https://www.kalw.org/bay-area-news/2026-07-29/bill-would-allow-trauma-victims-to-use-abuse-as-legal-defense California lawmakers are considering a bill that would let survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking use their abuse as a legal defense — even for violent crimes. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:47:47 GMT https://www.kalw.org/bay-area-news/2026-07-29/bill-would-allow-trauma-victims-to-use-abuse-as-legal-defense Ryan Sabalow, CalMatters https://www.kalw.org/bay-area-news/2026-07-29/oakland-swears-in-new-chief-of-police James Beere joined OPD in 1997. The department has been under federal oversight for the majority of his career and has gone through 11 police chiefs since 2011. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:44:25 GMT https://www.kalw.org/bay-area-news/2026-07-29/oakland-swears-in-new-chief-of-police Ellie Prickett-Morgan https://www.kalw.org/bay-area-news/2026-07-29/solano-county-setting-terms-for-entry-of-data-centers Solano County is worried about data centers. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:28:33 GMT https://www.kalw.org/bay-area-news/2026-07-29/solano-county-setting-terms-for-entry-of-data-centers CapRadio https://www.kalw.org/bay-area-news/2026-07-29/heat-wave-coming-to-northern-california Temperatures could hit up to 110 degrees in some areas beginning Friday due to what's called a heat dome. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:34:21 GMT https://www.kalw.org/bay-area-news/2026-07-29/heat-wave-coming-to-northern-california Chris Felts, CapRadio https://www.kalw.org/bay-area-news/2026-07-29/new-bill-wants-to-give-incarcerated-firefighters-greater-access-to-employment Incarcerated firefighters form a critical part of California’s wildfire response, but many face difficulties finding a job after being released. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:30:38 GMT https://www.kalw.org/bay-area-news/2026-07-29/new-bill-wants-to-give-incarcerated-firefighters-greater-access-to-employment CapRadio https://www.kalw.org/bay-area-news/2026-07-29/new-law-allows-san-francisco-cannabis-retailers-to-serve-food-beverages For the first year, only existing retailers and their equity partners can apply for the new permits. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:24:08 GMT https://www.kalw.org/bay-area-news/2026-07-29/new-law-allows-san-francisco-cannabis-retailers-to-serve-food-beverages Sunni Khalid